Weather delays bus travel in Grant County
COLUMBIA BASIN — Severe weather is delaying bus routes up to an hour in Grant County and causing cancelations on some routes.
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Moses Lake plans replacement levy
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District is bringing a three-year replacement levy to voters in time for the Feb. 3 special election.
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Sage Point construction progressing
MOSES LAKE — Sage Point Elementary School’s construction is progressing on budget and on schedule for the Moses Lake School District.
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Columbia Basin weathers heavy snow
COLUMBIA BASIN — Winter weather is no match for Columbia Basin residents’ willpower.
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Ephrata Municipal Airport runway resurfaced
EPHRATA — A Big Bend Community College plane was first to land atop Ephrata Municipal Airport’s freshly resurfaced runway.
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Columbia Basin schools plan for budget cuts
MOSES LAKE — Schools across Washington state are anticipating budget cuts, following the release of Gov. Chris Gregoire’s proposed budget.
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Community health center receives dental grant
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Community Health Center received $171,000 from the Washington Dental Service Foundation for expanding dental care access.
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Food bank receives trees in time for holidays
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Food Bank received dozens of trees just in the “Saint Nick” of time.
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Buses with Job Corps students crash in Seattle
SEATTLE — Students from Columbia Basin Job Corps in Moses Lake safely escaped two buses after they crashed in Seattle, one going through a guardrail and dangling 20 feet above Interstate 5.
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Warden schools plan for budget cuts
WARDEN — Faced with the possibility of budget cuts, the Warden school board discussed a “worst-case scenario” situation Thursday.
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Santa Claus visits Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Batman and Hot Wheels are the most popular toys requested by children, according to expert toy-maker Santa Claus.
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Warden schools may seek bond approval
WARDEN — Warden School District could bring a bonds proposal to voters in 2009.
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Bus of food stops at Moses Lake Food Bank
MOSES LAKE — A school bus and two trucks delivered more than 12,000 cans of food to Moses Lake Food Bank.
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Winterfest brings frosty fun
SOAP LAKE — Winterfest fit its namesake Saturday, as Soap Lake residents enjoyed games, food and fun in the frosty snow.
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Gingerbread homes sold for food bank
MOSES LAKE — Chocolate and candy covered gingerbread houses garnered hundreds of dollars for the Moses Lake Food Bank Thursday.
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Young gymnasts 'Stick it to the Cause'
MOSES LAKE — Children at A.I.M. School and Gymnastics are dedicating the year to cancer survivors with the 2009 theme “STICK IT TO THE CAUSE.”
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Ephrata schools receive threat
EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District took precautions Monday, including instating a modified lockdown, after being notified of an unspecified threat.
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My centennial is coming in 75 years
Divided into centuries, anything can sound ancient.
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My centennial is coming in 75 years
Divided into centuries, anything can sound ancient.
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Vehicles to have lower emissions
Ecology gives grants for school buses
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Deck the halls with yard sale decor
Teacher brings passion to students
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Korea Youth Exchange seeks applications
GRANT COUNTY - Grant County Economic and Cultural Exchange is seeking applications for high school students to travel to Gunpo, Korea.
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Big Bend faces 20 percent budget cut
College makes changes
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Hirai Farms giving 17,000 pounds of potatoes
Donation provided to Moses Lake Food Bank
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Students learn about Thanksgiving
Favorite foods, dislikes shared
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Job Corps serves free Thanksgiving dinner
31 turkeys being cooked
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'I will be on Broadway someday'
MOSES LAKE - When Rebecca Gish discusses her love of theater, the energy she exudes is contagious.
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Samaritan builds imaging center
Foundation raising funds for bone scanning equipment
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Moses Lake tree lighting is Saturday
Free entertainment, chili and movie featured
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Gifts for soldiers
Secondary school students prepare packages
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Display of Samaritan veterans remains open
Photos to remain through next week
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Columbia Basin gives more to match need
Food banks see increased use
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Crossroads Resource Center welcomes new director
Schield brings list of goals
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Moses Lake school explores history through art
'Picturing America' pieces displayed in library
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Quincy discusses land swap for library
School district and city could trade property
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Dialysis facility breaks ground in Othello
Named after former patient
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Othello hospital approves budget
OTHELLO - Othello Community Hospital approved a $32 million operating budget, including an increase in cost for patient services in 2009.
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Columbia Basin celebrates Halloween
Events offered
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Moses Lake High School expands Halloween fun
Candy and canned food drive take place Friday
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Candy X-rays are back
MOSES LAKE - Samaritan Healthcare in Moses Lake is once again offering trick-or-treaters to chance to see the insides of their loot.
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Moses Lake student expelled for firearm
Shotgun part of hunting gear
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Harlem Ambassadors visit Soap Lake tonight
SOAP LAKE - The Harlem Ambassadors is entertaining a crowd at Soap Lake High School tonight.
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Moses Lake student helps save man's life
School board recognizes achievement
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Pumpkins for a park
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake resident Kirsten Ketchum, 11, helped her grandmother pick five pumpkins from Gen. James H. Doolittle Park Saturday.
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Jack In The Box closes due to illness
Expected to reopen today, closure voluntary
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Family services joins health care program
Program to reduce emergency room visits
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Soap Lake student hones leadership
Attends conference in nation's capital
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Othello grants easement to Big Bend Electric
OTHELLO - The Othello School District granted a 10-foot right-of-way easement to Big Bend Electric Cooperative.
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Othello schools introduce new staff
Five members added
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Parent happy with district response to assaults
Moses Lake takes steps to improve safety
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Dave Oliver accepts new role at Youth Dynamics
MOSES LAKE - For years, Dave Oliver has been committed to bringing the community's youth to Christ.
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Scholarship program discussed in Warden
Students receive application tips
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Doolittle park needs more funding
Lender could seek lien, civil action
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Longview students jog for money
Organizers hope to raise $16,700
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Stop, drop and roll
MOSES LAKE - The youngest students at Longview Elementary School learned fire safety Monday.
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Moses Lake teacher up for state award
Wins regional recognition
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Moses Lake schools improve student security
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake School District is taking steps to improve student safety, following reports of student harassment.
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Wilson Creek celebrates Harvest Fest Saturday
WILSON CREEK - Wilson Creek is offering activities, entertainment and breakfast Saturday at Harvest Fest.
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Teens, parents addressed in Quincy program
Legacy of Hope open to families
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Blood drive honors 6-month-old child
Maddie Allred of Royal survives heart defect
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Auction, food and booths benefit relief fund
RITZVILLE - The 31st Annual Mennonite Country Auction and Relief Sale is Saturday.
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Healthy Schools award presented in Quincy
Three people recognized
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Save pets with microchip technology
MOSES LAKE - Inspired by a story of a lost-and-found pet, I took my two cats in this month to get microchips embedded in their skin.
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Moses Lake parents upset over fights
District to investigate
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Quincy schools seek to buy facility
District would convert adjacent dealership
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Pumpkin contest offered
MOSES LAKE - It's time to find the perfect pumpkin and give it personality.
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Community action council replaces homes
COLUMBIA BASIN - One woman said she felt like a lottery winner after a mobile home she and her husband shared was replaced.
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Quincy schools recognize staff
QUINCY - Quincy School District recognized its maintenance department and a teacher at a board meeting Tuesday.
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Stamp Out Breast Cancer event tickets on sale
Crafts, auction and speakers offered
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Immunizations increase in Grant County
Bucks state trend
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Racing with the sun
Moses Lake students test solar cars
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Schools report enrollment ups and downs
COLUMBIA BASIN - Some Columbia Basin school districts are more crowded and some have extra wiggle room, according to initial enrollment counts.
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Moses Lake students learn financial literacy
New program offers lessons useful in life
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Rotary collects jackets for Moses Lake kids
Coats needed in all sizes
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Adams County Fair poultry barn offers youth income
ADAMS COUNTY - The Adams County Fair poultry barn features fewer animals than last year, but youth still look at the barn as a way to make money.
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Five horses have West Nile Virus
Mosquito sample tested positive
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Moses Lake celebrates new Lions Field
Students attend assembly on site
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Third horse infected with West Nile Virus
No cases reported in humans
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A long dream come true
Office professional becomes teacher
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A few brief select words on Dramamine
You are on a small plane with a well-known political figure. Suddenly, motion sickness takes control of the flight and breakfast is threatened. There is no escape.
