Bird removal helps fish in Wanapum pool

EPHRATA - A project to move Caspian terns off an island at the Potholes is paying dividends in steelhead survival around Wanapum and Priest Rapids dams.

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Quarter of county residents burdened by housing costs

OLYMPIA - About 25 percent of households in Grant County are paying more than they can reasonably afford to for housing expenses, according to recent data from the state Affordable Housing Advisory Board.

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EDC lunch to highlight Latino business contributions

MOSES LAKE- The economic contributions of Latino-ran businesses in the state will be the topic of the Grant County Economic Development Council's next luncheon in January.

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'New to painting' artist featured at Quincy library

QUINCY - Although he has only been painting for a little over three months, Quincy artist Cheikh Diouf already has one public exhibit under his belt.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

'New to painting' artist featured at Quincy library

QUINCY - Although he has only been painting for a little over three months, Quincy artist Cheikh Diouf already has one public exhibit under his belt.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake wife held in husband's shooting

SOAP LAKE - Deputies from the Grant County Sheriff's Office arrested Josephine Bitterman, 77, of Soap Lake, for allegedly shooting her husband.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

4-H club plans fundraiser for Quincy's Lisa Barth

MOSES LAKE - Members of Lisa Barth's 4-H club have come up with a way to give back to their leader in her time of need.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Names released in Wilson Creek standoff

WILSON CREEK — Phillip M. Pearson, 79, of Wilson Creek, is in jail after reportedly removing his ex-wife Amy Pearson, 77, of Soap Lake, from a care facility and barricading himself in his Wilson Creek home for more than four hours on Christmas day. No one was injured.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

County employers project employment increase in 2015

MOSES LAKE - Several Grant County employers are expecting to add close to 200 jobs to the area over the course of the next year, according to the 2014 Wage and Benefit Survey recently released by the Grant County Economic Development Council.

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Officers serve holiday 'Rest' warrants

MOSES LAKE - Usually when Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones and a brigade of deputies come knocking at your door the end result it not too pleasant.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

SamScramble set for New Year's Day

EPHRATA - Organizers of the SamScramble say this year's event is a healthy and inspirational way to kick off 2015.

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Public comment needed on shoreline programs

SPOKANE - The Washington Department of Ecology encourages the public to comment on six Grant County shoreline programs in Coulee City, Electric City, Grand Coulee, Krupp, Soap Lake and Wilson Creek.

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Ephrata run part of world record attempt

EPHRATA - Basin residents will have the chance to attempt a world record next month by participating in Ulbfit's Work Out World 1 mile and 3.1 mile run or walk.

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Fitness, fun and festivity

MOSES LAKE - About 70 Frontier Middle School students took to Neppel Trail Wednesday, some donning Santa hats, a few wearing reindeer antlers and other festive gear, to participate in the school's first-ever 'Jingle Bell Dash.'

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Wine blogger recognizes Kyra Wines

MOSES LAKE - Wine enthusiast and blogger Stan Reitan, known online as stanthewineman, recently named Kyra Wines his 2015 Winery of the Year.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Inslee details education budget proposal

MOSES LAKE - Gov. Jay Inslee revealed some details of his education proposal this week in a teleconference at four schools including Moses Lake. But Inslee declined to specify how he would pay for the $2.3 billion program, saying that would be explained at a news conference today.

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Dexter keeps lead after absentee count

MOSES LAKE - Kris Dexter will remain on the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District's Board of Directors.

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Arrest follows after alleged bar fight

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake man was arrested Friday night after he reportedly struck another man with his vehicle.

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New boutique opens in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Deane Duncan said she wanted her new shop Hotoveli to look like a boutique customers would find in downtown Seattle or downtown Los Angeles. And it's a mix of antique display cases and repurposed materials, the clothing, accessories and home decor for sale has a midtown-Manhattan vibe.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Volunteers sought to help ML Robotics team

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Robotics teams that teach youth problem solving, mechanical engineering, computer programming and team work skills are preparing for a regional qualifying competition Saturday in the Tri-Cities. The team coordinator Kat Stebbins said the teams still need a few volunteers to help judge competitors and …

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City staff details Moses Lake without ambulance service

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake staff detailed to the city council what the fire department would look like if the city's ambulance service were disbanded.

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Dexter leads Bennett in MLIRD voting

MOSES LAKE - Kris Dexter is leading Tom Bennett in early results of the election for the one contested seat on the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District (MLIRD) Board of Directors.

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Six arrested after police break up party

MOSES LAKE - Six people were arrested as police broke up a party in Moses Lake on Sunday morning.

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Ephrata Pita Pit owner is 'Rookie of the Year'

EPHRATA - Pam Leseman said she feels like a celebrity. The long-time Ephrata resident recently won the Rookie of the Year Award for her new Pita Pit franchise store. She said she fielded telephone calls on Monday morning from media outlets across the country.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

ML man allegedly leaves shoes at house he burglarized

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake man was arrested on Friday after he reportedly left his shoes at a house he burglarized. The shoes later connected him to the scene of the crime.

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Serve Moses Lake concert brings community together

MOSES LAKE - Community members from different churches, and different walks of life, came together Saturday for Serve Moses Lake's annual benefit concert at Wallenstein Theater.

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First Choice Services offers residents Thanksgiving dinner

MOSES LAKE - For a number of Basin residents Thanksgiving came a week early, as First Choice Services held a free Thanksgiving dinner at the Moses Lake Elks Lodge on Wednesday.

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Wanapum Reservoir raising could happen as soon as this weekend

QUINCY - Grant County PUD General Manager Tony Webb told Quincy City Council members the utility will begin raising water levels at Wanapum Reservoir as soon as this weekend.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Judy Warnick leading in bid for state Senate

MOSES LAKE - State representative Judy Warnick has a commanding lead over Ephrata physician Mohammad Said in the race for the Washington state Senate's 13th District in unofficial results released Tuesday night.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Honor musicians meet for concert

MOSES LAKE - Band and choir participants from 30 north central Washington schools filled the Moses Lake High School gym with music Tuesday night, as the high school hosted the biannual NCWMEA Honor Festival. The daylong workshops and evening concert were sponsored by the NCW Music Educators Association.

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City council hears plans to save Larson Ice Rink

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Youth Hockey Association is trying to lease the Larson Ice Rink from the city of Moses Lake.

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Moses Lake woman gets nearly 20 years for burglary

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake woman who rejected a plea deal that would have given her about three and a half years in prison, was sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison after being convicted of stealing guns, alcohol and electronics from a man's garage earlier this year.

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Grant PUD proposes raise in 2015 rates

EPHRATA - Grant County PUD rates will increase by 2.4 percent for residential customers, and 3.5 percent for irrigators. Large industrial customers (rate class 15) will get a five-tenths of 1 percent rate increase. The 2015 rate proposal was reviewed, and was the subject of a lively debate, at the …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Angus Lee to face disciplinary hearing

OLYMPIA - Grant County Prosecutor Angus Lee will have a disciplinary board hearing with the state Bar Association on Jan. 20 to discuss possible ethics violation involving disputes with former deputy prosecutor and political rival Albert Lin.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

School shooter Barry Loukaitis to be re-sentenced

EPHRATA - Following a U.S. Supreme Court's decision that sentencing juvenile offenders to life without the possibility of parole is cruel and unusual punishment, Frontier Middle School shooter Barry Loukaitis will likely be eligible for parole at some point.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake gleaners ensure food doesn't go to waste

MOSES LAKE - Sometimes the field, or the orchard, isn't empty when harvest is over. Sometimes a gardener just can't get to all that produce. There's not time or energy to get to it all, but it would be a shame to let it go to waste. There is another …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Samaritan budget probably will include rate increase

MOSES LAKE - Samaritan Healthcare patients probably will see a rate increase in 2015.

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Moses Lake officer cleared in shooting

EPHRATA - Grant County Prosecutor Angus Lee said Moses Lake police sergeant Brian Jones would not be charged with the shooting of a suspected methamphetamine dealer in a grocery store parking lot last month.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Police nab Ephrata Burger King armed robbery suspect

EPHRATA - The Ephrata Police Department and Grant County Sheriff's Office arrested a man who is a suspect in the armed robbery of the Ephrata Burger King.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Katie Duncan crowned Moses Lake Roundup pageant queen

MOSES LAKE - Katie Duncan, of Ellensburg, was crowned Miss Moses Lake Roundup 2015 at the annual rodeo banquet Saturday.

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Larson Rec Center supporters work to save Rec Center

MOSES LAKE - Supporters of the Larson Rec Center are raising funds and support in an attempt to save the Rec Center.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Upgraded Priest Rapids fish hatchery opens

PRIEST RAPIDS DAM - The idea of raising fish to replace fish - and not just replace fish, to increase the fish population along the Columbia River - dates back almost to the beginning of development along the river. Some of the lessons of that century-and-a quarter have been cemented …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Pink potluck to recognize breast cancer survivors

MOSES LAKE - The staff room at Peninsula Elementary School was all pinked out Wednesday morning - pink cookies, cupcakes with pink frosting, pink fruit salad, even pink spaghetti. It was the staff's way of recognizing breast cancer survivors, women who are fighting the disease and those who have lost …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Chief accountant used county e-mail to campaign

EPHRATA - A state Public Disclosure Commission investigation into Grant County chief accountant and auditor candidate Jacob Taylor shows he used his county e-mail address at least a dozen times to aid his campaign.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake bond committee gives options to board

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake School Board members will choose between two options for a construction bond, if they choose to offer a bond. Volunteers on a committee appointed to examine the options for a possible bond couldn't decide and voted to send both options to the board at their …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

REC Silicon wants county to rescind tax bill

MOSES LAKE - REC Silicon is embroiled in a tax dispute with Grant County and wants the county to rescind the outstanding tax bill sent to them.

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Gordon Ebbert dies at 101

MOSES LAKE - Gordon Ebbert learned to fly in 1929, helped found the Civil Air Patrol in Grant County in 1953, and was a pilot until the FAA wouldn't let him fly alone any longer. A pioneer in aviation in Grant County, Ebbert died Monday evening at 101.

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George and Quincy residents injured in accident

QUINCY - A man from George and woman from Quincy were injured in a two-car accident near Quincy on Monday.

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Former Congressional candidate pulls over Grant County deputy

SOAP LAKE - Former Fourth Congressional District candidate Gavin Seim recently gained national attention after he posted a video of him pulling over a Grant County deputy, who he believed was driving an illegal patrol car.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Larson Recreation Center events, activities canceled

MOSES LAKE - Ice skating lessons, activities and events at the Larson Recreation Center have been canceled following a decision by the Moses Lake City Council to close the building.

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Moses Lake chamber honors ag contributors

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce recently recognized a new group of individuals for their contributions to the area's agricultural industry.

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Moses Lake woman faces 18-25 years for burglary

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake woman's decision to reject a plea deal offered by prosecutors may result in many more years in prison after she was convicted last week of stealing guns and alcohol from a man's garage.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Gonzaga team visits Boys and Girls Club

MOSES LAKE - Kids attending the Boys and Girls Club's after school program at North Elementary School got a special treat Monday, as they got to hang out with members of the Gonzaga University women's basketball team.

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Citizenship Day puts naturalization in reach

MOSES LAKE - Hundreds of legal permanent residents living in the Basin are a little closer to citizenship thanks to the Washington New Americans' Citizenship Day event.

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Newhouse campaign files FEC complaint over Didier ad

YAKIMA - Fourth District Congressional District candidate Dan Newhouse filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission over a television ad candidate Clint Didier released on Thursday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Brick oven puts its own spin on pizza

MOSES LAKE - There's a certain kind of cachet attached to a brick oven, at least when it comes to making pizza. Some gourmets will insist on it - handmade pizza crust and all that, and just watch those guys flip that pizza around. It's all in the bricks.

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Grant County PUD details 2015 budget

MOSES LAKE - The Grant County PUD is projecting it will spend about $237.8 million in 2015, when all the bills and income are added up. Utility district officials reviewed the 2015 budget for PUD customers at a public hearing in Moses Lake Thursday night.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City will close Larson Rec Center, cancel holiday show

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake City Council decided the city will be closing the Larson Rec Center and canceling the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center's holiday show.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Grant County PUD candidate details positions

EPHRATA - Incumbent PUD commissioner Larry Schaapman said he's learned a lot in two years on the board, and wants to continue to put that knowledge to work. Schaapman was appointed to the board in 2012, and is running for a full four-year term in the general election Nov. 4.

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Moses Pointe plans cystic fibrosis fundraiser

MOSES LAKE - Moses Pointe is continuing its efforts to raise funds and awareness for cystic fibrosis research.

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Bernd, Zemke vie for PUD commissioner position

EPHRATA - Two-term incumbent Bob Bernd, Moses Lake, will be challenged by Noah Zemke, Moses Lake, for a position on the Grant County PUD board of commissioners.

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Residents file PDC complaint about Dano endorsement list

OLYMPIA - Former state senator Joyce Mulliken, past Port of Moses Lake manager Col. Clyde Owen and three other Basin residents complained to the state's public disclosure commission that county prosecutor candidate Garth Dano erroneously listed them as supporters in a political ad and Facebook post.

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PUD 2015 rates to be set Oct. 28

EPHRATA - Grant County PUD staff tentatively projected that revenue from residential customers will have to go up by 2.4 percent in 2015. The projection was part of a presentation on rates at the regular commissioners meeting Tuesday.

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Quincy hospital levy on November ballot

QUINCY - Voters in the Quincy Valley Medical Center district will be asked to approve or reject a $2.2 million, one-year maintenance and operations levy in the general election Nov. 4.

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Covey resigns from MLIRD board

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District is now down one more board director, as Ron Covey has officially stepped down from his position.

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Moses Lake man charged with threatening to kill 3

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man is free on a $50,000 bond after police say he pointed a handgun at three people and threatened to kill them following an argument.

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Kiwanis distributes dictionaries to third-graders

MOSES LAKE - Okay. Let's see.

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Treasurer candidates spar over experience, partisanship

MOSES LAKE - Grant County treasurer candidates Darryl Pheasant (incumbent) and Casey Cooper disagree about experience in the treasurer position and partisanship in the race.

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Health District to close Ephrata office

MOSES LAKE - Grant County Health District officials announced they will be permanently closing its Ephrata office at the end of this month.

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Police arrest man who barricaded himself in a house

OTHELLO - Adams County deputies and the Othello Police Department recently arrested a man who reportedly barricaded himself inside a house and refused to come out.

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Prosecutor candidates spar over 17 traffic tickets

EPHRATA - Moses Lake attorney and Grant County prosecutor candidate Garth Dano said the 17 traffic citations he received since 2005 should have nothing to do with the political race or the prosecutor's job.

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Police nab suspected vehicle thief

MOSES LAKE - Police were able to catch a man who was a suspect in a vehicle theft on Sunday.

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4 up for open MLIRD seat

EPHRATA - Grant County commissioners will have their choice of four candidates to fill the vacant seat on the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District's Board of Directors.

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Administrators discuss health care, health insurance

MOSES LAKE - Administrators at three Moses Lake health care facilities answered questions about health care, health insurance and the cost of it all during a Wednesday meeting of the Moses Lake Noontime Rotary.

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Former clerk sentenced to community service for assaulting wife

EPHRATA - Former Grant County Clerk Kenneth Kunes was ordered to complete 240 hours of community service and pay an $800 fine after being convicted of assaulting his estranged wife.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Quincy's new shelter 'substantially complete'

QUINCY - The doors and windows are installed, grass outside is growing, new kennels are glistening and soon, dogs and cats will fill the new Quincy Animal Shelter.

