Accountability tops list for PUD challengers

Incumbent cites experience to earn second term
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Seattle attorney to defend accused teen Lawyer also represented Barry Loukaitis

Jake Eakin, the 13-year-old Moses Lake boy awaiting an adult murder trial, has a new attorney from Seattle who has had experience with another high-profile Grant County case.
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$3 million loan for PUD fiber approved

Money to come from electric-system revenues; rate increase not expected
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Demo Derby delivers dirty diversion

Fans flock to fun free-for-all
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BPA to cut power rates

Announcement will save Grant PUD about $2.5 million
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Conscripted attorneys sue county commissioners for fees

Jail, fines threatened for nonpayment
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Ritzville lauded as national Preserve America community

City's dedication to its past earned the distinction
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PUD urges BPA to reduce rates

Federal agency to announce decrease today
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Sheriff looks to bring motorcycle cops to the streets

Traffic-safety unit awaits public hearing before commission
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PUD drops federal loan application for fiber

Commissioner cites extra costs associated with $60 million RUS loan
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Cuts requested from county departments

Commissioners looking at options to balance budget
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Last two soldiers from 1161st come home

Gerami Arnston and Derek Peters greeted at Moses Lake airport with hugs and pride
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Mulliken: PUD under federal investigation

But FBI spokeswoman says surprise announcement is an exaggeration
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Heritage College achieves university status

Moses Lake satellite campus geared toward working students who want a four-year degree
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Blakely seeking change of venue

Attorney argues murder-solicitation case should be tried in Spokane County
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Commissioners get a look at new dam turbines

Technology expected to increase power production, protect fish
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Ephrata school board to hear newspaper adviser's grievance in private

Open-government advocate questions decision to go behind closed doors
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Looking back and moving forward

Grant County students reflect on their sister-city exchange to South Korea and prepare to host students from Gunpo City
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Judge to look at slain boy's family history of domestic violence

Prosecutor chastises 'fishing expedition'
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Court upholds disbarment of county public defender

Guillermo Romero's last move is to ask state Supreme Court to reconsider decision
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History of the Gunpo City—Grant County sister cities

The sister-city relationship between Gunpo City and Grant County began with the goal of economic development, but both sides hope to plant seeds for future growth among the area's youth.
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Allison announces for fourth term

Commissioner says his experience will help in dealing with tight fiscal times
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Gold Wing riders enjoy their bikes and their fun

Local club centers around Honda touring motorcycle
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Ephrata American Legion celebrates new digs

Donations account for most of cost for former Elks Lodge
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Jorgensen running for fourth term

Judge cites listening, experience
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McKay future looking brighter

But changes must be made to fill financial hole
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Blakely pleads not guilty to soliciting death of wife

Judge upholds $3 million bail; change of venue possible
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District court judge pleads guilty to negligent driving

Richard Fitterer avoids DUI conviction
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County elected officials vote 'no confidence' in commission

Communication, fiscal decisions cited; commissioners say their door is always open
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Soldier from Moses Lake National Guard unit killed

Jeremiah Schmunk called mother night of death to say he was okay
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Bail set at $3 million for Blakely

Prosecutor cites wealth, previous kidnapping to raise amount
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County property information available on the Web

Rural residents saved potential trip to courthouse, assessor says
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Fiber rate increase passes

Commissioners looking at ways to collect bills that are past due
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Group wants to help troops phone home

Operation Call Home raising funds to buy satellite phones for Washington soldiers
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County appeals fees for conscripted attorneys

Expected 143 cases to come before appellate court
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Grant County judge seeking re-election

John Antosz trumpets hard work in bid for second full term
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Fiber rate increase delayed

Work session to be held Thursday morning
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Court decision throws wrench in criminal sentencing

Grant County prosecutor may ask Supreme Court to reconsider
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Quincy medical center back on track

After Department of Health shut out new patients last year, critical-access hospital is moving forward
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Soap Lake woman challenges PUD president

Hanford-Wiley entry means primary set for Sept. 14
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McKay Healthcare facing closure

Citizens hope to rally to patch budget hole
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Bail request for Raffy's mom denied

Maribel Gomez to remain out on personal recognizance
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McKay Healthcare seeing changes at the top

Not all happy with the process, though
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Board allows discussion on freedom of expression policy

But what happened with the Ephrata High School newspaper remains unclear
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Restaurant owner running for PUD commission

Isherwood hopes to guide district into future
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Seven Chiefs-for-a-Day honored at courthouse

Program in its fourth year
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Judge: County commission decision 'contrary to law'

Commissioner says judges 'went outside the system' to pay attorneys
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Sage-n-Sun to honor troops

Traditional parade, festivities planned
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County commission sets indigent-defense rate, defies judges' order

