ARTICLES BY LYNNE LYNCH<BR>HERALD STAFF WRITER

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Support sought for air service

MOSES LAKE — Informational meetings about restoring commercial air service to Grant County started Tuesday with two Eugene, Ore.-based consultants fielding questions from businesses about the details.

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Businesses seek employees

COLUMBIA BASIN — There’s about 25 slots available for people wanting to enter a pre-employment training program and possibly work for area companies.

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McDonald's opens

MOSES LAKE — The newly rebuilt Stratford Road McDonald’s in Moses Lake opened Monday at 6 a.m. after being closed for more than three months for construction.

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New owners take over Curves

MOSES LAKE — Alberta Cannon and her daughter TJ Newman are starting the new year as the new owners of the women’s only Curves exercise franchise in Moses Lake.

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More cutbacks expected at Genie

MOSES LAKE — A second voluntary exit program is expected at Genie Industries in January followed by a likely reduction in employees.

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Air service meetings start Jan. 6

COLUMBIA BASIN — Information meetings about restarting commercial air service in Grant County will be held in Moses Lake, Othello, Ephrata and Quincy.

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Grant PUD responds to Moses Lake chamber

EPHRATA — A letter written by Grant County PUD Commission President Tom Flint reiterates past points and further explains why the commission decided to stop dark fiber sales in May.

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Give thanks for snowplow drivers (and neighbors)

The recent snow, ice and cold weather present me with a new challenge when driving to work each day.

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Titan Building uses other dark fiber carriers

EPHRATA — The owner of the Titan Building near Moses Lake worked out alternative solutions to find dark fiber for potential businesses, the company confirmed Friday.

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New apartment complex unfolds in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — This week, workers on the Vintage Apartment job site battled a biting wind chill and 8 inches of snow while they were framing the building.

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Simplot awards Moses Lake plant energy award

MOSES LAKE — Simplot’s Moses Lake plant reduced its energy consumption by 4 percent with a companywide energy conservation program started one year ago.

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Grant PUD adopts 2009 budget

EPHRATA — A $490 million budget approved Monday by Grant County PUD commissioners includes funds to add 40 new positions, fulfill relicensing requirements for the Priest Rapids Hydroelectric Project and continue turbine improvements.

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Simplot awards Moses Lake plant energy award

MOSES LAKE — Simplot’s Moses Lake plant reduced its energy consumption by 4 percent with a companywide energy conservation program started one year ago.

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Unchained Brotherhood exceeds toy drive goal

MOSES LAKE — The Unchained Brotherhood Motorcycle Group surpassed its goal by raising more than $16,500 worth of toys for Moses Lake-area children.

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Grant PUD curbs spending on Fairway Drive

EPHRATA — After Grant County denied Grant County PUD an easement, PUD commissioners responded this week by restricting spending for curbs, catch basins and dry wells near a housing development on Fairway Drive near Moses Lake.

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