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'I Can Only Imagine' comes to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — A Christian-themed story of redemption and forgiveness opened Thursday at Fairchild Cinemas in Moses Lake.

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Teachers who allegedly disrupted meeting reined in

MOSES LAKE — A decision on whether last year’s contested school bond election will be upheld isn’t expected from the state Court of Appeals until March 15.

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Goodrich: Bond talk climate improving

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School Board Member Elliott Goodrich said this week he thinks a corner has been turned with talks surrounding the high school construction bond.

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Thanks for the memories, Chico's

The news that Chico’s Pizza Parlor was destroyed in a weekend fire hit many hard. The Moses Lake community and former residents showed their concern online with a flood of comments on the Herald’s website and Facebook page. People even kept talking on Facebook late into Saturday night, sharing memories …

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Moses Lake loves Chico's

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake residents past and present love Chico's Pizza Parlor.

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Laid off Takata employees invited to dislocated worker meetings

MOSES LAKE — Recent layoffs at airbag manufacturer Takata have prompted the state WorkSource Central Basin Office to reach out to impacted employees.

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Readers document eclipse with photos, video livestreamed from the paper's rooftop

MOSES LAKE — Visitors to the Herald’s Facebook page shared a nice variety of photos from this week’s solar eclipse that stopped people in their tracks throughout the Columbia Basin and backed up traffic in Oregon. Images of the darkened sun, a child holding up a welding mask, and a …

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Events to aid cystic fibrosis, cancer research have far-reaching effects

Moses Lake is home to many people who want to help others, near and far. There are two great events this weekend that are designed to do just that. The Blacktop Bash to support cystic fibrosis patients and families, and the Relay for Life event for cancer research are prime …

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Leadership change at Columbia Basin Herald

MOSES LAKE — Brad Hagadone, president of the Hagadone Corporation, the Columbia Basin Herald's parent company, announced the resignation of Eric LaFontaine, the paper's publisher.

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Othello High School placed on lockdown

OTHELLO — Othello High School was placed on a brief lockdown Wednesday after a campus threat was allegedly made, according to the Othello School District’s Facebook page.

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Richardson to lead Sun Tribune, Basin Business Journal

MOSES LAKE — Veteran newspaper manager Bob Richardson was recently named publisher of the Hagadone-owned Sun Tribune and Basin Business Journal. His first official day on the job is March 1.

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MRJ test flight returns to Japan

Nagaya, JAPAN — The Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) was sent home to Nagaya Field on Sunday for the second time over the weekend while headed to Moses Lake on a test flight. During the flight, the crew found that the monitoring function of the air management system needed inspection, according …

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Othello's Desert Oasis High School gets new principal

OTHELLO — Othello School District’s alternative learning site, Desert Oasis High School, will start the year with Vance Frost as its new principal.

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Sun Tribune selected as Othello's official newspaper

OTHELLO — The Othello City Council unanimously agreed Monday to select the weekly Sun Tribune as the city’s official newspaper of record.

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Sun Tribune selected as Othello's official newspaper

OTHELLO — The Othello City Council unanimously agreed Monday to select the weekly Sun Tribune as the city’s official newspaper of record.

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Othello's Desert Oasis school gets new principal

OTHELLO — Othello School District’s alternative learning site, Desert Oasis High School, will start the year with Vance Frost as its new principal.

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Othello: We're here for you

A newspaper is the fabric of a community. Big stories, features, weddings, births and deaths are chronicled for all to see and remember. It’s easy to take a newspaper for granted, just for the simple reason that it’s always been there, providing readers with stories about their community and even …

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Othello newspaperman named Columbia Basin Herald publisher

MOSES LAKE - Eric LaFontaine, of Moses Lake, was named publisher of the Columbia Basin Herald Friday.

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Othello newspaperman named Columbia Basin Herald publisher

MOSES LAKE - Eric LaFontaine, of Moses Lake, was named publisher of the Columbia Basin Herald Friday.

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Herald interim publisher named

MOSES LAKE - Beloit Daily News Publisher Kent Eymann was named interim publisher of the Columbia Basin Herald Tuesday.

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Herald interim publisher named

MOSES LAKE - Beloit Daily News Publisher Kent Eymann was named interim publisher of the Columbia Basin Herald Tuesday.

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Moses Lake friends finish Seattle walk

MOSES LAKE - Two Moses Lake friends completed the 17-mile Out of the Darkness Overnight walk in Seattle over the weekend.

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Grant PUD hustles to help fish

WANAPUM DAM - Grant PUD employees and contractors are hustling to meet an April 15 deadline to complete a project to ensure safe adult salmon and steelhead passage.

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Mom, daughter make good weight loss team

MOSES LAKE - Cynthia Beyer, 46, and her daughter, Mystia, 16, are traveling the last stretch of their weight-loss journey together.

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Tips pour in for Glass House Car & Dog Wash robbery

MOSES LAKE - Several Moses Lake-area residents responded online to a call for help in identifying a man suspected of stealing between $600 to $800 from the Glass House Car and Dog Wash Friday.

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Grant County PUD plays key part in Lake Cle Elum sockeye release

LAKE CLE ELUM - The Grant County PUD played an integral part in an adult sockeye salmon release into Lake Cle Elum Wednesday.

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Yakima Diocese seeks information about alleged abuse

MOSES LAKE - A visiting priest from Mexico, who died in the 1980s, is believed to have abused four boys, ages 7-13, in the Moses Lake Catholic parish in the early 1970s.

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Chamber helps Moses Lake fire victims

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

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Yakima Diocese seeks information about alleged abuse at Moses Lake parish

MOSES LAKE - A visiting priest from Mexico, who died in the 1980s, is believed to have abused four boys, ages 7-13, in the Moses Lake Catholic parish in the early 1970s.

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Facebook gang rumor appears exaggerated

MOSES LAKE - A Facebook rumor about alleged gang initiations in Grant County appears to be an exaggerated version of a case Moses Lake police just investigated, according to the Moses Lake Police Department

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'Fugitive Finder' launches today in CBH

MOSES LAKE - Starting today, the Columbia Basin Herald and the state Department of Corrections (DOC) are partnering to bring the newspaper's readers the "Fugitive Finder" every Thursday.

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John Michael Montgomery wows fans

MOSES LAKE - About an hour before Saturday's John Michael Montgomery concert, friends Megan Phelps, Jordyn Murray and Devin Robbins were hanging out at the Carolyn Fischer Stage area.

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Fireworks sale helps Moses Lake band

MOSES LAKE - A new storage shed and band students' traveling costs are a few of the items supported by the Moses Lake Band Boosters' fireworks sale.

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Juneteenth marked in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - As Maryamu Givens narrated, a group of child performers transformed her words into actions for Saturday's Juneteenth Celebration in Moses Lake.

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New U.S. citizen passes test

MOSES LAKE - Lyubov Konovalchuk, her husband and mother Maria Zhuravleva decided it was best not to take chances, back in 1999.

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Moses Lake MAC receives $50K

MOSES LAKE - Dr. Robert Ruby, of Moses Lake, donated $50,000 toward an endowment fund for the Moses Lake Museum and Art Center this week.

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Potato Commission hires Ephrata native

MOSES LAKE - The Washington State Potato Commission recently hired Ephrata native Ryan Holterhoff as its new director of marketing and industry affairs. Holterhoff last worked as communications manager for Canfield of Ephrata. He previously worked in other marketing and communications roles.

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Youth Day Parade attracts family, friends

MOSES LAKE - Family and friends of baseball and softball players enjoyed the energy shown by the athletes during the Dick Kelley Youth Day Parade.

