Woman sentenced for truck load of stolen property

EPHRATA - A woman discovered with items taken in a string of Spokane-area burglaries is serving more than two years in prison.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Former coroner can't sign certificates

EPHRATA - Former Grant County Coroner Jerry Jasman is not allowed to sign death certificates.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Grant County employees receive pay increases

EPHRATA - Some Grant County employees received a 3 percent pay increase in 2013.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Man convicted of attacking girlfriend

EPHRATA - A Royal City man was found guilty of beating his girlfriend with several items for about an hour.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Mosquito district looks to expand

EPHRATA - A Grant County mosquito control district may start spraying the entire county to control the insect.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Man allegedly points gun, threatens Basin resident

EPHRATA - An argument about a scale used for drugs reportedly led to a Moses Lake man threatening another man with a shotgun.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Man sentenced in Quincy drive-by

EPHRATA - A man is serving more than a year in prison for a 2011 Quincy drive-by shooting near North Park.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata council pursues school resource officer

EPHRATA - Ephrata is developing an agreement for a school resource officer, but the officer may not be going to the city's schools.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Quincy man charged in stabbing case

EPHRATA - A Quincy man allegedly told police he was crazy when he stabbed his house mate in the shoulder and head.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Groups keep Red Cross blood drives in Ephrata

EPHRATA - Various Ephrata groups and people donated money to keep American Red Cross blood drives in the city.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Man sentenced in Moses Lake stabbing

EPHRATA - A man is serving more than a year in prison for stabbing a man in a Moses Lake apartment.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata may not allow cemetery displays

EPHRATA - Ephrata is considering not allowing displays in the cemetery because of staff cutbacks.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Fourth man charged in kidnapping case

EPHRATA - A fourth person is accused of driving a man from Moses Lake to Othello and attacking him.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Jasman sues county about defense costs

EPHRATA - Former Grant County Coroner Jerry Jasman filed a civil suit requesting payment for his attorney in his ongoing case with the prosecutor's office.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Status of Nickels' motion remains unclear

EPHRATA - David Nickels' motion for a new trial remains undecided following testimony from the 12 jurors.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Grant Co. Fairgrounds might not be affecting water

EPHRATA - Nitrates found in the water under the Grant County Fairgrounds may be coming from somewhere other than septic systems.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Grant County, REC agree to end 3-year dispute

EPHRATA - Grant County and REC Silicon reached a preliminary agreement concerning a three-year-long dispute about property taxes.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Man convicted of attacking girlfriend

EPHRATA - A Royal City man was found guilty of beating his girlfriend with several items for about an hour.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Warden woman receiving drug treatment following theft, burglary

EPHRATA - A Warden woman is receiving drug treatment after stealing $5,000 in cash and jewelry from her aunt.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata passes balanced budget

EPHRATA - Ephrata's 2013 budget was recently approved unanimously.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake man sentenced for attacking wife

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man is serving seven months in jail after he hit, kicked and stabbed his wife during an argument.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Quincy ups sewer rates

QUINCY - Quincy is raising sewer rates by 5 percent for residents and commercial businesses.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

National Guard hands out presents

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake National Guard unit members stood in Sinkiuse Square Saturday morning with a stack of presents.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Nickels may get new trial

EPHRATA - David Nickels may get a new trial based on the outcome of an upcoming Jan. 16 hearing.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Morrison allowed to be part of Jasman case

EPHRATA - Whether Grant County will pay to defend former Coroner Jerry Jasman remains undecided.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Chamber helps Moses Lake fire victims

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce reached out Wednesday to a Moses Lake family recently displaced by a house fire.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Quincy OK's $20,835 for health district

QUINCY - Quincy approved a $20,835 agreement with the Grant County Health District.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Nickels sentencing delayed until Thursday

EPHRATA - Snow in the mountains delayed David Nickels' sentencing to Thursday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

David Rice conviction upheld

EPHRATA - An appeals court upheld the conviction of a Soap Lake man for stabbing his roommate outside of their mobile home in May 2010.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Lopez brothers found guilty of second-degree murder

EPHRATA - A Grant County jury found the two people accused of shooting 25-year-old Adan Beltran guilty of murder Wednesday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Contract change puts more officers on weekend duty

OTHELLO - A change in the Othello police officers' contract may allow more officers on duty during the weekend.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake may replace downtown locust trees

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake is moving forward with an estimated $160,000 plan to replace 30 trees in the city.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Prosecutor stays off Jasman case

EPHRATA - The Grant County Prosecutor's Office still can not be involved in the civil case it started against former coroner Jerry Jasman.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Winterfest coming to Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE - Christmas from around the world is coming to Soap Lake starting tonight.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

No lights on the Alder Street Fill

MOSES LAKE - A combination of growing costs and a tight budget mean lights won't go onto trees on the Alder fill in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Rodriguez' bail set at $2 million

EPHRATA - Bail was set at $2 million for the man accused of binding, gagging and shooting Tracy C. Fullbright.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

City of Ephrata to cut two positions next year

EPHRATA - Ephrata is not filling two positions next year in hopes of maintaining its present services.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake homicide suspect found in Franklin County Jail

EPHRATA - A man allegedly bound, gagged and shot Tracy C. Fullbright because he thought Fullbright touched his daughter inappropriately.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Thomas sentenced to 28 years in kidnapping, rape

EPHRATA - The man, who kidnapped, robbed and raped a Big Bend Community College student in 2011, is serving at least 28 years in prison.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Prosecutor stays off Jasman case

EPHRATA - The Grant County Prosecutor's Office still can not be involved in the civil case it started against former coroner Jerry Jasman.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Lopez brothers found guilty of second-degree murder

EPHRATA - A Grant County jury found the two people accused of shooting 25-year-old Adan Beltran guilty of murder Wednesday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Second man sentenced in alleged bathroom robbery

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man was sentenced to 41 days in jail for allegedly robbing a man in a bathroom.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Closing arguments heard in Lopez murder trial Monday

EPHRATA - Attorneys presented closing arguments in the trial of two people accused of shooting Adan Beltran in Quincy in April 2011.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Salvation Army collecting gifts

MOSES LAKE - A small Christmas tree sits in the entryway of the Moses Lake Civic Center.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake allows business to keep driveway width

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake allowed a business owner to keep his driveway the same width.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake library to add new bathroom

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Library's regional manager is giving up her office so the library can have a new bathroom.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake council endorses library project

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake officially endorsed remodeling the library in hopes to raise funds for the project.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Othello raises sewer rates by 10 percent

OTHELLO - Othello is increasing the sewer rate by 10 percent each year for three years to raise money for a new wastewater treatment plant.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Woman accused of robbing good Samaritan

EPHRATA - A Cheney woman is accused of robbing a good Samaritan who offered her a ride.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bar association disbars Adame

OLYMPIA - A Moses Lake attorney was disbarred for 12 counts related to taking money he didn't earn.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Othello examines holiday display rules

OTHELLO - Othello is examining regulations for holiday decorations in Pioneer Park after councilmembers delayed setting them last year.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Nickels defense cost county $600,000

EPHRATA - The defense of David Nickels has cost Grant County $600,600.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Fourth man sentenced in gang-related kidnapping

EPHRATA - The fourth person, accused in a gang-related kidnapping in September, was sentenced to 72 days in jail.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Third man sentenced in gang-related robbery

EPHRATA - A third man was sentenced to 90 days in jail for helping to steal a dead gang member's dog.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Gas station shooting allegedly motivated by theft

EPHRATA - A shooting at a Moses Lake gas station was reportedly spurred because the victim stole something from one of the men.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Lopez brothers' murder trial starts this week

EPHRATA - The trial has begun for the two people accused of killing 25-year-old Adan Beltran in a gang-related shooting.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Anti-gang program starts in Quincy

QUINCY - A program to stop children from joining gangs started in Quincy, with classes for fourth-grade and seventh-grade students.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Man shot at Moses Lake gas station

MOSES LAKE - A 40-year-old Moses Lake man was shot at a Pioneer Way gas station Thursday afternoon.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata project past deadline

EPHRATA - Construction on the final phase of Ephrata's street and water pipe project is expected to be substantially complete by Friday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Man shot at Moses Lake gas station

MOSES LAKE — A man was shot at a Pioneer Way gas station Thursday afternoon.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Grant County, REC to negotiate tax assessments

EPHRATA - Negotiations between Grant County and REC Silicon, aimed at resolving a property tax dispute, are scheduled for today.The Moses Lake company is disputing the county's assessment of its property for 2009, 2010 and 2011, with the company claiming it should have been assessed less each year. The dispute …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Lopez brothers' murder trial starts

EPHRATA - The trial started for the two people accused of killing 25-year-old Adan Beltran in a gang-related shooting.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Ephrata council rejects street closure

EPHRATA - Ephrata rejected the Columbia Basin Hospital's request to close a section of C Street Southeast.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Quincy negotiates possible new fire department

QUINCY - Quincy may start its own fire department after the latest proposal made by Grant County Fire District 3 was rejected.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Guerrero arrested near Royal

EPHRATA - A Royal City man is accused of beating his girlfriend with several items for about an hour.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Domestic violence suspect arrested near Royal City

EPHRATA - A Royal City man is accused of beating his girlfriend with several items for about an hour.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Community supports local Catholic school

EPHRATA - Gail Michael carried a list of items she was bidding on as she moved around the tables at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic School Saturday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Aguilar Aguilar's bail set at $1 million

EPHRATA - Bail was set at $1 million for a man accused of shooting a Yakima woman after she tried to end their relationship.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Commissioners wait to pay ex-coroner's attorney

EPHRATA - The Grant County commissioners are waiting for legal advice before paying a roughly $25,000 legal bill for former Coroner Jerry Jasman.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Staatses plead not guilty

EPHRATA - The Moses Lake couple, accused of refusing to take their child to a hospital as the boy was starving, pleaded not guilty Tuesday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Ephrata tries to improve, save on energy efficiency

EPHRATA - Ephrata is seeking ways to save energy to spend less from its current expense fund.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Man arrested in Mattawa murder

EPHRATA - A man reportedly killed Carmelita Lopez Santos because she wanted to end their relationship.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Prosecutor asks judge to change decision in Jasman case

EPHRATA - Grant County prosecutors are hoping a superior court judge will change his decision in their suit against Jerry Jasman.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

