INVITATION TO BID The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District is accepting bids for the purchase of one (1) Used Telescoping Boom Excavator. Detailed specifications and bid requirements can be obtained from the District at 55 N. 8th Ave., Othello, WA 99344 or by contacting Kristine Robertson by email at krobertson@ecbig.org. Written bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly labeled "Used Telescoping Boom Excavator - 1/31/20" and will be accepted at the above address until January 31, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. (PST) when sealed bids will be opened and publicly read. #01037/359492 Pub: January 21, 27, 2020

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD January 28, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider a budget extension request in the amount of $25,217.47 from the Sheriff's Office to receive US Department of Homeland Security grant funds through the State Emergency Management Division #E19-110 for FY2018 to purchase new office furniture, ceiling speakers, three (3) TV's and speakers, and antennas/cabling for the ham radios to be installed. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters. Barbara J. Vasquez, CMC Administrative Assistant & Clerk of the Board Grant County Commissioners #01023/356971 Pub: January 13, 21, 2020

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in Grant County, State of Washington, there will be held a Special Election for the voters of Grant County Hospital District #2 Proposition No. 1 for a Levy for Operations and Maintenance; Grant County Hospital District #5 Proposition No. 1 for a Mattawa Community Health Clinic Property Tax Levy; Wahluke School District #73 Proposition No. 1 for a Replacement of Expiring Educational Programs and Operation Levy; Coulee-Hartline School District #151 Proposition No. 1 for a Replacement Maintenance and Operation/Enrichment Levy; Royal School District #160 Proposition No. 1 for a Replacement of Expiring Educational Programs and Operation Levy; Wilson Creek School District #167-202 Proposition No. 1 for a Replacement Educational Programs and Operation Levy; Almira School District #17 Proposition No. 1 for a Replacement Supplemental Education Programs and Operations Levy; Odessa School District #105 Proposition No. 1 for a Replacement Educational Programs and Operational Levy; and Odessa School District #105 Proposition No. 2 for a Replacement Capital Levy for School Improvements. GRANT COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT # 2 PROPOSITION NO. 1 Levy for Operations and Maintenance The Commission of Public Hospital District No. 2, Grant County adopted Resolution No. 19-10, concerning a proposition to finance operations and maintenance. If approved, this proposition would authorize the District to levy a special one-year property tax levy in excess of its regular levy for collection in 2021 in the amount of $875,000, resulting in an estimated levy rate of $.1748 per $1,000 of assessed value, to provide additional funds to operate and maintain the District's health care facilities and essential services, all as provided in Resolution No. 19-10. Should this proposition be approved? [ ] Levy...Yes [ ] Levy...No GRANT COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT #5 PROPOSITION NO. 1 Mattawa Community Health Clinic Property Tax Levy The Commission of Public Hospital District No. 5 adopted Resolution No. 2019-19 concerning a proposition to increase its regular property tax levy. If approved, this proposition would authorize the District to increase its regular property levy rate from its current level to a rate of 68 cents per $1,000 of assessed value for collection in 2021, which amount will be used for computing legal limits on levies in subsequent years, to provide funding for the District's health care facilities and services. Should this proposition be: [ ] Approved [ ] Rejected WAHLUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT #73 PROPOSITION NO. 1 Replacement of Expiring Educational Programs and Operation Levy The Board of Directors of Wahluke School District No. 73 adopted Resolution No. 14-2019, concerning a proposition to finance educational programs and operation expenses. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, for the District's educational programs and operation expenses not funded by the State of Washington: Collection Year Estimated Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Amount Assessed Value 2021 $2.50 $2,214,962 2022 $2.50 $2,434,238 all as provided in Resolution No. 14-2019 and subject to legal limits on levy rates and amounts at the time of levy. Should this proposition be approved? [ ] Levy...Yes [ ] Levy...No COULEE-HARTLINE SCHOOL DISTRICT #151 PROPOSITION NO. 1 Replacement Maintenance and Operation/Enrichment Levy The Board of Directors of Coulee-Hartline School District No. 151 adopted Resolution No. 1-2019/20, concerning a proposition to finance maintenance and operation/enrichment expenses. This proposition would authorize the district to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, upon all taxable property within the district, for support of the district's General Fund educational maintenance and operation/enrichment expenses: Levy Approximate Levy Rate Collection Years per $1,000 Assessed Value Levy Amount 2020-21 $1.70 $366,318 2021-22 $1.70 $366,318 all as provided in Resolution No. 1-2019/20. Should this proposition be approved? [ ] Levy...Yes [ ] Levy...No ROYAL SCHOOL DISTRICT #160 PROPOSITION NO. 1 Replacement of Expiring Educational Programs and Operation Levy The Board of Directors of Royal School District No. 160 adopted Resolution No. 609, concerning a proposition to finance educational programs and operation expenses. This proposition would authorize the District to levy, on all taxable property within the District, for support of the District's educational programs and operation expenses not funded by the State of Washington: Collection Estimated Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Year Assessed Value Amount 2021 $1.58 $1,370,000 2022 $1.54 $1,370,000 all as provided in Resolution No. 609. Should this proposition be approved? [ ] Levy...Yes [ ] Levy...No WILSON CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT #167-202 PROPOSITION NO. 1 Replacement Educational Programs and Operation Levy The Board of Directors of Wilson Creek School District No. 167-202 adopted Resolution No. 19-02, concerning a proposition to finance educational programs and operation expenses. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, for the District's educational programs and operation expenses not funded by the State of Washington: Collection Estimated Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Year Assessed Value Amount 2021 $2.50 $212,375 2022 $2.50 $212,375 all as provided in Resolution No. 19-02 and subject to legal limits on levy rates and amounts at the time of levy. Should this proposition be approved? [ ] Levy...Yes [ ] Levy...No ALMIRA SCHOOL DISTRICT #17 PROPOSITION NO. 1 Replacement Supplemental Education Programs and Operations Levy "A two year replacement Necessary Supplemental Educational Programs and Operation levy: The Board of Directors of Almira School District No. 17 adopted Resolution No. 435, concerning a proposition to finance Necessary Supplemental Educational Programs and operation expenses. This proposition would authorize the district to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, upon all taxable property within the district for support of the district's General Fund educational programs and operation expenses: Levy Approximate Levy Collection Year Rate/$1000 Levy Amount 2021 $2.50 $215,000 2022 $2.50 $215,000 all as provided in Resolution No. 435. Should this proposition be approved?" [ ] Levy...Yes [ ] Levy...No ODESSA SCHOOL DISTRICT #105 PROPOSITION NO. 1 Replacement Educational Programs and Operational Levy The Board of Directors of Odessa School District No. 105-157-166J adopted Resolution No. 1-2019-20, concerning a proposition to finance educational programs and operation expenses. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in the place of the expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, for the District's educational programs and operation expenses not funded by the State of Washington. Estimated Levy Rate/$1,000 Collection Year Assessed Value Levy Amount 2021 $2.35 $600,000 all as provided in Resolution No. 1-2019-20 and subject to legal limits on levy rates and amounts at the time of levy. Should this proposition be approved? [ ] Levy...Yes [ ] Levy...No ODESSA SCHOOL DISTRICT #105 PROPOSITION NO. 2 Replacement Capital Levy for School Improvements "Shall a replacement excess levy of $100,000 be collected in the year 2021, requiring approximately $0.39 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for the modernization of school facilities by making health, safety and energy efficiency improvements to school facilities of Odessa School District #105, Lincoln County, joint with #157, Adams County and #166J, Grant County?" [ ] Levy...Yes [ ] Levy...No The ballots for the February 11, 2020 Special Election will be mailed to the voters between January 22 and January 24, 2020. The ballots for the military and overseas voters will be mailed out on January 10, 2020. The registration deadline for online and mail-in registrations and transfers is February 3, 2020. Any