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Attendance up at Ephrata's Beezley Burn

EPHRATA - Attendance increased by at least 75 riders, if not more, during the weekend's Beezley Burn mountain bike race in Ephrata.

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Moses Lake grad authors first book

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake High School graduate Amanda Sowards' World War II novel, "Espionage," was just released.

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Avila Dairy buys, harvests neighbors' crops

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake dairyman John Avila discovered a win-win solution to find feed for his operation of 2,500 cattle.

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Ephrata Easter egg hunt attracts about 200

EPHRATA - With her two sons, and alongside about 200 other people, Melissa Horton awaited the start of Ephrata's community Easter egg hunt Saturday.

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Cantwell touts Export-Import Bank

MOSES LAKE - Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., stopped at the Moses Lake airplane repair station Sonico to tout the benefits of the U.S. Export-Import Bank.

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Cold Train partners with Tacoma trucking company

QUINCY - Cold Train and the Tacoma-based Interstate Distributor Co. now offer a trucking service from the Port of Quincy to Washington state destinations.

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Grant PUD doesn't oppose Crescent Bar injunction

EPHRATA — A Grant County PUD spokesperson stated Friday a preliminary federal injunction concerning Crescent Bar Island was expected by the district.

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The Home Center celebrates 43 years

MOSES LAKE - The Home Center furniture stores celebrated 43 years of business in March.

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Business After Hours

Emily Braunwart, of Grant County Economic Development Council visits with a group during a Business After Hours event at the Port of Quincy March 22.

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Yahoo!'s job cuts won't affect Quincy

QUINCY - Yahoo!'s roughly 2,000 job cuts announced Wednesday won't affect its Quincy data center.

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PUD boundary hearing set for Monday

MOSES LAKE - Grant County PUD officials set a second boundary change hearing for 6:30 p.m., Monday, to attract more members of the public.

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Grant PUD doesn't oppose Crescent Bar injunction

EPHRATA - A Grant County PUD spokesperson stated Friday a preliminary federal injunction concerning Crescent Bar Island was expected by the district.

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Crescent Bar off-island rec planning unveiled

EPHRATA - About four people shared their concerns Monday about Grant County PUD's off-island recreation planning for Crescent Bar.

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Amway selects Quincy for ingredient plant

QUINCY - The Port of Quincy and Amway closed a 12-acre land deal Friday which includes an option for 15 more acres.

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Friends open Soap Lake's Sundial Bistro

SOAP LAKE - The Sundial Bistro's soft opening was Friday, from about 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Paty's Second-Hand Store opens Saturday

WARDEN - During her shopping expeditions to second-hand stores and Goodwill, Paty Garza noticed something.

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MLIRD selects Harold Moberg as new attorney

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District Board of Directors selected Harold Moberg as its new attorney.

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MLIRD employees join Teamsters

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District employees joined the Teamsters Union.

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Grant County PUD talks district boundary changes

EPHRATA - Only one person attended Grant PUD's public hearing about proposed changed to its commissioner district boundaries Monday.

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Wildlife highlighted at Sandhill crane Festival

OTHELLO - "This flock is coming this way. It's coming over."

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'Evening in Rio' nets Samaritan foundation $12,000

MOSES LAKE - About 150 guests mingled and enjoyed live music provided by the Bahuru Marimba Band at the Samaritan Healthcare Foundation's fundraiser.

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Mr. Appliance franchise opens in Ephrata

EPHRATA - An Ephrata couple just opened a new Mr. Appliance franchise for Columbia Basin residents.

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Tatum Lawn Care marks 25 years in business

MOSES LAKE - As a kid, Bob Tatum spent his youth mowing lawns in his Moses Lake neighborhood.

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PUD seeks White River project fixes

EPHRATA - Alternate sites to the proposed White River hatchery project were discussed by representatives of Grant County PUD and Chelan County.

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Grant County jobs down slightly

MOSES LAKE - Grant County's unemployment rate increased slightly from January and reached 12.7 percent in February.

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Grant PUD paid $250,000 in settlement agreement

EPHRATA - The Grant County PUD receives $250,000 back in attorney's fees as part of a settlement agreement with a Wenatchee law firm.

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MLIRD re-addresses 2012 budget

MOSES LAKE - Some changes could be part of an amended budget for the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District.

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Tom Flint announces re-election bid

EPHRATA - Grant County PUD Commission President Tom Flint is running for his fourth term as the A-at-large commissioner.

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Forgotten Heroes memorial group presses on

MOSES LAKE - The Forgotten Heroes memorial group continues to raise money to erect a special tribute at Grant County International Airport.

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Plans released for former Kmart building

MOSES LAKE - The ASPI Group released its architectural design concept for the former Kmart building along Stratford Road.

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Agenda dispute opens MLIRD meeting

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District board and audience members clashed over which agenda format to use.

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EDC, Port make connections

SEATTLE - Grant County representatives are making connections at this week's Aerospace and Defense Suppliers Summit in Seattle.

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PUD reviews 2011 outages

EPHRATA - The Grant County PUD is turning to Battelle Memorial Institute to find the cause of three power outages that occurred last year along Moses Lake's Wheeler Corridor.

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Moses Lake Steel Supply expands

MOSES LAKE - When some businesses were scaling back because of the recession, Moses Lake Steel Supply added Columbia River Steel Supply in East Wenatchee.

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Grant County EDC's Terry Brewer announces retirement

MOSES LAKE - In Grant County, job creation and attracting new businesses are work synonymous with the name Terry Brewer.

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Grant PUD transmission line progresses

EPHRATA - The Grant County PUD's Columbia-Rocky Ford Transmission line project appears on track to start construction in September.

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Port of Royal Slope improves water system

ROYAL CITY - Port of Royal Slope officials hope upcoming water system improvements attract new business to the area.

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Genie boosts production in 2011

MOSES LAKE - Aerial lift manufacturer Genie Industries, in Moses Lake and Redmond, boosted production by 60 percent in 2011.

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Businesses benefit from water project

MOSES LAKE - The Port of Moses Lake, City of Moses Lake and the ASPI Group are partnering to build a 12-inch water main along Randolph Road, from 19th Avenue to Tyndall Road.

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Fiber expansion continues in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - While standing in front of their home, Rick and Pat Darling were watching a crew dig holes to lay underground fiber cable.

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Warden enjoys new hardware store

WARDEN - After about 20 years without a hardware store, Warden is enjoying the convenience of having one downtown.

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PUD to avoid fines with hatchery project

EPHRATA - Grant PUD commissioners formally agreed to move forward with building the district's spring Chinook acclimation facility along the White River in Chelan County.

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Pamela's Pantry reopens in Warden

WARDEN - Daniel Rodelo's grill is full of hamburger patties as he works through the lunch rush at Pamela's Pantry.

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Grant PUD, islanders to arbitrate

EPHRATA - Grant PUD officials announced Thursday they were attempting binding arbitration to end a federal lawsuit concerning the residential use of the district-owned Crescent Bar Island.

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Hastings visits Moses Lake's Laserfab

MOSES LAKE - Rep. Doc Hastings, R-Wash., talked about tax code revisions, Grant County's business attributes and the presidential race during his tour of Moses Lake's Laserfab plant Thursday.

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Sheriff addresses farmers' frustrations

MOSES LAKE - Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones offered property protection tips to about 110 farmers at the Mid-Columbia Basin Hay Growers Association Annual Hay Meeting.

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Sage N Sand Motel remodels rooms

MOSES LAKE - The Sage N Sand Motel is updating its look with an extensive remodel of the business.