County to extend Neva Lake Road, seeks comments

EPHRATA - The state Department of Ecology is looking for comments on a plan to clean a section of the Grant County Landfill during a road expansion.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Quincy bookkeeper allegedly stole $40K

EPHRATA - A Quincy business' former bookkeeper is accused of stealing at least $40,000 from her employer.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Girlfriend reportedly orchestrated attack

EPHRATA - An Ephrata man's girlfriend reportedly orchestrated his attack in an E Street apartment.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Man sentenced to 2 days for break-in

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man was sentenced to two days in jail after allegedly breaking into his ex-girlfriend's home and assaulting her.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Three sentenced for holding girls in car

EPHRATA - Three of the people, accused in a gang-related kidnapping in September, were sentenced.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Carnival held Friday, Saturday, Halloween

MOSES LAKE — The members of Nightscare Productions are still providing Halloween activities for Grant County residents.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Staats plead not guilty

EPHRATA - The Moses Lake couple, accused of refusing to take their child to a hospital as the boy was starving, pleaded not guilty Tuesday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Commissioners wait to pay ex-coroner's attorney

EPHRATA - The Grant County commissioners are waiting for legal advice before paying a roughly $25,000 legal bill for former Coroner Jerry Jasman.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Quincy project aims to help cancer patients

QUINCY - A Quincy Make A Difference Day project is aimed at helping fund cancer research and provide support for cancer patients.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Hill Avenue residents catch alleged burglar

EPHRATA - Two residents of a Hill Avenue home reportedly caught a man breaking into their residence.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Man identified in Moses Lake murder

EPHRATA - The body of a man found dead near Road 10 Northeast was identified as Tracy C. Fullbright.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Stabbing allegedly done in retaliation

EPHRATA - A stabbing in a Moses Lake apartment was allegedly in retaliation for an August shooting on Grape Drive.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Ephrata council considers closing down C Street

EPHRATA - Ephrata councilmembers delayed a decision on whether to abandon a section of C Street Southeast.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Prosecutor must withdraw from Jasman case

EPHRATA - The Grant County Prosecutor's Office can't continue pursuing its case against former county coroner Jerry Jasman.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Ephrata attorney pleads not guilty

EPHRATA - An Ephrata attorney accused of taking more than $5,000 pleaded not guilty Monday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Coulee City considers contracting sheriff's office

EPHRATA - Coulee City may contract with the Grant County Sheriff's Office to replace the town marshal.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Man charged with rape

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man is accused of raping a neighbor in her apartment.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Ephrata attorney charged with first-degree theft

EPHRATA - An Ephrata attorney is accused of taking more than $5,917 meant for her former law firm.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Appeals court overturns child rape conviction

SPOKANE - An appeals court overturned a second-degree rape of a child conviction stating a competency hearing was handled incorrectly.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Man sues Moses Lake police for using Taser

SPOKANE - A man is accusing Moses Lake police of violating his civil rights when they used a Taser on him.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Man sentenced for taking roommate's children

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man was sentenced to roughly a year in jail after grabbing his roommate's two children and running out of the house.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Albert Lin transfers suit to Chelan County

EPHRATA - A former deputy prosecutor moved his civil suit against Grant County to Chelan County Superior Court.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Woman sentenced for stabbing neighbor

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake woman, accused of stabbing a neighbor through an open window, was sentenced to 80 days in jail.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Into the maze

QUINCY - The pumpkins are one of the first items drivers will notice when they are approaching the Quincy Valley Lions' pumpkin patch and harvest maze.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Gunshot detection active in Quincy

QUINCY - A system aimed at finding gunshots in Quincy, which aren't reported, is active.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Othello Main Street estimated to cost $2.2 million

OTHELLO - A plan to place new light poles, planters and trees along Othello's Main Street is estimated to cost $2.2 million.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Othello hires new finance director

OTHELLO - Othello hired a former assistant state auditor to work as its new finance director.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Othello progresses with new well

OTHELLO - Othello's new well could cost up to $770,000 depending on where usable water is found.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Emergency division moves to fairgrounds

EPHRATA - Grant County Emergency Management is moving to the fairgrounds to make room for a new district court judge.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

License fees increase on Monday

OLYMPIA - Driver's licenses start costing more on Monday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Relationship: alleged shooting motive

EPHRATA - The Tuesday shooting in Moses Lake was allegedly motivated because the victims were former members of rival gangs and in a relationship.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Lin suing Grant County

EPHRATA - A former deputy prosecutor is suing Grant County, claiming Prosecutor Angus Lee violated public policy when he didn't re-appoint him.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Grant County looks at district court building remodel

EPHRATA - Grant County is hiring an architect to finish plans for renovating the Grant County District Court building in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Grant Co. judge sets bail at $5,000 for Staats'

EPHRATA - Grant County Superior Court Judge John Knodell set a $5,000 bail for the parents of a boy reportedly found malnourished and dying.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Moses Lake attorney sentenced for assault

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake attorney will serve eight months in jail for shooting his brother with bird shot following an argument.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

March aimed at stopping gang violence in Quincy

QUINCY - Ramiro Munoz Jr.'s family, friends and Quincy community members gathered Sunday hoping to put an end to gang violence.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Quincy council delays accreditation decision

QUINCY - Quincy delayed this week a second proposal for police department accreditation until its mid-October retreat.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Prosecutors: Nickels motion just a rumor

EPHRATA - Prosecutors called the new evidence in the David Nickels murder case more rumor and unsubstantiated hearsay.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Grant County looks at district court remodel

EPHRATA - Grant County is hiring an architect to finish plans for renovating the Grant County District Court building in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Jerald Thomas Jr. pleads guilty

EPHRATA - The man, who kidnapped and raped a Big Bend Community College student last year, is facing at least 24 years in prison.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Grant Co. Sheriff hiring new detective

EPHRATA - The Grant County Sheriff's Office is hiring a fourth major crimes detective for the first time in nearly 30 years.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Nickels' attorneys argue for new trial

EPHRATA - David Nickels' defense attorneys want a new trial, stating new evidence shows Ian Libby killed Sage Munro.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Quincy gang member sentenced for attack

EPHRATA - A Quincy gang member is serving more than a year in prison after attacking two people with a two-by-four during a fight.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Othello moves forward with plan for new well

OTHELLO - Othello is moving forward with a plan for a new well.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Othello street project delayed

OTHELLO - Othello delayed a paving project on Scootney Street after bids came in roughly $200,000 above the engineer's estimate.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Warden considering taxing district

WARDEN - Warden is considering creating a new taxing district to fund street improvements.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Grant County looks at adding detective

EPHRATA - The Grant County Sheriff's Office may get a fourth detective in its major crimes unit for the first time in more than 20 years.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata examining funding priorities

EPHRATA - Ephrata is creating a team to determine where the city should spend its money.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Washing cars to go for the gold

MOSES LAKE - Eloise Ramos stood with several coaches, players and other volunteers in a Moses Lake parking lot.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Staats told to take son, 2, to hospital

EPHRATA - The parents of a 2-year-old boy found malnourished reportedly refused to take the child to a hospital or another medical professional for months.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

David Nickels found guilty of murder

EPHRATA - David Nickels was found guilty of shooting Sage Munro, a construction worker and father, outside of his Ephrata home.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Four charged in local kidnapping

EPHRATA - One of four people accused in a gang-related kidnapping allegedly offered $100 to have the women brought to him.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Othello passes new tax district

OTHELLO - Othello created a new board with the aim of funding street repairs and improvements.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Veterans remembered at recent tribute funeral

EPHRATA - About 38 veterans received the funeral honors they didn't receive when they were buried.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Minatani facing assault charges

EPHRATA - The man, who was shot in the chest by a Grant County sheriff's deputy after allegedly threatening him, is facing assault charges.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Defense closes in Nickels trial

EPHRATA - Defense attorney Jackie Walsh argued police picked David Nickels as their suspect and ignored any evidence to the contrary.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Closing starts in Nickels trial

EPHRATA - Prosecutors and defense attorneys presented different takes on the evidence against David Nickels.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Testimony finished in Nickels trial

EPHRATA - Four witnesses contradicted portions of the defense case as testimony concluded in the David Nickels trial Monday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Valenzuela Navarro extradition progressing

QUINCY - The extradition process for Gerardo Valenzuela Navarro is moving forward.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Libby doesn't testify, defense rests in Nickels trial

EPHRATA - Ian Libby invoked his right against self-incrimination and did not testify in front of the jury in the David Nickels trial.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Expert says Munro was on walkway when shot

EPHRATA - A forensic expert testified Sage Munro's lungs likely filled within a second of being shot.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Man charged in Moses Lake drive-by

EPHRATA - A man is facing charges for allegedly taking part in a drive-by shooting in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Jasman resigns as deputy coroner

EPHRATA - Jerry Jasman won't sign any more death certificates until the Grant County prosecutor's lawsuit against him is resolved.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Morfin's murder conviction upheld

EPHRATA - The appellate court upheld the conviction of the man who killed Manuel A. Arousa, of Warden, in 2009.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Witness says Libby wasn't with her

EPHRATA - Tosha Devyak testified Ian Libby was not with her when Sage Munro was murdered, after initially telling police he was.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Libby's friend testifies

EPHRATA - Two witnesses testified Ian Libby was calling Julian Latimer the morning of Sage Munro's murder.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Tycksen says Libby admitted to murder

EPHRATA - Crystal Tycksen testified Ian Libby admitted to killing someone within days of Sage Munro's murder.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Quilt squares collected at fair

MOSES LAKE - Red, white and blue squares are being displayed at the Grant County Fair before they're turned into quilts for combat veterans.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata extends marijuana garden moratorium

EPHRATA - Ephrata decided to delay creating any codes for community medical marijuana gardens for six more months.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Breakfast, cowboy style, served Friday

EPHRATA - The sizzle of pancake batter hitting a hot griddle, and the scrape of a spatula collecting scrambled eggs greeted people Friday morning.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Detectives testify in Nickels murder trial

EPHRATA - Testimony about the investigation of David Nickels completed the prosecution's case against the 31-year-old Helena, Mont. man.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Erick Alsager testifies about alleged confession

EPHRATA - Erick Alsager testified David Nickels confessed in a Montana bar to murdering someone in Washington.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Messick testifies in Nickels trial