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Moses Lake chamber banquet this week

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce will once again highlight businesses and individuals who have contributed to the community over the year during their banquet this week.

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Quincy chamber seeks nominations for annual awards

QUINCY - The Quincy Valley Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to recognize a few members of their community.

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Didier, Newhouse campaigns disagree on new poll

ELTOPIA - Clint Didier's campaign for the Fourth Congressional District recently publicized a new poll showing a slight lead over candidate Dan Newhouse.

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Tractor pulling competition Saturday

MOSES LAKE - The Columbia Basin Antique Power Association will sponsor tractor pulling competition Saturday and Sunday at the Grant County Fairgrounds. Admission is free.

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Quincy seeks to loan struggling hospital $1.5 million

QUINCY - The Quincy City Council voted unanimously this week to look into loaning its struggling hospital $1.5 million.

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Political candidates gather for forum

MOSES LAKE - Several political candidates gathered for a political forum in Moses Lake this week.

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Records request shows campaign materials on county computer

EPHRATA - Jacob Taylor, Grant County chief accountant and county auditor candidate, said he has erased political advertisements and other campaign-related material from his county-owned computer after commissioners found he was using his work computer for campaign purposes.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake firefighters, Lions Club bring back Firefighters Breakfast

MOSES LAKE - Community members will be able to have breakfast with some of their local firefighters this weekend.

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Unknown costs for schools with Initiative 1351

MOSES LAKE - It's still unclear how the state, or local school districts, would pay for the changes required by an initiative mandating smaller classes in public schools, and that's the problem, according to local school administrators.

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ECBID director positions open

OTHELLO - The filing period for two East Columbia Basin Irrigation District director positions is now open.

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Tips for avoiding recent PUD scam

MOSES LAKE - The Grant County PUD is offering advice to people who suspect they are being scammed by a person claiming to represent the district.

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Free anti-bullying workshop this and next weekend

MOSES LAKE - School-aged children who want to know how to deal with a bully, or the social problems that bullying can bring on, can attend a free Youth Empowerment Workshop this and next Saturday at Freewind Martial Arts.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake parents tell son's story to raise awareness

MOSES LAKE - Mason Valdez was about a month old when his mom and dad, Macela Crozer and Adrian Valdez noticed something was happening. Or rather, not happening.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Peninsula students can walk to school Wednesday

MOSES LAKE - Even Peninsula Elementary School students who ride the bus will have the chance to walk to school on National Walk to School Day Wednesday.

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Big Bend to hold fall job event

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College will sponsor its Fall Hiring Event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 15 at the ATEC building.

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Witness the impact of ice, floods on the Columbia Basin

MOSES LAKE - An award-winning author will give a presentation on how cataclysmic events have shaped everyday human life starting at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Moses Lake Civic Center Auditorium. The event is free of charge.

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Moses Lake man gets 10 days for having gun, meth

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man was sentenced to 10 days jail time for having methamphetamine, a drug pipe and a loaded, concealed handgun in his car following a February traffic stop.

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Deputies arrest man and recover stolen ATVs and firearms

MOSES LAKE - Grant County deputies arrested a Moses Lake man in connection to at least two burglaries in the Moses Lake area.

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Ephrata police find and return stolen car

EPHRATA - An Ephrata man was sentenced to about a year and a half in prison for allegedly stealing a car, painting it, taking off the brand emblem and removing the rear license plate to conceal it from the owners and police.

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Mennonite auction draws crowds

RITZVILLE - From Spokane to Seattle, people from all corners of the state traveled to Ritzville on Saturday to experience the Ritzville Menno Mennonite Country Auction.

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Club's Monster Mash Ball funds afterschool programs

MOSES LAKE - Boys and Girls Club supporters dressed in spooky costumes to help support the organization's programs during Saturday's Monster Mash Ball.

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Film scheduled for Moses Lake showing

MOSES LAKE - A film depicting the challenges of two Lind-area wheat farmers, their families, friends and community, will be shown at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center.

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Vision 2020 recognizes Moses Lake businesswoman

MOSES LAKE - Jill Heath has put a lot into her business over the past few years.

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Gang activity suspected in Larson drive-by shooting

MOSES LAKE - Shots rang out Wednesday night in the Larson Housing Area on Westover Boulevard after a possible gang shooting involving at least five people.

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First-graders learn about agriculture on Farm Day

MOSES LAKE - The horse stood quietly and let the first-graders pet its nose, but the little pig was not so cooperative.

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'Washington Grown' TV show enters second season

MOSES LAKE - "Washington Grown," a television show highlighting various food commodities grown in the state, is set to return to the airwaves this coming weekend.

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Mick Hansen files suit against MLIRD

EPHRATA - Former Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District director Mick Hansen is now going through legal channels in hopes of changing the district's current election practices and assessment methods.

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Warden woman sentenced for having gun and meth

EPHRATA - A Warden woman was sentenced to six months in jail this week for having methamphetamine and a gun in her purse.

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Grant County couple approved to open second pot shop

EPHRATA - Grant County commissioners recently voted to allow a couple to open a second marijuana retail store in an unincorporated area of the county.

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Fourth District candidates square off

OTHELLO - Fourth District candidates Dan Newhouse and Clint Didier took center stage Monday at a political debate in Othello.

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Moses Lake man sentenced to 7.5 years for robbery

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man accused of robbing a man at gunpoint when he showed up for a date with a girl he met online was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison.

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Moses Lake man sentenced for carjacking

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man was sentenced to about two years in prison for stealing a man's car while brandishing a knife and kidnapping the man's girlfriend.

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Big Bend works to improve security

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College's campus security director said the school has improved its on-campus security to make the college safer for students, staff and community members.

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Harvest Festival returns to Quincy Oct. 11

QUINCY - Residents can get hands on with history next weekend during the Quincy Valley Historical Society's Harvest Festival.

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Moses Lake Senior Center gets help from Washington Federal

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Senior Center recently got a helping hand from the local branch of Washington Federal.

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Chamber candidate forum set for Oct. 6

MOSES LAKE - Come and hear several local and state candidates running for political office during the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce's Candidate Forum Oct. 6.

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Sheriff Jones highlights wire and metal thefts

WARDEN - Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones highlighted his department's progress reducing wire and metal thefts during a recent town hall meeting in Warden.

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Moses Lake High School pool reopens in October

MOSES LAKE - The swimming pool at Moses Lake High School will open for public use sometime in October, possibly as early as Wednesday, Oct. 1.

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Health & Wellness Expo attracts all ages

MOSES LAKE - With more than 60 exhibits showcasing their products and services to promote healthy living, Saturday's Health and Wellness Expo was deemed a success by organizers. From entertainment to answers, this year's Expo offered a little something for everyone.

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Columbia Basin Roller Derby falls to Wine Country Crushers in home bout

MOSES LAKE - It seemed the Wine Country Crushers were simply returning the favor when they walked away with the win over Columbia Basin Roller Derby Saturday night.

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Alleged burglar in Grant County thefts sought

DAVENPORT - The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to help find a man suspected of taking part in several thefts and burglaries in Grant and Lincoln counties.

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Larson Housing area to get security cameras

EPHRATA - Residents in the Larson Housing area may soon have more eyes watching their activities. Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones met with the county's information technology department, county commissioners and a private security firm to discuss how to bring security cameras to the area.

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Reward offered for information in Ephrata woman's killing

EPHRATA - The City of Ephrata and the family of a slain Ephrata woman are offering a $3,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the case.

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Learn healthy habits at Health & Wellness Expo Saturday

MOSES LAKE - Healthy living will be the topic at the second Central Washington Health & Wellness Expo, scheduled for 8 am. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the ATEC building at Big Bend Community College.

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CBRD hosts only home bout Saturday

MOSES LAKE - Columbia Basin Roller Derby will play host to Yakima's Wine Country Crushers this weekend.

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Woman asking for photos of Vietnam veterans from Grant County

Kihei, HAWAII - A woman from Hawaii is seeking photographs of seven men from Grant County who died in Vietnam.

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Airtanker base loads record retardant

MOSES LAKE - The crew at Moses Lake's Air Tanker Base is winding down their fire-fighting operations after sending nearly 2 million gallons of retardant onto area fires.

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Larson Rec Center, other areas spared cuts for now

MOSES LAKE - Those in attendance at Tuesday night's city council meeting were filled with mixed emotions.

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Repairs continuing at Wanapum Dam

WANAPUM VILLAGE - Grant County PUD officials still plan to raise the Columbia River behind Wanapum Dam before the end of the year. No date has been set for raising the water level.

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State patrol seeks witnesses of fatal crash

ELLENSBURG - The Washington State Patrol is seeking witnesses of the fatal crash that took the life of an Ephrata woman and injured a Grant County deputy on Saturday.

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Chiefs finish third at Moses Lake Invitational

MOSES LAKE - The Chiefs girls and boys cross-country team finished third at the Moses Lake Invitational held at Blue Heron Park over the weekend.

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Moses Lake man sentenced for punching security guard

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man with numerous felony convictions was sentenced to about two years in prison for punching a security guard and trying to spit on arresting police officers following a fight at a night club.

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Ephrata man charged with robbery, kidnapping

EPHRATA - An Ephrata man was arrested and charged with robbery, kidnapping and assault last week after he allegedly punched a man in the head and burned him with a cigarette.

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Bond survey distributed to Moses Lake taxpayers

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake School District taxpayers can access an online copy of a district-wide survey to determine what they think about a possible construction bond at the district's website and its Facebook page.

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American Legion Post 209 honors POWs, MIAs

MOSES LAKE - More than 20 veterans and guests gathered Friday behind American Legion Post 209's headquarters in Moses Lake, to pay homage to local and national prisoners of war and those who were missing in action.

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Oregon man sentenced for selling MDMA at The Gorge

EPHRATA - An Oregon man was sentenced to a year in prison after admitting to selling MDMA or "Molly" at The Gorge Amphitheatre in June during the Paradiso Festival.

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State pitches in for AeroTEC project

MOSES LAKE - Recently allocated state funding will help the Port of Moses Lake prepare for the construction of AeroTEC's new 65,000 square foot, wide-body aircraft hangar.

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Walkers take to the street to fight Alzheimer's

MOSES LAKE - His daughters and his niece agreed that Jack Wood was just a big kid at heart, with a great sense of humor. He kept that sense of humor even when Alzheimer's attacked him, said his daughter Teri Swindell. That was good, because Alzheimer's took a lot from …

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Washington Farm Bureau endorses Dan Newhouse

LACEY - The Washington Farm Bureau announced their support for Dan Newhouse's campaign for the Fourth Congressional District race.

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Ephrata woman dies in collision with Grant County Sheriff's Office vehicle

EPHRATA - Washington State Patrol detectives will investigate a traffic accident that killed an Ephrata woman and involved a Grant County sheriff's deputy Saturday.

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Home Depot helps Elks with remodel

MOSES LAKE - The Columbia Basin Elks were able to advance with an interior remodeling project at their lodge thanks to the Moses Lake Home Depot.

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Cherry season generates good profit for growers

QUINCY - Despite an inconvenient hot spell, the 2014 cherry crop should generate enough returns to allow growers to tum a profit.

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MLBA hosts Art and Wine Walk next month

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Business Association’s Art and Wine Walk is returning to downtown Moses Lake in a few weeks.

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Moses Lake man gets probation for selling drugs near school

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man was sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to selling cocaine 150 feet away from Park Orchard Elementary School.

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Moses Lake man dies after falling off boat

MOSES LAKE - An 80-yearold man from Moses Lake died on Thursday after falling off a boat at Potholes Reservoir near Moses Lake.

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Warden man denies involvement in police shooting

EPHRATA - A Warden man said he is afraid for his life and did not snitch on his drug dealer following the police shooting of a suspected methamphetamine dealer in a Moses Lake grocery store parking lot earlier this month.

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Chase suspect caught near Ritzville

RITZVILLE - A Spokane man who led police on a chase on Interstate 90 near Ritzville was caught Wednesday.

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Moses Lake School District taxpayers to be surveyed

MOSES LAKE - A survey to determine what Moses Lake School District patrons think of the idea of a construction bond will be conducted in the next couple weeks.

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Expanded FAA certificate authority at Big Bend

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College's aviation program will be one of two in the Pacific Northwest authorized to award Restricted Airline Transport Pilot (R-ATP) certificates to graduates.

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Two boys arrested for burglary in George

GEORGE — Two 17-year-old boys, one from George and one from Quincy, were arrested for burglary and

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Lee, Dano highlight differences in debate

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake attorney Garth Dano and Grant County Prosecutor Angus Lee highlighted their differences and rising areas of Grant County crime during the Vision 2020 debate Tuesday.

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Library hosts children's literacy event Thursday

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Public Library is hosting an Early Literacy Fair this week in an effort to get kids ready and excited for reading.

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Moses Lake man leads police on high-speed chase

MOSES LAKE - A man from Moses Lake allegedly threw a woman out of a car and led officers on a high speed chase through Moses Lake on Monday.

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'Pink bunny' sentenced for selling drugs, banned from festivals

EPHRATA - A Seattle man was sentenced to a year in prison and banned from all outdoor music festivals after selling drugs during this year's Paradiso Music Festival at The Gorge Amphitheatre.

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Moses Lake School District taxpayers to see construction bond survey

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District patrons will be asked their opinions on a possible construction bond during the next few weeks. A survey listing the options will be available on the district's website this weekend. All district patrons will receive a copy in the mail.

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Health district adopts e-cig policy

MOSES LAKE - Grant County Health District officials have taken a stance on the use of electronic cigarettes, adopting a new policy that among other things will ban their use in public places and their sale to minors.

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Cost of service analysis explained at Grant County PUD workshop

EPHRATA - The cost of providing electricity to Grant County PUD customers, and how the PUD arrived at its conclusions, was the subject of a workshop with customers Thursday.

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Brooks trial extended until next year

EPHRATA - An attorney for Nathon Brooks, the Moses Lake boy charged with shooting his parents last March, said parents and teachers at his former school are not cooperating with his defense team.

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Bond committee meets at 6:30 tonight at Moses Lake School District Transportation Center

MOSES LAKE — The committee tasked with recommending whether or not to offer a construction bond proposal to Moses Lake School District voters will meet at 6:30 p.m. tonight at the district transportation center, 920 East Yonezawa Blvd.

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Agriculture celebrated during Quincy's FCAD

QUINCY - Quincy took time to celebrate their agricultural industry, and the people behind it, over the weekend.

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Local band to shoot music video in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake band was recently granted a road closure permit to shoot a music video.

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Students gain invaluable volunteer experience

MOSES LAKE - About a dozen Moses Lake High School students gave up one of their afternoons last week to spend a couple of hours cleaning up a section of their town.

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Adams County Fair finishes four-day run in Othello

OTHELLO - The family just finished lunch and Mom had her eye on dessert. "I'm going to go get an elephant ear," she said.

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Grant County child hospitalized with enterovirus

GRANT COUNTY - A child from Grant County was hospitalized with a severe respiratory illness and tested positive for enterovirus/rhinovirus.

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Moses Lake cancer survivor gives back to group that helped

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake resident Neoma Geer knows exactly how stressful battling cancer can be. She knows about the long, daily drives to Wenatchee for radiation treatment, which is about 70 miles away. She knows about feeling tired, losing her memory and her hair from the four-hour radiation treatments.