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Moses Lake residents deployed to hurricane
MOSES LAKE - Three Moses Lake residents are helping with disaster relief efforts at the site of Hurricane Gustav.
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Wilson Creek welcomes new principal
Wants to make school better
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Many schools on federal list for improvement
COLUMBIA BASIN - State Superintendent Terry Bergeson is defending the hundreds of schools on a federally mandated improvement list.
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School districts comment on performance
COLUMBIA BASIN - Columbia Basin school districts commented Friday on their WASL performance and a federally mandated improvement list.
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Second case of West Nile found in Moses Lake
No human cases reported
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Man rides bike for MS
Raising funds in Moses Lake
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School is back in session
New teachers join districts
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Aviation program expanded at Big Bend
CWU starts program in Moses Lake
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Columbia Basin school bus routes have few changes
New routines for Moses Lake students
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A few brief select words on Dramamine
You are on a small plane with a well-known political figure. Suddenly, motion sickness takes control of the flight and breakfast is threatened. There is no escape.
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Gov. Gregoire visits Moses Lake
Addresses issues at Big Bend
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Gregoire speaks on local projects
Touts state projects, efforts to widen SR 17
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To have and to hold a degree
An announcement ran in the newspaper last month about the completion of my Master of Arts degree in communication.
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Reserved seating proposed at Lions Field
MOSES LAKE - A club approached the Moses Lake school board with a proposal to offer reserved seating at the remodeled Lions Field stadium.
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Warden students closer to performing life stories
WARDEN - Several Warden High School students are performing life stories on stage in the form of original monologues.
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Wind causes four power outages
Fire District No. 4 responds to fire
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New sculpture at Yonezawa Boulevard
Japan Airlines CEO gives statement
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Rossi discusses transportation
Addresses Eastern Washington funding
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To have and to hold a degree
An announcement ran in the newspaper last month about the completion of my Master of Arts degree in communication.
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Tour by air, then on to the fair
Dino Rossi visits Columbia Basin
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Grant County Fair board forces display removal
Community service group unhappy
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Doting over goats
More than 100 entered this year
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Top producers
GRANT COUNTY — The best fruits and vegetables are not uniform when placed side-by-side.
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4-H groups excited to show horses
MOSES LAKE - The afternoon sun warmed up the Grant County Fairgrounds Monday, but Courtney Softich's horse stayed cool under a water hose.
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Gunpo students begin touring Grant County
GRANT COUNTY - Eun-hye Lee said Grant County has less towering buildings compared with her hometown of Gunpo, Korea.
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To have and to hold a degree
An announcement ran in the newspaper last month about the completion of my Master of Arts degree in communication.
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Kenyan nurse visits Moses Lake
Organization accepts donations
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Cowboy breakfast kicks off Grant County Fair
GRANT COUNTY - The Grant County Fair and Columbia Basin Round-up Rodeo are back with a Cowboy Breakfast kick-off.
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Registration begins at Columbia Basin schools
Most school start Aug. 27
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Moses Lake's Junior Miss is state runner up
Wins scholarship money
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Ecology asks owners to obtain dam permits
MOSES LAKE — Owners of reservoirs, without permits, have until Sept. 1 to report their dams to the U.S. Department of Ecology for safety inspection or they could be fined.
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Community learns about breast feeding
MOSES LAKE - The community learned about breast-feeding and other health topics Friday at a World Breastfeeding Week Celebration in Moses Lake.
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Economic development council discusses rail
COLUMBIA BASIN - The Big Bend Economic Development Council discussed rail improvements in Grant County.
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Samaritan Healthcare improves patient care
Pneumonia vaccinations increase
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Crossroads on way to medical clinic status
Ultrasound, extended hours in center's future
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Summer brings out amazing talents
ATHLETIC TOWN, USA - Summer brings an undeniable urge to do something out of the ordinary and just short of amazing.
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Play time
Cheri Barbre spends free time acting, directing
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Ephrata hospital administrator retiring
Employees concerned
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Students enjoying life in Gunpo
Grant County youth to return July 31
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Dino Rossi meets supporters in Othello
OTHELLO - Washington state Republican governor candidate Dino Rossi met with supporters in Othello Saturday.
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Moses Lake schools accept construction bid
Athletic facilities to be improved
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Unorthodox way to learn
Students enjoy summer school
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New challenges
MOSES LAKE - Gail Hamburg finds her new job exciting and challenging.
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Royal City Summerfest starts Friday
ROYAL CITY - Royal City Summerfest brings together sports, food, games and entertainment Friday through Sunday.
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No new measles cases
Health district remains on alert
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Doolittle park needs money
Pickets continue being sold
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Blood center exceeds goal
1,354 people donated
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George celebrates Fourth
GEORGE - George's Fourth of July celebration started on a dampened note with rain, but it soon gave way to sunshine.
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Where are fireworks allowed?
Cities follow different guidelines for fireworks
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Old Hotel Art Gallery receives $10,000
OTHELLO - The Old Hotel Art Gallery can now complete its Children's Art Education Center.
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Inventive kids finish camp
National program develops problem-solving skills
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Golfers aim to be the best amateur
State men's amateur championship is in Moses Lake
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Parents raise money for daughter with cancer
Donations benefit former Ephrata resident
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Moses Lake Clinic goes tobacco-free
Organizers report smooth change
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Two Moses Lake schools buy portables
Some students to attend Chief Moses instead of Frontier
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Jess Peterson talks cattle, farm bill, origins
Information offered with steak
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Possible case of meningitis found in Adams County
Ailing person is from Othello area
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Fire damages Quincy apartments
Red Cross accepting donations for families
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Hundreds turn out for Sage-N-Sun
EPHRATA - Ephrata's Sage-N-Sun Festival was attended by several hundred people Saturday and featured plenty of sun.
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Families visit Living Museum
EPHRATA - The Living Museum offered education and fun side by side Saturday at the Grant County Historical Museum.
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Vietnam wall honors those who died
On display through Sunday
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New measles case reported
Exposure site identified
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Historical society sorts out elections
New board member appointed
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Twin Peaks
Two sets of twins graduate at top of class
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Salmonella outbreak impacts restaurants
Some stop serving tomatoes
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Moses Lake graduates embrace future
MOSES LAKE - Smiles, hugs and hollers set the tone of graduation for Moses Lake High School's class of 2008.
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Hastings seeks funding for Grant County schools
COLUMBIA BASIN - Congressman Doc Hastings, R-4th district, said Wednesday he will not support a proposed spending program for schools until the federal government fully funds an existing program.
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Ephrata schools offer free meals in summer
Meals start June 16
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Quincy schools talk about enrichment
Programs funded by recent levy
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Moses Lake names top graduates
Ceremony is Friday
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Moses Lake senior center short of funding
Nutrition program in greatest need
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Bob Holloway dead at 76
BBCC contributor dies in plane crash
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Don't let the cat out of the house
People think I am strange because I take my two Siamese cats, Sasha and Anya, for walks in the park.
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Educator receives farming systems grant
COLUMBIA BASIN - Andy McGuire shows farmers how they can farm their land with less energy and still yield a healthy crop.
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Final phase of Lions Field approved by district
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake School District Board of Directors voted to start the third phase of the Lions Field project.
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18th measles case confirmed
New cases are close contacts of previous cases
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Royal City teacher finalist for award
Efforts recognized for bringing biotechnology to the classroom
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Royal City teacher helped with NASA lander project
ROYAL CITY - Two teachers in the Royal City School District helped with NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander project by acting as ambassadors for the state of Washington.
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Students learn Memorial Day importance
MOSES LAKE - The importance of Memorial Day could be felt across the room as three cadets marched down an aisle carrying the American flag.
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WSU president visits Warden High School
Students hear inspiring words
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Sixteenth measles case reported
Children's group is site of recent exposure
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Ken Turner reaches turning point
Retires from Big Bend July 1
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Measles cases rise to 15
New cases linked to Lakeview Roller Skating Center
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Automotive students excel in state competition
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake High School students Pat Doremus and Tucker Reiley returned from a state Student Auto Skills competition with two trophies.