EPHRATA - The woman at the center of the case against David Nickels testified about her relationship with the man.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Rex Lain changes story twice in Nickels trial

EPHRATA - Rex Lain changed his testimony twice in the David Nickels trial.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Man serving 18 years for Quincy gang killing

EPHRATA - One of the three men accused of participating in killing Adan Beltran is serving 18 years in prison.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Formal complaint filed for Lee hearing

EPHRATA - The Washington State Bar Association formalized its allegations against Grant County Prosecutor Angus Lee.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Munro's truck described

EPHRATA - Forensic scientists testified to finding no evidence of damage to Sage Munro's truck in the David Nickels trial.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Nickels DNA included on handcuff sample

EPHRATA - A Washington State Patrol analyst testified David Nickels' DNA was included on a sample found on handcuffs located on Sage Munro's lawn.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Witness reports more information in Nickels trial

EPHRATA - A witness in the David Nickels murder trial unexpectedly reported that Nickels asked if the witness would kill someone for $2,000.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Messick's ex-boyfriend testifies in Nickels trial

EPHRATA - A man Marita Messick dated testified he received a call from David Nickels telling him to stay away from the woman.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake attorney pleads guilty to assault

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake attorney pleaded guilty to shooting his brother with bird shot following an argument.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Othello develops marijuana garden regulations

OTHELLO - Othello plans to delay creating codes for medical marijuana community gardens, while it continues to investigate.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Man accused of shooting at his ex-girlfriend

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man is accused of shooting at his ex-girlfriend and her friend following an argument about the woman's pregnancy.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Mother, detective testify in Munro murder trial

EPHRATA - Marita Messick's mother testified about phone calls from David Nickels, while defense attorneys continued attacking the police investigation.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Fairgrounds septic systems investigated

EPHRATA - Engineers found all of the Grant County Fairgrounds septic systems are operating correctly.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Details given about Munro's body, murder scene

EPHRATA - Footprints in the snow and the condition of Sage Munro's body were the focus of prosecution witnesses in David Nickels' trials.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Munro's sister, neighbor testify in murder trial

EPHRATA - Colleen Gibbins and Harmony Smith told jurors about the scene surrounding Sage Munro's house in the time before police arrived.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Prosecutor Lee files motion against ex-coroner

EPHRATA - The Grant County prosecutor filed a motion to stop former coroner Jerry Jasman from signing death certificates.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Basin Summer Sounds draws crowd to Ephrata

EPHRATA - A crowd of people gathered around noon in front of the Grant County Courthouse to listen to Ian McFeron perform.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Attorneys give different versions of motives in Munro murder

EPHRATA - Attorneys presented differing versions of the investigation of construction worker Sage Munro's murder Thursday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Grant County moving forward on district court position

MOSES LAKE - Grant County is planning to renovate the district court building in Moses Lake in preparation for the third district court judge.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Water testing at fairgrounds begins

MOSES LAKE - State-mandated testing of the groundwater beneath the Grant County Fairgrounds began Wednesday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Valenzuela Navarro extradition hearing set for today

EPHRATA - An extradition hearing is scheduled for today for one of the men accused in the September shooting of Ramiro Munoz Jr., of Quincy.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Grant County buys Ephrata building

EPHRATA - Grant County purchased a new building for its building and planning staff, abandoning plans to construct a new building.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Ninth turbine going in at Wanapum Dam

BEVERLY - Construction crews are presently installing the ninth turbine and third generator at Wanapum Dam.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Man sentenced in attempted theft

EPHRATA - A man is serving about a year in prison for kidnapping a man, and forcing another to help try to steal from a residence.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Three charged in Quincy assault

EPHRATA - Three Quincy residents are charged with attacking two males with baseball bats and axes in Quincy.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Prosecutor files motion against ex-coroner

EPHRATA - The Grant County prosecutor filed a motion to stop former coroner Jerry Jasman from signing death certificates.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Othello looking at marijuana garden regulations

OTHELLO - Othello is examining what it will do with a state law allowing community marijuana gardens for medical marijuana patients.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake man faces nearly two years in prison

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man was sentenced to nearly two years in prison after he led police on a chase through Moses Lake in May.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Quincy buys iPads for councilmembers

QUINCY - Quincy is spending roughly $3,800 on new iPads for councilmembers to replace refurbished laptops purchased a year and three months ago.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Nickels murder trial gets underway today

EPHRATA - The trial for a man accused of killing Ephrata resident Sage Munro in 2009 is scheduled to start today.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Quincy Relay for Life raises $16,000

QUINCY - About 200 people attended Quincy's first Relay for Life raising $16,000 for the American Cancer Society.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake man convicted of burglary, third-degree rape

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man is facing at least 31 months in prison after walking into a woman's home and raping her.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake woman sentenced for biting State Patrol trooper

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake woman is serving about five months in jail after biting a Washington State Patrol trooper on the back of the head.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Grant County public defense monitoring finished

EPHRATA - The Grant County public defense monitor finished his work Friday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake man sentenced for breaking into ex-girlfriend's home

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man is serving a prison sentence for breaking into his ex-girlfriend's house and holding a knife over her while she was sleeping.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Quincy man sentenced for marijuana robbery

EPHRATA - One of the two men accused of robbing a Moses Lake man for his marijuana is serving a year in prison.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Warden examining ordinance on false alarms

WARDEN - Warden officials are examining the city's ordinance on false alarms following an increase in the amount this year.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Former defendant suing Grant County

EPHRATA - A former defendant is suing Grant County, three former commissioners and a public defender claiming his attorney was ineffective.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Warden hoping to build sidewalk, bike paths

WARDEN - Warden officials want a sidewalk and bike lanes along First Street to improve the safety for people walking to the food processors.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Othello mayor, council get pay increases

OTHELLO - Othello's mayor and councilmembers received pay increases following the decision of a newly formed committee.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake man reportedly drove into house

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man is accused of driving into a house and attempting to run over a man following an argument.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Grant PUD files lawsuits for land

EPHRATA - The Grant County PUD started 11 civil cases to obtain about 32 acres for a new power line.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Quincy purchases system due to audit concerns

QUINCY - Quincy spent $1,628 for a system to track inventory at the city's public works department.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Quincy purchases $85,000 house

QUINCY - Quincy purchased a C Street house to accommodate future growth of the public library.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Quincy rejects fireworks ban

QUINCY - Quincy's fireworks rules are remaining the same after the city council rejected a proposed ordinance to ban them.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Quincy moves forward on theater project

QUINCY - Quincy will spend up to $700,000 to build a new amphitheater in Lauzier Park.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Fairgrounds wells to cost $36,329

EPHRATA - The three monitoring wells at the Grant County Fairgrounds are likely to cost $36,329.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

National Legion commander visits Ephrata

EPHRATA - The American Legion's national commander spoke about the need to support troops coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Man charged in Quincy gang fight

EPHRATA - A Quincy gang member is accused of beating a girl and a rival gang member with a two-by-four during a fight.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Appeals court upholds 2010 crime spree conviction

EPHRATA - An appellate court upheld convictions for a man found guilty of running from police and holding a woman captive in a 2010 Grant County Superior Court case.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Second person charged with gas theft

EPHRATA - A second person is charged with helping to steal about $80,000 from a Moses Lake Construction Company.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Second Silva brother sentenced for attack

EPHRATA - The second of two brothers accused in a July shooting, was sentenced to a year in prison for attacking two officers.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Former attorney accused of continuing practice

EPHRATA - A former Moses Lake attorney is accused of doing legal work after being suspended and disbarred and taking more than $2,500.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Quincy council discusses police standards

QUINCY - Several officials argued police accreditation helps departments set standards and can help with claims and lawsuits.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City of Ephrata raises sewer rates

EPHRATA - Ephrata is raising its sewer rates by $6.50 following a split decision by the city council.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Quincy considering three ordinance changes

QUINCY - Quincy is examining three ordinances aimed at reducing crime in the city.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Forgotten soldiers remembered

MOSES LAKE - A crowd of people gathered to remember the servicemen who died at Larson Air Force Base in 1952.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Walking for cancer research

MOSES LAKE - A crowd of people dressed in T-shirts braved the wind as they prepared to walk to support cancer research.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Quincy looking at gang resistance program

QUINCY - Quincy is examining an education program aimed at preventing children from joining gangs.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Othello plans to change intersection

OTHELLO - Othello may change the intersection of Scootney Street and Seventh Avenue in an effort to improve safety.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Doyle lawsuits settled

QUINCY - Quincy agreed to a settlement agreement designed to end several federal, Washington and California cases filed by a former police officer.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Nickels' attorneys move to dismiss murder charges

EPHRATA - David E. Nickels' defense attorneys claimed police and prosecutors ignored evidence casting doubt on whether he committed murder.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake attorney wants verdict to educate

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake attorney is hoping a Florida case can educate store owners about the consequences of selling alcohol to minors.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Man sentenced for using stolen cash, cards

EPHRATA - A man caught using stolen checks and stolen credit cards in two separate cases within a month was sentenced.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Man charged in Moses Lake drive-by

EPHRATA - An Ephrata man is accused of taking part in a drive-by shooting in a Moses Lake trailer park.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Othello wants commissioners to examine tax

OTHELLO - Othello wants more investigation into a new tax, which could cost residents a $5 annual fee and add charges to larger wells.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Mattawa gang member serving just over two years for having gun

EPHRATA - A Mattawa gang member is serving more than two years in prison after being caught throwing a gun over a fence.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Man charged with breaking into house

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man is accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend's house and holding a knife over her while she was sleeping.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Former Quincy councilmember charged with assault

EPHRATA - A former Quincy councilmember is accused of strangling a woman in an attempt to kill himself.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Woman serving two years for vehicular homicide

EPHRATA - A Soap Lake woman is serving more than two years in prison after she crashed a car, killing her 8-year-old niece.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Man charged in alleged gang fight

EPHRATA - A man is accused of chasing three men into a home, and attacking one in a gang-related fight in Warden.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Gang member serving two years for having gun

EPHRATA - A Mattawa gang member is serving more than two years in prison after being caught throwing a gun over a fence.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake girls heading to juvenile court

EPHRATA - The two Moses Lake girls charged with trying to kill their adoptive mother had their cases moved to juvenile court.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Warden buys new city hall