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Moses Lake considers cuts to recreation, ambulance services

MOSES LAKE - The Larson Ice Rink, BMX park and free summer concert series in Moses Lake may be eliminated because of a $1.3 million shortfall in property taxes the city was expecting from REC Silicon.

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Smoothie business owner describes her labor of love

MOSES LAKE - Basin native Carly Jansen is bringing the food truck craze to Moses Lake, but with a little twist.

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Ken Kernan resigns from MLIRD board

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District director Ken Kernan resigned this week from the district's board of directors.

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Basin residents remember 9/11

MOSES LAKE - On Thursday, residents throughout the Columbia Basin remembered the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

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Adams County Fair's opening day draws crowd

OTHELLO - The 2014 Adams County Fair kicked off Wednesday, drawing a crowd of more than 100 to Othello for the annual event.

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First anchors installed at Wanapum Dam

WANAPUM DAM - Repairs to Wanapum Dam will spill over into 2015, although enough work will be completed to partially raise the water level behind the dam sometime before the end of the year, according to PUD officials.

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Police release more details about officer shooting

EPHRATA - Police say the Warden man an officer shot in the Lep-re-kon parking lot Friday after he struck police vehicles was delivering an ounce of methamphetamine.

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Boy, 17, reportedly involved in Quincy shooting

QUINCY - A 17-year-old boy from Quincy was taken into custody after a non-injury shooting on Tuesday.

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Brian Flynn Band coming to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - International singer-songwriter Brian Flynn is coming to Moses Lake to perform four shows.

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Former county clerk convicted of assaulting wife

EPHRATA - Former Grant County Clerk Kenneth Kunes was found guilty on misdemeanor assault and harassment charges this week, following a March incident with his wife.

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GTA proposes Moses Lake transit center

MOSES LAKE - Grant Transit Authority is hoping to begin construction on their new intermodal transit center in downtown Moses Lake by next summer.

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Real sea hawk fishes Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - The crew at Ken Thompson Drilling, not far off the lake shore, was going about their business Monday when they noticed a bird hanging out around the shop yard, perched at the top of an electrical pole.

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Adams County Fair opens Wednesday

OTHELLO - Exhibits and competition, two days of rodeo, a demolition derby and chuck wagon cooking are among the events scheduled for the 2014 Adams County Fair.

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Friday shooting stemmed from narcotics investigation

MOSES LAKE - The officer-involved shooting of a man in Moses Lake stemmed from a narcotics investigation.

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Local Molahiettes show support for Kaylee

MOSES LAKE - As Basin Seahawks fans were busy watching the season's opening game, a group of locals gathered together Thursday night to make aware the condition of one of their own.

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Moses Lake library supporter memorialized with plaque

MOSES LAKE - Those who knew Alice Harwood knew how important the public library was to her.

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Officers involved in Moses Lake shooting

MOSES LAKE - An unidentified man was shot by police officers following a confrontation on West Broadway Avenue in Moses Lake.

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House Finance Committee talks tax breaks

MOSES LAKE - State lawmakers are continuing the conversation on tax incentives that would benefit some of the area's data centers and food processors, topics that could come up in the form of bills during the next legislative session.

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Patton Boulevard school zone changes

MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Sheriff's Office wants the public to be aware of school zone changes along Patton Boulevard.

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Rescued Afghan pups seek home in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - A pair of sister puppies, rescued on Valentine's Day from a snow bank in a tribal area of Afghanistan, are looking for a more peaceful and stable home in the Moses Lake area.

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Samaritan Healthcare shows $4.8M profit for year

MOSES LAKE - Samaritan Healthcare turned a $657,779 profit in July, and made a $4.8 million profit through the first seven months of 2014.

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Sheriff announces plans for Larson Housing area

EPHRATA - Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones announced plans to hold homeowners in the Larson Housing area accountable for crimes committed on the properties they own.

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Officer involved shooting - updated

MOSES LAKE — An unidentified man has been shot by police officers following a confrontation.

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Big Bend program will help low-income students

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College is one of four Washington community colleges participating in a program designed help low-income students finish their degrees.

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Wounded Warrior Horseman's clinic Saturday

MOSES LAKE - Combat veterans and their family members or caretakers have a chance to take a free day-long course on horse riding and care.

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George Bluegrass Festival kicks off September 15

GEORGE - George is bringing bluegrass back to the Basin with the town's Bluegrass Festival later this month.

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Horizon Credit Union hosts annual shred day Friday

MOSES LAKE - Horizon Credit Union employees will be helping community members get rid of sensitive documents this Friday during their shred day event.

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Richland orthodontic practice opens Moses Lake location

MOSES LAKE - Drs. Chris Parkinson and Dave Butler are bringing their orthodontic expertise to Moses Lake.

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Grant County unemployment rate shows improvement

MOSES LAKE - Grant County had an unemployment rate of 5.6 percent in July, the lowest July rate recorded in six years.

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7 boys arrested in Moses Lake burglaries

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake police officers have taken seven boys into custody for a string of 13 burglaries that occurred in Moses Lake in recent weeks.

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2 in custody after Moses Lake party shooting

MOSES LAKE - Two Moses Lake men were taken into custody on Sunday after allegedly assaulting and firing a gun at a man.

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State audit: more than $16K stolen from fairgrounds

MOSES LAKE - Grant County Fairgrounds Director Jerry Gingrich said he has made changes to how employees manage cash and who has access to a safe after an employee allegedly stole $16,382 in cash from the fairgrounds last year.

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Los Lobos rocks Centennial Amphitheater

MOSES LAKE - The music was ear splitting, the crowd was raucous and the venue by the lake was packed, as Los Lobos rocked the stage Saturday night at the Centennial Amphitheater.

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Warden Community Days attracts crowd

WARDEN - Several people visited Warden Monday for the city's Community Days Celebration.

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Skills center opens for school year

MOSES LAKE - The global health students at the newly-opened Columbia Basin Skills Center were trying to induce a chemical reaction to produce ionized (and super-heated) gases.

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Juvenile crime continues to decline in Grant County

EPHRATA - Ahead of his November re-election bid, Prosecutor Angus Lee released statistics this week showing a steady decline in juvenile crime since he took office in 2009.

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AeroTEC lease approved by port commissioners

MOSES LAKE - AeroTEC will be able to move forward with plans to construct a new hangar at the Grant County International Airport.

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Quincy chamber welcomes new director

QUINCY - The Quincy Valley Chamber of Commerce found a new executive director.

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Quincy, Fire District 3 still disagree

QUINCY - The City of Quincy rejected Grant County Fire District No. 3's latest contract offer for protection services.

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Ephrata natives to compete on Survivor

EPHRATA - A father-daughter pair with Ephrata roots will be competing for a $1 million dollar grand prize on Season 29 of the CBS hit reality show "Survivor."

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High Times sues Ephrata pot shop over name

SPOKANE - The world's largest marijuana marketing group is suing the owner of Grant County's only pot shop.

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Vehicle prowlers lead police on chase

MOSES LAKE - Two vehicle prowlers lead Moses Lake officers on a high-speed chase on their motorcycle Wednesday.

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Commissioners approve The Gorge zoning change

EPHRATA - Grant County commissioners approved a zoning change on Tuesday that opens the door to allow The Gorge Amphitheatre to expand allowing for more concertgoers and added retail space like a farmer's market, grocery store and outdoor cinema.

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Dispute scrambles school improvement process

MOSES LAKE - A dispute on education policy between the federal and state governments will mean every school district in the state will be offering additional education services to some students.

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Award-winning blues artist coming to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - An Australian award-winning Blues artist is bringing her unique talent to Moses Lake for two free shows.

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Moses Lake men charged with theft and burglary

EPHRATA - During the recent Grant County Fair, two men allegedly broke into a Jeep and stole a wallet, then broke into the vehicle owner's home.

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Truck driver injured in accident near I-90

MOSES LAKE - A trucker was hurt after a semi rolled over on an interstate on-ramp near Moses Lake.

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Moses Lake helps get kids ready for school

MOSES LAKE - Hundreds of Basin students are a little more prepared for the start of school this week, thanks to Serve Moses Lake's Back 2 School event Saturday.

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Food drive to be part of Dave Matthews concert

GEORGE - The Dave Matthews Band will partner with a local farmer and area food banks to conduct a fundraising and canned food drive while the band is performing at the Gorge Amphitheatre on Aug. 30.

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Warrior Cruise raises funds for local veteran

MOSES LAKE - Dozens of drivers took their motorcycles, trucks and classic cars to the streets of Moses Lake Saturday evening to help raise money for an area veteran.

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Boys and Girls Club construction continues

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New 'water trail' at Priest Rapids pool by 2016

BEVERLY - The Grant County PUD will build new riverbank launch spots for canoes and kayaks along the shoreline of the Priest Rapids Recreation Area.

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Prosecutor candidates cast blame at each other after court ruling

EPHRATA - Candidates vying for the county's top prosecutor spot are slinging accusations after a state appellate court decision ruled a county coroner's assistant should not sign death certificates.

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Job Corps celebrates 50 years

MOSES LAKE - David Gillett said it wasn't easy, but he got help and he made it. The place he turned to for help was the Columbia Basin Job Corps.

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McKnight, Grammer face off in November for assessor

EPHRATA - Grant County Assessor Laure Grammar and county public records officer Melissa McKnight will square off in the General Election to be the county's next assessor.

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New veterans office opens in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - The nearly 6,000 veterans in Grant County have a new place to get help completing benefit paperwork and receiving counseling.

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Kickoff party today for Moses Lake Alzheimer's walk

MOSES LAKE - Basin residents will be able to join national efforts to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's research as the Walk to End Alzheimer's takes place in Moses Lake for the first time next month.

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The Gorge among top 5 tax payers in county

GEORGE - An economic study released this week to the Columbia Basin Herald shows Live Nation, the company that owns The Gorge Amphitheatre, paid about $1.5 million in taxes to Grant County in 2013 and has paid $5.3 million to the county since 2009.

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Victim in Soap Lake fire identified

SOAP LAKE - A man who died in a Sunday morning fire was identified as David C. Dally, 58.

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SGL settles Ecology air quality violations

MOSES LAKE - SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers will be building a new electric vehicle charging station in Moses Lake.

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Identity of Potholes drowning victim released

MOSES LAKE - A woman who drowned at Potholes Reservoir Sunday afternoon was identified as Tiffany Cohee, 30, of Moses Lake.

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'Burst the Bug' event deemed a success

MOSES LAKE - You could say the bug successfully 'burst' for the second year in a row.

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Unidentified woman, 30, drowns at Potholes

EPHRATA - A 30-year-old woman was an apparent drowning victim after she fell off an inner tube at the Potholes Reservoir Sunday afternoon.

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Siphon tube setting contest continues tradition

MOSES LAKE - The "World Championship" siphon setting contest at the Grant County Fair attracted newbies and experienced competitors over the weekend. The event also continued to be a family tradition among some contestants.

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Man dies in early morning Soap Lake fire

SOAP LAKE - An early-morning fire in Soap Lake killed one man and severely damaged an entire six-unit apartment complex Sunday.

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Sister City students enjoy Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - It was hard to tell what Yonezawa students Hinata Kokubun, Tomoka Takahashi and Ryota Saito were more excited about Thursday night - the Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo or the carnival rides and games at the Grant County Fair.

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Health and Wellness Expo returns Sept. 27

MOSES LAKE - Basin residents will get the chance to meet with local and regional healthcare professionals during the Central Washington Health and Wellness Expo next month.

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Local school districts pass 2014-15 budgets

EPHRATA - With the school year less than a month away, Columbia Basin school districts are adopting 2014-15 budgets.

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Fund raising through the fair food court

MOSES LAKE - People visit the Grant County Fair to watch (and root for) exhibitors in the show ring, to look at the exhibits, ride the carnival rides, go to the demolition derby or the rodeo.

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Sid Sackman is 2014 Hay King

MOSES LAKE - Sid Sackman, of Moses Lake, submitted the most nutritious bale of alfalfa and was crowned Hay King for the 2014 Grant County Fair.

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Rate cost workshop last week of August

EPHRATA - The results of a "cost of service" study will be presented to the Grant County PUD commissioners at their regular meeting Aug. 26, and then to PUD customers on a date still to be determined.

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Rare storm causes chaos for Ritzville drivers

RITZVILLE - A massive dust storm known as a haboob wreaked havoc on drivers near Ritzville Tuesday night, causing two multi-car collisions and leaving five people injured.

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Garth Dano leads in prosecutor's race

EPHRATA - Moses Lake defense attorney Garth Dano leads current Grant County Prosecuting Attorney Angus Lee by more than 2,200 votes in the race to be the county's top prosecutor, according to election data from county officials.

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Big Bend summer enrollment down

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College officials will be working to recruit students for the fall 2014 quarter. Summer quarter registration was below the target, and so far fall registration is lagging behind the target as well, according to BBCC officials.

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Car show for community, foster families

MOSES LAKE - Gleaming 1950s sedans, big 1960s and 1970s muscle cars, Model Ts and a few low-riders filled Civic Center Parks as part of the "Cars for Kids" car show.

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Big Bend brings STEM learning to high school students

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College is continuing efforts to get more kids interested in STEM learning.

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120 new jobs at BMW/SGL production building

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake will soon be home to the world's largest carbon fiber manufacturing plant.

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Fiesta Amistad draws big crowd

OTHELLO - Take a gorgeous summer evening, add live music, and the result is a lot of people in Lions Park for the return of American Fiesta Amistad Aug. 8 and 9.

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Moses Lake water park continues to attract talent for FlowRider event

MOSES LAKE - The annual FlowRider Competition returned to Moses Lake Saturday, bringing out some of the best talent from across Grant County to show off their surfing skills.

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Two shootings reported in Larson Housing area

Moses Lake - Gunshots again rang out Thursday night and early Friday morning in the Larson Housing Area, leaving a car damaged and a stray bullet through a woman's living room.

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Desert Dogs, River Dogs fall in opening games

EPHRATA - Early errors cost the Columbia Basin Desert Dogs as they fell 4-0 to Klamath Falls in the opening game of the Babe Ruth Senior World Series.

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Suspects flee after pursuit in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Two pursuit suspects evaded arrest Thursday morning after fleeing into the Larson Housing area and ditching their vehicle.

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Grant County among most jails statewide not allowing service dogs

EPHRATA - Grant County jailers recently denied an inmate's request to have her service dog join her in jail. The county is not alone, as few jails in the state have ever had an inmate make such a request.

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Planning commission gives go ahead to Gorge Amphitheatre expansion

EPHRATA - Planning commission members gave a go-ahead for The Gorge Amphitheatre to expand to a master planned resort at their hearing this week.

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Grant County Fair returns next week

MOSES LAKE - Basin residents will have plenty to do next week as the 2014 Grant County Fair officially kicks off Tuesday.

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Dent early leader for 13th District House seat

MOSES LAKE - While Tom Dent and Dani Bolyard will advance to the Nov. 4 general election for the Position 1 state House seat in the 13th District, the primary election offered insight on where they stand with voters' support.

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Two hurt in crash near Othello

OTHELLO - Two people were injured recently after three cars collided on state Route 17 about two miles north of Othello.

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Cowboy Breakfast takes place Friday

MOSES LAKE - The annual Cowboy Breakfast returns to downtown Moses Lake Friday - officially signaling the start of Grant County Fair festivities.

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Update: Stratford girl raises money for injured pet

MOSES LAKE - Emily Sue Morgan said she has a generous community and the Columbia Basin Herald to thank for her best friend's ability to walk again.