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Port of Royal Slope improves water system

ROYAL CITY - Port of Royal Slope officials hope upcoming water system improvements attract new business to the area.

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Grant PUD OKs island rent increase

EPHRATA - Starting June 1, market rate rents are charged on Crescent Bar Island.

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Lake Bowl windmill evokes nostalgia

MOSES LAKE - A Dec. 28 Columbia Basin Herald article about the removal of Lake Bowl's decorative windmill evokes nostalgia for the area's history among readers and illustrates the longevity of Aermotor windmills.

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Kids warned about dangers of drinking

SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake's East Beach was filled with about 150 adults, teens and younger kids carrying signs pointing out underage drinking, and providing alcohol to minors, is illegal.

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Duda Insurance starts in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake's Duda Insurance is methodically building the company during its first year of business.

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Realtors hold annual banquet, give awards

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake-Othello Board of Realtors installed officers and announced award winners during its annual banquet.

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Cattle industry watching federal ID tag proposal

EPHRATA - Ephrata cattleman Bill Sieverkropp and others in the industry are watching a federal proposal requiring an electronic identification system for cattle traveling across states.

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Soap Lake's B&B Drive-In open for the season

SOAP LAKE - Thursday's special brought Karen Dillon and Sheryl Parrott to B&B Drive-In to enjoy a hot plate of spaghetti and garlic bread.

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Senate OKs FAA bill

MOSES LAKE - The Senate's reauthorization of a Federal Aviation Administration bill could help provide funding for future improvement projects at Grant County International Airport.

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Cattle industry watching federal ID tag proposal

EPHRATA - Ephrata cattleman Bill Sieverkropp and others in the industry are watching a federal proposal requiring an electronic identification system for cattle traveling across states.

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'Create It' owner transforms hobby into business

MOSES LAKE - Erin Allen is transforming her passion for photography and scrapbooking into her new business,"Create It."

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Hansen testifies for MLIRD bill

OLYMPIA - Mick Hansen, of the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District Board of Directors, is pushing a Senate bill to change voting and property assessment laws for the district.

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Bridal show coming, spaces still available

MOSES LAKE - Businesses with wedding offerings can take part in the Columbia Basin Herald's Bridal show, at Big Bend Community College's ATEC Building, on Feb. 25.

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Unemployment rate drops in Grant County

MOSES LAKE - Grant County experienced an unemployment rate of 12 percent in December.

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Moses Lake firm to handle MLIRD financial review

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake accounting firm J.R. Newhouse and Company starts a special procedure review for the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District this week.

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Voigt updates growers at potato conference

KENNEWICK - Chris Voigt updated growers about long-range planning in the potato industry, research programs and government regulations during the annual Washington-Oregon Potato Conference.

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MLIRD board speeds up records requests

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District Board of Directors is speeding up records requests for board members and the general public.

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Katana hiring workers in Ephrata

EPHRATA - Ephrata wind tower manufacturer Katana Summit is hiring about 120 employees to work on an upcoming job.

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Bonds to finance Grant PUD projects

EPHRATA - Grant County PUD is issuing $42 million in federal, low interest bonds to pay for new turbines and generators at Wanapum Dam.

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Interim WIC changes leave out potatoes

MOSES LAKE - People utilizing the Women, Infant and Children's (WIC) Program see a change in potato availability.

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MLIRD election reforms go to Olympia

MOSES LAKE - The likelihood of approving election reforms for the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District during the current 60-day legislative session is unlikely because of the short time frame.

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Hundreds expected at 2012 potato conference

KENNEWICK - The three-day Washington-Oregon Potato Conference kicks off Tuesday at Kennewick's Three Rivers Convention Center.

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Hochstatter buys M & M Heating

MOSES LAKE - Two longtime Moses Lake businesses are merging with the sale of M & M Heating & Air Conditioning.

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Grant PUD opposed to certain I-937 changes

EPHRATA - A push by some Washington state utilities to stop a state requirement to build or buy renewable resources in advance is not supported by Grant County PUD.

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Grant PUD supports hydropower bill

EPHRATA - Grant County PUD is supporting a federal bill promoting hydropower as America's largest renewable source of energy.

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Morgan Insurance adds third generation

MOSES LAKE - Morgan Insurance has a third generation working in the family business, at 419 S Division St., in Moses Lake.

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Port of Quincy divided into two state districts

QUINCY - The northern portion of the Port of Quincy now lies in the 12th Legislative District, according to a final plan approved by the Washington State Redistricting Commission.

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Realtors offer help with tax assessments

MOSES LAKE - Concerns about some increased tax assessments in Grant County prompted two Moses Lake realtors to help residents ask the county's Board of Equalization for lower assessments.

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Grant County assessor discusses assessments

MOSES LAKE - Grant County Assessor Laure Grammer continues to require her appraisers to contact property owners about their assessment appeals.

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Walla Walla yogurt shop expands to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Offering warm pie and a special blend of coffee are some ways Blue Palm Frozen Yogurt adjusts to the colder, winter months.

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Quincy is Microsoft's first modular data center

QUINCY - When completed, Microsoft's Quincy location is the company's first modular data center.

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Weber siphon adds water to Basin

MOSES LAKE - A water agreement is estimated to provide 35,000 new jobs and add $3 billion to the state's economy in the coming years.

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Moses Lake makes Forbes list

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake was named as the eighth fastest-growing small town in the U.S. by Forbes Magazine in December.

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Moses Lake hosts Fairchild airmen

MOSES LAKE - Several people filled the Grant County International Airport in November to send off airmen from Fairchild Air Force Base.

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Crescent Bar residents sue Grant County PUD

EPHRATA - A group of Crescent Bar leaseholders sued Grant County PUD in January for not renewing their lease to live on the publicly-owned island.

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Pacific Coast Canola celebrates groundbreaking

WARDEN - The recession that toppled other businesses almost stopped plans for Pacific Coast Canola's new oilseed processing plant in Warden.

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Grant County ports detail 2012 goals, projects

MOSES LAKE - With the new year ringing in, officials with four Grant County ports shared their projects and goals with the Columbia Basin Herald.

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Minimum wage increases to $9.04 per hour

MOSES LAKE - Washington state's minimum wage increases by 4.258 percent, or 37 cents, to $9.04 per hour on Sunday.

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Moses Lake dog earns national award

MOSES LAKE - A last minute upset before a big show didn't affect the performance of a hairless Peruvian Inca Orchid dog from Moses Lake.

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Lake Bowl says good-bye to windmill

MOSES LAKE - Thirty-three years ago, a windmill was brought to Lake Bowl in Moses Lake from a homestead about 20 miles northeast of town.

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Monroe House is home to two generations

MOSES LAKE - Marie Heist, 96, has Alzheimer's disease and lives in the Monroe House, a Moses Lake retirement center.

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Pacific Coast Canola on track with Warden plant

WARDEN - Site preparation work at Warden's Pacific Coast Canola oilseed processing plant is nearly done and the company started hiring management.

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Group honors the 87 airmen who died during Operation Sleigh Ride

MOSES LAKE - Seven community members laid 87 red roses along the outline of the planned Forgotten Heroes Memorial at Grant County International Airport.

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Hansen wins MLIRD 2011 election

MOSES LAKE - Construction business owner Mick Hansen won the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District election by 259 votes.

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Adds $1.5 million for fiber delivery

EPHRATA - Grant County PUD's fiber-optics program receives another $1.5 million as part of next year's $497 million budget.

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Grant PUD reduces penalty for Microsoft

EPHRATA - Grant PUD commissioners agreed in a 4-1 vote to help waive the full amount of a $217,000 penalty for Microsoft for incorrectly projecting its power use.