WARDEN - Warden's city administration is moving into the former Bank of Whitman building.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Grant County starts well bidding

EPHRATA - Grant County is moving forward with a plan to monitor the septic systems at the fairgrounds.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Grant County improves fairgrounds stage

EPHRATA - Grant County is installing a roof and walls to the Carolyn Fisher Stage at the fairgrounds.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Grant County looking for board members

EPHRATA - Grant County is looking for applicants for two open positions on the board of equalization.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata council undecided on rate increase

EPHRATA - Ephrata councilmembers remain split on the size of a sewer rate increase following the first of two public hearings.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Complaint against Lee going to a hearing

EPHRATA - A hearing officer will determine whether Prosecutor Angus Lee had a conflict of interest when he assigned a deputy to review three cases in 2009.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

John Bernard remembered

EPHRATA - A memorial dedicated to Grant County sheriff's deputies was unveiled at the courthouse Wednesday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Gang member charged in Quincy drive-by

EPHRATA - The alleged driver in a Quincy shooting was caught after a chase ended with him hitting a garage.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Man sentenced for trying to burn house

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man is serving two years in prison after trying to set a former roommate's house on fire during a fight.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Quincy residents question recycling program

QUINCY - Three Quincy residents raised concerns about the city's mandatory recycling program.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake man acquitted of molestation

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man was acquitted after being accused of molesting his granddaughter.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Warden water restriction may be lifted

WARDEN - A voluntary water restriction in Warden may be lifted within the next few days.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Charges dropped in George drive-by

EPHRATA - Prosecutors dropped a drive-by shooting charge against a Mattawa gang member accused of a July drive-by shooting.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Othello residents support taxing district

EPHRATA - A proposed Othello taxing district drew more support from residents during a second public hearing.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Veterans' memorial scheduled for Thursday

EPHRATA - About 50 veterans from across Grant County are receiving funeral services in Ephrata on Thursday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

State auditors find issues with assessor's office

EPHRATA - State auditors found Grant County missed several suggested deadlines in preparing its property taxes.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Mandelas pleads guilty to gun possession

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man is serving six months in jail after an attempted robbery revealed he had marijuana at his residence.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Two more charged in Quincy shooting

EPHRATA - Prosecutors charged two additional people in the September shooting of Ramiro Munoz Jr. in Quincy.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Growing a healthy Ephrata

EPHRATA - Jenny Sieg walks beside a recently cleared piece of land in Ephrata, pointing toward the south end of the land.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Quincy council surprised at police response

QUINCY - Quincy councilmembers expressed surprise at a police response to a citizen complaint.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Woman shocked, insulted by letter

QUINCY - A Quincy resident was shocked and insulted with a police department response to her complaint about an officer.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Royal man gets six years for gang-related convictions

ROYAL CITY - A Royal City man will serve more than six years in prison for a string of gang-related crimes.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Police defend letter

QUINCY - Quincy Police Capt. Gene Fretheim defended his letter to a town resident, saying he was stating the issues.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata holding children's fishing derby

EPHRATA - Children are invited to go fishing in Ephrata on Saturday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Coin hunters in Moses Lake until Saturday

MOSES LAKE - People can sell coins, jewelry and other items at a National Coin Collectors Association event until Saturday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Quincy police holding forums

QUINCY - Quincy police plan to hold a town hall meeting Thursday night to speak about public safety issues.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Second hearing scheduled for Othello proposal

OTHELLO - An Othello proposal which may increase vehicle registration costs for residents is receiving a second public hearing.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Othello hires a new recreation coordinator

OTHELLO - Molly Klippert wants to expand recreation opportunities in Othello.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Judge dismisses Moses Lake dog shooting lawsuit

SPOKANE - A federal judge ruled the shooting of a dog by a Grant County sheriff's deputy was reasonable.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Man serving seven years for burglaries

EPHRATA - A man responsible for three Moses Lake burglaries is serving more than seven years in prison.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Othello waits on handbill ordinance

OTHELLO - Othello is asking companies to be careful with circulars after a councilmember found a pile of them in his neighborhood.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake auto shop expands

MOSES LAKE - Brent Leishman is moving back into the building where he built his business.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Quincy questions police office improvements

QUINCY - A Quincy police request to add security measures to the building housing the police administration is on hold.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Taste of Home draws crowd

MOSES LAKE - People surrounded tables filled with cooking implements, groceries and other items at the Grant County Fairgrounds.

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Grant County residents speak about crime

EPHRATA - People raised questions and expressed support for a proposed sales tax increase aimed at funding law enforcement.

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Man charged in Munoz shooting

EPHRATA - Police are searching for the Quincy man accused of shooting Ramiro Munoz Jr. in September.

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Quincy sets adoption fees

QUINCY - Quincy set the cost to adopt animals from the animal shelter.

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Royal City gang member serving six years

EPHRATA - A Royal City man is serving more than six years in prison for a string of gang-related crimes.

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Quincy officials ask for tax increase

QUINCY - Quincy officials want a sales tax increase aimed at funding law enforcement on the ballot in November's election.

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Man sentenced for allegedly pointing gun at investigator

EPHRATA - A Soap Lake man accusing of holding a private investigator at gun point was sentenced.

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Riders challenge weather, themselves

EPHRATA - Cyclists filled the Ephrata High School parking lot, taking bikes from racks and riding through the parking lot Saturday morning.

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Miss Warden named

WARDEN - Isabelle Wilkinson won the 2012 Miss Warden Pageant Saturday night.

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4-H, FFA participants show livestock

MOSES LAKE - The sounds of sheep, cows and pigs filled the air Friday afternoon as students prepared to show their animals.

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Warden asking residents to conserve water

WARDEN - Warden plans to ask residents to limit lawn watering during April as they work to restart a well.

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Othello residents raise concerns about new district

OTHELLO - Several Othello residents opposed establishing a new taxing district aimed at funding street repairs.

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Othello-area veterans remembered

OTHELLO - A memorial service was held for 53 Othello-area veterans who didn't receive funeral services.

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Grant County commissioner districts proposed

EPHRATA - People have about a week to submit comments before commissioners approve the new district boundaries.

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Attorney arrested for failing to make court

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake attorney charged with assaulting his brother was arrested after failing to appear for court hearing.

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Man sentenced for harassment, theft

EPHRATA - A second man was sentenced for threatening two boys and taking items from them after accusing them of stealing from a dead gang member.

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Quincy approves garbage, recycling agreement

QUINCY - Quincy residents will be receiving recycling bins by May 1, following the approval of an agreement by the city council.

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Quincy animal shelter manager hired

QUINCY - Rachel Lewis is the new Quincy's animal shelter manager.

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Warden may purchase paint sprayer

WARDEN - Warden officials are considering purchasing equipment to help remove graffiti, following concerns raised by a resident.

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Savoie's trial moved to September

EPHRATA - Evan D. Savoie's trial was delayed for at least three months after a new attorney took on the case.

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Othello's Sandhill Crane Festival starts Friday

OTHELLO - Othello birds, landscape and agriculture is going to be on display starting Friday during the Sandhill Crane Festival.

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Second man sentenced for robbery

EPHRATA - A second man was sentenced to more than two years in prison for helping to steal a dead gang member's dog.

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Othello council, mayor may see pay raises

OTHELLO - A five-person commission will examine the salaries of Othello's mayor and councilmembers.

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Othello asking to decorate jet

OTHELLO - Othello is asking for permission to hang decorations on the jet displayed at Pioneer Park.

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Grant County Fairgrounds to monitor sewer

EPHRATA - The state accepted a plan to monitor the septic systems at the Grant County Fairgrounds for the next two years.

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Quincy adding equipment to Lauzier Park

QUINCY - Quincy is spending $110,000 for playground equipment in Lauzier Park.

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Ephrata pays to finish road, water project

EPHRATA - A Yakima-based company will finish Ephrata's road and water pipe replacement project.

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New Hope ends Facebook page

EPHRATA - New Hope Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services is taking down its Facebook page.

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Quincy council questions vehicle policy

QUINCY - Several Quincy councilmembers questioned why two police officials were taking police cars to their homes outside the city.

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Grant County increases Lee's pay

EPHRATA - Prosecutor Angus Lee joins other elected officials in receiving a pay raise in 2012.

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Quincy disabled man asks to park at home

QUINCY - Quincy officials are trying to find a solution to allow a disabled man and his mother to park in front of his home.

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Othello discusses council, mayor salaries

OTHELLO - Othello is considering setting up a committee to determine the pay for councilmembers and the mayor.

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Former Othello candidate requests contract review

OTHELLO - A former Othello city council candidate requested a committee review two city official's contracts.

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Auction generates act of kindness

MOSES LAKE - Spencer Kimbro didn't expect to get a dog when he went to the Youth Outdoors Unlimited (YOU) auction.

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Teen allegedly attempts to rape classmate

EPHRATA - An Ephrata teen is accused of trying to rape a 17-year-old male classmate in an Ephrata motel room.

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Legislature to increase vehicular homicide penalty

EPHRATA - A state bill increasing the penalties for vehicular homicide is heading to the governor.

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Warden Well 5 almost finished

WARDEN - The chemical level in Warden's Well 5 dropped to almost safe levels.

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Budget cuts worry Warden chief

WARDEN - Warden's police chief expressed concern about possible state plans to cut funding for the police academy.

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Big Bend celebrates 50 years in the Columbia Basin

MOSES LAKE - People celebrated Big Bend Community College's 50th anniversary at the ATEC building Saturday evening.

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Warden man questions graffiti cleanup efforts

WARDEN - A Warden resident questioned officials about removing graffiti around the city.

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Man serving 26 years for rape

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man is serving more than 26 years in prison for raping his sister.

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Othello, Ephrata continue marijuana moratorium

OTHELLO - Othello and Ephrata continued moratoriums on adopting building codes for community marijuana gardens.

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Youth hunting organization holding fundraiser

MOSES LAKE - Youth Outdoors Unlimited is holding its second annual auction Saturday.

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Bar investigates prosecutor for conflict of interest

EPHRATA - A bar complaint alleges Prosecutor Angus Lee had a conflict of interest when he assigned a deputy prosecutor to review three cases in 2009.

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Quincy police still need to live near city

QUINCY - Quincy councilmembers argued against allowing police officers to live more than 20 minutes away from the city.