qualified elector who is not registered to vote in the State of Washington may register to vote in person at the Grant County Elections Office up to and including February 11, 2020. You may register or obtain registration forms at the Elections Office and online atvoter.votewa.gov. The Grant County Elections Office, 35 C St NW, Room 203, at the County Courthouse, will be open so voters may obtain replacement ballots, drop off voted ballots, and use the Accessible Voting Unit at the following times: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM beginning January 27, 2020 Election Day 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM February 11, 2020 Drive-up ballot drop box locations for the February 11, 2020 Election are as follows: Grant County Courthouse, Public Parking, Lot #A, Ephrata Quincy Public Library, 208 Central Ave. S, Quincy Fire District #10 Fire Hall, 588 Camelia St., Royal City Mattawa Hospital, 210 Government Rd., Mattawa George City Hall, 102 Richmond Ave., George Coulee City Hall, 501 W. Main St., Coulee City The ballot drop boxes will be opened for ballot drop off on Friday, January 24, 2020 and locked on Election night February 11, 2020 at 8:00 PM. Voters needing additional information or assistance with voter registration forms or voting, may call the Election Department at (509) 754-2011, Ext. 2704 For additional information on the election or regarding voter registration, you can contact the following: www.grantcountywa.gov or voter.votewa.gov or your local newspaper. Ballots do not require postage, the return envelope is postage paid and it must be postmarked by the day of the election. Check with your local Post Office for deadlines to have your ballot postmarked properly. The following public meetings will be held in conjunction with the processing and tabulation of election returns for the Special Election to be held on February 11, 2020, in Grant County, Washington. The times, dates and location and purpose of each meeting are: January 27, 2020 - February 21, 2020, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Extended Hours, if necessary); Processing of mail ballots, checking signatures, opening and processing ballots - Grant County Election Dept., Room 203, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA February 21, 2020, 1:00 PM to canvass the votes cast and certify the election. This notice is in accordance with RCW 29.52.355 Dated at Grant County, Washington this Thursday, January 16, 2020. Michele Jaderlund, Grant County Auditor and Supervisor of Elections 01036/359086 Pub: January 21, 2020

Notice of Application and Public Hearing: January 21, 2020 Notice is hereby given that a Conditional Use Permit and SEPA Checklist were received by Grant County on November 6, 2019 from Grant County Public Works (Designated Contact: Jerome Wawers, 124 Enterprise St SE, Ephrata, WA 98823) and were found to be Technically Complete on January 16, 2020. PROJECT: A Conditional Use Permit and SEPA checklist to allow a surface mine and gravel crushing operation to mine and crush approximately 1,875,000 cubic yards of material on approximately 61.19 acres. STUDIES REQUIRED: None. LOCATION: The site address of the subject parcel is currently unassigned. The site is located approximately 1/2 mile northeast of the unincorporated community of Ruff. Access to the site is from County Road 6 NE approximately 1/2 mile east of its intersection with County Road W NE in the Southeast quarter of Section 36, Township 20 N, Range 30 E, W.M., Grant County, WA Parcel #18-1408-002). ZONING: Agriculture. PUBLIC HEARING: Grant County Hearings Examiner tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 12:00 pm in the Commissioners Hearing Room at the Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata, WA. CONSISTENCY STATEMENT: This proposal is subject to and shall be consistent with Grant County Code, International Building Code, and International Fire Code. Copies of application materials (Files P19-0361 and P19-0362) are available from Ron Sell, Associate Planner, Grant County Development Services, 264 West Division Avenue, PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823, (509)754-2011, ext. 2525. Office hours: 8 am to 5 pm, M-F. Comments must be submitted to the Planning Department no later than 5 pm on February 5, 2020. Comments should be as specific as possible and may be mailed or hand-delivered. All persons, agencies, or tribes have the right to comment, receive notice, participate in any hearings, request a copy of the final decision, and/or appeal the decision as provided by law and County Code. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the above listed materials. #01033/359024 Pub: January 21, 2020