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Christmas lights tradition

MOSES LAKE - Lee Estes' front yard at Loop Drive is an artful mix of white and colored lights and bright Santa figurines.

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Port won't receive federal rail funds

MOSES LAKE - The Port of Moses Lake won't see $22 million in federal rail funds from a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant.

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Grant EDC continues work on 16 projects

MOSES LAKE - It's been a busy year at the Grant County Economic Development Council.

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Salon customers enjoy new location

MOSES LAKE - eden salon customer Susan Hawkins says she was "blown away" by the experience of visiting the newly expanded business.

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Hansen leading in MLIRD race

MOSES LAKE - Two-time board director candidate Mick Hansen was leading by 738 votes in the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation Race, according to preliminary results.

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MLIRD candidates face election day

MOSES LAKE - Driving along Moses Lake's Broadway Avenue, it's hard not to notice the huge "Elect Mick Hansen, vote today," banner stretched across a large motor home.

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Company seeks 'treasure' in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Alex Cuevas, of Quincy, was quietly awaiting more information about a sword he says is from the World War II era.

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Groups gather for a Miracle on Main Street

EPHRATA - One of the first sights inside the Ephrata Recreation Center was Doreen Harb and Lousie Ingebrigton handing out free Christmas cookies to kids.

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Port aims to grow Cold Train with $30 million grant

QUINCY - The Port of Quincy is asking the federal government for a $30 million grant to expand its rail, loading and unloading areas at the Cold Train facility.

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Great Clips adds Moses Lake location

MOSES LAKE - Fitting in a haircut after work is made easier at the new Moses Lake Great Clips at Penn Plaza.

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Grant PUD customers help Share the Warmth

MOSES LAKE - Grant County PUD customers gave more than $38,000 to help fellow residents pay their electric bills this year.

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Grant PUD extends budget comment period

EPHRATA - An unexpected power sale at Grant County PUD may change the district's proposed budget of $498 million to $510 million due increased costs and revenues associated with the transaction.

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Nordt chosen as Grant PUD CFO

EPHRATA - Starting today, Grant PUD Director of Power Management Kevin Nordt takes on more duties as the district's new chief financial officer.

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Phones Plus wraps up first week

MOSES LAKE - The new Phones Plus store in Moses Lake wrapped up its first week of sales this week at the former Arctic Circle on South Pioneer Way.

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WTH Custom features barrier free bathrooms

MOSES LAKE - Barrier-free showers and bathtubs made by a nationally-known Idaho company are offered at Moses Lake's WTH Custom.

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Renton chosen for new 737 MAX

SPOKANE - Ending months of speculation, Boeing announced it will base future production of the new 737 MAX aircraft in Renton.

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No state fines in dredge sinking

MOSES LAKE - The state Department of Ecology isn't fining the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District in the sinking of the district's 40-foot dredge barge.

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Simplot's Grant County plants spared closures

MOSES LAKE - Simplot's Moses Lake and Othello plants are remaining open after the company recently announced plans to close its Idaho plants in Nampa and Aberdeen.

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Moses Lake families chose adoption

MOSES LAKE - Lisa Boorman describes the adoptions of her son Benjamin, 1, and daughter, Gianna, 2, as "amazing experiences."

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High Mountain Hunting Supply opens in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - High Mountain Hunting Supply chose Moses Lake for a new location to better serve customers in the Moses Lake, Othello, and Ephrata areas.

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Liquor store managers wonder about future

MOSES LAKE - More than 100 state contract liquor store managers from Eastern Washington packed the Moses Lake Event Center Tuesday to learn more about Initiative 1183's affects on their operations.

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REC Silicon donates 250 turkeys

MOSES LAKE - For the fourth year, REC Silicon combined work safety observations with a Thanksgiving turkey drive.

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MLIRD board approves $1.4 million 2012 budget

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District Board of Directors unanimously approved a slightly smaller $1.4 million budget for 2012, when compared to 2011.

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Help available for business exporting

MOSES LAKE - Two international trade specialists from the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) shared details about their free, public services available to businesses wanting to export.

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Clean lake helps boost property values

MOSES LAKE - Clean water matters when it comes to property values, which can trigger economic growth.

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Officials position town for Boeing

RENTON - When Gov. Chris Gregoire made her pitch to have Boeing's 737 MAX built in Washington, Moses Lake was there.

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Shoppers fill Big Lots!

MOSES LAKE - Outside the new Moses Lake Big Lots! store, Betty Black and Candy Lair were loading their car with bags of purchases Saturday.

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Simplot's Grant County plants spared closures

MOSES LAKE - Simplot's Moses Lake and Othello plants are remaining open after the company recently announced plans to close its Idaho plants in Nampa and Aberdeen.

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MLIRD election procedure to change

MOSES LAKE - The election box, holding ballots for the Dec. 13 Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation election, will have two locks instead of one.

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Moses Lake ProBuild store closes

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake ProBuild store closed recently as part of the company's reductions nationwide.

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AG candidate Dunn visits Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Washington State Attorney General candidate Reagan Dunn shared his views on crime, jobs, the economy and government regulations at the Ag Water & Power Users of Eastern Washington's dinner.

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Shoppers fill Big Lots!

MOSES LAKE - Outside the new Moses Lake Big Lots! store, Betty Black and Candy Lair were loading their car with bags of purchases Saturday.

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Nordt chosen as Grant PUD CFO

EPHRATA - Starting today, Grant PUD Director of Power Management Kevin Nordt takes on more duties as the district's new chief financial officer.

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Port of Quincy looks to East Coast for business

QUINCY - The Port of Quincy is now looking to East Coast companies to ship their oranges and citrus juice to the West Coast.

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Final lake forum is Monday

MOSES LAKE - "Our future - protecting property values" is the topic of the final forum about Moses Lake on Monday.

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MLIRD staff, board chair react to pressure

MOSES LAKE - Two Moses Lake Irrigation & Rehabilitation District employees and the board chairman expressed their frustrations with board candidate Mick Hansen during Tuesday night's meeting.

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Big Lots! holds soft opening Thursday

MOSES LAKE - The nation's largest broadline closeout retailer Big Lots! holds its soft opening Thursday.

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Turkey Trot helps cancer foundation

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake High School student is honoring her late grandmother and best friend's mom by organizing the town's first Turkey Trot on Nov. 19.

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Miniature Art Show attracts many artists

MOSES LAKE - Tyler Sauter was receiving plenty of well-wishes Friday night after his oil painting "Primary Roses," won the Artists' Choice Award at the Desert Artist Miniature Art Show.

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St. Rose auction grosses more than $165,000

EPHRATA - Carrying her 10-week old daughter Ella, Tanya Piturachstit perused auction items at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School's auction Saturday.

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Clifton Gunderson, LarsonAllen to merge

MOSES LAKE - Accounting firms Clifton Gunderson and LarsonAllen are merging in January and naming the new business CliftonLarsonAllen, they announced this week.

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Plan for Odessa area announced

MOSES LAKE - About 70,000 acres of groundwater-irrigated farmland in Grant, Adams and Franklin counties would receive replacement surface water in a preferred alternative released this week by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and state Department of Ecology.

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State may help manage Getty's Cove

EPHRATA - Staff with Grant PUD and Washington State Parks and Recreation are negotiating an interim management plan to jointly operate the PUD-owned Getty's Cove.

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MLPD warns about fake $20s

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Police Department is warning fast food businesses about fake $20 bills passed at a Stratford Road fast food restaurant.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Moses Lake girl pursues dreams

MOSES LAKE - At age 12, Moses Lake's Sara Myers knows what it's like to work in the spotlight with some big Hollywood names.