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Quincy adds pool season pass discount

QUINCY - Quincy plans to offer a discount to people buying season passes for the city's pool.

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Gang member sentenced for taking dog

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake gang member is serving more than three years in prison for a robbery connected to a Soap Lake shooting.

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Girl charged in Quincy stabbing

EPHRATA - A December stabbing in the parking lot of a Quincy grocery store allegedly started with an argument inside the store.

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Zigan's DUI conviction upheld

SPOKANE - An appellate court upheld Ronald D. Zigan's conviction for killing a Soap Lake business owner while he was driving drunk.

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County may have to pay $20,000 fine for withholding records

EPHRATA - Grant County is facing a possible $20,000 fine for withholding public records from a former employee.

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Quincy makes plans for new police station

QUINCY - Quincy is moving forward with a plan for a roughly 9,000 square-foot police station near city hall.

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Grant County works on problems cited by auditor

EPHRATA - State auditors stated two issues with sheriff's and clerk's offices weren't corrected after a previous audit.

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Girls reportedly admit to attacking mother

EPHRATA - Two Moses Lake girls allegedly admitted to trying to kill their adoptive mother by setting a fire in her bedroom while she was taking a shower.

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MLIRD manager complains to state about new budget

MOSES LAKE - State auditors may investigate the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District's new budget.

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State finds issues with Quincy's police

QUINCY - State auditors wrote of concerns with how Quincy tracked police citations, evidence and small attractive assets.

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Concern, support expressed about MLIRD senate bill

MOSES LAKE - People expressed a combination of frustration, confusion and support for state Legislation concerning the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District.

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Crescent Bar residents may stay past June

EPHRATA - The Grant County PUD is planning for Crescent Bar residents to be on the island past the end of the lease.

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Spring fair canceled

EPHRATA - Grant County canceled the Spring Fair and Home Show, after struggling with attendance and a lack of vendors.

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Crescent Bar residents may stay past June

EPHRATA — The Grant County PUD is planning for Crescent Bar

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Fathers and daughters dance

MOSES LAKE - Jason Moody was holding his daughter's hand as they came into the Moses Lake High School Commons Saturday night.

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Othello pursuing well, not reclaiming water

OTHELLO - Othello is pursuing drilling a new well after engineers reported it would cost more than $30 million to set up a reclaimed water facility.

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Quincy commends residents, deputy for helping

QUINCY - Two Quincy residents and a Grant County sheriff's deputy were commended for their part in helping police catch five burglars.

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Quincy woman questions code enforcement policy

QUINCY - A Quincy resident's concerns about parking regulation enforcement led a discussion of the rules.

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Othello considering vehicle registration fee

OTHELLO - Othello is considering adding an up to $20 vehicle registration fee to help pay for street repairs.

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Prosecutor can give information about Quincy officer

SPOKANE - An appellate court allowed the Grant County prosecutor to give information about an investigation on a former Quincy police officer to defense attorneys.

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Alleged robbers found by cellphone

EPHRATA - A home invasion robbery in Moses Lake happened after one of the alleged robbers was told he couldn't stay the night.

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Othello council adds money for shelter

OTHELLO - Othello nearly doubled the funding for the Adams County Pet Rescue, which handles the city's animal shelter.

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Pay increasing in Grant County

EPHRATA - Grant County employees may see pay increases this year, after they were frozen last year.

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Police track alleged burglar through snow

EPHRATA - Two men are facing charges stemming from three burglaries in Moses Lake.

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Veterans remembered in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - A memorial service was held for 44 Moses Lake area veterans who died in the past year.

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Moses Lake Girl Scouts make a robot

MOSES LAKE - Carol Hohn is enthusiastic about the 10-member RoboGirls team.

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Othello delays decision for festival

OTHELLO - Othello delayed a decision to have the new recreation director help the Othello Sandhill Crane Festival.

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Warden aims for a better looking downtown

WARDEN - Business owners and other community members met with Warden's City Council to discuss how to improve the downtown area.

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Silva brothers charged with assault

EPHRATA - The twin brothers originally accused of a stabbing and shooting in Soap Lake, allegedly assaulted two police officers.

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Ephrata to allow big cargo containers

EPHRATA - Ephrata is planning to allow storage containers in commercial areas following requests from Walmart and the American Legion.

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Grant County joins ag program

EPHRATA - Grant County is joining a new program designed to allow farmers more input on how their land is managed.

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Man serving six months for extortion

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man threatened two boys and took items from them after accusing them of stealing from a dead gang member.

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Quincy continues with library district

QUINCY - Quincy is staying in the North Central Regional Library District.

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Othello approves dispatch contracts

OTHELLO - Othello is collecting more money to provide dispatch services for ambulances and the fire district.

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Woman serving five months for arson

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake woman accused of conspiring to burn a broken vehicle in an attempt to collect on the insurance is serving five months in jail.

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Grant County needs to drill monitoring wells

EPHRATA - Grant County needs to drill wells to monitor groundwater coming from the fairgrounds.

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Quincy considers drinking ordinance

QUINCY - Quincy is looking at adopting an ordinance aimed at holding parents responsible for parties with underage drinking.

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Quincy plans to give reserve officer benefits

QUINCY - Quincy plans to give insurance and retirement benefits to reserve police officers.

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Quincy may leave library district

QUINCY - Concerns about a contract may prompt Quincy to pull out of the North Central Regional Library system.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Gonzalez leaves Quincy council

QUINCY - Quincy councilmembers and staff thanked outgoing Councilmember Tony Gonzalez for his service.

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Quincy changes dog law, requires neutering, spaying

QUINCY - A new Quincy ordinance requires most dog owners to have their animals spayed or neutered.

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Conviction for drug possession maintained

SPOKANE - An appellate court upheld the conviction of a woman found with 750 ecstasy pills in her purse.

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Man charged with string of vandalism, tagging

EPHRATA - A string of vandalism in September allegedly started with a man angry with his ex-girlfriend.

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Shooting allegedly motivated attack motel

EPHRATA - A motel room break-in and assault was allegedly motivated by the July shooting of Luis Martinez in Soap Lake.

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Evan Savoie to be tried again for Ephrata murder

EPHRATA - Prosecutors are retrying Evan D. Savoie for the 2003 murder of Craig Sorger.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Recall for Coulee City mayor stopped in legal battle

OLYMPIA - The state supreme court released its opinion on the recall of the Coulee City mayor in June, stating neither count was sufficient.

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Fire destroys building in downtown Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE - A fire destroyed a downtown Soap Lake building and damaged two others in September.

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Grant County monitoring septic systems

EPHRATA - Grant County hired a Kennewick-based firm to meet state requirements to monitor the fairgrounds' septic systems in November.

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State approves district court judge position

EPHRATA - A bill to add a third Grant County District Court judge was signed by the governor.

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Boys and Girls Club plans new facility

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Boys and Girls Club presented plans for a new 10,700-square-foot building to the public in August.

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Councilmember Davis leaves Ephrata seat

EPHRATA - Outgoing Ephrata Councilmember Ben Davis was recognized for his eight years on the council during a recent meeting.

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Man faces 10 years for delivering meth

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man faces between five to 10 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of delivering methamphetamine.

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Gunshot location service coming to Quincy

QUINCY - Quincy agreed to a $130,000 contract with a gunshot detection and location service.

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Quincy is making recycling mandatory

QUINCY - Quincy plans to require residents to have a recycling bin.

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Quincy housing project draws public concern

QUINCY - A Catholic Charities Housing Services project to build low income and farm worker housing drew concerns from Quincy officials.

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Plans for Othello street changed

OTHELLO - The intersection of Othello's First Avenue and state Route 26 is changing after the city council endorsed redesigned plans.

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Othello passes budget

OTHELLO - Othello is adding a new officer, purchasing police cars, paying for fireworks and hiring a recreation director next year.

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Gang member sentenced for taking car, having gun

EPHRATA - A Mattawa man will serve more than a year in prison after being accused of shooting at a car and trying to rob a couple of their car.

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Soldiers give away presents

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake National Guard soldiers stood along Third Avenue in Moses Lake giving away presents.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Quincy drive-by shooter pleads guilty

EPHRATA - One of the men charged in the drive-by shooting death of Adan Beltran pleaded guilty to the crime.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Gang member convicted of threatening witness

EPHRATA - A Royal City gang member will serve time in prison for intimidating a man who saw Jose Nieves shoot at a police officer.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bar reviewing Ephrata attorney

EPHRATA - A state bar investigator is claiming Jerry Moberg violated rules concerning practices owned by non-lawyers.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Miller's robbery conviction upheld

SPOKANE - A state appellate court upheld the conviction of a man convicted of robbing an Ephrata gas station in 2010.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake attorney charged with assault

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake attorney reportedly shot his brother following an argument about the victim leaving the duplex they shared.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Heroux charged with theft of $200,000

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake business man is accused of stealing more than $200,000 from a trust fund.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Othello looking at plan for growth, services

OTHELLO - Othello is reviewing the plan governing policies on growth, city services and other land use items.

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Quincy planning for new police station

QUINCY - Quincy is spending $120,000 to buy a house and land next to city hall with hopes to build a new police station.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Cityview boarding home in Moses Lake finished

MOSES LAKE - Grant Integrated Services' 16-bed boarding home is nearly finished.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Othello looking at mobile vendor laws

OTHELLO - Othello's planning commission is reviewing the laws governing mobile food vendors.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Conviction upheld for metal thief

SPOKANE - An appellate court upheld the conviction of a man who tried to steal copper from a shop near Warden.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Quincy annexes 77 acres

QUINCY - Quincy annexed about 77 acres south of the city aimed at adding more industrially-zoned land.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Fairground manager candidates interviewed

EPHRATA - The Grant County commissioners are interviewing five candidates for the fairgrounds manager position.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Othello reviews streets, traffic

OTHELLO - Othello will install new signs and hopes to conduct a traffic study after resident Bob Cox raised concerns about two areas of the city.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Man sentenced for fifth DUI

EPHRATA - A man is serving nearly two years in prison for his fifth driving under the influence conviction.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Animals hoping for homes

EPHRATA - Roughly 10 to 20 photos of dogs and cats are going to be hanging from a tree in the window of an Ephrata pet shop.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Kozer offered defense director job

EPHRATA - The Grant County commissioners offered the top job in the Department of Public Defense to Stephen Kozer.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Man acquitted of drive-by

EPHRATA - A Warden man accused of chasing three men and shooting at them was found not guilty of a majority of the charges.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata increases permit fees

EPHRATA - Ephrata's building permit fees are increasing to cover a roughly $30,000 to $40,000 annual deficit.