Found $80,000 will cover conscripted attorneys' fees
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PUD bills can be paid at main building

Opening of remodeled lobby, new pay station celebrated
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Bureau recommends no drawdown for Banks Lake

Local officials laud decision
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Ephrata United Methodist Church celebrates 100 years

Music, banquet, tours and special guests planned
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Prosecutor wants to try Quincy teen as adult for murder

Mandatory declination hearing scheduled to begin June 15
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Fiber at net loss until 2011

PUD still waiting to hear on federal loan
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Busy weekend for ambulances at Sand Dunes

Moses Lake hot spot sees 14 accidents during Memorial Day gatherings
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Attorney drops sanctions against prosecutor

Harry Ries no longer wants to be a part of 'petty gamesmanship'
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ML man pleads not guilty to manslaughter

James Castro's trial scheduled to start July 7
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Raffy's mom pleads not guilty to manslaughter

Trial set for Sept. 28, could be moved back.
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Ephrata school newspaper under fire

Administration to review stories prior to publication; adviser resigns
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PUD hears plea for public-records help

Lawsuit has generated requests for thousands of documents
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Williamson announces bid for PUD commission

Spending top issue for George irrigator
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Quincy teen mom charged in baby's death

Girl says rape caused pregnancy and infant was stillborn
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Union continues push to keep Ephrata ambulance

Council holds pat; Grant County 5 to take over at end of week
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PUD accuses Benton REA of racketeering

Benton GM: 'We're being victimized' in lawsuit
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Panel: Public defense must be fixed throughout state

Bar board chair cites Grant County as prime example of problems
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Hansen challenges Conley for PUD seat

Fiber buildout, high debt key issues for Grant County man
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Couple asks city to honor drill team

Council hears idea for sign in Moses Lake honoring Molahiettes' three straight titles
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State Bar rebukes ML attorney

Larry Tracy admonished for conflict of interest
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Legislators: Little money will be available for local governments

Local state lawmakers are now aware of Grant County's budget troubles.
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County faces tough financial times

Early estimate shows $1.4 million hole for indigent defense
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Scientists find new organisms in Soap Lake water

Value unknown, but conservancy board chair lauds excitement of new discovery
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PUD officials debate accepting loan funds

Dept. of Ag has received application, but opinions differ on whether to take debt
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Sheriff seeks action against operators of Mattawa daycare centers

Social services department slow in investigating payments to illegal aliens, De Trolio says
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ML man drowns at sand dunes

Death was accidental, deputy says
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Ephrata confirms end of ambulance service

Union seeking legal action for laid off employees
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PUD commissioners release fiber funds

Telecom department now under direct control of general manager
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Grant helps sheriff's office patrol dunes

Greater police presence expected for Memorial weekend, chief deputy says
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PUD manager appoints two assistant GMs

PUD treasurer, fisheries scientist to assume extra duties
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PUD officials laud proposed salmon policy

Hatchery fish inclusion would better recognize PUD's fish-recovery efforts, says commission president
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PUD receives safety award

District lauded for keeping employees out of harm's way
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Attorney seeks sanctions against prosecutor

Prosecutor sought removal of conscripted, indigent-defense attorneys to protect public coffers
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Former Wahluke school employee accused of sexual misconduct

Man accused of affair with 15-year-old student
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Meth is community problem, says action team

Stories of abuse and recovery told at presentation at Ephrata High School
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Commission recommends Ephrata zoning change

Few attend public hearing on whether to allow apartments in commercial zone
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Local filmmaker hopes her "Boobalogues" will create discussion, raise money to fight breast cancer

Go ahead, snicker, when you hear the title of Kathy Kiefer's new film. It's okay.
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Apartment zoning up for debate in Ephrata

Planning commission to look into allowing complexes to be built in a commercial zone
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PUD opts out of meter-reader contract

Company changes ownership; district changes its mind
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Ephrata unit to stay in Iraq

Family members 'shocked' to hear news, but keep a brave face
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County, attorneys differ on rates for conscription

Judge makes 'best of a bad situation' for indigent defense
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From the cradle to the grave

The signs of abuse of Raffy Gomez were there, but social workers ignored them in an effort to reunite him with his family
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Trial date bumped back for accused boys

Sept. 14 is new start date for Jake Eakin and Evan Savoie
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FERC hears county concerns

Federal agency taking public comment on relicensing of Priest Rapids and Wanapum dams
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New Grant County indigent-defense contract approved

For now, Superior Court must draft local attorneys to provide public defense
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Search continues for missing Soap Lake man

Man was active for his age, but odds dimming that he's still alive
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Cost of PUD watchdog group requested

Quincy man wants to know how much district spends to honor requests for public information
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