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Agency Firearms marks one year of business

MOSES LAKE - Agency Firearms owner Jake Juarez has enjoyed meeting the public and talking guns and gear during his first year of business in Moses Lake.

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Port seeks federal railroad money

MOSES LAKE - The Port of Moses Lake submitted a $22 million federal grant application Thursday for railroad improvements to boost future growth.

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Late ag season helps unemployment rates

MOSES LAKE -A late agricultural season inflated job figures for Grant County in September.

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Port uses $2.5 million federal grant

MOSES LAKE - In March Central Washington Asphalt begins a rehabilitation project at Grant County International Airport's aircraft ramp.

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Potato tariffs lifted by Korea, Colombia, Panama

MOSES LAKE - Tariffs between 18 to 20 percent on U.S. frozen potato exports headed to Korea, Colombia and Panama were recently lifted.

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Job seekers turn to Big Bend event

MOSES LAKE ??- Hundreds of job seekers converged at Big Bend Community College Wednesday for the school's annual Job and Career Fair.

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Potato tariffs lifted with new trade agreements

MOSES LAKE - Tariffs between 18 to 20 percent on U.S. frozen potato exports headed to Korea, Colombia and Panama were recently lifted.

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Irrigation district ponders election changes

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District Board Director Rich Archer presented a list of suggested changes to the district's Dec. 13 election.

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Microsoft turns water treatment plant over to Quincy

QUINCY - The City of Quincy is now leasing a water treatment plant from Microsoft for $10 per year.

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Dredge sinking considered 'eco-terrorism'

MOSES LAKE - The recent sinking of the Moses Lake Irrigation & Rehabilitation District's dredge is being considered "eco-terrorism" by investigators.

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Big Bend hosts Holiday Hiring Event Oct. 19

MOSES LAKE - Job seekers are invited to attend Big Bend Community's College Holiday Hiring Event from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., on Oct. 19.

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Dollar Dash helps Big Bend students

MOSES LAKE - Runners and walkers crossed the finish line at Saturday's Dollar Dash to the sound of lively rock music and cheering and clapping.

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Renewable energy focus of summit

MOSES LAKE - Challenges associated with integrating renewable energy into the electrical grid are the focus of Tuesday's Energy Summit.

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More power outages reported

MOSES LAKE - Storm systems traveling through the Columbia Basin are blamed for at least four power outages this week in Grant County.

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REC power outage decreases production

MOSES LAKE - After a power outage, polysilicon production is being restarted at Moses Lake's REC Silicon during the next two to three weeks.

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Power outage shuts down REC

MOSES LAKE - Power was out for REC Silicon and Eka Chemical in Moses Lake and some Warden customers Tuesday.

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Weber Siphon project part of Ag Tour

MOSES LAKE - People wondering about the construction activity at the Weber Siphon Project called the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce to find out more details.

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Vantage Data Centers to build in Quincy

QUINCY - The Santa Clara, Calif.-based Vantage Data Centers selected Quincy as its first data center in Washington state because of Grant County's affordable hydropower.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

State GOP chairman predicts wins in 2012

MOSES LAKE - Washington State Republican Party Chairman Kirby Wilbur predicts Republicans win the governor, attorney general and House and Senate races in 2012.

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ASIA attracts hundreds to park

MOSES LAKE - ASIA featuring John Payne drew an energetic, enthusiastic crowd of about 300 people to McCosh Park Saturday night.

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Comics are no laughing matter to readers

MOSES LAKE - Columbia Basin Herald Publisher Harlan Beagley received nearly 200 phone calls this week about a serious matter: the paper's funnies page.

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iFiber builds new studio for Channel 1

EPHRATA - The Ephrata-based iFiber Communications is building a new studio to launch the northern Columbia Basin's first TV station, Channel 1, on Sept 1.

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PUD customers testify against rate increases

MOSES LAKE - Like many others, Moses Lake retiree Jeff Powell lives on a fixed income.

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Consultant asks PUD to adjust reserves

EPHRATA - Consultant Gary Saleba, of Kirkland, Wash., recommends Grant County PUD use a line of credit to count as some of its reserves.

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Grant PUD approves engineering contract

EPHRATA - Grant County PUD commissioners unanimously approved a $4.5 million contract with engineering firm MacKay & Sposito, Inc., of Kennewick, on Monday.

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Ephrata teen shows pigs for the first time

MOSES LAKE - Lexie Pope, 16, showed her pigs named Captain Dan and Jenny for the first time at the Grant County Fair.

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Electrical rate increases mulled

EPHRATA - Grant County PUD commissioners listened to the public's thoughts about rate increases on Monday and Tuesday.

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Babe Ruth World Series simulcast a success

MOSES LAKE - In a history-making moment, the Columbia Basin Herald, and iFiber Communications successfully simulcast the Babe Ruth World Series in Ephrata.

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Making hay while the sun shines

MOSES LAKE, Wash. - Japan's earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis increased the demand for high quality export hay this year.

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State may be named farm disaster area

MOSES LAKE - Washington state may be named a farm disaster area because of the cooler weather, lower yields and late harvests of some crops.

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Grant County Fair marks centennial this week

MOSES LAKE - Wooden dollars, centennial coins and special knives help commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Grant County Fair.

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Hundreds welcome Caitlynn Lawson home

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake dancer Caitlynn Lawson was welcomed home by about 500 supporters at the Moses Lake High School gym Saturday.

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Voices make music in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - A free a capella act and guitar performance filled McCosh Park's amphitheater with about 300 people Saturday.

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Grant County Fair marks 100 years

MOSES LAKE - Wooden dollars, centennial coins and special knives help commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Grant County Fair.

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ARTGARDEN Pottery evolves with economy

MOSES LAKE - Laura Mayer is proud to be an artist who weathered and survived the recession.

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Demand is high for export hay

MOSES LAKE - Japan's earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis increased the demand for high quality export hay this year.

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Grant PUD OKs manager contract

EPHRATA - Grant County PUD commissioners unanimously approved a five-year employment contract with General Manager Tim Culbertson.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Banks Lake lowering progresses

COULEE CITY - A receding shoreline at the Coulee City park's swimming area is one sign the 30-foot lowering of Banks Lake is progressing.

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Cool spring delays wheat harvest

MOSES LAKE - The cooler spring delayed wheat harvest by between 10 and 13 days in Eastern Washington this week.

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Depression-era seniors recall tough times

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake's Robert J. Ruff, 90, and Enid Clay, 87, both recall the tough times of the Great Depression.

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Dody's Drive-In opens Monday

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Taco Time franchise owners Len and Sharon Seltz open their second business Monday, the 1950s-themed Dody's Drive-In.

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Grant County sees 1,870 more jobs

MOSES LAKE - Grant County saw 1,870 more non-farm jobs in June than in May, according to figures provided by the state Employment Security Department.

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Water is key to jobs, money, growth

MOSES LAKE - A water agreement is estimated to provide 35,000 new jobs and add $3 billion to the state's economy in the coming years.

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Lamb Weston/BSW employee earns GED

WARDEN - It appears the third time, or possibly the fourth time, is the charm for Lamb Weston/BSW's Leonard Slater.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Gottschalks building is being filled

MOSES LAKE - The closeout retailer Big Lots! is moving into the former Gottschalks building on Stratford Road in Moses Lake.

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Family, friends honor Luis Martinez

MOSES LAKE - Glass candle holders and T-shirts showing images of a smiling Luis Martinez, 18, reminded family and friends of their loss Friday.