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Annexation draws gun club concerns

EPHRATA - The annexation of a 162-acre piece of land drew concerns from an Ephrata Sportsmen's Association member.

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Savoie facing second trial

EPHRATA - Prosecutors are retrying Evan D. Savoie for the 2003 murder of Craig Sorger.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Grant County budget remains unchanged

EPHRATA - Some Grant County departments are struggling with a proposed 2012 budget, which is roughly the same as last year.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Lawsuit against county dismissed

SPOKANE - A former Grant County employee's federal lawsuit against Grant County and her former boss was dismissed.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata water rates to increase

EPHRATA - Ephrata plans to start increasing water rates next year.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Fatal shooting was in defense

EPHRATA - Charges won't be filed in the case of an Aug. 31 shooting in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Quincy council looks at recycling

QUINCY - Quincy officials are considering a curb side recycling program for the city.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Othello adds officer, parks and rec director

OTHELLO - A police officer and recreation director are two of the additions to Othello's proposed 2012 budget

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Women pleaded guilty to arson

EPHRATA - Two women conspired to set fire to a broken vehicle in an attempt to collect money from an insurance company.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Charges dropped in Soap Lake shooting

EPHRATA - Prosecutors dismissed charges against the two men accused of the shooting and stabbing death of Luis Martinez.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake kicks off the holiday season

MOSES LAKE - About 30 people braved the cold and wind to help celebrate the start of the holiday season in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Warden food pantry allegedly burglarized

WARDEN - Roughly 400 pounds of food was stolen from Warden's Community Food Pantry in an alleged burglary.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Othello chamber suggests event coordinator position

OTHELLO - The Othello Chamber of Commerce president asked the city to partner with it to fund an event coordinator position.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Ephrata may cut health district donation

EPHRATA - Ephrata Mayor Chris Jacobson plans to ask for a cut in the city's donation to the health district.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Defense director job still in limbo

EPHRATA - Grant County resumed the search for a new Director of Public Defense after the commissioners' first choice declined the position.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Teen raises money to combat disease

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake teenager raised $2,000 to combat the disease which killed her aunt.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

State woes may hurt county budget

EPHRATA - Issues with the state's budget could make Grant County's initial budget moot.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Ephrata water rates likely to increase

EPHRATA - Ephrata residents are likely to see water rate increases starting in January to pay for $7 million in projects.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Ephrata club donates camera

EPHRATA - The Ephrata Kiwanis Club is helping the city fight vandalism in the city parks.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Quincy meeting includes crime commission

QUINCY - Quincy officials hope to get city residents involved in the Public Safety Commission.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Accused kidnapper claims God told him to

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man accused of kidnapping two children claimed God made him take the boys.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Website may help police identify people

EPHRATA - Ephrata joined a website aimed at helping police identify suspects, witnesses and other persons of interest.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Royal City gang member gets 41 years for shooting

EPHRATA - A Royal City gang member is serving more than 41 years in prison for shooting at a Soap Lake police officer.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Nine year sentence for home invasion

EPHRATA - One of the men charged in a December 2010 home invasion is serving more than nine years in prison.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Grant County to monitor fairgrounds septic system

EPHRATA - Grant County is hiring a Kennewick-based firm to meet state requirements to monitor the fairgrounds septic systems.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Othello gives raises to bargaining reps

OTHELLO - Othello's representative in collective bargaining received a $35 an hour raise.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Mandelas pleads not guilty to charges

EPHRATA - Timothy P. Mandelas reportedly bought two pounds of marijuana the day he shot and killed a man who was attempting to steal it.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Man charged in drive-by

EPHRATA - A Quincy man is charged with a June drive-by shooting near North Park in Quincy.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

City of Quincy fined for contempt of court

QUINCY - Quincy paid $8,520 as part of a California decision relating to a civil case brought by a former police officer.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Gang member gets 41 years

EPHRATA - A Royal City gang member is serving more than 41 years in prison for shooting at a Soap Lake police officer.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Othello intersection plans are modified

OTHELLO - Business representatives agreed with a modified plan to improve safety at one of the busiest intersections in Othello.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Wages, health care inspires march

MOSES LAKE - Seventeen people marched on Saturday calling for a variety of issues, including living wages, health care for everyone and removing corporate money from politics.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Gang members attack mother, family

EPHRATA - A fight between gang members and a mother getting her son at a George park reportedly led to a July drive-by shooting.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Gomez homicide conviction upheld

EPHRATA - An appellate court denied a second appeal by Maribel Gomez, who killed her 2-year-old son "Raffy."

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Grant County needs septic permits at fairgrounds

EPHRATA - The state is requiring Grant County to obtain permits for several of the fairgrounds' septic systems.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Grant County money figures found to be wrong

EPHRATA - State auditors found problems with Grant County's money amounts listed in financial records.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Quincy planning to fix storm drains

QUINCY - A Wenatchee-based company is fixing a problem with Quincy storm drains on Third Avenue Southeast.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Quincy improving senior center

QUINCY - The final set of improvements to Quincy's senior center starts soon.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Ephrata approves 11 water projects

EPHRATA - Chlorination, fixing Well 6 and replacing aging water mains were three of the 11 projects included in Ephrata's water system plan.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Old Hotel Art Gallery reaches the century mark

OTHELLO - Tucked away on the corner of Larch Street and Broadway Avenue, sits one of the oldest buildings in Othello.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

17 month sentence for strangling, attack

EPHRATA - A Warden man is serving more than a year in prison after beating and strangling a woman in his home.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Police at stalemate on Munoz shooting

QUINCY - The investigation into the shooting of Ramiro Munoz is moving forward as police look for people willing to testify.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Grant, loan to help Quincy businesses

QUINCY - The Port of Quincy project is receiving $150,000 to start a project aimed at attracting two businesses and possibly more.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Savoie murder conviction overturned

SPOKANE - Evan D. Savoie's 2006 conviction for killing 13-year-old Craig Sorger was reversed on appeal.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Moses Lake repeals dog ban

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake hazardous dogs ordinance was repealed.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Dairy cows are a Royal tradition

OTHELLO - Taylor Freeman grew up watching her cousins show dairy cattle at Grant and Adams counties fairs.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Grant County reviews fairgrounds septic system

EPHRATA - Fairgrounds septic systems installed in 2008 shouldn't pollute the area, but three older systems still need to be examined.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Seven-year sentence in gang shooting

EPHRATA - Michael J. Montejano will serve seven years in prison for shooting at a group of people during a gang-related fight.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

County, prosecutor win federal lawsuit

SPOKANE - A former Grant County deputy prosecutor lost one of her cases against the county and her former boss.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Warden considering speeding cameras

WARDEN - Warden is examining a proposal to install cameras to catch speeders in the city.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Warden still pumping Well 5

WARDEN - Warden is continuing to pump Well 5 in an attempt to lower levels of ethylene dibromide, as tests continue to show improvement.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Parking warnings handed out in Quincy

QUINCY - Quincy police are starting to give warnings to people parking on the wrong side of the street.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata may lower pool prices in August

EPHRATA - Ephrata may lower its pool admission prices to attract more people at the end of the season.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Girl Scouts display their skills

MOSES LAKE - Jaidyn Melby explains how to put together the wands the Girl Scouts are making at the Grant County Fair.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Rabbit competition isn't just for kids

MOSES LAKE - Tom Bepple has been showing rabbits for 30 years, starting out with 4-H and FFA when he was a kid, and sticking with it as an adult.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Rodeo returns to the Grant County fairgrounds

MOSES LAKE - Cowboys and cowgirls from across the country start competing Thursday at the Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo at the Grant County Fair.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Fairgrounds annexation remains an issue

EPHRATA - A resident voiced his concerns about Moses Lake's attempts to get Grant County to connect the fairgrounds to the city's sewer system.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Fight team helps children

MOSES LAKE - The photographs on the wall of Daniel and Brandie Atnip's gym tell the story of the Irish Hit Squad fighting team.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Montejano pleads guilty to gang shooting

EPHRATA - Prosecutors dropped attempted murder charges against a gang member who shot at a group of people during a fight.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Warden funds promotion of city with parade float

WARDEN - Warden supported a new parade float aimed at promoting the city in various cities in Grant and Adams counties.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Quincy working to ban fireworks in the city by 2013

QUINCY - Quincy is moving forward with plans to ban fireworks in the city by 2013.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Quincy plans to pay $21,000 for INET

QUINCY - Quincy will pay $21,100 more for its involvement in the Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team (INET).

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Quincy pays safety fine

QUINCY - Quincy agreed to pay $13,550 in fines to the state Department of Labor and Industries, after inspectors found safety violations.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Quincy working to ban fireworks

QUINCY - Quincy is moving forward with plans to ban fireworks in the city by 2013.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Man charged with robbery, aiming gun

EPHRATA - A man is accused of shooting at a vehicle before trying to steal a second car as a couple was unloading groceries.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Man sentenced for selling marijuana

EPHRATA - A Quincy man is serving more than 90 days in jail after selling about a pound of marijuana to a police informant.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Silva brothers plead not guilty

EPHRATA - Alfredo and Juan Silva pleaded not guilty in the

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Thomas pleads not guilty to charges

EPHRATA - The man accused of kidnapping, raping and robbing a Big Bend college student pleaded not guilty.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Warden's well 5 improving

WARDEN - Initial test results show improvement to Warden's well 5, but not enough to allow the city to use it for drinking water.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Silvas' bail set for attack on brothers

EPHRATA - Bail is $500,000 each for twin brothers Alfredo and Juan Silva, after charges were filed for their alleged attacks on another set of brothers.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Jerald Thomas' father says son is guilty of rape

EPHRATA - Jerry Thomas is angry about his son, Jerald W. Thomas Jr., being arrested for the rape of a woman abducted from Big Bend Community College.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

No pay raises for Grant County employees in 2011

EPHRATA - Grant County employees won't see pay raises in 2011.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Thomas' bail set at $500,000

EPHRATA - Bail was set at $500,000 for the man accused of kidnapping and raping a woman from the Big Bend campus.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Marlin post office is under review, may close