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Moses Lake selects builder for Sage Point
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake school board voted to accept a low bid of $10.68 million Monday to construct Sage Point Elementary School.
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Big Bend president gives state of the college
MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College President Bill Bonaudi discussed the college's past, present and future Tuesday during the 14th annual State of the College Address.
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Club hosts silent auction Thursday
Goal to raise $1,800
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More measles cases reported in Grant County
Health district recommends up-to-date vaccinations
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Ephrata Fire Department hopes to ban novelty lighters
National Arson Awareness Week ends May 10
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Measles cases reported in Grant County
Three confirmed cases in one family
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Moses Lake considers new math curriculum
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake School District is considering a new math curriculum for children in kindergarten through fifth grade.
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Safe kids starts life jacket loaner program
GRANT COUNTY - Swimmers and boaters throughout Grant County are getting access to life jackets for children through a new loaner program.
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One hour at a time
Volunteers run Samaritan's gift shop
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Kindergarten students register in Moses Lake
Larson Heights educates on dairy
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Job and Career fair showcases opportunities
MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College brought together employers, educators and job seekers Thursday with its 15th annual Job and Career Fair.
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Skills center progress updated
Planning under way
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Othello hospital makes changes
New measures in place after death of Elizabeth Wolf
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Balloons released for sexual assault victims
COLUMBIA BASIN - Blue and white balloons floated Friday above Sinkiuse Square in recognition of sexual assault victims in Grant and Adams counties.
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Othello schools could receive six-figure grant
District anticipates answer Friday
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Othello School District recognized for clean audits
District addressed exit items
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Moses Lake balloon release set to raise awareness
MOSES LAKE - The sky over Sinkiuse Square will be filled with balloons Friday in recognition of sexual assault victims in Grant and Adams counties.
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Physics knowledge shared in Moses Lake
PUD rep. talks about resource planning
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Health center CEO retires
Involved with expansions, organizational split
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One man's trash is another man's treasure
A woman in New York is walking to work one day, minding her own business, when she spots a large painting on the ground. It turns out the painting is worth $1 million.
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Planning continues for skills center
Gene Sharratt could be hired as consultant
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Bennetts shine bright in higher education
MOSES LAKE - Four doctorate degrees, four master's degrees, seven bachelor's degrees and three associate's degrees. Add them up, and the Bennett children have earned 18 degrees.
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Commissioners recognize Tara Childs
Teacher organized park's construction
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Construction under way
Doolittle park project began Wednesday
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Funding approved for skills center design
COLUMBIA BASIN - The Grant County Skills Center is closer to becoming a reality, now that the state approved design funding.
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Doolittle construction 'kicks off'
Signed Seahawks football to be given away
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Grant County commissioners visit Moses Lake
Meeting offered chance to discuss issues
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Students 'GEAR UP' for careers
Motivational speaker talks at Chief Moses Middle School
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Hastings visits health care centers
COLUMBIA BASIN - Congressman Doc Hastings, R-4th District, visited several hospitals in the Columbia Basin Friday to discuss health care.
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Doolittle organizers need volunteers
Construction begins in less than a week
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Big Bend talks dome project
Facility would host soccer program
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Moses Lake students win science competition
MOSES LAKE - Students from Moses Lake High School and Frontier Middle School are headed to the state Science Olympiad April 5 after excelling at the regional level.
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University professors teach Warden students
Kids learn about campus life, areas of study
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Piece of cake
Moses Lake culinary arts students score well at regional competition
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Warden teacher debuts in documentary Tuesday
WARDEN - Warden High School history teacher Angie Dorman appears in a documentary about the education system.
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Skating to the top
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake resident Jeramy Jones, 26, sped away with three medals at a state Special Olympics competition in Wenatchee.
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Rossi speaks at Lincoln dinner
Adams County Republicans host candidate
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Mental-health bill may close clinics
MOSES LAKE - Congressman Doc Hastings, R-4th District, expressed concern again for the future of Wenatchee Valley Medical Center and its clinics.
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Frontier educates community about gangs
Moses Lake police offer information
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Moses Lake martial artist teaches in Mexico
MOSES LAKE - A martial arts instructor from Moses Lake took his knowledge of ancient combat to Mexico as a guest teacher.
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Garden Heights boasts fun
Moses Lake school strives to connect with kids
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Ephrata band seeks new uniforms
EPHRATA - The Ephrata High School band wants to replace its worn uniforms.
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Columbia Ridge traffic solution proposed
EPHRATA - Traffic congestion at Columbia Ridge Elementary School in Ephrata may be leaving students in danger.
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Spelling s-u-c-c-e-s-s
COLUMBIA BASIN - Ten-year-old Keeley Skone remembers the last word she spelled at the Grant County Spelling Bee.
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Moses Lake mayor proclaims Chiefs day
MOSES LAKE - Mayor Ron Covey proclaimed Feb. 27 Moses Lake High School "Chiefs" Women's Basketball Day, in recognition of the team qualifying for a state tournament.
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State bills discussed at Moses Lake town hall meeting
Senate bill on engine size fails to pass
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Tainted beef buried Friday
Recall impacts Grant County, Othello schools
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Welding a career
February is Career and Technical Education month
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All in a day's work
MOSES LAKE - A restaurant being considered for a big award is experiencing problems just before opening for lunch.
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Doolittle organizers receive $13,000
Eka Chemicals donates funding
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'More to thank God for'
MOSES LAKE - Mary Vearline Young lived in Moses Lake at a time when segregation was still in place.
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New patient makes accusation against Ephrata doctor
Dr. Said disputes charges
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Sound of success
MOSES LAKE - Ten standout musicians from Moses Lake High School are headed to a state competition after receiving strong ratings in a regional contest.
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Moses Lake veterans group seeks members
Veterans of Foreign Wars group helps vets
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State senators debate approved family leave bill
COLUMBIA BASIN - Sen. Jan/a Holmquist, R-Moses Lake, expressed criticism with a Senate family paid leave bill, while other senators stand behind it.
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2008 potato conference greets visitors
Doors open for vendors, growers
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Moses Lake students help fund park
Kids generated several hundred dollars
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Students respond to potential careers
Job fair offered direction
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Students share their knowledge
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake students brought their worldly and scientific knowledge to the community Thursday at a packed science fair, held at Discovery Elementary School.
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Quincy opens renovated clinic
QUINCY - Quincy Valley Medical Center unveiled a newly renovated clinic Jan. 24 with a community celebration.
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Moses Lake secondary school reports on student safety
Seven steps used to improve
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Moses Lake names new elementary
To be called Sage Point Elementary School
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Quincy schools drop records index
QUINCY - The Quincy School District Board of Directors decided Tuesday not to start and maintain an index of public records.
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Holmquist critical of family leave task force
Skeptical of Senate bill
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Quincy explores enrichment of school programs
District seeks renewal of levy Feb. 19
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream continues
MOSES LAKE - Several churches helped keep Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream alive in Moses Lake on Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday.
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Board of Education member visits Quincy
Steve Dal Porto discusses several issues
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Organizers prepare to build park in March
12,000 square-foot facility to be built in five days
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Learning to live
MOSES LAKE - Jared Schlehuber is confident he will walk again and confident he will change the world.
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Animal shelter seeks sponsors for upgrades
MOSES LAKE - Grant County Animal Outreach is selling sponsorships to fund the removal of chipping paint.
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Othello hospital settles lawsuit
Sue Hobler-Inks awarded $80,000
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Schools delayed in Columbia Basin
COLUMBIA BASIN - Three Columbia Basin schools started late Monday due to icy driving conditions.
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The cool aunt has arrived
One of my more serious goals for 2008 is to retain the prestigious title of "cool aunt" in the family.
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Moses Lake girl recovering from cancer
Family thankful for community support
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Quincy school reports on all-day kindergarten
QUINCY - Quincy School District introduced all-day kindergarten this year, and one of its schools reported the program is working out well.
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Former Moses Lake principal dies
Proposed making Big Bend Community College
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First baby born on New Year's Day
MOSES LAKE - The first baby of 2008 for Grant County was born at Samaritan Healthcare in Moses Lake to Heather Conrad.
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Othello hospital signs resolution
OTHELLO - The Othello Community Hospital board signed a resolution Thursday agreeing not to charge patients in adverse situations.