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Babe Ruth World Series returns to Ephrata

EPHRATA - This year's Senior Babe Ruth World Series held at Johnson O'Brien Stadium at Ephrata High School includes two Columbia Basin teams.

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Didier, Newhouse early leaders in Congressional race

MOSES LAKE - Two Republicans will move on to November's General Election in the Fourth Congressional District race as Clint Didier and Dan Newhouse came out on top in Tuesday's primary election.

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Residents enjoy Moses Lake's National Night Out

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Police Department Chief Dave Ruffin and Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones spent most of their Tuesday night under water.

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Melissa McKnight leads in Grant County assessor race

GRANT, ADAMS COUNTIES - In the only two local races with more than two candidates, Grant County assessor candidate Melissa McKnight and Adams County District 3 Commissioner Jeff Stevens will advance to November's election.

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Group seeks to bring indoor tennis complex to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Tennis coaches and advocates Rich Gregoire and Richard Teals want to give children and adults in the area an opportunity to play year-round tennis.

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Allison Hyer places at state DYW competition

PULLMAN - Allison Hyer, Moses Lake's Distinguished Young Woman, walked away with more than $1,000 in scholarship money and the title of first runner-up at the program's state competition this past weekend.

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Ephrata Raceway Park's Shoot Out

EPHRATA - With race season underway, several winners were crowned at the Ephrata Raceway Park during the Ephrata Raceway Park/Wenatchee Valley Super Oval Shoot Out over the weekend.

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Workshop on PUD rate structure later this month

EPHRATA - Grant County PUD operators will sponsor a workshop to explain a rate structure that will set all PUD rates at least through 2023. Tentatively it's scheduled for the last week in August, with the date to be announced, PUD spokesperson Chuck Allen said.

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U.S. Marshals task force rounds up wanted felons in Grant County

GRANT COUNTY - Six wanted felons were arrested Friday in Grant County by the U.S. Marshals Pacific Northwest Violent Offenders Task Force.

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Bluegrass festival offers music, workshops

MOSES LAKE - The weekend's Free Summer Concert Series brought bluegrass bands from across the country to Moses Lake for the Five Suns Bluegrass Festival.

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Arizona artist, William Dubin, debuts watercolors in Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE - Art based on the Northwest was on display Saturday night in Soap Lake as an Arizona artist debuted watercolor paintings at the Fire on Main gallery.

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Moses Lake, Ephrata Dollar Tree stores not affected by acquisition

CHESAPEAKE, Va.- National discount retailer Dollar Tree is set to acquire thousands of Family Dollar stores around the country by early next year.

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Habitat for Humanity raises walls on 13th home

MOSES LAKE - The holidays will be especially memorable this year for Alexandra Colin and her family.

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Moses Lake board discusses possible levy, bond Aug. 7

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake School Board has scheduled a work session to discuss the options for a maintenance and operations levy, as well as possible options for a construction bond. The meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. Aug. 7 in the conference room at the district's transportation office, …

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Outboard national championship come to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - National and world champions will be crowned next week as Cascade Park hosts the 2014 APBA Stock/Mid/J Nationals and UIM J World Championships.

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Quincy hospital asks taxpayers to pay debt

QUINCY - Quincy Valley Medical Center Board of Directors unanimously agreed to ask taxpayers to pay for $2.2 million of their $3.956 million debt.

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Business owners team up for downtown store

MOSES LAKE - For months, Kandi's Yarn Closet and Craft Creations did business right across the hall from each other.

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Sugarland's Kristian Bush plays the Grant County Fair

MOSES LAKE - When country star Kristian Bush takes the stage at the Grant County Fairgrounds on Aug. 12 it will be the first time many hear the Grammy award winner and platinum-selling artist sing.

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Production of Genie lift begins in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Grant County can add manufacturing the world's tallest self-propelled boom lift to its resume.

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Federal Way man charged with vehicular homicide

EPHRATA - A Federal Way man is facing vehicular homicide and manslaughter charges in a 2013 incident near George where a woman died after falling off his motorcycle on Interstate 90.

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Moses Lake pursuit suspect found hiding under tarp

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake man who allegedly led police on a high speed pursuit in a stolen Corvette Thursday afternoon was found hiding under a deck at a Moses Lake home.

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Wilson Creek city hall damaged by windstorm

WILSON CREEK - A fast-moving thunderstorm packing high winds blew through town Wednesday night, toppling trees and damaging buildings.

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County Prosecutor race exceeds $50,000 in funds raised

OLYMPIA - Prosecutor Angus Lee and his opponent Moses Lake attorney Garth Dano have raised more than $50,000 in the contest for the county's top prosecutor, according to election data.

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Staats couple sentenced to home detention, work release for starving son

EPHRATA - The Moses Lake couple found guilty in May of starving their son to the brink of death will likely serve six months in home detention and work release.

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American Legion gets face-lift

MOSES LAKE - Grant County veterans got a little help this week from off-duty Air Force firefighters and local Home Depot workers.

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Workshop set to explain PUD rate structure

EPHRATA - Grant County PUD officials will sponsor a workshop for customers to explain a new study that will help determine electrical rates in the future. The workshop tentatively is scheduled for the week of Aug. 11.

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Moses Lake expected to continue medical pot ban

MOSES LAKE - The City of Moses Lake will likely continue a ban on medical marijuana collective gardens for six more months as it waits for the state Legislature to act on medical marijuana regulations.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Lots of opportunities for wildfire donations

MOSES LAKE - Joni Parks said nobody really expected the fire to burn into the town of Pateros. At least nobody in the little group watching from Watson Draw Road the night of July 17.

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Masquers auditions July 26-27, Aug. 2-3

SOAP LAKE - Auditions for the Masquers Theater production of "The Pajama Game" are scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. July 26 and 27 and Aug. 2 and 3. Auditions will be at the theater, 322 East Main St.

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Ephrata pot store officially opens

EPHRATA - Grant County's only licensed retail marijuana store officially opened its doors Tuesday afternoon in Ephrata.

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County commissioners get impatient about QVMC debt

EPHRATA - Grant County officials say they are becoming impatient with Quincy Valley Medical Center's $4 million debt, and their foot-dragging approach to reduce it.

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Moses Lake family organizes donation run for fire victims

MOSES LAKE - Cole Brumet and his family were planning to go camping last weekend. Then Cole saw the pictures of the damage caused by the fires that roared through Okanogan County Wednesday and Thursday.

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Pheasant seeks re-election as Grant County Treasurer

EPHRATA - Grant County Treasurer Darryl Pheasant announced this week that he will seek his eighth term for the position. He will be running as a non-partisan candidate, he stated in a press release.

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Man on stolen motorcycle evades police in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - A male riding a stolen motorcycle was able to elude police following a high speed chase Sunday night in Moses Lake and into Adams County.

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Weekend fun at Basin Summer Sounds

Music, food and fun seems to be the overall theme of Ephrata's annual Basin Summer Sounds event. Starting in 2004, this was the tenth year the free music festival brought local vendors, live entertainment and other family-friendly activities to downtown Ephrata.

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Soroptimist helps kids prepare for school

MOSES LAKE - The backpack. A common school supply typically filled with pens, paper and textbooks - but one local organization is filling them with daily life essentials such as clothing, grooming products, and even food.

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Soap Lake seeking new fire chief

SOAP LAKE - The City of Soap Lake is again looking for a new fire chief after Chief Brandon Hood was placed on administrative leave and has reportedly moved out of state.

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Ephrata store included in first round of retail pot licenses

EPHRATA - An Ephrata retail marijuana business was included in the first round of 24 retail licenses issued Monday by the state Liquor Control Board, about 20 months after voters legalized recreational pot.

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River passage addressed with fish water slide

BEVERLY - Fish, various subspecies of salmon, and the seagoing trout called steelhead are at the mouth of Columbia River. They're making their way to the spawning grounds upstream. The question is, how to get them there.

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Moses Lake girl, 13, meets Wilson

MOSES LAKE - This past Tuesday was supposed to be an uneventful one for Moses Lake teen Alianna Valdez.

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Othello extends temporary pot ban

OTHELLO - In an emergency declaration, Othello joined the list of central Washington towns that are leery of allowing legal pot shops.

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Made in Moses Lake moves downtown to Third Avenue

MOSES LAKE - Handcrafted items made in and around Moses Lake are now available downtown, after Made in Moses Lake moved from its Broadway Avenue location to a Third Avenue storefront.

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Violation notices sent to 42 Moses Lake properties about sewer hookup

MOSES LAKE - Violation notices will be sent this week to owners of at least 42 properties in the Longview Tracts area of Moses Lake who have not connected to the city's sewer system.

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Celebratory crowd at skills center grand opening

MOSES LAKE - Students stood at the door to greet people attending the grand opening of the new Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center, led tours of the facility, answered questions, kept on working on their projects. And the point about the new building, district superintendent Michele Price said, is that …

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Firework laws vary in Columbia Basin

MOSES LAKE - While fireworks are allowed in unincorporated areas of Grant and Adams counties, laws vary in each city, from complete bans to restrictions.

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Man convicted of kidnapping, beating Moses Lake man

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man was convicted of kidnapping and beating a man he thought ratted him out to police.

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Preparing for the future: new Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center readies students for careers

MOSES LAKE - Summer session students at the Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center have been learning about computer programming, welding, engineering, among others, even building a business. Daisy Ramirez, who's attending the summer session, said the kids have been learning more than just skills.

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Fewer calls for service, hospital visits for Paradiso

GEORGE - Quincy Valley Medical Center staff reported about half as many patients in their emergency room as last year from The Gorge Amphitheatre's electronic music festival, Paradiso.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Drivers exchange gunshots in Moses Lake Friday

MOSES LAKE - Gunshots were reportedly exchanged between unknown suspects in two vehicles Friday in the Knolls Vista neighborhood in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

George celebrates 4th with cherry pie

GEORGE - Cherry pie on the 4th of July will be among the headliners at the annual celebration in George, along with a parade, children's games, a car show, ringing the freedom bell and fireworks.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Water could arrive to Odessa subarea farmers in 2016

MOSES LAKE - East Columbia Basin Irrigation District officials hope to begin delivering much-needed surface water to farmers in the Odessa subarea by as early as 2016.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata Relay celebrates cancer survivors

EPHRATA - Ephrata residents showed their support for the fight against cancer during the Columbia Basin Relay for Life Saturday.

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High speed chase lands Quincy man in jail

MOSES LAKE - A Quincy man, allegedly driving with a stolen trailer, led deputies on a high-speed pursuit reportedly reaching about 80 mph Friday afternoon.

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'Stuff the Truck' event deemed a success

MOSES LAKE - From medical supplies to furniture and toys, hundreds of items were donated Saturday during the Assured Home Health and Hospice Foundation's "Stuff the Truck" event in Moses Lake.

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Vehicles damaged by gunfire in Larson Housing area

MOSES LAKE - At least three vehicles were damaged after gunshots rang out early Saturday morning in the Larson Housing area near Moses Lake. No injuries were reported.

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Details in DEA investigation in Moses Lake released

SPOKANE - Federal court documents unsealed Thursday show two alleged methamphetamine dealers from Othello were taken into custody in the Moses Lake Pizza Hut parking lot June 4 during a DEA investigation.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Port of Moses Lake to expand Foreign Trade Zone

MOSES LAKE - Businesses in Adams County will soon be able to benefit from the Port of Moses Lake's designation as a Foreign Trade Zone, pending the approval of an application to expand the trade zone's service area.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Artifacts of 9/11 pass through Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - When it was serving its intended purpose, the steel-reinforced pillar was a utilitarian object, one of many supports in an urban parking garage. Nothing special. It gained an entirely new meaning on Sept. 11, 2001.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake man turns work into fun with hot dog stand

MOSES LAKE - When Lew Egts left his job of nearly 30 years, he only wanted to do one thing - have fun. And for the past two weeks, he's been doing just that. Egts spends his days in the parking lot near Inland Cellular, serving hot dogs and hanging …

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Moses Lake firefighters feed East/West All-star teams

MOSES LAKE - It's not an easy task to feed more than 60 football players.

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Ephrata Relay For Life is set for Saturday

EPHRATA - Hundreds of community members will take to the track at Ephrata High School on Saturday to show their support for cancer survivors during the Columbia Basin Relay for Life.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Shots fired at car during argument in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake police are seeking information into a drive-by shooting on North Stratford Road in Moses Lake Tuesday night.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Trio appears on robbery, kidnapping charges

EPHRATA - In what a prosecutor alleges was a heroin-induced attempt to get rent money, three suspects were arraigned yesterday for allegedly robbing a man when he showed up for a date with a Moses Lake woman he met online.

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July classes from sock puppets to robots at MAC

MOSES LAKE - Robots, sock puppets, doll houses, sculpture from clay and bottle caps are among the long list of classes scheduled for the Moses Lake Museum and Art Center in July. All classes are in the museum classroom, 401 South Balsam St.

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Moses Lake woman sentenced for welfare fraud

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake woman was recently sentenced to community service for her role in welfare fraud after hiding her employment and lying about her living situation.

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Rubber Duck Regatta helps kids

MOSES LAKE - The race was on as a fleet of rubber ducks floated their way around the Lazy River during the Rubber Duck Regatta.

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Cancer fight detailed at Relay For Life

MOSES LAKE - Even the cold, rainy weather couldn't dampen people's spirits during the opening ceremony of the Moses Lake Relay For Life Friday, as stories of hope and gratitude were shared.

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Ephrata seniors looking forward to the next adventure

EPHRATA - Kids can get the most out of high school by putting something into it. That's the lesson that Chance Flanigan and Alejandra Mendoza said they drew from their experiences at Ephrata High School.

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Repair work started at Wanapum Dam

EPHRATA - Repair work began earlier this month on a damaged spillway pillar at Wanapum Dam, and has started on the rest of the dam.

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Boys and Girls Club construction underway

MOSES LAKE - The new Boys and Girls Club is scheduled to be open in time for the 2014-15 school year.

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The Gorge hopes to expand facilities

EPHRATA - The Grant County Planning Department is considering a request from The Gorge Amphitheater owner Live Nation to expand its operation to include more festival-goers and more facilities for them.

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Team represents Grant County at retail convention

MOSES LAKE - Grant County had a presence again at the International Council of Shopping Centers' RECon (Retail Real Estate Convention) in Las Vegas, thanks to a team of area officials and community members.

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Moses Lake man sentenced for burglary, assault

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for breaking into his ex-girlfriend's apartment and assaulting her and her new boyfriend.

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Moses Lake man sentenced for child porn

SPOKANE - A Moses Lake man who distributed pornographic images involving an infant was sentenced this week to five years in federal prison.

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Meier appears in court for murder charges

EPHRATA - Accused killer Michael Meier appeared in Grant County Superior Court on Monday after prosecutors stated they had "new discovery" in his case.

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Candidates vow for change during forum

MOSES LAKE - Five 4th Congressional District candidates faced off in a forum Wednesday in Moses Lake, discussing the key issues of Obamacare and immigration reform while laying out their priorities if elected.

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State Supreme Court denies Gomez's appeal

EPHRATA - Maribel Gomez, of Ephrata, will stay in prison, after the State Supreme Court upheld a conviction that she beat to death her 2-year-old son, Raffy, in 2003.

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5 districts must work on school improvement plans

OLYMPIA - Five Columbia Basin school districts will be required to work on improvement plans at schools within the district, based on a list released by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

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Jazz Swing Dance provides some mood music

MOSES LAKE - Students and community members were "In the Mood" to swing dance Friday at the Jazz Swing Dance held by the Moses Lake High School Jazz Bands.