MARLIN - The Marlin post office is one of roughly 3,700 offices nationwide the US Postal Service is considering closing.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Boneyard Recycling case ends with guilty plea

EPHRATA - A Soap Lake man will serve 30 days in jail for possessing more than $11,000 worth in stolen items.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Second person charged in drive-by

EPHRATA - A second person is facing charges in a December drive-by shooting in Mattawa.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Grant County may monitor fairgrounds septic systems

MOSES LAKE - Grant County may need to build monitoring wells for the septic systems at the fairgrounds.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Grant County to build new landfill shop

EPHRATA - Grant County plans to replace the shop, office and scale complex at the landfill, after it became too small for the equipment.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Man sentenced for theft

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man held at gunpoint, while he was trying to steal pieces of equipment, will serve a year in prison.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Grant County sheriff's adds deputy for dunes

EPHRATA - A state grant is allowing the Grant County Sheriff's Office to hire a new deputy and increase maintenance at the Moses Lake sand dunes.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

REC Silicon suing Grant County over taxes

EPHRATA - REC Silicon is suing Grant County, claiming the county's appraisal was wrong by more than $600 million.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata street projects finish early

EPHRATA - The first three phases of Ephrata's street and water pipe replacement project finished ahead of schedule and under budget.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Public works, redistricts part of report

EPHRATA - State Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, spoke to the Ephrata City Council about state changes in public works, public records requests and redistricting.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Pasco man charged for Mattawa drive-by

EPHRATA - A Pasco man is accused of being involved in a December drive-by shooting in Mattawa.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Quincy City Council supports housing project

QUINCY - Three Quincy councilmembers questioned a Catholic Charities housing project planned for the city.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata Councilmember Schultheis resigns

EPHRATA - Ephrata Councilmember Heidi Schultheis announced she plans to leave her position after the July 20 meeting.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Benson sentenced to 8.5 years for shooting

EPHRATA - Mark L. Benson will serve eight-and-a-half years in prison for shooting his then wife in the shoulder last September.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Worker sues Ephrata hospital

EPHRATA - A former Columbia Basin Hospital employee is suing her former employer, claiming she was terminated for reporting misconduct.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

AMR declines to provide service to Quincy

QUINCY - Quincy is negotiating with a different ambulance company after American Medical Response chose not to take over service for the city.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Illegal fireworks a problem

QUINCY - Grant County Fire District 3's chief asked the Quincy City Council to support state legislation limiting firework sales and use.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Case against prosecutor dismissed

EPHRATA - A former Grant County employee dropped her civil suit against the county, her former boss and the human resources director.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

County weed assessments to rise $2 in 2012

EPHRATA - The Noxious Weed Control Board is increasing its assessments after roughly eight years of keeping the same prices.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Smokiam Days celebrates city's history

SOAP LAKE - Eileen Beckwith put the finishing touches on her float, draping bead necklaces on mannequins Saturday morning.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

County revenues on track

EPHRATA - Grant County stopped using registered warrants and is near its revenue predictions for the year.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Quincy council rejects replacement vehicle

QUINCY - Several Quincy councilmembers said officers should check the oil in the patrol cars before using them.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Quincy negotiating with ambulance service

QUINCY - Quincy joined an agreement with other cities and fire districts to negotiate with a new ambulance service for the city.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

No pay raises in Grant County

EPHRATA - Grant County employees won't see pay raises in 2011.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake attorney participates in precedent-setting case

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake attorney helped set a legal precedent, requiring engineering firms to analyze the effects of their suggestions.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

County looking at constructing building

EPHRATA - Grant County officials plan to interview architects to design a new building for the Grant County Community Development department.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Quincy negotiating with ambulance service

QUINCY - Quincy joined an agreement with other cities and fire districts to negotiate with a new ambulance service for the city.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Man sentenced for attacking Quincy chief

EPHRATA - A Quincy man is serving six years in prison for attacking Quincy's policechief during an arrest.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Quincy council rejects replacement vehicle

Quincy council rejects replacement vehicle - Several Quincy councilmembers said officers should check the oil in the patrol cars before using them.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Charges against Oberloh dismissed

EPHRATA - Prosecutors dropped the charges against Kurt A. Oberloh Jr. in Grant County Superior Court.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Charges amended in Quincy killing

EPHRATA - Two of the people allegedly involved in a Quincy drive-by killing are now charged with first degree murder.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

County weed assessments to rise $2 in 2012

EPHRATA - The Noxious Weed Control Board is increasing its assessments after roughly eight years of keeping the same prices.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

State wants roundabouts on Stratford Road

MOSES LAKE - The state may add two roundabouts to the intersection of Stratford Road and state Route 17.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Mark Benson pleads guilty to assault

EPHRATA - Mark L. Benson pleaded guilty to shooting his then-wife in the shoulder as she was leaving Pioneer Memorial Gardens.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake changes sign ordinance

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake changed regulations concerning political signs and temporary signs, after two people asked them to leave them untouched.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake may change hedge ordinance

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake may allow people to grow hedges taller than 4 feet in their front yard.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Chickens, rabbits focus of Moses Lake meeting

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake is holding a study session to discuss allowing chickens and rabbits in city limits.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Mattawa man sentenced to 35 years

EPHRATA - A Mattawa man will serve more than 35 years in prison for holding an officer at gun point and shooting at another officer.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Grant County is asking for volunteers

EPHRATA - The Grant County commissioners plan to seek people interested in serving on several county boards.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

New unsecured load fee approved

EPHRATA - Grant County is instituting a fee for people bringing trash to landfills and drop boxes without it being secured.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City attorney Jim Whitaker dies

MOSES LAKE - Linda Whitaker described her husband, Jim, as a loving person with a great sense of humor and a passion for football.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Quincy looking at adding courts

QUINCY - Quincy is examining where to place new basketball courts.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Quincy mayor promises new plan for to help curb crime in the city

QUINCY - Quincy Mayor Jim Hemberry plans to present a plan for what the council and mayor can do to help curb crime in the city.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Program set to review Quincy Police Department

QUINCY - The Quincy Police Department agreed to a review program run through the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Quincy mayor announces crime commission

QUINCY - Mayor Jim Hemberry announced starting a commission on how to deal with crime issues in the city.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Marcher's appeal fails

SPOKANE - An appellate court upheld Robbie Joe Marcher's conviction for shooting an off-duty sheriff's deputy.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Murder suspect caught

EPHRATA - Murder suspect Gilberto Valdovinos Medina was arrested while trying to enter Mexico on Tuesday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Dredging project explained

MOSES LAKE - People involved in a plan to remove sediment from Parker Horn in Moses Lake explained their plans.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Horse owners warned of virus outbreak

BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Horse owners and organizations nationwide are watching anxiously and shutting down shows and other events in an effort to keep a deadly horse virus outbreak that began in Utah from spreading beyond a handful of Western states and Canada.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Democrats explore debt limit

OLYMPIA (AP) - House Democrats are starting to explore a potential compromise that would end a dispute over Washington state's debt limit.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Smoking ban exception approved

OLYMPIA (AP) - Washington state senators have approved a plan to allow cigar and pipe smoking at a limited number of establishments.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Still searching for trooper

ARLINGTON (AP) - Rescuers have not found an off-duty Washington State Patrol trooper missing in the North Cascades.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NW wind power could shut down

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Wind power companies facing a springtime shutdown to accommodate a surge of hydropower in the Northwest say the region's main power manager has a conflict of interest, using authority over transmission lines to protect its business interests.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

State auditors ask Ephrata School District about dairy vendor bid

EPHRATA - State auditors found a problem in how the Ephrata School District awarded a bid for its breakfast and lunch program.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Quincy to discuss quality of life

QUINCY - The Quincy Police Department is holding a town hall meeting Thursday to discuss the quality of life in the city.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Adams County volunteer firefighters honored

OTHELLO - A crowd gathered in front of Othello's fire station celebrating the start of a project two years in the making.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake to build decant facility

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake is moving forward with building a new area to drain water from street and catch basin debris.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Unsecured load fee approved

EPHRATA - Grant County is instituting a fee for people bringing trash to landfills and drop boxes without it being secured.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Ten years for raping children

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man is serving at least 10 years in prison for raping his girlfriend's son and his daughter.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake rejects dog ban at events

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake City Council voted against a proposal to ban dogs from parks during festivals.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake would OK chickens in city

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake City Council tabled a proposal to allow chickens and rabbits in the city.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Fire district breaking ground for monument

OTHELLO - Adams County Fire District 5 is breaking ground on a new monument honoring volunteers.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata to improve recycling center

EPHRATA - Ephrata may improve its current recycling program and examine curbside recycling in the future.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

State repaving Broadway Avenue

MOSES LAKE - The state started a $2 million project to repave Broadway Avenue in Moses Lake, from state Route 17 to Interstate 90.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Quincy youth rewarded for caring

Quincy youth

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata tables septic system proposal

EPHRATA - The Ephrata City Council tabled a proposed ordinance affecting septic systems in city limits, leaving current requirements in place.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Quincy mayor promises plan for crime

QUINCY - Quincy Mayor Jim Hemberry plans to present a plan for what the council and mayor can do to help curb crime in the city.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Quincy looking at adding basketball courts

QUINCY - Quincy is examining where to place new basketball courts.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Sex offenders banned at pool

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake is banning most sex offenders from using the city pool.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Ordinance may add fee for unsecured load

EPHRATA - Grant County may charge people if they bring unsecured garbage to the county landfill or a drop box.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Man sentenced for meth lab

EPHRATA - A Soap Lake man arrested during a search of a Quincy property is serving more than three years in prison.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata teacher cuts beard

EPHRATA - Gary Weddle almost cried when he talked about learning Osama bin Laden was dead.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Teen sentenced for Mattawa drive-by

EPHRATA - A man is serving more than a year in prison for his part in a November drive-by shooting in Mattawa.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Man killed over drug prices

EPHRATA - A 23-year-old Moses Lake man was reportedly killed after he started buying drugs from a different dealer.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake constructing facility for sweepings

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake will build a facility to drain water from street debris to comply with state stormwater regulations.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Man serving at least eight years for Royal City rape

EPHRATA - A Royal City man is serving at least eight years in prison for raping his 13-year-old granddaughter.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake woman to speak about book