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Bill no longer impacts Moses Lake Clinic
Provision removed by Congress
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Animal shelter addresses concerns
MOSES LAKE - Public concerns were raised after a resident expressed fear that Grant County Animal Outreach sends animals to Washington State University for research and testing.
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Moses Lake Boys & Girls Club receives $10,000
Two organizations each give $5,000
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Food bank distributes record amount of toys
Children receive two Christmas gifts each
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Preschool co-op looks to future
Parent programs offered for 30 years
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Children buy pickets for Doolittle park
MOSES LAKE - Students from three Moses Lake elementary schools joined hands to help buy fence pickets for Gen. James H. Doolittle Park.
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Moses Lake school district closer to new school name
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake's future elementary school is closer to having a name.
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Low-income units to be bought in Grand Coulee
Homes to be renovated by housing authority
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Job corps auctions gingerbread houses
MOSES LAKE - Six gingerbread houses brought in $345 for the Moses Lake Food Bank.
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Low-income units coming to Royal City
Homes are for farm workers
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Moses Lake schools set force policy
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake School District Board of Directors approved a policy directing the use of physical force by district employees Dec. 13.
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Discover Elementary students explore cultures
Display is up through Christmas
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Clinics could merge with hospital
Wenatchee Medical Center reviews new option
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Moses Lake soldier visits students
MOSES LAKE - After spending more than a year keeping in touch with letters and cards, Lakeview Terrace Elementary School students finally met Moses Lake soldier Ben Kayser in person.
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Moses Lake High School pilots technology program
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake teachers can soon create customized computer desktops and offer students access to online resources from home.
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Moses Lake Clinic may become non-profit
Organization ponders change to avoid losing Medicaid patients
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4-H students decorate Othello City Hall tree
OTHELLO - A 15.5-foot Christmas tree at Othello City Hall is sprouting reindeer, stockings and snowflakes, thanks to Othello's 4-H children.
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Moses Lake schools, staff reach agreement
District ratifies contract Monday
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Two join Soap Lake School District board
SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake residents Jerry Bessett and Steve Merriel are being sworn in as members of the Soap Lake School District Board of Directors Dec. 18.
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Othello business sends troops 'piece of home'
Boxes sent containing comforts
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Chickenpox sends Moses Lake students home
Immunization records required
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Moses Lake soldier completes poetry book
Writing helps author work through post-traumatic stress
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Moses Lake health center named employer of the year
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Community Health Center received special recognition Monday for the organization's hiring practices.
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Happy feet
The worst part about surgery is answering the same question every single day: "What happened?"
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Job Corps served up Thanksgiving dinner
MOSES LAKE - While most Moses Lake residents were asleep, students at Columbia Basin Job Corps were up and preparing Thanksgiving dinner for the community.
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Quincy hospital offers tours of surgery suites and operating room
Use of suites set for December
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Festival of Trees auction ready for record turnout
MOSES LAKE - Some board members are going to be standing at Habitat for Humanity of Greater Moses Lake's 13th Annual Festival of Trees Auction Saturday.
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Moses Lake food bank hands out turkeys
Samaritan Healthcare donates 353 birds
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Moses Lake schools, staff still negotiating
No agreement after long weekend meeting
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Downtown Moses Lake fills with holiday spirit
MOSES LAKE - Downtown Moses Lake was packed Friday night as the community started the holiday season's shopping and watched free entertainment.
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Saturday last day for turkey drive
Donations benefit Moses Lake Food Bank
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Moses Lake school employees vote to strike
Strike approved, but not planned
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No contract signed for Moses Lake classified staff
Unsettled issues involve salaries, health insurance
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Moses Lake approves policy for railroad stops
Buses can pass over four railroad crossings without stopping
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A safe place to play
MOSES LAKE - It's Monday night in Moses Lake and most of the stores lining Third Avenue are closed except for one building.
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Big Bend uses multi-year grant for student success
$400K going to data-driven strategies for staying in school
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Othello welcoming two new school board members
Results finalized Nov. 27
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Fire District No. 3 levy renewal passing
GRANT COUNTY - A Grant County Fire District No. 3 maintenance and operations levy renewal is on its way to approval, according to preliminary results from the county auditor's office.
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Bessett and Merriel ahead in Soap Lake school district race
SOAP LAKE - Two Soap Lake residents are in the lead for positions on the Soap Lake School District Board of Directors.
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Flu shots offered in Grant County
GRANT COUNTY - The Grant County Health District is offering flu shots to the public, and there is no shortage of vaccine.
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Dentist's candy buy-back a 'huge success'
MOSES LAKE - More than 220 pounds of Halloween candy are going to soldiers stationed in Iraq, collected by Moses Lake dentist Dr. Craig Harder.
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Moses Lake schools bargain with classified staff
MOSES LAKE - Less than two months after signing a contract with teachers, the Moses Lake School District is once again seated at the bargaining table.
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Prosperity Center sets goals for 2008
MOSES LAKE - More clients, more volunteers and a new location are some of the Prosperity Center's goals for 2008.
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Commission funds testing of potato nutrition
WSU tests body's nutrient absorption
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Port of Royal Slope improves on audit
Clean audit for 2004, 2005
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Shrieks and treats fill Columbia Basin
Organized Halloween events offer safe fun
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School districts ally to improve math literacy
COLUMBIA BASIN - School districts in the Columbia Basin are joining forces to take on the challenge of improving student performance in math.
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Evacuation drill tests response at Big Bend
MOSES LAKE - Students at Big Bend Community College were caught off guard Tuesday when the college conducted a surprise evacuation drill.
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Grant/south Adams counties' Relay for Life starts
Program begins tonight
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TB found in Grant County
Two patients confined to home
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Wheat Week under way
ALMIRA - Almira-Hartline elementary and middle schools are celebrating Wheat Week this week, the Franklin Conservation District announced.
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Fire District No. 3 runs levy renewal
Joins with Quincy hospital to fund emergency services
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Legislative forum tonight
Warnick available to answer questions
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Air Force retiree recalls October 1962
MOSES LAKE - U.S. Air Force control and warning operator Mac Anderson sat inside a Moses Lake movie theater on Oct. 21, 1962.
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Big Bend breaks ground on fine arts building
MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College broke ground Tuesday on a new fine arts building, expected to be ready for students by fall 2008.
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Public given chance to comment on landfill cleanup
EPHRATA - The Washington State Department of Ecology announced the public has a chance to participate in the cleanup process for the Grant County landfill, located in Ephrata.
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Pharmacy machine coming to Royal City
ROYAL CITY - Royal City residents may no longer need to travel out of town to fill a prescription.
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Soap Lake's 50th homecoming
SOAP LAKE - In 1958, Karen Heilman was crowned Soap Lake High School's first homecoming carnival queen.
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Moses Lake, Quincy schools receive high marks
Five schools acknowledged for learning improvements
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Community supports Villarreal family
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake resident Sara Villarreal and her 1-year-old son are getting community support after a house fire left three family members dead.
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Othello wins award for work on budget
OTHELLO - A Distinguished Budget Award was presented to the City of Othello by the Washington Finance Officers Association.
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Stamp Out Breast Cancer called a success
MOSES LAKE - Members of the community spent the night making crafts and helping breast cancer victims and survivors Saturday at the Fourth Annual Stamp Out Breast Cancer Event.
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Earl cancels interview, patients come forward
MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake physician David T. Earl canceled an interview with the Columbia Basin Herald at the advice of his attorney.
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Students, parents mourn loss of Loren Fitting
Moses Lake principal died Tuesday
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Moses Lake doctor charged
May have contributed to patient deaths
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Agencies, attorneys receive award
Effort to provide lawyer to victim's family noted
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Special Olympics receives a boost
Annual fund-raiser feeds supporters
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Refugee finds new life in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - A little boy named David Bol walked on bare feet from Sudan to Ethiopia.
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Moses Lake Christian Academy opens new location
Bigger facilities
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Crafters work to 'stamp out' breast cancer
Fund-raiser tickets sell fast
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Mattawa clinic examines funding shortage
MATTAWA - Mattawa Community Medical Clinic is working to increase profitability.