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Phones Plus moves into old Arctic Circle

MOSES LAKE - Phones Plus is moving into the former Arctic Circle on South Pioneer Way in Moses Lake.

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Moses Lake woman adds bling to gift items

MOSES LAKE - Rhinestones, small pink bows and flowers bedazzle small, folding hairbrushes created by Heather Reich.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Grant County sees 1,870 more jobs in June

MOSES LAKE - Grant County saw 1,870 more non-farm jobs in June than in May, according to figures provided by the state Employment Security Department.

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Last summer for six businesses at Crescent Bar

EPHRATA - This week Grant County PUD staff is informing Crescent Bar businesses about the end of their lease next year.

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Grant PUD considers manager contract

EPHRATA - Grant County PUD commissioners are considering a five-year employment contract for General Manager Tim Culbertson.

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Clyde Andrews preps for another trek with Jeep

OTHELLO - In 2012 Othello's Clyde Andrews is going on his second trek with friends from the Military Vehicle Preservation Association.

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Suzy Bogguss performs at Moses Lake festival

MOSES LAKE - Country music singer Suzy Bogguss weaved small stories of her life throughout her concert during an outdoor performance at McCosh Park.

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Christy Youngers helps expectant moms

MOSES LAKE - Christy Youngers walks up to a baby clothing rack and starts reading price tags aloud.

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Former Mama's Exxon owners open deli

MOSES LAKE - Ron and Maria Pennington recently opened Mama's Mountain Fresh Deli at Penn Plaza in Moses Lake.

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BMW/SGL outlines future

MOSES LAKE - The plant manager of BMW/SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers' Moses Lake plant aims to match production of the world's carbon fiber market.

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Unity needed for next rail proposal

MOSES LAKE - Community members must show unity in presenting a second proposal to the state Legislature about freight rail expansion routes near Moses Lake, said Kent Jones, the port's commission president.

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Residents learn about lake at MLIRD forum

MOSES LAKE - With educational booths, a free barbecue donated by businesses and airboat rides, the Moses Lake Irrigation & Rehabilitation District's community forum offered activities for everyone.

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Residents see how dredge works

MOSES LAKE - About 50 Moses Lake residents and dignitaries walked up a steep incline to see sediment pumped from the lake's bottom into a holding pond.

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Canola processing facility to be built in Warden

WARDEN - The Pacific Coast Canola project in Warden received funding to build a facility at the Port of Warden.

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Yoga, stand up paddle classes offered on Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Donna Godfrey, 50, and her daughter, Elizabeth, 14, have found a new twist on a known exercise.

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Public invited to dredge celebration, forum

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District's dredge machine begins work Monday.

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Port appoints executive director

MOSES LAKE - Port of Moses Lake commissioners unanimously appointed consultant Patrick Jones as its executive director this week.

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Moses Lake base cleanup continues

MOSES LAKE - The payment of $58.25 million in clean-up funds means more underground well sampling near the former Larson Air Force Base.

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Ukrainian workers enjoy better life in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - It has been more than 10 years since Mariya Radchishina and Lyubov Konovalchuk arrived in Grant County from Ukraine.

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Irish pub opening reset for July 23

MOSES LAKE - Tymmy O'Shea's Irish Pub in Moses Lake is opening later than planned.

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Pending home sales jump nationally by 8.2 percent

MOSES LAKE - Agreed upon offers for homes, or pending sales, jumped by 8.2 percent from April to May in the United States, reports the National Association of Realtors.

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Grant County home sales stay even in May

MOSES LAKE - Figures for closed sales in Grant County and Moses Lake stayed even from May 2010 to May 2011.

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Groundwater supplies are reportedly dwindling

MOSES LAKE - Groundwater supplies feeding agricultural wells and city supplies aren't receiving enough new water for the future, according to representatives with the Columbia Basin Groundwater Management Area, or GWMA.

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REC Silicon, Grant PUD sign power contract

EPHRATA - REC Silicon and Grant County PUD signed a 20-year power sales agreement Wednesday to guarantee service to the Moses Lake company.

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Sand Scorpions' fireworks stand robbed

MOSES LAKE - The Sand Scorpions ORV group's fireworks stand near the Grant County Fairgrounds was robbed of cash and fireworks after closing late Tuesday night.

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Red Dawn Tactical owner turns passion into business

MOSES LAKE - Chad Scriven enjoys talking about firearms.

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Data center tax break bill dies in House

OLYMPIA - A bill extending a temporary tax break for data centers' replacement servers died in the House during the final week of the Legislature's special session.

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New Coulee Corridor brochure released

MOSES LAKE - For a fun summer drive, there are 64 historic stops along the Coulee Corridor National Scenic Byway route from Omak to Connell.

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Sabey to build in Virginia

SEATTLE - Sabey Data Center Properties next data center is located in northern Virginia's data center corridor, the company announced Wednesday.

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Grange convention comes to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Washington State Grange members and nonmembers alike are invited to hear speeches, see craft displays and learn more about the organization starting Wednesday and ending July 2.

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Moses Lake may rearrange staff

MOSES LAKE - Port of Moses Lake commissioners are considering some staffing changes at the port.

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Boat found in East Low Canal

MOSES LAKE - A boat minus its motor was found near Moses Lake in the East Low Canal, south of Wheeler Road, on Friday.

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Groundwater supplies are reportedly dwindling

MOSES LAKE - Groundwater supplies feeding agricultural wells and city supplies aren't receiving enough new water for the future, according to representatives with the Columbia Basin Groundwater Management Area, or GWMA.

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Grant PUD linemen take second in rodeo

WENATCHEE - Three Grant County PUD linemen placed second overall during the weekend's Andrew York Linemen Rodeo at Walla Walla Point Park in Wenatchee.

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Boeing site advisor visits Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - To keep Boeing's 737 made in Washington state, Gov. Chris Gregoire's advisor visited Moses Lake.

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Companies should adopt 'sexting' policy

MOSES LAKE - A Wenatchee-based employment lawyer recommends businesses adopt a work policy preventing "sexting."

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Gunpo trip helps Grant County businesses

MOSES LAKE - Grant County residents returned from a trip to Gunpo, in the Republic of Korea, and are touting the business benefits of the sister city connection.

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Lake dredging starts July 1

MOSES LAKE - A 53,000-pound dredge was lowered into Moses Lake Wednesday.

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Potato commission aims to improve ag workforce

MOSES LAKE - Potato growers are struggling to find workers with the right technological skills.

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Yahoo! permit completed for data center expansion

QUINCY - The state Department of Ecology (DOE) approved Yahoo!'s permit for its data center expansion in Quincy.

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Olympia passes data center tax bill approved

OLYMPIA - A bill extending a sales tax exemption deadline to spur data center construction passed with a 41-1 vote in the Senate during the Legislature's special session.

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REC Silicon considers expansion

MOSES LAKE - REC Silicon is awaiting news on its request for a power sales contract from Grant County PUD to start another Moses Lake expansion.

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Dell starts data center construction in Quincy

QUINCY - Restaurants and hotels in Grant County are seeing added business from the current construction projects in both Quincy and Moses Lake.

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Grant County youth invited to Salvation Army camp

MOSES LAKE - Grant County youth can attend The Salvation Army's Camp Gifford at Deer Lake this summer.

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Chandler talks of budget woes

MOSES LAKE - Association of Washington Business (AWB) Government Affairs Director Gary Chandler talked about issues delaying the passage of the state's budget in Moses Lake on Tuesday.

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Grant PUD OKs salary increases

EPHRATA - Grant Count PUD employees working in apprenticeship crafts are given a 1.63 percent raise for their first year of employment and 3 percent increase for their second and third years of work.