MOSES LAKE - Emily Wu becomes quiet when she talks about her childhood.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Former Quincy police officer suing city

EPHRATA - A former Quincy police officer is suing the city and a former police chief and sergeant.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Ambulance stand-by time costs money

MOSES LAKE - Stopping non-emergency ambulance transports won't save Moses Lake money, City Manager Joe Gavinski reported.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

No left turns into Moses Lake Walgreens

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake will install a curb preventing people from making left turns from Stratford Road into the Walgreens parking lot.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Port of Mattawa receives grant

EPHRATA - The Port of Mattawa received $300,000 to install about 1,200 feet of pipe to provide water for fire suppression.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Grant County judge bill approved, third judge added

EPHRATA - A bill to add a third Grant County District Court judge is going to the governor.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Grant County may change permit prices

EPHRATA - Grant County may adopt a new assessment rate for certain buildings after a resident complaint.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Grant County allows permitted golf carts on roads

EPHRATA - Residents in three Grant County communities can drive golf carts on the road.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake marathon funds club

MOSES LAKE - The first Moses Lake Marathon and Fun Run is scheduled for Saturday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Fire district 8 ballots mailed for special election

EPHRATA - Residents in Grant County Fire District 8 can decide whether they want to add two more commissioners to the Mattawa district.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Mattawa port receives grant money

EPHRATA - The Port of Mattawa received $300,000 to install about 1,200 feet of pipe to provide water for fire suppression.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Allegations against Quincy police officer released

QUINCY - Quincy released documents illustrating 24 allegations of misconduct by former police officer Aaron Doyle.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Coulee City recall decision reversed

OLYMPIA - The Washington State Supreme Court determined the recall of Coulee City's mayor won't move forward.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Charges against former Ephrata police officer dropped

EPHRATA - A special deputy prosecutor dismissed charges against a former Ephrata police officer.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Grant County judge bill approved

EPHRATA - A bill to add a third Grant County District Court judge is going to the governor.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Some Grant County taxes online

EPHRATA - The 2011 real property tax information for Grant County is now available online.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Judge grants preliminary injunction against business

EPHRATA - A judge granted a preliminary injunction against a Moses Lake recycling company, preventing it from operating at its present location.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Child going on first hunting trip

MOSES LAKE - Robin Kimbro wiped away tears as she watched a photo montage of her son.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Defense argues county is using wrong process

EPHRATA - Kelly Hellewell's defense attorney argued the county was using the wrong process by seeking an preliminary injunction.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Grant County argues company violated permit

Prosecutors argued J K Recycling violated a permit when it started running a recycling business.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Some Grant County property taxes online

EPHRATA - The 2011 real property tax information for Grant County is now available online.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Man sentenced for delivering marijuana

EPHRATA - A 58-year-old man said he was innocent of delivering marijuana as he was sentenced to three and a half years in prison.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Y.O.U. holds charity auction tonight

MOSES LAKE - Youth Outdoors Unlimited (YOU) is holding its first fundraiser tonight.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

No charges filed in June death

EPHRATA - The Grant County prosecutor decided not to charge an Auburn man for an associate's death on the shore of Banks Lake in June.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Simmons allegedly admitted to killing his mother

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake man charged with killing his 88-year-old mother reportedly confessed during the investigation.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata starts recycling survey

EPHRATA - Ephrata residents can participate in a survey to evaluate the idea of curbside recycling in the city.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake adds new parking surface

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake City Council eased restrictions on where residents can park their vehicles.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Warnick injured falling off horse

MOSES LAKE - State Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, is expected to be released from the hospital Monday after receiving an injury from a fall from a horse.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Warnick injured falling off horse

MOSES LAKE - State Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, is expected to be released from the hospital Monday after receiving an injury from a fall from a horse.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Grant County sheriff discusses wire theft

GEORGE - Equipment stolen or destroyed for the copper in it was the focus of a meeting with Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

County seeks to stop recycling company

EPHRATA - Grant County is trying to stop a Moses Lake business from processing scrap metal.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Man sentenced for indecent liberties

EPHRATA - An Ephrata man will serve a minimum of three months in jail after being accused of molesting his granddaughter.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Ordinance adds fee for unsecured load

EPHRATA - Grant County may institute a new fee for people bringing garbage to the landfill or a drop box without securing it.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Man charged with three burglaries

EPHRATA - A Missoula, Mont. man is accused of breaking into three Quincy homes in one night.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

County property tax statements delayed

EPHRATA - Problems with new software are delaying Grant County property tax statements for 2011.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Teen sentenced for Mattawa drive-by

EPHRATA - A man is serving more than a year in prison for his part in a November drive-by shooting in Mattawa.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Quincy councilmember questions hiring process

QUINCY - A Quincy city councilmember questioned the process used to hire the city's new recreation director.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake can fine intimidating beggars

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake may fine people asking for money from drivers and passengers in vehicles.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Man to serve five years for DUI

EPHRATA - A Quincy man is serving five years in prison for his 10th conviction for driving under the influence in the past 20 years.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Oxborrow accused of bank robbery

SEATTLE - A man involved in a 1980s pyramid scheme in Moses Lake was arrested for allegedly robbing a Shoreline bank.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Quincy officer to be fired for alleged misconduct

QUINCY - A Quincy police officer, involved in a lawsuit against the city, may be fired.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Problems found with Soap Lake's billing

SOAP LAKE - State auditors estimated Soap Lake failed to collect as much as $515,000 in utility revenue during the past five years.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata may change sewer requirement

EPHRATA - Ephrata may change an ordinance to allow a change in property ownership to trigger connection to the sewer system.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Former police chief, sergeant dies

SOAP LAKE - Inside Chris Rosa's house, a pile of photographs, certificates, plaques and newspaper clippings document his father's life.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Really, honestly, I am not Matthew Weaver

Everyone who knows Matthew Weaver has a story.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata attorney defends changes

EPHRATA - Attorney Katherine Kenison told the Ephrata City Council the proposed amendment to the city's sewer ordinance is not unique.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Residents call ordinance unfair

EPHRATA - Two Ephrata residents called a city requirement forcing property owners with septic tanks to connect to the city sewer unfair.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Woman charged for texting, collision

EPHRATA - A Moses Lake woman faces charges for allegedly crashing into another vehicle while texting.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

New signs aimed at preventing collisions

EPHRATA - Grant County Public Works put in larger stop signs after two fatal collisions at an intersection near Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Senate approves new Grant County judge

EPHRATA - A bill adding a third Grant County District Court judge passed the state senate.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Jury convicts man of child rape

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Quincy officer's lawsuit dismissed

SPOKANE - A former Quincy police officer's civil lawsuit against the city, the former police chief and sergeant was dismissed by a federal judge.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Animals in need of a home

QUINCY - It's a rainy Saturday afternoon as Jim Parmelee sits in the office of the Quincy Animal Shelter.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Man pleads guilty to triple homicide

EPHRATA - The 25-year-old man accused in a 2009 triple homicide in Mattawa pleaded guilty to the murders in Grant County Superior Court.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Grant County commissioners plan to replace fair board

EPHRATA - The Grant County commissioners plan to replace the fair board, leaving the fairgrounds office to run the 2011 fair.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Legislature looks at adding judge

EPHRATA - Two Grant County officials are testifying in a Legislative committee to support a third district court judge position.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake parking court case denied

OLYMPIA - An appellate court decision prohibiting Moses Lake from requiring a homeowner to change a vacant lot remains in place.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Grant County property values changing yearly

EPHRATA - Grant County property owners are receiving their first annual appraisal notices, following a state-mandated switch.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake teen knows the way to Carnegie Hall

MOSES LAKE - Roland Ramirez' face is blank as he plays his drum set in the living room of a Moses Lake house.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Warden man serving 18 months for drunk driving

EPHRATA — A Warden man is serving more than a year in prison for killing one of his passengers in an August 2009 collision when he was driving drunk.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Man to serve 20 years for two burglaries

EPHRATA - A Yakima man with 19 felony convictions is serving 20 years in prison, after a burglary led to a police chase near Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Dog owner sues Grant County, Moses Lake

SPOKANE - A dog owner is challenging the shooting of his pet and the Moses Lake hazardous dog ordinance in U.S. District Court.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Grant County phone taxes increase

EPHRATA - Grant County residents will see a tax increase on their phone bills starting this month.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Quincy installs security cameras in City Hall

QUINCY - Quincy installed eight cameras in city hall to improve security.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Quincy plans to finish projects

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata warns of cold weather

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake attorney disbarred

SEATTLE - A Moses Lake attorney was disbarred for allegedly taking $23,965 from clients while providing little or no services.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

GTA facility expected to be finished in March

MOSES LAKE - Work on the Grant Transit Authority maintenance and operations facility is expected to be finished in March.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Thank goodness for the kindness of strangers

My girlfriend and I bought a basset hound named Beau.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bacteria found, cleaned from Ephrata water

EPHRATA - Tests showed bacteria in Ephrata's water system for a second time this year.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 14 YEARS AGO

Ephrata cuts 2011 budget

EPHRATA - Ephrata administrators asked city departments to prepare proposals including a 15 percent cut, after predicting an almost 9 percent revenue drop.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 14 YEARS AGO

Emergency declared for collapsed Ephrata sewer

EPHRATA - Ephrata officially declared the collapse in a 150-foot section of sewer pipe an emergency.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 14 YEARS AGO

Two people charged with kidnapping

EPHRATA — Two Moses Lake residents are accused of kidnapping a woman from a car on Longview Street in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Jo Dee Messina coming to Basin Summer Sounds

EPHRATA - An award-winning country singer and a Southern rock band are headlining at this year's Basin Summer Sounds in Ephrata. Jo Dee Messina, known for hits such as "I'm Alright," "That's the Way" and "Bring on the Rain" is headlining the July 17 show and New Orleans rock band, …

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Mattawa murders were reportedly revenge for rape

EPHRATA — The man accused of killing three people near Mattawa told police he shot the men for allegedly raping a woman.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Storm starts fires, damages property

GRANT COUNTY — Zelma Springen pulls a twig from where the wind drove it into the lawn of her K Street Northeast home, north of Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Spring Fair, sun attract crowds

MOSES LAKE — Sunny weather drew people out for the annual Spring Fair and Home Show at the Grant County Fairgrounds.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO