ARTICLES BY LYNNE LYNCH<BR

Grant PUD to cut budget

EPHRATA — Grant County PUD staff recommend commissioners reduce the district’s $517.8 million budget by more than $15 million.

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Lad Irrigation completes remodel

MOSES LAKE — Lad Irrigation in Moses Lake expanded its store to improve customer service during a recent remodel.

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New Boys & Girls club would be bigger, better

MOSES LAKE — Imagine a place where kids could go after school that’s designed for their needs.

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Audit advises shared services for public utility districts

EPHRATA — A state performance audit of public utility districts in Grant, Chelan and Douglas counties recommends they share services in the areas of insurance, information technology and procurement.

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Real Deals Home Decor marks successful opening

MOSES LAKE — The recent opening of the new Real Deals Home Decor franchise was successful, the business’s co-owners said this week.

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Microsoft starts Phase 3 in Quincy

QUINCY — Thanks to a new tax break for server equipment, Microsoft recently started expansion work on Phase 3 of its existing data center in Quincy.

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Seventh-day Adventist Church work progresses

MOSES LAKE — With volunteer help, the new Seventh-day Adventist Church is taking shape on Valley Road in Moses Lake.

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Moses Lake grad promoted to Air Force colonel

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Col. Kelly L. Goggin is down-to-earth and can admit that tracking down her kids’ shoes can “derail a whole morning.”

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Grant PUD mulls Crescent Bar recreation

EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners learned Monday about their roles in providing more public access on Crescent Bar Island.

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Dry Falls proves to be a fun day trip

If you hop in your car and drive about 45 minutes north, by way of Soap Lake, you’ll reach the Dry Falls Visitor Center.

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Businesses brace for new taxes on candy, gum and water

MOSES LAKE — The June 1 start of the state-imposed sales tax on candy, chewing gum, and bottled water drew criticism from Columbia Basin business owners.

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Owners' daughter inspires new business

MOSES LAKE — Ten-year-old Annie Roemer’s birthday wish of bringing a bounce house to her party inspired a new business.

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Car dealers react to proposed reforms

MOSES LAKE — Local auto dealers shared mixed reactions to proposed federal legislation which some say would make credit harder to obtain.

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Essentials plans cancer fund-raiser

MOSES LAKE — Rebekah McCabe recalls how much facials helped some of her late relatives suffering from cancer.

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Free help available for home loan modifications

MOSES LAKE — If you don’t want to go it alone when applying for a lower mortgage payment, free help is available.

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