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Parker Horn pump station rebuilt, helps lake

MOSES LAKE - The newly built Parker Horn pump station is helping keep Moses Lake clean and reducing possible odor.

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Youth invited to Salvation Army camp

MOSES LAKE - Grant County youth can attend The Salvation Army's Camp Gifford at Deer Lake this summer.

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Army trains at Getty's Cove

VANTAGE - If you see people dressed in "moon suits" at Getty's Cove between now and Wednesday, don't worry.

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Data center tax bill approved

OLYMPIA - A bill extending a sales tax exemption deadline to spur data center construction passed with a 41-1 vote in the Senate during the Legislature's special session.

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Adams County's future topic of Tuesday meeting

OTHELLO - People concerned with the future of Adams County, and the Columbia Basin, can attend a meeting Tuesday about possible plans.

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Dredging forum is tonight

MOSES LAKE - An opportunity to learn more about the upcoming dredging of Moses Lake is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. tonight during "The Lake Forum."

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Schmiggitty Sauce business moves into diner

MOSES LAKE - Inside the former Ann's Diner in Moses Lake, preparations are being made to make and sell a versatile grilling and dipping sauce.

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Columbia Basin Herald welcomes new reporter

MOSES LAKE - The Columbia Basin Herald's newest reporter is Steven Wyble, an Eastern Washington University journalism graduate.

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Retail Trade Committee forms

EPHRATA - The Ephrata Chamber of Commerce invites its chamber retail members to its first Retail Trade Committee meeting, at 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 18.

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PUD chose to use asbestos at dam

EPHRATA - An internal report shows Grant County PUD decided in January to reinstall asbestos brake pads at Wanapum Dam because they had a longer life span and required less maintenance.

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SGL's plant on schedule

MOSES LAKE - The construction of BMW and SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers' Moses Lake plant is on schedule for the commissioning of its first carbon fiber line during this year's third quarter.

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Grant County youth invited to Salvation Army camp

MOSES LAKE - Grant County youth can attend The Salvation Army's Camp Gifford at Deer Lake this summer.

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Under construction

MOSES LAKE - Almost two years after Gary Blazek was featured in the Columbia Basin Herald for creating a metal version of Big Bend Community College's Viking mascot, Blazek continues to learn more about welding.

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Tickets still available for cooking show

MOSES LAKE - Buy your tickets for Tuesday's Taste of Home Cooking Show while they're still available.

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ASPI Group to update former Kmart site

MOSES LAKE - To attract retailers the ASPI Group expects to start updating Moses Lake's former Kmart building soon.

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Retail Task Force gains insight on site selection

MOSES LAKE - Where is the best place to build a new store?

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International Paper's Sandmann honored

MOSES LAKE - International Paper Account Manager Mike Sandmann was honored with the company's 2010 Container the Americas Sales and Marketing Award of Excellence.

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Citywide Clean Up is Saturday

MOSES LAKE - Help Moses Lake make a great first impression on visitors by volunteering for the Citywide Clean Up on Saturday.

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Preventing soil erosion helps man, nature

MOSES LAKE - There are two groups of winners when it comes to preventing soil erosion: some Columbia Basin farmers and fish living in the O'Sullivan and Potholes reservoirs.

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Columbia Basin Herald offers full online edition

MOSES LAKE - Have you found yourself suffering from withdrawals of your Columbia Basin Herald?

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Kendall Earl named Distinguished Young Woman

MOSES LAKE - Kendall Earl was smiling and ecstatic about winning the Distinguished Young Woman title at the Moses Lake Junior Miss Program Saturday night.

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Moses Lake Marathon helps with fitness

MOSES LAKE - Against the wind, about 200 runners, walkers and joggers were awaiting their turns to start portions of the Moses Lake Marathon Saturday morning.

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Students help Japan

MOSES LAKE - Who would have thought a small origami crane could represent a large clothing donation for struggling children?

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Bill notifies Washington counties about water rights

OLYMPIA - A bill requiring Eastern Washington counties to be notified about water rights transfers was approved by the state Legislature this week.

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Park Orchard Elementary School nears completion

MOSES LAKE - The construction of the Moses Lake School District's Park Orchard Elementary School is nearing completion and should be ready for students this fall.

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Food banks benefit from donation

QUINCY - Hungry people in Moses Lake, Quincy, Royal City, Othello and Mattawa soon benefit from a $14,800 donation provided by CHS Sun Basin Growers.

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Dell starts data center construction

QUINCY - Restaurants and hotels in Grant County are seeing added business from the current construction projects in both Quincy and Moses Lake.

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Grant PUD seeks lawsuit dismissal

EPHRATA - Grant County PUD filed a motion to have a court case about residential use on Crescent Bar Island removed from U.S. District Court.

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Ephrata Lions host fishing derby

EPHRATA - Little kids pulling big fish out of Ephrata's Ping Pond spurred some fishing stories among organizers this week.

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Columbia Basin Fishing derby is Saturday

MOSES LAKE - If you have kids ages 5 to 14, and are seeking a free family event, check out the Moses Lake Irrigation & Rehabilitation District's fishing derby Saturday.

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Port of Moses Lake approves HR contract

MOSES LAKE - Port of Moses Lake commissioners approved a $5,000 agreement to fund an internal human resources policy audit and fact finding investigation on Monday.

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Bill notifies counties about water rights

OLYMPIA - A bill requiring Eastern Washington counties to be notified about water rights transfers was approved by the state Legislature this week.

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Port of Moses Lake seeks HR help

MOSES LAKE - The Port of Moses Lake is temporarily hiring a human resources consultant to help gauge the office's health following allegations against the manager and employee turnover.

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Port of Moses Lake employee's husband blasts manager

MOSES LAKE - A flier circulated in the community criticizing Port of Moses Lake Executive Manager Craig Baldwin, was written by an employee's husband.

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Grant PUD seeks lawsuit dismissal

EPHRATA - Grant County PUD filed a motion to have a court case about residential use on Crescent Bar Island removed from U.S. District Court.

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Port continues talks with carriers

MOSES LAKE - Nearly a year after passenger air flights ended in Moses Lake, the Port of Moses Lake continues talks with commercial carriers to restart service.

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Jobs increase by 300 in February 2011

MOSES LAKE - Grant County saw an increase of 300 jobs in February from the previous month.

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Lions Club conference is good for businesses

Lions Club conference is good for businesses

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Desert Artists find inspiration in life's moments

MOSES LAKE - A Utah mountain town dotted with lights, framed by snowy peaks in the background.

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Man allegedly kills his mother

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake man was arrested during the weekend

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Staples donates to Moses Lake Boys & Girls Club

MOSES LAKE - A $15,000 grant brings the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin closer to building a new clubhouse, possibly this summer.

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Japanese companies turn to Quincy

QUINCY - Some data centers in Quincy are temporarily working with Japanese information systems due to the earthquakes in Japan.

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Yahoo! hearing in Quincy attracts crowd

QUINCY - About 40 people attended a public hearing about Yahoo!'s Quincy expansion and proposed addition of 10 more diesel generators to its site.

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January's unemployment increases slightly

MOSES LAKE - Grant County's unemployment rate for February increased slightly by 1.1 percent from January to reach 13.3 percent.

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Grant Transit Authority building likely done in April

MOSES LAKE - The construction of Grant Transit Authority's new Moses Lake facility is nearing completion.

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ASPI Group building new retail center

MOSES LAKE - The ASPI Group is building a retail center on property along Aspi Boulevard, in Moses Lake, to serve an undeveloped retail area.