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2 men arrested after chase through Basin

GRANT COUNTY - Two gang members allegedly led police on a high speed chase in a stolen vehicle Thursday night.

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Pals Club members show off their talents

MOSES LAKE - Students in the Pals Club (life skills) class at Moses Lake High School showed off what they could do in the third annual Life Skills Talent Show Thursday.

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Memorial includes Moses Lake teacher

EMPORIA, KANSAS — A Moses Lake teacher will be among the 112 people remembered on a memorial to teachers, administrators and other school personnel killed while working at school or with students. The memorial, at the National Teachers Hall of Fame at Emporia State University, will be dedicated June 12.

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Taste of Home showcases new recipes

MOSES LAKE — Attendees of the Taste of Home Cooking School walked away with a few new recipes to try, courtesy of culinary specialist Kristi Larson.

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Moses Lake insurance agent earns distinction

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake American Family Insurance agent recently earned the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification.

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Moses Lake hosts first Vintage Market Saturday

MOSES LAKE - Some would classify Shannon Clausen as a junker, or even a picker.

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Newhouse leads in campaign fundraising

MOSES LAKE - Sunnyside Republican Dan Newhouse is the early leader in campaign funds raised in the wide-open race for Rep. Doc Hastings' seat in the 4th Congressional District.

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Students 'Bike to School' at Larson Heights Elementary

MOSES LAKE — About 25 students from Larson Heights Elementary hit the street Wednesday morning as part of “Bike to School Day.” Principal Diana McFaul and three teachers rode along.

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Taylor looking to replace boss as county auditor

EPHRATA - Grant County Chief Accountant and Budget Director Jacob Taylor announced that he is running for county auditor.

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Snohomish man arrested at Moses Lake truck stop

MOSES LAKE - A Snohomish man allegedly driving a stolen vehicle left the scene of a crash on Interstate 90 near Moses Lake and was later reportedly caught breaking into vehicles at a Moses Lake truck stop.

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Carter seeks re-election as commissioner

EPHRATA - Grant County Commissioner Cindy Carter said she wants to continue helping constituents and keeping government spending low as she announced a bid for her third term as commissioner.

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Taste of Home includes Jazzercise demonstration

MOSES LAKE - Attendees of the Taste of Home Cooking School this week will get to learn more about a Moses Lake business.

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Shoreline at Columbia River to remain closed

BEVERLY - Boaters and fishermen will have to find a different Memorial Day hangout as Grant PUD reminds people that some shoreline and boat launches on the Columbia River will remain closed through the holiday.

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Drug prevention program May 14

MOSES LAKE - A mock crash - that includes a mock arrest for driving under the influence - will be among the activities during the eighth annual Community Partnership Against Drug Abuse, scheduled for May 14 at Big Bend Community College.

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Taste of Home features food, prizes

MOSES LAKE - Tickets are still available for the Taste of Home Cooking School this week.

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Allen seeks re-election for Grant County clerk

EPHRATA - Kimberly Allen said she wants to continue to focus on customer service as she seeks re-election for Grant County clerk.

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Grant County Fair increases tickets by $1

EPHRATA - Patrons attending this year's Grant County Fair will have to shell out an extra dollar for each ticket.

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Man gets 4 years for selling heroin

EPHRATA - A man was who recently jailed for drug possession, was sentenced to about four more years in prison for continuing to sell drugs while in the county jail.

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Tigers, elephants headline Shrine Circus

MOSES LAKE - All Nicu Dragomir wanted, when he was kid at school, was to go back to the circus.

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Girl, 10, dies in car crash near Ritzville

RITZVILLE - A 10-year-old Spokane girl died Saturday in a crash near Ritzville after the vehicle she was in struck the back of a semi-trailer on Interstate 90.

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5 applicants vie for pot licenses

OLYMPIA - The business names and rankings from lotteries for 334 legal marijuana retail licences were announced Friday by the state Liquor Control Board. Moses Lake was the only city in Grant County included in the lottery, with five applicants vying for a retail location.

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Lions raise awareness, money for vision impaired

MOSES LAKE - Members of the Moses Lake Lions chapter set out Friday and Saturday, collecting money to help people who have vision and hearing disabilities, and raising awareness about the diseases and their effects.

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'Voices of a New Day' celebrates 10 years of music

MOSES LAKE - For the past decade, the "Voices of a New Day" children's choir has been busy supplying the Basin with music.

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Nurse practitioner program begins in Othello

OTHELLO - The Columbia Basin Health Association will start a training program for nurse practitioners, beginning in September. The program's application deadline is May 15.

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Moses Lake tennis teams fall to Pirates, drops to 2-7

MOSES LAKE - The Chiefs boys and girls tennis teams lost to Davis High School this week as both teams fell to 2-4 in league play and 2-7 overall.

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Samaritan to sponsor health fair May 17

MOSES LAKE - Low-cost (and in some cases free) health screenings and lots of health information will be available at the Samaritan Community Health Fair, from 7 to 11 a.m. May 17 at Samaritan Clinic, 1550 South Pioneer Way.

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3 killed in crash near Ritzville

RITZVILLE - Three people from the Spokane area were killed in a car crash early Thursday morning after striking a bridge support on Interstate 90 about nine miles east of Ritzville.

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Chiefs girls golf finishes 3rd at POD #5

WENATCHEE - The Moses Lake girls golf team finished third in a six-team field recently at the POD #5 match at Three Lakes Golf Club.

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Quincy officer appeals protective order

EPHRATA - An attorney representing a Quincy police sergeant accused of threatening a records clerk said his client is appealing the decision to grant a permanent protective order to the alleged victim.

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Grant PUD completes Priest Rapids Fish Bypass

BEVERLY - Grant PUD officials said Wednesday they expect 99 percent of juvenile fish to safely pass through the newly built Priest Rapids fish bypass.

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Jo-Ann Fabric files building permit for Moses Lake store

MOSES LAKE - National retailer Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores is making progress on their move to Moses Lake. A company spokesperson confirmed in February they were planning on opening a new Jo-Ann store in Moses Lake sometime in 2014, according to a previous Columbia Basin Herald article. At the …

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Sharon Palmerton named to Moses Lake School Board

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake School Board named REC Silicon spokeswoman Sharon Palmerton as their newest member during a special meeting earlier this week.

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Young Professionals group hosts candidates night at Pillar Rock Grill

MOSES LAKE - Community members will have an opportunity to hear from some of the Fourth Congressional District candidates during a forum in Moses Lake later this month.

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SGL to add third production building

MOSES LAKE - The BMW/SGL manufacturing plant in Moses Lake is set to expand again.

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Moses Lake tennis wins two straight

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake boys and girls tennis teams continue to improve. After losing their first six matches, some by a wide margine, the Chiefs have rebounded with consecutive wins and are fourth in the six-team Columbia Basin Big Nine.

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Two charged in December attack

EPHRATA - Two Moses Lake men accused of attacking and robbing a couple at their home in December recently were charged in superior court.

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Fatality in Quincy crash

QUINCY - The Quincy man who died in a rollover crash near Quincy Monday night reportedly was not wearing a seatbelt when the driver lost control of the vehicle.

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PUD commissioner announces run for new term

EPHRATA - Incumbent Grant County PUD commissioner Bob Bernd has announced he will run for a third four-year term.

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Felon throws gun during foot pursuit

MOSES LAKE - A convicted felon allegedly ran from police during a traffic stop early Sunday morning and attempted to get rid of a gun by throwing it over the fence to the Moses Lake water park.

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Loss of federal waiver will have local impact

MOSES LAKE - State education officials announced last week that the federal government rescinded the state's waiver from the No Child Left Behind Act. What that will mean is still a little uncertain, according to local school officials.

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Third suspect arrested in string of Quincy burglaries

QUINCY - A third suspect in a string of burglaries in Quincy was arrested Friday as police ask residents to be on the lookout for suspicious activity.

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Information fair for Latino students, families May 9

MOSES LAKE - The information fair for prospective students and parents of Hispanic descent is scheduled for May 9. The Educate @ Big Bend Latino Education Fair will be from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the ATEC building on the BBCC campus.

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Youth kick off baseball, softball season

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake youth baseball and softball players officially kicked off their 2014 season over the weekend.

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Suspect in Quincy robbery back in jail

EPHRATA - A Quincy man who recently pleaded not guilty to burglary charges is now facing additional charges in connection to several burglaries.

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Ephrata Raceway Park starts season Saturday

MOSES LAKE - Community members recently got the chance to meet some of the drivers - and check out the cars - racing in this weekend's Ephrata Raceway Park season opener.

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2014 cherry season looking promising

QUINCY - If Mother Nature does her part, it could be a good year for Washington cherries.

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Family sues Soap Lake school, sheriff's office

EPHRATA - The family of a girl who died in a traffic accident is suing the Soap Lake School District, the Grant County Sheriff's Office and a deputy, alleging they did not do enough to prevent under-age drinking at a party before the crash.

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Youth little league begins with parade Saturday

MOSES LAKE - Hundreds of Moses Lake youth baseball and softball players will celebrate their league's opening day this Saturday.

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Moses Lake tennis scores first win of season

YAKIMA - The Moses Lake boys and girls tennis team breathed a sigh of relief this week, after securing their first win of the season against Eisenhower High School.

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E-cigarette industry touches down in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Larissa Castillo hasn't picked up a cigarette in months.

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Quincy officer accused of threatening clerk

QUINCY - A Quincy Police Department sergeant remains on administrative leave following allegations that he threatened a co-worker with a knife.

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Moses Lake High School's 'Just Another High School Play' premieres Wednesday

MOSES LAKE - A cautionary tale about what happens when the cast blows off the school play will be presented by the Moses Lake High School Masque and Gavel Club April 30 and May 1 and 2.

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Endeavor Middle School walking routes analyzed

MOSES LAKE - Volunteers were out walking Wednesday afternoon, reviewing the safety of routes students will be taking to and from Endeavor Middle School.

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Imbibe farewell party happening this Friday

MOSES LAKE - Imbibe will be closing its doors for good this Friday.

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Moses Lake teenager sentenced in shooting

EPHRATA - The 16-year-old boy who was an accomplice in the attempted murder of Dale Olmos, was sentenced to about two years and will serve that time in a state juvenile facility.

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New hoops for 2014 Springfest tournament

MOSES LAKE - Late entries will be taken through Monday for the 3-on-3 basketball tournament during Spring Fest, May 23 and 24. Entries will only be accepted if there's space available in the bracket, organizer Sean Sallis said.

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Big Bend project at top of priority list

MOSES LAKE - If the Washington Legislature provides the funding, Big Bend Community College could start planning for a new professional-technical education center as early as next spring.

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Cost of Wanapum damage estimated at $61 million

EPHRATA - Repairs, mitigation and lost revenue at Wanapum Dam could cost the Grant County PUD $61 million. But the utility probably will be able to meet the costs without asking for an extra rate increase, according to information presented at the Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday.

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Couple stands trial for allegedly starving son

EPHRATA - The trial began this week for a Moses Lake couple accused of allegedly refusing to take their 2-year-old son to the hospital as the boy was starving and in "critical" condition.

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No new names in bid for MLIRD seat

EPHRATA - Mary Perry, Tom Bennett and Kris Dexter remain the only three candidates in the running for the vacant seat on the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District's Board of Directors.

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Soap Lake school honors employee

SOAP LAKE - June Lee said she thought Soap Lake school officials wanted to meet with her because they needed help on a committee or something. What they actually wanted was to tell her they had decided to name the high school library after her.

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Chiefs girls golf 2nd at tournament

YAKIMA - Moses Lake High School junior Megan O'Neill had a record day on the links recently, shooting a personal best 95 at the Yakima Elks Par 74 course. The Chiefs finished second to Wenatchee in the field of six.

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Cost of Wanapum damage estimated at $61 million

EPHRATA - Repairs, mitigation and lost revenue at Wanapum Dam could cost the Grant County PUD $61 million. But the utility probably will be able to meet the costs without asking for an extra rate increase, according to information presented at the Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday.

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Allison Hyer named DYW winner

MOSES LAKE - Allison Hyer is the Moses Lake Distinguished Young Woman for 2014. She won the title at the program held April 19.

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ML tennis loses to Wenatchee

WENATCHEE - The Moses Lake boys and girls tennis team lost to state-powerhouse Wenatchee over the weekend; both teams are 0-3 in league play and 0-6 in duals.

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Quincy man, woman charged with arson

EPHRATA - A Quincy man and woman were recently arrested and charged with arson in connection with a vehicle fire last year.

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Registration open for prayer breakfast

MOSES LAKE - Advance registration is open through Friday for the Grant County Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, scheduled for 7 to 9 a.m. May 6 at the ATEC building on the Big Bend Community College campus.

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MACC director reflects on technology, priorities

MOSES LAKE - Jackie Jones has seen the job of a 9-1-1 operator change dramatically in her 20-year career.

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Dash for eggs in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - It took less than two minutes for hundreds of children to snag nearly 4,000 eggs Saturday in a mad dash at the Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt in Moses Lake.

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Les Schwab to award charities, volunteers

MOSES LAKE - Everybody knows those hardworking people who work in their communities to make a difference. Employees at Les Schwab Tire Centers in north central Washington are starting a campaign to recognize some of those people in the region.

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Moses Lake port starts expansion

MOSES LAKE - Construction has begun on the Port of Moses Lake's wastewater facilities expansion project, a move that will allow the port to accommodate an anticipated increase in industrial water runoff.

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Treasurer at odds with lawmakers over bond financing

OLYMPIA - State treasurer James McIntire is concerned about the way legislators have been trying to use bond financing.

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Schaapman seeks Grant PUD commission seat

QUINCY - Grant County PUD commissioner Larry Schaapman said he wants to keep learning about the utility and passing along that information to rate payers.

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Basic American Foods helps Peninsula students

MOSES LAKE - Peninsula Elementary School PE teacher Matt Ahmann dedicates about five weeks of his curriculum each school year to basketball.

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Moses Lake tennis falls to Wildcats

EAST WENATCHEE - The Chiefs girls and boys tennis teams lost to Eastmont in dual matches on Tuesday.

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Quincy hospital may ask for levy

QUINCY - Board members for the Quincy Valley Medical Center are considering offering a maintenance and operations levy request to district voters. If hospital officials decide on an M&O levy, the proposition could go to voters sometime this year.

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Robert Hull leaves architectural legacy in ML

MOSES LAKE - Seattle architect Robert Hull's legacy will live on in the form of the numerous structures he's designed throughout the Western region.

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Reports of fraud up in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake police have received an increased amount of fraud in recent months and Chief Dave Ruffin is urging residents to protect personal information.

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Crowds fill ATEC for BBCC job fair

MOSES LAKE - Prospective employers lined the halls and filled the meeting room, and potential employees crowded the aisles at the Job and Career Fair at Big Bend Community College Thursday.

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ML student places fifth in state geography bee

MOSES LAKE - What's the capitol of Eritrea? Kristin Vega knows, and that knowledge got her into the finals of the state geography bee.

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Tax Day Rally connects voters with candidates

MOSES LAKE - Tuesday's Tax Day Rally in Moses Lake gave conservative voters a chance to meet and hear from about a dozen candidates running for office in November's election.

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2 in jail following Moses Lake chase

MOSES LAKE - A vehicle pursuit through fields near Moses Lake Tuesday landed two in jail after a resident saw the two allegedly driving his stolen truck then flee on a stolen motorcycle.

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Ag employment improves Up by 800 jobs

MOSES LAKE - 2014 agricultural employment levels in Grant and Adams counties continue to show improvement over last year, according to the latest Employment Security Department report.

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Concert Association celebrates 60 years

MOSES LAKE - Music is everywhere these days, of course - on phones, in the mall, in a lot of offices and stores. But there's nothing like live performance.

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MLHS boys golf stays unbeaten

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake boys golf team remains undefeated in district play after winning a five-team match on Monday at Moses Lake Golf Club.

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Wage disagreement cited in vetoed CERB bill

OLYMPIA - Gov. Jay Inslee vetoed a bill sponsored by Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, that would have changed requirements for the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) that helps finance local governments' improvement projects for job creation.

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PUD using hatchery-raised fish to test ladder

BEVERLY - The Grant County PUD modified one of its two fish ladders at the Wanapum Dam and is sending hatchery-raised fish down the Columbia River to test it.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Inslee vetoes drone bill

OLYMPIA - Gov. Jay Inslee issued a 15-month delay on surveillance drone use or purchase by state agencies, after vetoing a bill passed by the legislature to address the issue.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Friday night craft classes at BBCC

MOSES LAKE - Two crafts classes are scheduled for consecutive Fridays in early May at Big Bend Community College. The "No Experience Required" series is part of the college's public education series.

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Tablet users enjoy Gadget Menagerie

MOSES LAKE - Washington State Library staff have been traveling the state since January helping owners of tablets and eReaders better understand their devices.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Speed limit reduced for I-90 work near George

GEORGE - The speed limit on Interstate 90 between George and Vantage was reduced to 50 mph while crews repave the highway after last week's collision involving a semi-truck and construction equipment.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Commissioners sign spirits contract for Gorge Amphitheater

EPHRATA - Beer, wine and liquor will continue to flow at the Gorge Amphitheater concerts this year.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Hill wants to reclaim judge seat

MOSES LAKE - Grant County District Court Judge Tyson Hill officially announced Monday he will run in November's election.

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Eight compete for Distinguished Young Woman title

MOSES LAKE - Eight high school juniors will compete for the title of Moses Lake Distinguished Young Woman in the annual program scheduled for 7 p.m. April 19 at the Moses Lake High School theater.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

New cardiac physician at Samaritan Clinic

MOSES LAKE - It was one of those things that should've been minor but turned out to be major, life-changing in fact.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

DUI likely involved in Thursday's fatal crash

MOSES LAKE - The Washington State Patrol believes drugs or alcohol was involved in Thursday's collision near Moses Lake that left two women dead.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Flu outbreak claims 2 at Ephrata assisted living

EPHRATA - The public is being asked to stay away from an Ephrata nursing home and hospital after two residents recently died because of a flu outbreak.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

County approves new shoreline master plan

EPHRATA - Citing concerns about overregulation to farmers, county commissioners removed two bodies of water used for irrigation from the county's Shoreline Master Program before approving it unanimously.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

'Gadget Menagerie' to offer tech tips

MOSES LAKE- The Washington State Library's Gadget Menagerie is coming to Moses Lake next week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Registration open for Alumni Association lunch

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Alumni Association will hold its annual luncheon May 3 at Frontier Middle School. The registration deadline has been extended to April 20.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Builder shares vision for new Moses Pointe homes

MOSES LAKE- Varsity Development owner Leslie Savitch hopes the company's new Moses Pointe project will attract a new demographic of homeowners to the golf course community.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

ML man charged with hitting officer with vehicle

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man who allegedly hit a Moses Lake police officer with his vehicle last week after the officer tried to stop the car faces DUI and assault charges.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Pacific Coast Canola to process Nexera brand canola

WARDEN - Pacific Coast Canola has recently been granted a license to process NexeraTM canola and produce and sell Omega-9 Quality Canola Oil at its Warden plant.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Tax Day rally set for Tuesday in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - A Grant County conservative coalition is holding a "Tax Day Rally" Tuesday in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Two injured when semi hits cars near Vantage

VANTAGE - Westbound traffic on Interstate 90 near Vantage came to a halt Wednesday morning after a Moses Lake truck driver collided with three vehicles.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Teen pleads guilty to attempted murder

EPHRATA - Jose Rivera, 16, pleaded guilty as a juvenile Wednesday to attempted murder in the execution-style shooting of Dale Olmos in December 2013.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Chiefs tennis falls to Davis

YAKIMA - The Moses Lake High School boys tennis team had a shot to get their first victory of the season, but fell to A.C. Davis and is 0-4 for the season.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Water pressure cause of Wanapum Dam crack

BEVERLY - The Grant County PUD said that tension from water pressure caused the 65-foot crack in the Wanapum Dam spillway. The crack was not caused by seismic activity, foundation settlement, operation of the spillway gates, or activity at the U.S. Army Yakima Training Center, according to a release from …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

MLIRD to start search for new manager

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District directors hope to have a new general manager in place by mid-July.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

BBCC blood drive also to raise awareness

MOSES LAKE - A blood drive to increase the supply in eastern Washington now and promote donation in the future was held Wednesday at Big Bend Community College. The blood drive was sponsored by the college's MEChA chapter.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Gang fight in courthouse brings security concerns

EPHRATA - A fist fight between rival gang members inside the Grant County courthouse has commissioners considering increased security measures.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

PUD will know what caused crack by June

EPHRATA - Grant County PUD commissioners learned that it would be the end of May or early June before they know what caused the crack in the Wanapum Dam spillway.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Capitol tour offers a glimpse into state's history

OLYMPIA - The ornate ceiling on the gallery of the state house of representatives carries a secret message.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Behind the scenes at the state capitol

OLYMPIA - State troopers regulate the flow of traffic on highways, but they also keep political discourse moving smoothly and safely in the state capitol.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Teen sentenced to 90 days for causing fire

EPHRATA - A Grant County teen was sentenced to 90 days in jail after torching hay bales.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Man sentenced for selling meth in ML

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man was sentenced to one year in prison and one year of probation for selling methamphetamine to a police informant in a school zone.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

More students eligible for state college aid

MOSES LAKE - Some state financial aid for post-secondary education may be available to students who are Washington residents but not U.S. citizens, according to Big Bend Community College officials.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Republican chairwoman stresses voter turnout

MOSES LAKE - Washington State Republican Party Chairwoman Susan Hutchison discussed the impact eastern Washington voters can have in elections at the Grant County Republicans Lincoln Day Dinner Friday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Irrigators make progress on privately funded system

MOSES LAKE - The Columbia-Snake River Irrigators Association is hoping to start construction on their privately funded irrigation system this summer.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Ephrata sisters learn about state government

OLYMPIA - Two sisters from Ephrata recently spent a week in Olympia as legislative pages to learn more about how state government works.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Prayer breakfast draws big crowd

MOSES LAKE - Service and significance were the topics at the 21st annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast Tuesday morning.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Samaritan Healthcare adding surgical staff

MOSES LAKE - Samaritan Healthcare and the Confluence Health clinic in Moses Lake plan to hire as many as five new surgeons by the end of the year.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

BBCC students named to all-state academic team

MOSES LAKE - Two Big Bend Community College students were selected for the All-Washington Academic Team. Carson Heschle, of Ephrata, and Jessie Sumerau, of Moses Lake, were among 68 community college students recognized during a reception in Olympia March 27.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

MLCA seniors clean up graffiti

MOSES LAKE - A group of Moses Lake Christian Academy students spent a day this week cleaning up graffiti in a Moses Lake neighborhood.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

More charges likely in Quincy burglaries

QUINCY - Two Quincy men arrested recently could face additional charges in two separate burglaries of a Quincy business.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Central Bonded Collectors celebrates 60 years in ML

MOSES LAKE - It's almost a given that an industry will go through major changes over the course of 60 years.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Farm Service Agency announces loans

EPHRATA - Several loans are now available for farmers and 4-H and FFA youth in the Basin.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

ML home to electric vehicle charging station

MOSES LAKE - It may be only one unit, but the recent addition of an electric vehicle charging station in downtown Moses Lake could prove instrumental in drawing more visitors to the city.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Moses Pointe to add housing development

MOSES LAKE - Tri-Cities-based Varsity Development purchased 16 waterfront lots at Moses Pointe in a $1 million land purchase deal.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Shoreline plan almost complete

EPHRATA - Grant County Planning Director Damien Hooper told commissioners this week the two-year process of adopting a countywide shoreline management plan is wrapping up.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

QVMC asks Live Nation for more money

EPHRATA - Quincy Valley Medical Center staff pleaded with Live Nation representative Danny Wilde for more money to take care of ill concertgoers.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Eight vie for Moses Lake Distinguished Young Woman title

MOSES LAKE - Eight high school juniors will compete for the title of Distinguished Young Woman in the program scheduled for 7 p.m. April 19 at the Moses Lake High School theater.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Telecom bill helps businesses, customers

OLYMPIA - Basin telecommunications workers expressed relief after Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill they called necessary to continue their work.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

BBCC Job and Career Fair April 17

MOSES LAKE - Prospective job seekers will be able to learn about and ask questions of more than 60 companies, agencies and colleges at the Job and Career Fair at Big Bend Community College April 17.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Grant PUD continues work on Wanapum fix

BEVERLY - With work still underway, Grant County PUD officials said they do not know how much repairs to the cracked Wanapum Spillway will cost overall or when the water levels will return to normal levels.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Quincy hospital decides against levy increase

QUINCY - Quincy Valley Medical Center board members tentatively decided not to ask voters for a levy increase.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Dorn: state must move into the 21st Century

OLYMPIA - State Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn thinks Washington needs to move into the 21st Century as it decides how to fund education.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Active search for Scott Kolves ends

GRANT COUNTY - It could be weeks or even months before the body of Scott Kolves is recovered from the irrigation canal near Summer Falls.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Ephrata dad still missing at Summer Falls canal

GRANT COUNTY - A child's car seat and a fishing tackle box were recovered Monday from an irrigation canal near Summer Falls.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Three express interest in vacant MLIRD board seat

EPHRATA - Grant County commissioners received three applications so far for the vacant seat on the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District's Board of Directors.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

BBCC administrator receives national award

MOSES LAKE - A Big Bend Community College administrator was recognized with a national award last month. Terry Kinzel, director of the Title V grant program and a college grant writer, was among 400 people in the country to receive a John and Suanne Roueche Excellence Award.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Home Expo draws crowds

MOSES LAKE - All sorts of goodies and gadgets for the home and garden, from candles to solar panels, were on display for perusal and sale at the Central Washington Home Expo over the weekend. The show was sponsored by the Columbia Basin Herald.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

MLSB OKs middle school boundaries

MOSES LAKE - Students living along Patton Boulevard and in the Larson Heights Elementary service district will attend the new Endeavor Middle School. Moses Lake School Board members voted to accept the recommendation of a committee that worked on the boundary adjustments at their March 27 meeting.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Community quilt benefits scholarship fund

SOAP LAKE - It's one of those occasions where the project was supposed to be about one thing and ended up evolving into something else. Happenstance, in a way.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Habitat for Humanity house dedicated in ML

MOSES LAKE - Tammy Roloff said an incredible chain of circumstances got the new, accessible house she had always wanted for her family. Or, in her opinion, maybe divine intervention.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Pacific Science Center comes to Larson Heights

MOSES LAKE - The physics of gravity, the physics of light, the physics of sound, the science of physics in general can be, well, downright boring. But it's not boring to sneak a peek around the room with a periscope.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Quincy hospital profit concerns state auditor

QUINCY - Officials with the Washington Auditor's Office expressed concern over the financial situation of Quincy Valley Medical Center. The hospital received a warning on its financial condition in its annual audit, released Thursday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Insurance signup deadline extended for some applicants

OLYMPIA - People who experienced trouble applying for health insurance at Washington Health Plan Finder, the state health insurance exchange, may have until April 15 to sign up.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Juvenile center damaged after water line break

EPHRATA - A water line rupture that occurred in January is just one in a long line of problems with Grant County's Juvenile Detention Center building.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

MLHS girls golf second at tourney

SUNNYSIDE - The Moses Lake High School girls golf team finished 2nd to Wenatchee High School at a March 25 tournament held at Black Rock Creek Golf Club. Eastmont, Davis and Eishenhower High Schools also competed.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Group to study vacation rentals in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - A stakeholders group will likely be formed to discuss potential plans to allow vacation rental homes in Moses Lake to attract more tourism.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Port of Othello seeks to expand industrial area

OTHELLO - Port of Othello officials are hoping to move dirt on a 42-acre addition to their industrial park in Bruce by the end of this year.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Othello Sandhill Crane Festival starts Friday

OTHELLO - Bird watching, animals and plants of the Columbia Basin, the region's geological history, a pancake breakfast and baked potato lunch are among the attractions at the Othello Sandhill Crane Festival this weekend.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

4 arrested in string of arsons

GRANT COUNTY - Four people suspected of starting at least 16 arson fires across Grant, Adams and Franklin counties were arrested recently after returning to the scene of a fire.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Savoie sentenced to 20 years for 2003 murder

EPHRATA - An Ephrata man who pled guilty to beating and stabbing to death a boy more than 10 years ago was sentenced to 20 years in prison recently.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

State 'Student Achievement Council' forms

OLYMPIA - Washington education officials want every adult in the state to have a high school diploma or the equivalent by 2023. That's one of two goals established by the Washington Legislature through the state Student Achievement Council.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Vision 2020 recognizes Guido's Pizza in ML

MOSES LAKE - Guido's Brick Oven Pizza and Froyo has only been open for a few months, but owners already have a few things to celebrate.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Home and Lifestyle Expo this weekend

MOSES LAKE - Basin residents looking to build, remodel or simply redecorate their home can use the Central Washington Home and Lifestyle Expo this weekend as a good starting place for ideas.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

New irrigation district law may save farmers money

OLYMPIA - New legislation regarding irrigation districts clarifies the status of hydropower generators in the canals, which may translate to a cost-savings for farmers.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Chiefs duo win Lewiston Invite

LEWISTON - The Moses Lake High School #2 tennis doubles team of Chad Palmer and Tyler Ward won the Lewiston/Clarkston Invitation over the weekend in Idaho.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Investigators probe Moses Lake arson

MOSES LAKE - One person was arrested Monday in connection to an arson fire Sunday afternoon that destroyed an unoccupied building west of Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Less than a week to ACA deadline

OLYMPIA - As of March 1, 14,618 Grant County residents had signed up for health insurance through the state's health care exchange, Washington Health Plan Finder. In Adams County, 4,773 residents had signed up, according to data released by Health Plan Finder officials.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Fish and Wildlife: Wanapum drawdown created an emergency

OLYMPIA - Grant County farmers and irrigators who rely on Columbia River water for their crops will receive help from state regulators.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Stolen vehicles, parts recovered near ML

MOSES LAKE - Parts to at least eight suspected stolen vehicles were recovered on several properties in the Moses Lake area during a recent investigation.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Local effort brings film to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - There's this movie. An interesting idea, potential for a big audience, but not Hollywood's usual fare.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Dogs showcase skills at Grant County Fairgrounds

MOSES LAKE - Hundreds of dogs from across the Northwest spent the weekend running through tunnels and chutes, over jumps and around other various obstacles during the Ephrata-Moses Lake Kennel Club's agility trials.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Banquet showcases Nigerian culture

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake community received a glimpse of Nigerian culture this weekend during the Moses Lake Medical Team's fundraising banquet.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Remodeling underway at Walmart

MOSES LAKE - Customers at the Moses Lake Walmart will see some construction work for the next couple of weeks as the store undergoes a major remodel.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

MLIRD directors respond to Hansen's resignation letter

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District directors publicly responded Thursday to criticism from former director Mick Hansen about the district's interpretation of election and assessment laws.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Ephrata man sentenced in alcohol poisoning case

MOSES LAKE - An Ephrata man was recently convicted of furnishing alcohol to minors at a party in 2012 where a 20-year-old man died of alcohol poisoning.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Commissioners will find new MLIRD director

MOSES LAKE - The process to find and appoint a new Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District director could start as early as next week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

REC Silicon to construct $6M research lab

MOSES LAKE - Construction on REC Silicon's new Moses Lake research and development laboratory is about to get underway.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Tribal, archaeological sites receive protection

OLYMPIA - A bill protecting the locations of tribal burial grounds and other archaeological sites awaits the governor's signature to become law.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

MLHS girls tennis loses opener to Kennewick

KENNEWICK - The Moses Lake High School girls tennis team lost their season-opener to Kennewick on Tuesday, 2-5. The Chiefs doubles team of Megan Hill and Mickayla Friend battled for more than two hours to win their match 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (8-6). Hill and Friend won three key match points …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Former Grant County clerk pleads not guilty

EPHRATA - Former county clerk Kenneth Kunes pleaded not guilty this week to felony charges stemming from an alleged assault of his wife March 7.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Ephrata man sentenced for role in thefts

EPHRATA - An Ephrata man was recently sentenced to five days in jail for his role in a string of storage locker break ins.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

ML shooting victim expected to survive

MOSES LAKE - The man shot late Friday night at a Moses Lake home remains in the intensive care unit at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Group spreads positive message through art

MOSES LAKE - A new non-profit group in Moses Lake is giving youth an opportunity to express themselves through art in a positive environment.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Commissioners approve gang prosecutor position

EPHRATA - The Grant County Board of Commissioners approved a request from the prosecutor's office to transform the Traffic Enforcement Deputy Prosecutor position into a full-time gang prosecution position.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Job Corps students help provide new Moses Lake home

MOSES LAKE - Over the years, Columbia Basin Job Corps students have pitched in to help Habitat for Humanity build new homes for Moses Lake families.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Endeavor middle school boundary proposal unveiled

MOSES LAKE - The service area for the new Endeavor Middle School will include all of the area adjacent to Patton Boulevard, and about 100 students will move from Frontier Middle School to Chief Moses Middle School. That will be the proposal submitted to the Moses Lake School Board at …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

'Project management' workshop at BBCC

MOSES LAKE - A new two-day workshop teaching project management skills is scheduled for April 18 and 19 at Big Bend Community College.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Deputies patrol Wanapum Reservoir

BEVERLY - Grant County Sheriff's Office deputies are patrolling the Crescent Bar shoreline looking for people trespassing on the exposed Wanapum Reservoir shore.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Felon found with guns, drugs after shot fired

MOSES LAKE - Firearms, ammunition and drugs were seized in a convicted felon's home in Moses Lake after a neighbor reported possible shots fired.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Residents needed for Neighborhood Watch

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Police Department has seen success in recent years with several block watch and Neighborhood Watch programs and they're looking for more residents to get involved.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Guardsman recently honored for heroism

MOSES LAKE - A Washington Army National guardsman stationed in Moses Lake received an award for heroism Friday for saving a pregnant woman and her 2-year-old son after they drove off the road in December.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

SkillSource honors workers, businesses

MOSES LAKE - When Jeff Schoonover was laid off after his company relocated from Wenatchee to Moses Lake, he struggled to find another job and turned to SkillSource.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Felon found in clothes dryer

MOSES LAKE - A convicted felon found hiding in a clothes dryer after a four-hour standoff in Moses Lake Thursday night told police he hid because he didn't want to return to jail.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Soap Lake's healing waters studied more closely

SOAP LAKE - A longtime resident is one step closer to solving the mystery of Soap Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Former Othello councilman facing wire fraud charges

NEBRASKA - A former Othello councilmember and truck company president recently pleaded not guilty to wire fraud in connection to a scheme to defraud food processor ConAgra.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Jury rules in partial favor of dog owner

SPOKANE - A federal jury ruled in partial favor of a Moses Lake man whose pet was killed by a sheriff's deputy in 2010.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Legislature passes supplemental budget

OLYMPIA -- The Washington state legislature approved a bipartisan budget Thursday night, supplementing the two-year budget passed last session, but some Central Washington lawmakers were critical of it.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Judges uphold ML man's convictions

SPOKANE - A state appellate court recently upheld a Moses Lake man's conviction of methamphetamine possession and unlawful possession of a firearm.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Boundaries, possible bond covered at Moses Lake School District meeting

MOSES LAKE - Neighborhood schools, plans for possible new schools, playground equipment and all-day kindergarten were among the topics covered at a recent community meeting for district patrons of the Moses Lake School District.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

World Wide Yarns debuts Soap Lake yarn

SOAP LAKE - World Wide Yarns owner Debra Gravelle and fiber artist Kim Graham didn't have to look very far for inspiration when they teamed up to create their new line of hand-dyed yarn.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Menu announced for BBCC 'Cellarbration'

MOSES LAKE - The dinner menu and wine pairings have been announced for Cellarbration for Education, the annual fundraising dinner and auction for Big Bend Community College.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Decreased water levels will affect farmers, fish

SPOKANE - Farmers along the Columbia River may experience "water supply problems" because of the drawdown on the Wanapum Reservoir, according to the state ecology department.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

MLSD employees recognized at PSE banquet

MOSES LAKE - Classroom aides, bus drivers, office staff and all the employees who keep the wheels turning at school were recognized at the annual dessert banquet sponsored by the Public School Employees chapter Tuesday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Mick Hansen resigns from MLIRD board

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District director Mick Hansen resigned Tuesday night from the district's board of directors.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

More water on tap for the Basin

MOSES LAKE - Much-needed surface water is expected to reach some Basin irrigators as early as this year - the result of progress federal, state and local agencies are making in solving the decline of Odessa aquifer groundwater.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Alzheimer's walk scheduled for September

MOSES LAKE - Volunteers will be walking to bring attention to Alzheimer's Sept. 20, and organizers are seeking walkers and donations.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Senior donates food, firewood for project

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake High School senior's project generated enough donated food to help 20 families over the Christmas season, and enough firewood to help two more families stay warm.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Othello begins search for new police chief

OTHELLO - The City of Othello hired an outside consulting firm to help find a new police chief after former Chief Steve Dunnagan resigned last week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

PUD working to allow fish to pass Wanapum

BEVERLY - Grant PUD is working with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to figure out how to allow salmon and steelhead to pass the damaged Wanapum Dam.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Team Depot helps Soap Lake couple

SOAP LAKE - It started with a new, more accessible bathtub and a volunteer project that changed in midair. It ended with a new bathroom and refurbished living room and kitchen for a Soap Lake couple fighting illness.

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Former county clerk arrested Friday

MOSES LAKE - Former Grant County Clerk Kenneth Kunes is facing felony charges after he was arrested Friday for allegedly threatening to kill his wife at a Moses Lake home.

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MLHS seniors gift teen with new wheelchair

MOSES LAKE — Frontier Middle School seventh-grader Alianna Valdez had no idea she was going play a major role in a special assembly held at the school’s cafeteria Friday.

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Ken Ballard leaves the tower

MOSES LAKE — Ken Ballard’s job was rarely a chore.

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Lottery may help fund schools

OLYMPIA - Washington has a duty to fully fund children's education, according to the state Supreme Court. But the court didn't say where those funds would come from.

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Painting provides creative outlet at Artgarden

MOSES LAKE — It’s nearly midnight on a Friday night and the paint in the trays is still wet, people are still visiting, and the shelves are stacked with newly-painted pottery pieces waiting to be glazed.

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3 arrested in drug raid

QUINCY — Six pounds of methamphetamine, as well as firearms and ammunition, were seized in a large drug raid in Quincy and surrounding counties.

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Salary philosophy discussed by BBCC board

MOSES LAKE — Faculty salaries, and making sure existing faculty salaries keep pace, was the subject of an extensive discussion at Board of Trustees’ last meeting for Big Bend Community College.

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Grant PUD closes exposed shoreline

BEVERLY - The Grant PUD announced Wednesday it closed the shoreline exposed by the drawdown of the reservoir behind Wanapum Dam because of extremely unstable conditions.

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Grant PUD: Wanapum Dam will not fail Managers, commissioners speak of cooperation

BEVERLY - The Grant County PUD reported this week failure is no longer likely on the Wanapum Dam.

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Board to interview Quincy superintendent candidates

QUINCY - Seven people will be invited to participate in the first round of interviews for position of Quincy School District superintendent. The interviews will be March 12 and 13, board chair Tricia Lubach said.

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Safeway, Albertsons to merge this year

PLEASANTON, Calif.,- Grocery chains Safeway and Albertsons are set to merge by the end of this year, according to a joint announcement by the two companies Thursday.

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Prosecutor continues push to reduce gun violence

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Y.O.U. hosts auction Saturday

MOSES LAKE - Youth Outdoors Unlimited will host an annual fundraiser and auction on Saturday at the Best Western Lake Front Inn.

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Rosalinda Kibby new CBH administrator

EPHRATA - Commitment to the community, all the way up to the administrator, is one of the keys to success for Columbia Basin Hospital. That's one of the lessons learned during the search for a new administrator, Rosalinda Kibby said, who accepted the job last week.

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Grant County to pay back $420K

EPHRATA - Grant County commissioners are asking local state legislators to reverse a decision that will force them to pay back $420,000 that the county erroneously received for defending two murder cases.

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Sheriff, realtors to discuss Larson Housing area

MOSES LAKE - Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones is planning to meet with local realtor groups to help curb crime in the Larson Housing area.

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Communications classes offered at BBCC

MOSES LAKE - Registration is open for two Big Bend Community College classes that cover the basics of high-speed data communication.

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Irrigation systems class at BBCC

MOSES LAKE - Registration is now open for a class in operating mechanized irrigation systems at Big Bend Community College.

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Lower Columbia levels affecting many

BEVERLY - The Grant County PUD's decision to lower water levels on the Columbia River is having far-reaching effects.

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ML neighborhoods move to new grade schools

MOSES LAKE - Elementary school children in some neighborhoods will be reassigned to new schools for the 2014-15 school year in an effort to reduce crowding at Park Orchard and Sage Point.

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Kennewick attorney joins race for Congress

KENNEWICK - Kennewick attorney George Cicotte plans to formally announce this week his candidacy for the Fourth District Congressional seat held by Doc Hastings.

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PUD commissioners updated on cracked Wanapum spillway

BEVERLY - Grant County Public Utility District commissioners received an update on the cracked Wanapum Dam spillway, but few answers to specific questions during a meeting Tuesday.

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Michigan company to acquire Cold Train service

QUINCY - Michigan-based Federated Railways Inc., recently announced plans to acquire the assets of Rail Logistics, including its Cold Train Express Intermodal Service.

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Samaritan Healthcare turns profit in January

MOSES LAKE - Samaritan Healthcare turned a profit in January, not just a profit but one that was almost double the budget projection.

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Former county commissioner Don Goodwin dies

MOSES LAKE - Former Grant County Commissioner and lifelong Moses Lake resident Don Goodwin died Sunday at the age of 82.

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Crack in Wanapum Dam closing

BEVERLY — A crack discovered in a spillway at Wanapum Dam has closed by almost an inch, the result of lowering the level of the Columbia River behind the dam, according to Grant County PUD officials.

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Art soiree draws crowd, funds

MOSES LAKE - The Columbia Basin Allied Arts Soirée featured more than just art Friday night as it also offered beer and wine tasting, and silent and live auction items up for bid.

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Medical students get real-world experience

MOSES LAKE - The math does not add up, at least in the forecast. More patients who will need more treatment, plus a shortage of hospitals where doctors can get the required post-graduate experience. Add to that the doctors who will opt to practice in urban areas, rather than going …

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Changes to gang violence laws don't come easy

MOSES LAKE - Thirteenth District lawmakers were overwhelmed with phone calls last week from residents wondering what the Legislature is doing to combat gang violence.

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Crack in Wanapum Dam concerns engineers

EPHRATA - Grant County Public Utility District officials said there is no threat of widespread flooding or property damage below the cracked Wanapum Dam spillway.

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MLIRD could receive $2 million for North Dam project

OLYMPIA - A $2 million grant to pay for the first phase of the North Dam replacement project in Moses Lake has been included in the House supplemental capital budget proposal released last week.

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Lowe's helps upgrade ML Senior Center

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Senior Center officials got a couple of improvement projects knocked off their "to-do" list thanks to a group of Lowe's Home Improvement volunteers.

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Ritzville nursing facility names new director

RITZVILLE - Life Care Center of Ritzville has a new executive director.

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Middle school boundary options presented

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake School District patrons will have about two weeks to scrutinize four options for the boundaries of a new middle school. District patrons got their first look at the proposals at a community meeting Tuesday.

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Sheriff talks gangs and pot licenses

EPHRATA - Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones talked to commissioners about gang violence and marijuana permits at his regularly scheduled meeting this week.

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Officers receive accolades in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Law enforcement and firefighters in Moses Lake were honored Tuesday night at the annual Masonic Lodge #174 Public Safety Recognition Awards.

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Dent announces candidacy for Warnick's seat

MOSES LAKE - Long-time Moses Lake businessman and former chair of the Grant County Republican Party Tom Dent announced this week his candidacy for the 13th District seat in the state House of Representatives.

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Sheriff presents solutions to gang problem

MOSES LAKE — Hundreds of concerned residents were on hand Wednesday night as the sheriff's office and county officials addressed recent gang violence and plans to combat the growing problem.

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Meier pleads not guilty to murder

EPHRATA - Moses Lake teen Michael Meier pleaded not guilty in Grant County Superior Court to charges of murder, witness tampering and unlawful possession of a firearm Tuesday.

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Shoreline development changes topic of Thursday meeting

MOSES LAKE - Limits on new shoreline development will be discussed during the Moses Lake Planning Commission's public hearing Thursday.

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Congressional candidate hosting online town hall

EPHRATA - Ephrata Republican Gavin Seim, a candidate for the state's Fourth Congressional seat, is holding an online town hall event Thursday.

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2013 employment levels surpass pre-recession peak

MOSES LAKE - Nonfarm employment in the county has finally returned to pre-recession levels, according to the latest Employment Security Department report.

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BBCC 'Career Coach' aids career research

MOSES LAKE - A new computer application will help people learn more about potential careers and rates of pay in central Washington. The "Career Coach" application can be found on the Big Bend Community College website, www.bigbend.edu.

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New test center opens at BBCC

MOSES LAKE - Students taking placement tests for Big Bend Community College now have a new, more secure location, and a new schedule starting March 1.

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Allied Arts annual soiree Friday

MOSES LAKE - Art lovers will have the chance to bid on original works from local artists, and support live performance in the area, at the Columbia Basin Allied Arts Art Soiree Friday. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. at the ATEC Building at Big Bend Community College.

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Seniors find fulfillment in helping Lakeview students with homework

MOSES LAKE - It's back to school in a way for volunteers of the Youth Senior Connection program.

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Othello man arrested in CWU stabbing

OTHELLO - Police arrested an Othello man Friday in connection to a fatal stabbing of an Ellensburg man at a Central Washington University parking lot in July.

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No new building for BBCC yet, officials say

MOSES LAKE - Any rumors that Big Bend Community College might be starting construction on a new Professional/Technical Education Center soon are exaggerated, according to college officials.

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'Help on the way' for Moses Lake's Larson Housing area

MOSES LAKE - Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones is fed up with the recent gang violence in the Larson Housing area and vows help is on the way.

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Bridal Expo 2014 draws big crowd

MOSES LAKE - Brides and their moms, brides and their friends and occasionally brides and grooms sampled cakes and reception menus, discussed options for wedding venues and generally got a look at their wedding options at the 2014 Bridal Expo Saturday.

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Warnick to run for state Senate

OLYMPIA - Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, plans to run for the 13th District senate seat currently held by Janéa Holmquist Newbry.

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Larson Housing area town hall Wednesday

MOSES LAKE - The sheriff's office is holding a town hall meeting Wednesday for the Larson Housing community to discuss the recent gang violence.

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Suspect's friends claim feud led to murder

EPHRATA - Court documents released after the shooting death of Moses Lake teen Brandon Mende, show the suspect, Michael Meier, was upset that Mende had slept with his girlfriend and called him a "scrap."

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Quincy woman, 1 other die in crash

COLFAX - Two Eastern Washington University students, including a 21-year-old Quincy woman, died in a crash Friday on U.S. Highway 195 near Colfax.

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Suspect arrested in Mende homicide

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake teen is facing murder charges in the slaying of Brandon Michael Mende Sunday morning.

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Family opens boating shop in Ephrata

EPHRATA- Siblings Cory Olsen and Lindsay Grady have found a way to turn their lifelong passion for boating into a solid business venture.

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Annual Bridal Expo Saturday

MOSES LAKE - This weekend's Columbia Basin Bridal Expo might make planning a wedding a little easier for brides in the area.

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Drive-by shooting Thursday night; no one injured

MOSES LAKE — Nobody was injured in a drive-by shooting Thursday night in Moses Lake, the fourth shooting in the Larson Housing area in the last month.

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Quincy to build new Animal Shelter

QUINCY - Quincy City Council members approved a new animal shelter plan and contractor Tuesday, The new shelter will cost the city $787,346 and will be built by Shawn Cole Construction, Inc. of Spokane.

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'Brigadoon' to be presented by Quincy Allied Arts

QUINCY - Scottish time travel and timeless true love, and some pretty good music and dance, will be highlighted when the curtain goes up on the Quincy Valley Allied Arts production of "Brigadoon," beginning next week.

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Moses Lake man changes plea to guilty in shooting

EPHRATA - A 21-year-old who allegedly shot a man in the head after using methamphetamine, changed his plea to guilty of attempted murder and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

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Veterans honored at ceremony in ML

MOSES LAKE - 75 veterans from Moses Lake who have died received a final salute Tuesday during a Veterans Memorial Tribute.

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Jo-Ann Fabric to ML

MOSES LAKE - National retailer Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores is looking to open a Moses Lake location within this next year.

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ML driver causes crash

EAST WENATCHEE - An unsafe pass by a Moses Lake driver Monday night sent three Wenatchee residents to the hospital after an attempt to avoid a head-on collision. The incident occurred about 18 miles east of East Wenatchee on state Route 28, according to information from the Washington State Patrol.

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Former BBCC president's legacy lives on

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College's longest serving president Bill Bonaudi now has his name fixed above the school's library and his accomplishments etched on a nearby bronze plaque.

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Photo booths emerging as new wedding staple

MOSES LAKE- For a long time, photo booths were typically only found in shopping malls, arcades or amusement parks.

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Othello grad new DOH Deputy Secretary

OLYMPIA - Dennis Worsham says that a program he was involved with while a student at Othello High School launched his career as a public health administrator. As the newly appointed deputy secretary for the Public Health Operations, Worsham has 1,500 employees that answer to him.

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Witnesses mum in fatal shooting of ML teen

MOSES LAKE - Grant County Sheriff's Tom Jones is urging witnesses to cooperate in the investigation of the death of Brandon Michael Mende, the 16-year-old shot and killed Sunday morning in Moses Lake.

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ML liquor store robbed by machete wielding man

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake man allegedly robbed a Moses Lake liquor store, armed with a machete, Friday night before being apprehended by Moses Lake police.

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Boy, 16, killed near Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Authorities are trying to figure out who shot and killed a 16-year-old Moses Lake boy early Sunday morning.

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MLHS girls win on Senior Night, 55-27

MOSES LAKE - Seniors on the Moses Lake High School girls basketball said goodbye to the home crowd on a high note by beating the Eisenhower Cadets 55-27.

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Armed robbery suspects remain at large

GEORGE - Law enforcement are still seeking the four armed men who robbed Sandoval's Market in George Thursday night.

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An emotional goodbye as MLHS defeats Ike on Senior Night, 58-46

MOSES LAKE - It was an emotional goodbye for Moses Lake High School basketball coach John Hohman, as he and the home crowd said farewell to a group of seniors that have been with him for all four years that he has been with the program.

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Moses Lake, Warden robotics teams advance during semifinals

MOSES LAKE - The next Washington FIRST Lego League state champion could be a team from Moses Lake or Warden.

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ML school board awards $2.6 million pool bid

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake School Board provisionally awarded a $2.6 million contract to replace the swimming pool building at Moses Lake High School. The 4-0 vote came at the board's last meeting.

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Unanticipated lessons in senior projects

MOSES LAKE - Every senior at every public high school in Washington has to complete a project. Among the options available to students is a project to benefit the community.

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Students sing and sign a Valentine song

MOSES LAKE - Valentine's Day seemed like the perfect occasion for Chief Moses Middle School students to sing a love song to residents at Columbia Crest extended care facility. And students in the school's sign language club got the chance to show off their newly acquired skills.

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Enforcement process shortened for parking violations

MOSES LAKE - While the actual law isn't changing, the Moses Lake City Council did approve changes to the enforcement process for people improperly storing vehicles in residential neighborhoods.

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New bakery and cafe opens in downtown ML

MOSES LAKE - It's fitting that Moses Lake businesswoman Donna Jensen named her new downtown bakery and cafe Bumbleberry's.

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ML man charged with child molestation

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a 4-year-old girl.

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Hastings won't seek re-election

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Doc Hastings announced his retirement Thursday after 20 years in the House of Representatives.

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Wounded Marine reunites with family Lance Cpl. Casey Allison has ties to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - There was only one word Moses Lake resident Kelly Hirz could find to describe the moment her son, 21-year-old Casey Allison, held his daughter in his arms for the first time.

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Petition filed to prevent release of Grant County sex offender

OLYMPIA - The state Attorney General's Office filed a petition Tuesday to civilly commit a Grant County sex offender and prevent his upcoming release from prison.

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Grant County housing market looks up

MOSES LAKE - Grant County's housing market showed signs of improvement last year as home sales for the year passed 2012 levels.

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Latino Legislative Day attracts hundreds

OLYMPIA - Mariachi music and chants of "Sí, se puede" ("Yes, we can") were added to the usual sounds of political debate in the Washington state capitol Monday.

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Hospital asking for help with concert patients

QUINCY - The bill is in and the cost sent officials from Quincy Valley Medical Center looking for a way to get people who attend concerts at the Gorge Amphitheater to pay up. Or if that doesn't work, to get the Gorge Amphitheater owners to pay something to help offset …

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Ephrata bureau staffer sentenced for child porn

SPOKANE - A U.S. Bureau of Reclamation employee from Soap Lake was sentenced Monday to five years in prison for downloading child pornography on a federal government computer.

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Senate eyes data bill tax exemptions

OLYMPIA - Central Washington could become a "mini Silicon Valley" if a tax exemption for data centers is approved, proponents of the bill say.

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Building permits to increase in Grant County

EPHRATA - Building permits in unincorporated areas of Grant County will increase by one dollar per square foot.

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Fish eating birds to be evicted from Potholes island

WALLA WALLA - Federal officials are planning to evict Caspian terns from an island in Potholes Reservoir near Moses Lake to protect endangered salmon and steelhead.

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Pumps at Keys Plant coming back online

GRAND COULEE - After being out of service for the past couple of months, pumps at the John W. Keys III Pump Generating Plant are beginning to be brought back online.

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Moses Lake felon sentenced for four years on ammunition offence

SPOKANE - A convicted felon from Moses Lake was recently sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for illegally possessing at least 10 rounds of ammunition.

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$62K raised for Cancer Foundation

MOSES LAKE - Dinner, dancing and an auction Saturday raised thousands of dollars for the Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation at the Country Sweethearts Benefit in Moses Lake.

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Moses Lake man flies high to help others

MOSES LAKE - Dave Watson is hoping to use his love of flying to help reach those in need many miles away.

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Senator says public denied chance to comment

Editor’s note: The below version contains additional information provided after deadline.

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Unclaimed people honored during special service

MOSES LAKE - "All of these people are special," Pastor Floyd Wilkins said, beginning a memorial service for people who died in Grant County but did not have anyone to claim their remains.

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Quincy port seeks $900K to expand intermodal

OLYMPIA - Nearing halfway through the session, legislators are doubtful they can agree on how to fund local rail projects and other transportation issues.

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Bill tries to protect burial grounds

OLYMPIA - If the location of historical Native American burial grounds is known, those sites are vulnerable to looting. But if the sites are kept secret, they're vulnerable to damage by unwitting developers building over them.

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Jobs bills could boost worker prospects

OLYMPIA - Sen. Janéa Holmquist Newbry, R-Moses Lake recently highlighted a package of bills aimed at creating jobs in the state.

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MLSD online learning program expands

MOSES LAKE - As long as there have been schools, there have been kids who didn't fit, or who needed to make up some ground. And as long as there have been schools, teachers have been looking for ways to help those kids. The rise of technology has given school …

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Chief Moses MS hosts robotics state semis

MOSES LAKE - Teams from Moses Lake and Warden will be among the participants at the state semifinal robotics competition, scheduled to begin at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 15 at Chief Moses Middle School, 1111 Nelson Road.

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Memorial service to honor county's deceased

MOSES LAKE - The public is invited to attend a memorial service to bury remains of 23 people who died in Grant County last year, but whose remains were not claimed by family or friends.

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ML car wash thief gets 20 days

EPHRATA - A man who stole hundreds of dollars from a Moses Lake car wash was sentenced to 20 days in the Grant County Jail last week.

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Annual Country Sweethearts benefit Saturday

MOSES LAKE - Basin residents can help raise funds for the Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation this weekend.

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Woman allegedly cuts man with box cutter

WARDEN - An Othello woman is facing an assault charge after allegedly cutting a man with a box cutter after the man allegedly hit her with a belt following a verbal altercation Monday afternoon at a Warden home.

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Ephrata chess tournament draws 100 participants

EPHRATA - Lain Wurl nervously props his middle finger atop his queen chess piece. He bites his lip and ignores the camera flashing in his face. He moves it over one space and tenses as he pushes the button on the clock next to him.

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Detectives investigating shooting in Schwana

SCHWANA - Grant County detectives are seeking information on a shooting Saturday afternoon near Schwana that left a 22-year-old Mattawa man injured.

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Electronic monitoring ordered for boy who made threats

EPHRATA - The 16-year-old boy whose threats of violence prompted the closure of Soap Lake Middle/High School last week agreed to wear an electronic monitoring device to soothe concerns of the community.

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Moses Lake officer involved shooting ruled justified

EPHRATA - The Prosecutor's Office has determined the Dec. 30 officer involved fatal shooting in Moses Lake was justified.

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EDC launches economic development plan

MOSES LAKE - Since forming in 1991, the Grant County Economic Development Council has helped about 27 businesses either move to the area or expand their existing sites.

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Warden roboteers advance to state competition

WARDEN - Eighth-graders from Warden Middle School will be among the teams when the robots of the First Lego League take to the table in state competition Feb. 15.

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ML may crack down on residential parking

MOSES LAKE - The City of Moses Lake may be changing its enforcement policy for vehicles not parked on city-approved surfaces or too many vehicles parked in residential neighborhoods.

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BBCC winter enrollment bucks state trend

MOSES LAKE - Winter quarter 2014 enrollment at Big Bend Community College is higher but a little lower than winter quarter 2013, according to figures released by BBCC officials.

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Four arrested in ML drug raid

MOSES LAKE - An alleged drug trafficker and three other family members are behind bars following a raid of a suspected drug house in Moses Lake last week.

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Son sues after mom killed in fire

SOAP LAKE - After his mother was killed in an apartment fire in 2012, Shawn Kensinger filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the landlord, Slough Investment Company, LLC this week.

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Three local stores affected by cyber attack

SPOKANE - Three area grocery stores connected to URM Stores were reportedly affected by a criminal cyber attack between September and November, according to a press release from the company.

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ML man heading to Super Bowl

MOSES LAKE - Die hard Seahawks fan Bryan Loeffler is heading to the Super Bowl thanks to his dad, a long-time season ticket holder.

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Lions claw Easton/Thorp, 64-7

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Christian Academy girls basketball team toppled Easton/Thorp High School, 64-7, recently.

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Potato commission makes Super Bowl wager

KENNEWICK - Once the Super Bowl is over, preparations will immediately begin to ready thousands of pounds of potatoes for shipment to either Washington or Colorado.

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SL principal asks judge to order boy's bail

SOAP LAKE - A 16-year-old boy who allegedly threatened to shoot and kill students, staff and a family member, is still free on no bail after an emergency court hearing on Wednesday.

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Lawmakers work to determine transportation priorities

OLYMPIA - Agriculture policy makers said transportation and other major issues before the legislature will impact farmers.

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Bill aims to modify effects of manure pollution ruling

OLYMPIA - Legislators are trying to determine the impact of last fall's Supreme Court decision to side with the state Department of Ecology against Columbia County rancher Joseph Lemire.

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Icy morning means snow day in some districts

MOSES LAKE - Brothers Andrew and Cooper Kuntz started out by stockpiling their ammunition, but they just couldn't wait. Cooper abandoned his partially completed fort, and snowballs flew across the yard.

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Quincy Crime Stoppers to form

QUINCY — When local farmer Larry Schaapman saw haystacks aflame and had bales of wire stolen last summer, he decided to form a Crime Stoppers group in his hometown to help his neighbors catch criminals and prevent future crimes.

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New machinery featured at potato trade show

KENNEWICK - Potato industry members got a first look at some new machinery during the first day of the 2014 Washington-Oregon Potato Conference.

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MLHS registration schedule detailed

MOSES LAKE - Parents of eighth graders will be invited to a meeting to help them navigate the new high school schedule in April. The meetings and registration process begin for current students and their parents with an information night Feb. 18.

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Trooper injured in traffic stop

MOSES LAKE - A state trooper was struck by an alleged drunk driver during a traffic stop in Moses Lake Monday night.

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Raid leads to arrests, stolen property near Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - More than $100,000 worth of stolen property was recovered and four Moses Lake men arrested during a raid of a home near Moses Lake Monday morning.

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Board approves new MLHS schedule

MOSES LAKE - For the 2014-15 school year, the first class at Moses Lake High School will start at 7 a.m. and the last class will be dismissed at 5 p.m. That was the option approved by the Moses Lake School Board at its last meeting.

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Business owner confronts alleged burglary leading to pursuit

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake man is facing burglary and eluding charges after he was confronted by a Moses Lake business owner and fled from police Thursday night.

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Meeting set to help MLHS parents

MOSES LAKE - Parents of current Moses Lake High School freshmen, sophomores and juniors are being invited to a meeting Feb. 18 to help them navigate the new high school schedule. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the high school theater.

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Annual Potato Conference this week