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New set of wheels given for delivering meals
Rotarians donate van to Moses Lake Senior Center
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More students attending school in Columbia Basin
COLUMBIA BASIN - Enrollment numbers are up in school districts across the Columbia Basin, including Othello, Moses Lake, Quincy and Warden.
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School bus systems embrace technology
Quincy tests new card system
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Moses Lake schools approve teacher contract
New contract changes cost district $1.3 million
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Ephrata celebrates Patriot Day
EPHRATA - A bell rang 20 times Tuesday in front of the Grant County Courthouse.
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Soap Lake school candidates talk change
Meeting focuses on communications
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Samaritan starts mammography campaign
MOSES LAKE - Samaritan Healthcare patients could have a new friend on their side in 2009 to help locate breast cancer.
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Quincy junior high on 'needs improvement' list
QUINCY - McFarland Junior High School moved into the most critical step on the federal "needs improvement list," according to a preliminary report from the state superintendent's office.
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Othello schools gain 44 staff
Greeted with breakfast
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Talks continue for Moses Lake teachers contract
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Education Association is continuing to bargain with the school district for an agreeable contract, after unsuccessful negotiations Thursday and Friday.
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Moses Lake welcomes new teachers
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake School District welcomed 46 new teachers Thursday at a district-wide orientation.
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Yenney brings interest in schoolsFacility needs should be examined
EPHRATA - Ron Yenney said he has had a longstanding interest in serving on the Ephrata School District Board of Directors.
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Duffner wants to continue on boardBuildings in good condition
EPHRATA - Larry Duffner said his work is not done on the Ephrata School District Board of Directors.
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Nicholls to develop strategic plan
EPHRATA - Meredith Nicholls wants to give back to the community and bring a unique perspective to Columbia Basin Hospital.
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Kuhn to bring new perspective
EPHRATA - Ron Kuhn decided to run for the Grant County Hospital District No. 3 Board of Commissioners at the urging of residents in the community.
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Hoffman hopes to continue serving
Bus barn, math issues facing district
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Bessett hopes to bring change
Candidate believes morale needs restoring
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Moses Lake teachers at bargaining impasse
MOSES LAKE — Teachers in the Moses Lake School District declared an impasse during contract negotiations with the district for salary increases and other contractual items.
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Rupprecht seeks to continue service
WARDEN — Marilyn Rupprecht hopes to continue serving the community as a board member for the Warden School Board of Directors.
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Spaceburgers and fried Twinkies at the fair, oh my!
The most famous of American delicacies can be found at county fairs.
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Golladay hopes to improve facilities
MOSES LAKE — Aaron Golladay believes schools are one of the most important parts of local government.
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Kids raising 'kids'
MOSES LAKE - The first time Alyssa Bennett showed goats at the fair she was in sixth grade.
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Yonezawa students arrive in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Japanese exchange students received a warm welcome from Mayor Ron Covey Tuesday morning, a day after their arrival in Moses Lake.
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Seniors warm community with quilts
MOSES LAKE — Quilters at the Moses Lake Senior Center are getting ready to bring homemade quilts to the Ronald McDonald House in Spokane.
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Korean students visit Grant County
GRANT COUNTY - Eleven students from Grant County returned from a trip to Gunpo, Korea, where they stayed with host families.
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Salmonella source found
Moses Lake restaurant identified
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School buddies reunite after nearly 50 years
WARDEN — Warden resident Josie Moreno, 69, received an unexpected surprise when her high school friend from nearly 50 years ago contacted her.
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Ephrata pool struggles with closures
EPHRATA — The City of Ephrata reported a $5,000 loss in revenue due to fecal contamination in the city pool.
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Breastfest 2007 comes to Moses Lake Friday
MOSES LAKE — The 2007 annual breastfeeding celebration, Breastfest, returns to Moses Lake Civic Center Park Friday.
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Moses Lake enforcing yard signs ordinance
Leaving signs after sale could cost $475
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Dance contestants show moves to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Dance students received star-quality instruction Friday and Saturday when contestants from the Fox TV show "So You Think You Can Dance?" led classes in Moses Lake.
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Physician rejoins Quincy hospital
Nick Mason helps during transition
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Superintendent named state association president
COLUMBIA BASIN — North Central Educational Service District Superintendent Rich McBride was elected president of the Washington Association of School Administrators.
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Quincy hospital and fire district agree on new levy
Both would benefit from funding
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Basin students arrive in Gunpo, Korea
SOUTH KOREA — Columbia Basin youth weren't afraid of getting their hands dirty when they attended a mud festival in Korea.
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A quiet contribution
MOSES LAKE — Despite putting hundreds of volunteer hours into improving the community and receiving more than $90,000 in college scholarships, Moses Lake resident Cameron Frederick doesn't brag about his accomplishments.
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Board talks of workforce development
CHENEY — The state Higher Education Coordinating Board is meeting at Eastern Washington University Thursday to discuss the future workforce.
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Basin Junior Misses get ready to compete in Pullman
COLUMBIA BASIN — Several Junior Misses from the Columbia Basin are competing in Pullman Aug. 4 for the title of Washington Junior Miss.
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Ephrata hears Summer Sounds
EPHRATA — Ephrata took on a festival atmosphere during the weekend, when activities, food and two stages of music were offered at Basin Summer Sounds.
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Public shares opinions on railroad project
New line could be built in Moses Lake
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News
OTHELLO — When Kennewick resident Bill Templeton was 16 years old, he purchased a 1940 Ford Standard Tudor Sedan for $60.
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Moses Lake students get tickets to Japan
MOSES LAKE — In less than a week, five students from Moses Lake are going to be on a plane heading to Japan.
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Othello P.E. uniform decision tabled
OTHELLO — Whether students at Othello High School should be required to wear physical education uniforms is a decision still to be made.
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Longtime Ephrata coach, educator dies
EPHRATA — Retired coach Martin "Marty" O'Brien, 63, died in his home Sunday evening of an apparent heart attack.
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Columbia Basin women named pageant runners-up
Record number of contestants compete
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Eighth salmonella case reported in Grant County
GRANT COUNTY — One more case of senftenberg salmonella was confirmed in Grant County, bringing the total number of cases to eight since February.
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Grant PUD reports hatchery a success
EPHRATA — Approximately seven million juvenile salmon were released from the Priest Rapids Hatchery in June, the Grant County PUD reported.
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Grant County Health District changes fees
Some fees decreased
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Salmonella outbreak declared
GRANT COUNTY — Since February, seven cases of a rare salmonella were reported in Grant County, the health district reported Wednesday.
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Health district debates platting role
Grant County commissioners ask if attorney has conflict of interest
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Royal City presents SummerFest 2007
Festivities start Friday
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Ephrata hospital building facility
New structure for housekeeping, maintenance
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Firefighters battle large grass fires
GRANT COUNTY — Two fires burned several miles of land in Grant County over the weekend.
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Royal City physician assistant settles in
ROYAL CITY — Bret Moore said he is glad to provide what Royal City residents have wanted for years: A physician with staying power.
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Grant County Emergency Management offers cool-down tips
COLUMBIA BASIN —Temperatures topped 100 degrees Thursday in the Columbia Basin, and hot weather is expected to continue this weekend.
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McCosh Park fills with patriotism
MOSES LAKE — The colors of red, white and blue filled McCosh Park Wednesday when the public came out to celebrate the Fourth of July in Moses Lake.
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Fire District No. 5 reports Fourth of July brush fires
GRANT COUNTY — Grant County Fire District No. 5 responded to reports of small brush fires on the Fourth of July.
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Sun Faire marks Fourth of July in Othello
OTHELLO — Live music, fireworks and games are in store for Othello visitors Wednesday at the annual Sun Faire, hosted in Lions Park on East Pine Street.
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SWF seeks coffee baron for jittery future
Do you drink coffee? Great.
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Othello considers drug testing for athletes
School district discusses possible policy
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Testing the waters
MOSES LAKE — There is more to Moses Lake than meets the eye.
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Othello track to be repaired
OTHELLO — A portion of the Othello High School track is being repaired for nearly $30,000 due to tree-root damage.
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Warden Elementary students reading faster
WARDEN — Warden Elementary School students scored above state average for reading, according to preliminary test results.
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Garza's case sent to prosecutor
Moses Lake teacher's contract not renewed
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Dogs invited to Monday Pirates game
MOSES LAKE — Columbia Basin dogs can fetch booty Monday at the next Moses Lake Pirates game.
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Quilt festival starts Friday in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The Basin Piecemakers Quilt Guild's biennial quilt festival is Friday and Saturday in Moses Lake.
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Auditor's report finds Samaritan in good health
MOSES LAKE — An independent auditor's report found Samaritan Healthcare in Moses Lake is in strong financial health compared with other hospitals.
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Job Corps student dies in his dorm
MOSES LAKE — A 22-year-old Columbia Basin Job Corps student was found dead in his dorm room Saturday.
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Quincy hospital gets Web site redesign
QUINCY — Visitors to the Quincy Valley Medical Center Web site may notice more than a few changes to its design.
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A photographer's touch
MOSES LAKE — Trisha Bass helps the public see Moses Lake from a new angle.
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Cost of Moses Lake elementary school rises
MOSES LAKE — Building a new Moses Lake elementary school is being estimated at $700,000 over budget due to inflation of construction costs and a larger site design.
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Chickenpox reported in Quincy
Health district issues vaccination reminder
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Three instrumental music students graduate from Warden
WARDEN — Three graduating Warden High School seniors were instrumental to the success of the school's music program, said Music Teacher Clarence Huffman.
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Othello School District sells bonds
OTHELLO — The Othello School District signed an agreement Monday to sell $28.6 million in bonds to Seattle-Northwest Securities.
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Chiefs welcome the rest of their lives
Moses Lake students graduate
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Audit finds Quincy hospital lacks cash flow
Steps already taken to improve situation
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Othello teacher released from hospital
Boom truck accident reportedly broke vertebrae
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Moses Lake reveals school site plans
MOSES LAKE — Preliminary site plans for an elementary school in Moses Lake are being shown to the public Tuesday.
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Launch time
MOSES LAKE — More than 45 model rockets were shot into the sky from Lions Field Friday, witnessed by Discover Elementary School fifth-grade students.
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Students try to snuff out smoking
Today is "No Tobacco Day"
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Chief Moses student named Young Scholar
MOSES LAKE — Seventh grade student Madison Wilks, 13, took the ACT college entrance exam and scored 21 out of 36, above the average score for high school students.
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Migrant Head Start to set up service in Quincy
QUINCY — The Washington State Migrant Council is constructing a building for a Migrant Head Start on Quincy School District property.
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FedEx delivers 727 to Big Bend
MOSES LAKE — FedEx delivered a package weighing approximately 80,000 pounds Thursday to Big Bend Community College.
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State superintendent stops in
MOSES LAKE — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Terry Bergeson visited Moses Lake Wednesday for the first time in 11 years.
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Moses Lake high names top graduates
MOSES LAKE — Ten seniors at Moses Lake High School stood out from their peers to be named the top graduates of their class.
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Royal art student wins additional state award
ROYAL CITY — Royal High School junior Edgar Montoya took home a second award in addition to the previously announced Judges' Choice Award at the 34th annual Superintendent's High School Art Show.
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Samaritan examines employee satisfaction
MOSES LAKE — A recent survey of Samaritan Healthcare employees revealed 67 percent are satisfied with their employer overall.
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Planning begins for Grant County centennial
GRANT COUNTY — Planning is already under way for the 100th birthday of Grant County in 2009.
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Remembering to celebrate
MOSES LAKE — If Wendy Gilbert has any advice for women in the community, it is to get regular mammograms.
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Get your motor running
GRANT COUNTY — Residents of two Grant County rehabilitation centers celebrated National Nursing Home Week on motorcycles.
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A rare honor
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake resident Gordon Ebbert shares something in common with just three others in the nation.
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Othello student wins state essay contest
OTHELLO — An Othello student won a statewide contest for her essay about staying free from alcohol and drugs.
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Fishing for success
MOSES LAKE — After spending 20 years fishing in tournaments, Aaron Echternkamp is facing the most prestigious and difficult challenge of his life.
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Moses Lake Community Health names mothers of the year
MOSES LAKE — Three mothers with stories of strength are being recognized for their hard work this year.
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Big Bend 'State of the College' addressed
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College President Bill Bonaudi talked progress Thursday during the 12th annual State of the College Address.
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Lawyer says Garza lacks investigation details
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School teacher Alex Garza claims he is lacking specific details regarding an investigation into his relationship with a female student.
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Big Bend gifted Boeing 727 from former student
MOSES LAKE — Steve Lloyd learned to fly at Big Bend Community College in 1969.
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Royal City student wins state art award
ROYAL — Royal High School junior Edgar Montoya is one of five students in the state to win the Jury's Choice Award at the 34th Annual Superintendent's High School Art Show.
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Police investigate Moses Lake teacher
Police indicate problem involves a student
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Surgeon available in Quincy
QUINCY — A new surgical suite is slated for completion at Quincy Valley Medical Center by the beginning of June.
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WorkSource opening Monday
Multiple job-related agencies start offices in new building
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Blood donations top 45 gallons
MOSES LAKE — Three community members are celebrating milestones after donating a combined 400 pints of blood.
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Students raise money for instructor with cancer
MOSES LAKE — An instructor with cancer is getting help from the same students he assisted over the years.
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Anti-meth poster contest winner announced
ROYAL CITY — The winner of the Columbia Basin Herald meth prevention campaign poster contest is establishing her name as a talented artist at 16 years old.
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Secondary school hosts mini Relay for Life
MOSES LAKE — The students at Columbia Basin Secondary School in Moses Lake learned more about cancer while helping find a cure.
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Othello Housing Authority applies for assistance
OTHELLO — The Othello Housing Authority is applying for nearly $25,000 from the state for homeless assistance.
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Frontier sends comfort to Virginia Tech
Moses Lake eighth graders show sympathy
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Quincy schools tackle growth
Portables handle short-term issues
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Moses Lake schools recognize excellence
Awards given to staff, volunteers
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Othello schools to require P.E. uniforms
OTHELLO — Uniforms could become required attire for junior high and high school physical education students in the Othello School District.
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Good timing for Othello bonds
Interest rates are low
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Queen of her game
EPHRATA — Renuka Thiry was just eight years old the first time she sat down to a game of chess.
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Job Corps students train to fight fires
MOSES LAKE — It is a Thursday afternoon. A group of Columbia Basin Job Corps students, toting 45-pound bags of sand on their backs, head to a track away from the school's main buildings.
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Jobs and seekers united
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Job & Career Fair brought together 65 employers and a healthy crowd of job hunters Thursday.
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Quincy centennial movie premieres Friday
QUINCY — A film to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Quincy by Soap Lake filmmaker Kathy Kiefer premiers Friday.
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Moses Lake students ready for Japan
MOSES LAKE — Five students boarded a Japan Airlines plane for the first time in their lives Tuesday, for a tour. When they board a plane again, it's taking them to Japan.
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Grant County students honored for straight As
Moses Lake, Warden students recognized
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Samaritan hires Emergency Dept. Director
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare in Moses Lake hired Terry Murphy as medical director of emergency medicine.
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Kindergarten moved for Garden Heights kids
Students attend school at Discover Elementary
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Othello hires assistant super
Warden loses principal
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Fire District No. 5 gets new equipment
GRANT COUNTY — Grant County Fire District No. 5 is getting new equipment, thanks to a $196,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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Doc is in the clinic
Hastings visits Royal City
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Warden talks with county
Sewer replacement, burn ban discussed
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Basin students plan Korean exchange
GRANT COUNTY — A group of high school students are traveling to Korea this summer though a Grant County exchange program.
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Moses Lake dog eats recalled pet food
MOSES LAKE — When Moses Lake resident Melody Sheriff's 15-year-old dog Buppy stopped eating his regular pet food last Tuesday, Sheriff first thought he was just being picky.
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Kids, adults donate hair
Clippings help Wigs for Kids
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Trick your loved ones to show you care
Ah, April Fools' Day. It was no doubt a genius who thought of establishing a day where playing cruel jokes on family and friends is perfectly acceptable and funny.
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Moses Lake discovers enrollment error
School might have to repay $90,000
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Chiefs win state culinary contest
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School culinary class was named all-around winner at a state competition last weekend.
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Ephrata school paper recognized for awards
EPHRATA — The Ephrata School board acknowledged the high school newspaper "Eye of the Tiger" Monday for its third place award in a competition.
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Courtin' the horses
MOSES LAKE — When he is not practicing law in the courtroom, Bruce Pinkerton practices his horse-riding techniques in the arena.
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Warden declines bonds proposal
No second attempt for schools
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Basin cities named diabetes hot spots
COLUMBIA BASIN — A Washington State University research project found Soap Lake, Lind and Odessa are hot-spots for diabetes.
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Warden bonds vote comes up short
District considers smaller project list
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Moses Lake cooking students compete in state
MOSES LAKE — On the menu is beef tenderloin, duck salad and chocolate fritters with cherry mousse.
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Moses Lake School District tours sites
MOSES LAKE — They may be dirt and rocks now, but one of the three properties could become the location of Moses Lake's first new elementary school.
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Othello student plans trip to Europe
Youth to experience other cultures
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Warden bonds proposal may fail
Votes coming up 3 percent short
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Othello bonds proposal passes
Schools to receive $28.6 million from bonds
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Moses Lake debate team goes to state
MOSES LAKE — Students from the Moses Lake High School speech and debate team are going to a state competition Friday after a successful weekend in Wenatchee.
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Battle of the Biz: One company, three trophies
QUINCY — One company took home first, second and third place at the Battle of the Biz pool tournament Sunday in Quincy.
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Moses Lake High School plans for training room
MOSES LAKE — The training room at Moses Lake High School is 325 square-feet in size. Twenty-five to 60 athletes are in the room every day.
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Moses Lake principal opposes trimesters
Change would limit skills center curriculum
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Royal City clinic opens Monday
Location remodeled
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MOSES LAKE — A local rendition of Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew" starts tonight at the Chapel on Third in Moses Lake.
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Warden teacher retires after 30 years
Randy Wiggins plans to fight fires full time
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Time flies by
MOSES LAKE — Lew Mason is teaching a student to fly in crosswinds.
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Ephrata woman avoids phone scam
Police advise keeping info secure
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QUINCY — Two portables are being constructed on Quincy School District land for a new Migrant Head Start center.
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Get a 'Clue'
MOSES LAKE — The board game Clue comes to Moses Lake in the form of a play Thursday and Friday.
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Big Bend honors staff
MOSES LAKE — Randy Fish warms up vehicles for the maintenance crew. Tom Willingham created a process to identify at-risk students. Kathy Starr made quilts for children.
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Moses Lake essay winners receive awards
MOSES LAKE — One wants to be a makeup artist. Another, an astrophysicist.
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Warden brings bonds to voters
State to match funds with $3.4 million
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Moses Lake music students prepare for state
Competition brings top talent
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Zimbabwe sculptor visits Big Bend
MOSES LAKE — When Alexander Chitungo sells a piece of artwork, he feels like a piece of his soul goes with it.
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Possible salmonella case reviewed
GRANT COUNTY — One person in Grant County may have contracted salmonella from peanut butter, the Grant County Health District reported Friday.
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Quincy businesses battle in pingpong
QUINCY — The town of Quincy is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a series of monthly Battle of the Biz competitions.
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Illness sweeps school districts
GRANT COUNTY — The Grant County Health District reported Friday absenteeism rates remain above normal at some schools in the county.
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Othello bonds discussed Tuesday
State offers $35.3 million in matching funds
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Job Corps students work with NASA
Students consider aeronautical careers
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'Pirates of Penzance'raids Ephrata
EPHRATA — Pirates and family fun come to Ephrata this week during a high school rendition of "Pirates of Penzance."
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Fraternal trims
COLUMBIA BASIN — Grand Coulee twins Micol and Kyler Pankey have a lot of hair to give.
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Garden Heights staff reports science progress
MOSES LAKE — Garden Heights Elementary School staff came to the Moses Lake School Board meeting Thursday to answer a question of how the school is improving science performance.
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Valentine's Day: It's my turn to celebrate
Chocolate hearts, diamond rings, fancy dinners and a to-go box.
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Royal City clinic opens in March
Added X-ray machine
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Voters approve Moses Lake bonds
Results certified Feb. 21
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Quincy considers physical therapy remodel
QUINCY — Quincy Valley Medical Center commissioners voted Monday to ask the owner of a future physical therapy building to pay for a remodel before the hospital moves in.
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Quincy school superintendent retires
Fox to leave after three years
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Ephrata schools look at online classes
EPHRATA — Administrators in the Ephrata School District are discussing whether to offer online classes for students.
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Quincy hospital cannot run EMS levy
Hospital plans to talk with Fire District No. 3
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Students 'fair' well in science
MOSES LAKE — Bubbles emerging from a volcano. Pressurized rockets. Nitrogen ice cream.
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Quincy hospital wants ambulance levy
Hospital paying back $300,000 reimbursement
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'Winning the Waiting Game'
Development disability budget increase proposed
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Knolls Vista presents science
MOSES LAKE — A designated space for science at Knolls Vista Elementary School was suggested by teachers during a presentation to the school board.
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Grant County counts homeless
GRANT COUNTY — Volunteers traveled from Grand Coulee to Moses Lake counting Grant County's homeless Thursday during the annual homeless count.
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Kayser responds to student questions
MOSES LAKE o Lt. Ben Kayser is receiving a lot of love this Valentine's Day.
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Larry Brice fund-raiser short of goal for cancer patient
MOSES LAKE - Donations totaling $4,900 poured into Tomlinson Black so far during an ongoing fund-raiser to benefit Moses Lake resident Larry Brice.
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State requires conservation from city water utilities
Columbia Basin cities affected by new rules
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Action council considers selling units to housing authority
GRANT COUNTY — The North Columbia Community Action Council is discussing whether to sell 40 units of low-income housing to the Housing Authority of Grant County.
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Ballots for Moses Lake bonds proposal mailed
MOSES LAKE — Ballots for a Moses Lake School District bonds proposal were mailed Friday.
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Warden teacher hears Supreme Court case
Justices review case of union money use
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Brides to help cancer patients
MOSES LAKE — Brides-to-be can make wishes come true for terminal breast cancer patients Feb. 24 at the 2007 Greater Moses Lake Area's Ninth Annual Bridal Show in Moses Lake.
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Martin Luther King Jr. honored
MOSES LAKE — Martin Luther King Jr. Day was celebrated Monday with song, prayer and words of encouragement.
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Quincy dismisses security officer
Police department hiring additional officers
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Warden asks voters to approve bonds sale
Bond to fund renovation of gym
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Family picks up pieces after fire destroys home
EPHRATA — If Julie Welsh could have taken anything with her before the fire, she would have taken her family photos and her children's things.
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Moses Lake choir honors Martin Luther King Jr.
Randy Moore is featured speaker
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Moses Lake Schools talk bonds
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District Superintendent Steve Chestnut said the community is expressing support for the district's proposed bonds sale.
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Former Big Bend student flies in for visit
Sister pursuing aviation
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Going, going, gone
Items auctioned for Santa Bucks
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Childhood friends reunite after 50 years
SOAP LAKE — Gordon and Lu Hottmann are celebrating their 25th anniversary on Feb. 6, but their friendship is much older than 25.
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Anonymous donor makes family's Christmas merry
MOSES LAKE — Someone brought Eva Major out of depression. She wants to thank them, but she doesn't know who they are.
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Hair care
MOSES LAKE — Brittany Bateman wanted to make a difference in the life of a child suffering from hair loss, so she did something tough.
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Grant County welcomes first 2007 baby
GRANT COUNTY — Two babies ran a close race to be named first baby born in a Grant County hospital in 2007, but one was born seven minutes earlier.
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Food bank hands out record number of toys
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Food Bank had enough toys to give a record 1,423 children gifts for Christmas this year.
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Storyteller settles in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake resident Joan Tucker likes to tell stories.
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ACH plans to build new high school
Construction paid for without selling bonds
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Moses Lake is ready for swimming
MOSES LAKE — A few brave souls are diving into the new year by diving into Moses Lake on Jan. 1 for the annual Polar Bear Plunge.
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Brice remains positive
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake resident Larry Brice became a Christian in 1979 at the age of 24, while working for a cold storage company.
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It's a wonderful life
'They want to see a miracle.'
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Preschool students meet Santa
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College President Bill Bonaudi said playing Santa Claus for a group of preschool children felt natural.
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Othello School District considers bonds sale
OTHELLO — The Othello School District could bring a bonds proposal before voters on March 13.
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Parents learn more about trimester system
MOSES LAKE — Parents of Moses Lake High School students learned more about a proposed trimester system at a forum Monday.
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Grange Hall renamed to honor 'Huck' Fuller
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Grange Hall was renamed Friday in honor of DeForest "Huck" Fuller.
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One school closed in Quincy
QUINCY — One school in Quincy is out of service through winter break after strong gusts of wind tore through the Columbia Basin last week.
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Food bank benefits from gingerbread house auction
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Food Bank has more money thanks to 18 gingerbread houses and a few generous bidders.
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Programs offer training for in-demand fields
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College offers two little-known programs instructors say are in big demand.
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Mike Gregoire visits elementary school
MOSES LAKE — Washington state Gov. Chris Gregoire's husband Mike Gregoire answered some tough questions Monday from a group of third grade students during a visit to Moses Lake.
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Mattawa gets new food bank
MATTAWA — It's been a long journey, but the town of Mattawa is finally getting a food bank.
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Moses Lake students roll cameras
Working on sports, anti-drug movie
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Students receive extra help with grant
MOSES LAKE — About $400,000 in grant money is available to help offset costs for students attending Big Bend Community College.
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Moses Lake Community Health Center expands
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Community Health Center is doubling in size to 40,000 square-feet.
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Grange Hall to be named after 'Huck' Fuller
Fuller helped build hall
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Moses Lake asks voters to approve bonds
State matching funds with $14 million
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PUD approves $253 million bonds sale
COLUMBIA BASIN — The Grant County Public Utility District is selling $253 million in bonds for improvements to two dams on the Columbia River.
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Quincy leasing land to Migrant Head Start
Parents could learn English at new site
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Ephrata hospital approves raises for 2007
EPHRATA — Columbia Basin Hospital board members in Ephrata approved nearly $252,000 in raises and benefits for employees in 2007 at a meeting Monday night.
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Quincy asks voters to approve at-large position
QUINCY — The Quincy School Board hopes to establish a new at-large board position through a redistricting process.
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Moses Lake man thankful for education
Ex-prisoner, former addict aspires to be drug counselor
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Bonds could pay for two new Moses Lake schools
District decides Thursday if bonds go to voters
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Ephrata hospital increasing rates in 2007
New scan service in the works
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Columbia Basin Hospital to discuss raises for 2007
EPHRATA — Employees of Columbia Basin Hospital in Ephrata might get a raise in 2007.
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Soap Lake Food Bank receives $10,000
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Food Bank is getting a new roof and other upgrades with a $10,000 donation from Yahoo! Inc.
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Moses Lake Food Bank fills families' plates
Long time volunteers watch patronage grow
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Samaritan goes electronic
Physicians to gain faster access to medical records
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Annual turkey drive aims to feed families
More than 1,400 families visit Moses Lake Food Bank each month
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Samaritan Healthcare approves budget
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare did not increase rates as part of their approved $56.6 million 2007 budget.
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Edible Education
Moses Lake High School culinary arts students got a taste of the delectable Monday when they made cherry nut fondant, turtles and peppermint truffles.
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Ephrata celebrates Veterans Day
EPHRATA — Members of the community stood on the sidewalks Saturday to honor those who served in the U.S. military at Ephrata's annual Veterans Day parade.
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Frontier Middle School student excels in life
Student among scholars traveling overseas
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Royal City receiving new clinic
Branch office is only medical center
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Mercury viewed from BBCC
MOSES LAKE — The small object in the telescope is barely visible. It moves across the lens with the sun as a backdrop, roughly 60 million miles from Earth.
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Quincy medical center administrator settles in
QUINCY — Mehdi Merred left Quincy Thursday to spend 10 days visiting his family in France.
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Moses Lake mentor program in full swing
Children work first, then play
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High school teachers trade comfort for food
Canned food drive benefits community
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Moses Lake residents return to the disaster
Church organization travels to Mississippi for relief
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Moses Lake High School student paper improves
Goal is to win awards for upgraded publication
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Pelican Point tests negative for E. coli
Water use advisory lifted
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Retirement community shows quilts
Some date to 1930s, one from 1890
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Moses Lake teacher wins Golden Apple
Culinary arts a passion
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Cowboys share tales, poems, songs Friday
America's Cowboy Review a success
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Masquers Theater persents 'Lil Abner'
SOAP LAKE — The largest cast to ever perform at Masquers Theater debuts Friday in 'Li'l Abner,' a comedy based on a 1950s comic strip.
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Moses Lake High School musician learns from the pros
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School junior Chazz Warren has a big job.
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Othello improves service for congestive heart patients
Study places hospital at 100 percent compliance
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Moses Lake schools top comparable WASL scores
Group compares schools with similar challenges
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Haunted house starts scares tonight
Corners reveal unexpected surprises
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Nursing students save mannequins
Adult and baby talk, respond to touch
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Moses Lake district discusses new schools
First new school 'toss up' between two locations
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Andy Stein kicks off new concert season
$50 gets admission to four shows
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WSU partners with Big Bend for counseling
Representative networks with universities
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Fleetwood Homes hosts an early Halloween
Businesses can sign up to decorate a home, pass out candy
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Exceptional faculty award fund grows
Welding sculpture auctioned at Big Bend's Fall Fest
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Moses Lake to discuss potential bond
District looks to build two schools
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Othello hospital to defend Geller Hobler-Inks suing for wrongful termination
OTHELLO — The Othello Community Hospital Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to defend Administrator Harry Geller in a lawsuit.
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Genie Industries, Herald,Moses Lake School District stand behind project
GRANT COUNTY — Public and business input is sought for a potential advanced training center designed for Grant County youth.
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Health district plans for flu outbreak
Residents advised to store a week of supplies
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Burning banned for many cities in 2007
Ephrata, Quincy, Othello, Soap Lake amongst prohibited
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Numerous teams from ten schools compete
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District children are tapping into a source of energy bigger than even their biggest sugar highs: the sun.
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Loss of grandma, loss of childhood
Everyone reaches a point in their lives when they are forced to grow up, and for me it was Sept. 28, 2005, the day my grandmother died.
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Special Olympics raises $7,000 in one night
MOSES LAKE — A live pig and dinner with state Rep. Janea Holmquist generated the highest bids at the Moses Lake Special Olympics fund-raiser Saturday.
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Odessa aquifer fix called long-term
Projected start is 2010
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Music teacher earns certificate after 32 years
Moses Lake woman first of six to complete certification
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Grant County health: Paying for uninsured cost $11.3 million
Moses Lake hospital spent $1.6 million on charity care in 2004
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Mexican folk dance group performs Sept. 24
Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo from Moses Lake
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SpeakOUT wants youth for tobacco education
Program trains young leaders to educate peers
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Moses Lake Friends of the Library ready for fundraiser
Book sale raises money for furniture, programs
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WASL scores show ups and downs
Moses Lake, Ephrata schools show improvement
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Warden history teacher given prestigious honor
Dorman one of 50 in country to receive award
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Department of Wildlife tests birds for avian flu
100 birds sampled near Moses Lake since mid-July
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Moses Lake schools need improvement
Moses Lake High School improves 15 out of 17 areas
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Smoking rate declines in Grant County
Local numbers still higher than Washington average
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Tripod firefighters stop for lunch
Heavy fuel and dry, hot weather keeps fire going
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Chicken pox vaccination required for Ephrata kids
Health district wants all protected by Sept. 7
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First day of school turns out well, despite nerves
Transition into a new school year is stressful
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Big Bend utility passes irrigation efficiency milestone
RITZVILLE — The Pacific Northwest just became more efficient.
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Longtime bus drivers find new year welcoming
Camaraderie, stories and teasing all part of the job
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Center connects clients, caregivers
Providers, clients to find one another
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Middleton passes away after battle with ALS
Longtime council member, businessman, community advocate dies at 61
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Royal District lawsuit settled after five years
Case involved sexual abuse of middle school student
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Motor scooter age limit lowered in Moses Lake
Rider gets law changed to match his age
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College sees changes for fall
New fine arts building to be built
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