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Starbucks, Green Mountain reach deal

SEATTLE (AP) - Starbucks Corp. and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. have reached a deal that will bring single-cup Starbucks coffee and Tazo tea pods to Keurig coffee machines.

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Katana hires workers for German project

EPHRATA - Wind tower manufacturer Katana Summit is hiring 75 workers to complete a project for the German company Nordex.

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No injuries in KC-135 emergency landing

MOSES LAKE - A KC-135 performed an emergency landing about 5 p.m. Friday at the Grant County International Airport.

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Mega Auto Sounds opens in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Mega Auto Sounds owner Nick Lutierrez says Moses Lake's growth is the reason he opened a new location at 2209 W. Broadway Ave.

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Job fair held at Columbia Basin Secondary School

MOSES LAKE - Macayla Tudor, 18, knew she wanted to become an emergency room nurse.

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Fairchild helps Moses Lake mini mart

MOSES LAKE - The arrival of Fairchild Air Force Base airmen to Moses Lake helped a new mini mart surpass its sales expectations quickly.

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Moses Lake to host rural communities conference

MOSES LAKE - A rural communities conference is set for March 18-19, at Big Bend Community College, in Moses Lake.

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Grant PUD asks judge to dismiss Crescent Bar lawsuit

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Future farmers enjoy 2011 potato conference

KENNEWICK - A group of 18 FFA students from Oregon's Cove High School represented agriculture's youth at this week's Washington-Oregon Potato Conference.

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Water commission bill goes to a vote

OLYMPIA - A bill designed to form an elected state Water Commission, streamline government and save taxpayer money is voted on Tuesday in Olympia.

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Voigt shares diet experiences at conference

KENNWICK - Even with the barrage of publicity it attracted, there are some details about Chris Voigt's potato diet that weren't widely shared.

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Association: Readers like their newspapers

MOSES LAKE - A presentation done by the Newspaper Association of America shows how heavily engaged readers are with their local newspapers.

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Businesses are connecting with potato growers

KENNEWICK - Businesses boasting the latest in agricultural technology were part of the Washington-Oregon Potato Conference Tuesday.

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New potato types shared during spud conference

KENNEWICK - About 75 growers at the Washington-Oregon Potato Conference learned more about new potato clones and cultivars Tuesday afternoon from researchers based in both states.

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Fairchild tankers arrive in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Tuesday marked the arrival of a series of Fairchild KC-135 Stratotankers at Grant County International Airport as part of the base's temporary move to Moses Lake.

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Washington grain train expanded

MOSES LAKE - Fulfilling a need for extra rail cars to haul wheat is being done with the 29 car expansion of the Washington Grain Train.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Potato Man of the Year

LAS VEGAS - Eating nothing but potatoes for 60 days earned Chris Voigt the Washington State Potato Commission's Potato Man of the Year honor.

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Moses Lake dredge permitting moves forward

MOSES LAKE — Permitting sediment removal from Moses Lake is being considered by the City of Moses Lake’s Planning Commission.

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Social Security tax lowered 2 percent

MOSES LAKE — Some U.S. workers are paying less taxes with a 2 percent decrease in the federal Social Security tax.

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Bureau of Reclamation is lowering Banks Lake

COULEE CITY - Starting Aug. 1, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will lower Banks Lake by 30 feet to complete an estimated $1.5 million to $2 million worth of work at Dry Falls Dam and North Dam.

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Voigt named 'Potato Man of the Year'

LAS VEGAS - Eating nothing but potatoes for 60 days earned Chris Voigt the Washington State Potato Commission's Potato Man of the Year honor.

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Mexican potato tariff could be dropped

MOSES LAKE - The U.S. Department of Transportation released a proposal Thursday to restart a cross-border trucking program with Mexico.

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Prosperity Center, Hastings featured at luncheon

OTHELLO - About 100 people learned more about The Prosperity Center and Rep. Doc Hastings' work during the Adams County Development Council luncheon Thursday.

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Quincy is Microsoft's first modular data center

QUINCY - When completed, Microsoft's Quincy location be the company's first modular data center.

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PUD reaches possible settlement with former treasurer

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Revelers take the plunge

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New Year's Eve celebrated in Sinkiuse Square

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Moore Furniture marks 100 years of business

EPHRATA - How many businesses can say they've survived 100 years of an evolving economy, changing technology and new clientele?

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EDC moves to attract retailers

MOSES LAKE - One of the Grant County Economic Development Council's 2011 projects is to attract more local retailers.

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Foreign trade zone expands

MOSES LAKE - REC Silicon in Moses Lake is one business profiting from the Port of Moses Lake's expanded foreign trade zone.

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Comment deadline extended for Odessa irrigation water study

MOSES LAKE - The comment period for the Odessa Subarea Special Study's draft environmental impact statement (EIS) was extended to Jan. 31.

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Airport receives cleanup funds

MOSES LAKE - About $58.25 million in funds were awarded to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for underground clean up near Moses Lake.

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Killian Korn proves popular during holidays

OTHELLO - Hot cocoa with marshmallows, peppermint cream, cookies and cream are just a few of the flavors offered by the Othello-based Killian Korn.

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Growing Moses Lake makes Forbes list

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake was named as the eighth fastest-growing small town in the U.S. by Forbes Magazine.

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Ham radio enthusiast tunes in daily

MOSES LAKE - At each sunrise, Don Calbick communicates with people worldwide with his ham radio.

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C&V Auto bought by Bud Clary Auto Group

MOSES LAKE - After 51 years of service as C&V Auto Sales & Service, the business is being sold to a dealer next door, Bud Clary Auto Group.

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State cuts could impact Grant EDC

MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Economic Development Council (EDC) is bracing itself for budget cuts on the state level next year.

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Embedded video on T-shirts promotes school activities

MOSES LAKE, Wash. - Video embedded on a T-shirt? Sounds crazy.

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Businesses brace for busiest shopping day

MOSES LAKE - Sears Operations Manager Tammy Lenz recalls the throng of customers during past "Black Fridays" at the Moses Lake Sears.

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PUD rates may increase by $7

EPHRATA - Electrical rate increases above the planned 4 percent are now part of public discussions during Grant County PUD budget hearings on Dec. 6-7.

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SGL joins PET program

MOSES LAKE - SGL Carbon Fibers Automotive joined Big Bend

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REC Silicon boosts turkey donations

MOSES LAKE - REC Silicon employees nearly doubled the amount of turkeys they donated this year to the Moses Lake Food Bank.

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Cold Train shipments increase six-fold

QUINCY - A refrigerated train car service launched from the Port of Quincy in April just boosted its weekly shipments from 10 loads to 60 loads.

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Hair opens at new location in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Hair opened at 4015 S Canterbury St. this week in Moses Lake.

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Workers still seeking jobs in Grant County

MOSES LAKE - A former stay-at-home mom, Christina Maxey, 31, of Moses Lake, is unemployed, but treats her job search like work while supporting her family.

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BMW facility planned in Moses Lake

SEATTLE - Grant County received an economic shot in the arm Tuesday with the official announcement of a BMW parts plant being built in Moses Lake.

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GM ends partnership with Barry Chevrolet

EPHRATA — Barry Chevrolet received a letter from General Motors (GM), notifying them the company would end their dealership affiliation in Ephrata.

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Crescent Bar people seek answers about lease

Grant PUD makes no commitments, works with residents

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More fiber planned for Grant County Cost is $50 million to add 15,000 connections

Herald staff writer

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Friends seek closure in Moses Lake woman's death

Herald staff writers

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Woman dies after beating

Moses Lake man arrested for girlfriend's death

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