Saturday, January 18, 2025

Oh, the things I've aaoogahed

Those people who know me know that my car is special.
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Oh, the things I've aaoogahed

Those people who know me know that my car is special.
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Carniceria owner working for kids' education

Alanis hopes to expand, add space
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Market grows for Moses Lake Pigout

Food, music festival runs Friday, Saturday
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Local auctioneer, 14, wins international title

Barth continues in family business
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Moses Lake Industries addresses need for rail

Stakeholders seeking catalyst for increased efforts
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REC secures $1 billion in contracts

Company CEO: 'It's all good'
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By two votes, heron wins People's Choice award

MOSES LAKE - Jud Turner wasn't aware of the local significance of the great blue heron when he submitted a heron sculpture to a Moses Lake program.
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Commissioner resigns from Othello port

OTHELLO - Citing a move out of his district, Port of Othello Commissioner Sam Garza is resigning from the district at the end of July.
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Facilitator needed for pre-employment training

GRANT COUNTY - In considering where the Central Washington JOBS Project is going, its co-chairs shared where all it has been.
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'Dessert theater'

Melodramatic 'Great Ice Cream Scheme' runs Friday, Saturday
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Moses Lake addresses business sidewalk use

City sends notices to property owners
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Funding for area water projects in Senate bill

League project director pleased with status
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Plate takes port oath

New Port of Moses Lake commissioner started Monday
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Oh, the things I've aaoogahed

Those people who know me know that my car is special.
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'There's no age limit to being a musician'

Columbia Basin performers band together
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JOBS Project speaker to address industry training

Grant EDC sponsors Wallace visit to area
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Genie makes cuts across company

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake's largest employer is reducing its size across the globe in efforts to meet current customer demand.
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Allied Arts announces 31st season

MOSES LAKE - Randy Johnstad is calling this season of the Columbia Basin Allied Arts Season Thirty-One.
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Outstanding supporting actor in a stage drama

COLUMBIA BASIN - The Bob Jasman you meet offstage doesn't sound anything like the Bob Jasman you see onstage.
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Soap Lake celebrates Smokiam Days

Community offers fireworks at dusk July 5
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George celebrates town, 'love of country' July 4

Former governor returns to festivities 51 years after first
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Therapeutic poetry

Moses Lake man publishes book of poems
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Economist: Grant County 'strong, slowing' in May

GRANT COUNTY - A Wenatchee-based regional labor economist found Grant County's non-farm employment report showed a "strong but slowing" economy in May 2008.
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ASPI constructing Moses Lake building

Commerce Park One to house Genie supplier
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Columbia Basin Herald welcomes sports writer

Job 'logical choice' for Pacheco
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Grant, Adams HR chapter receives award

Seminars take place in July, August
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Monte Holm auction starts today

Public viewing draws visitors
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Aviation festival starts Friday

GRANT COUNTY - Coordinators behind the Grant County Aviation Festival at Grant County International Airport this weekend liked the area so much, they're moving here.
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High school program deems Moses Lake clean

MOSES LAKE - It's still early, but information gathered during a high school water quality program are indicating a clean lake.
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Public viewing of Holm auction starts Thursday

Event runs Friday, Saturday
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'Everything good comes to an end'

El Charro Restaurante closes Wednesday
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Quincy port questions state audit findings

State finds district lacks financial reporting controls
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Moses Lake office receives award

Evergreen Home Loans lauded by rural development program
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Japan Airlines is leaving Moses Lake

Company marks 40th anniversary in November
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Funding is needed for second Moses Lake crossing

Moses Lake, Grant County address WSTC
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Four counties speak about needs

Highway, city interchanges of 'huge' concern in Adams County
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WSTC leaders discuss road funding

Without new revenue, tolling projects stand to be only successes
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Marlin Hutterite teacher named best in state

Edwards learned to read at 35, attended college at 46
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All aboard the Spirit of Washington

GRANT COUNTY - Area transportation leaders and decision makers got to see the need for improved rail in Moses Lake by riding aboard existing railroad track.
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Truck distributes produce, perishables

Event helps residents struggling in economy
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Transportation leaders meet at BBCC

Commission rides dinner train Monday
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New tanning salon aims for quality

Forbidden Tan goal is to have a thousand swimsuits
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Truck provides relief to Moses Lake hungry

Families in need to receive produce, perishables
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Speakers cover work release programs

J.O.B.S. Project meets Friday morning
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Youth parade kicks off Ephrata festival

Sage-N-Sun celebrates 99th year
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Flower power

Longtime Moses Lake resident waters downtown planters
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Walgreens preps site for construction

Moses Lake store to open January 2009
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Truly a family winery

Longtime regional family opens Dry Falls Cellars in Moses Lake
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Walgreens preps site for construction

Moses Lake store to open January 2009
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American Quarter Horse show set in Moses Lake

Grant County Fairgrounds 'stepping up' to house free event
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Future fuels

Environmental consultant addresses energy sustainability
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The man behind the poster

Ephrata resident volunteers for Basin Summer Sounds signs
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Economist: Grant County 'healthy, growing'

GRANT COUNTY - An area regional labor economist is reporting a "healthy and growing" economy in Grant County based on April employment numbers.
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Warden postmaster retires

Erichsen intends to 'let world go by' for a while
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Step made in support for Odessa aquifer

Ecology releases draft impact statement
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Hope walkers

Relay For Life commemorates 20th year
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New owners take Soap Lake RV resort public

Joneses open park year-round
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Face to face with a Stotan

Young adult author spends day at secondary school
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Ex-Greenpeace president discusses future energy

COLUMBIA BASIN - Environmental consultant Patrick Moore delivers the first of two free, regional community presentations Tuesday in Moses Lake.
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New rail authority 'spurs' development

OLYMPIA - Rehabilitation of a Columbia Basin rail line can proceed now that a governing entity was formed.
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Monte Holm family preps museum for auction

Grandson: Holm was 'very clear'
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Friends of library put on book sale 'experiment'

Move helps group keep up with used book flow
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Aktion club donates books to library

Children encouraged to read 'lots' for summer program
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Royal City discusses farmers market

Meeting tonight begins at 7:30 p.m.
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Motorized surfboards rev up for full production

Grand opening scheduled for June 14-15
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Royal City Summerfest seeking more volunteers

Meeting takes place Thursday
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Award-winning author addresses ATEC library

Novelist Jess Walter speaks Wednesday morning
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Adams County council gets tips

Yakima economic leader addresses fledgling group
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A century of Vi

Vi Adams
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Ice business slides into Moses Lake

Location will eventually produce 400 to 600 tons per day
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TomatoFare returns on Saturday

Coordinator seeking restaurant, chef support
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'A real family environment'

Moses Lake landmark Woody's Drive-In turns 25
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DUI car crash detailed in mock presentation

Questions good, task force coordinator says
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Seattle middle-schoolers visit Moses Lake, hold scavenger hunt

University Prep students visit teacher's former hometown
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Quincy celebrates moms, fashion

Garden party provides 'unofficial' kickoff to Grant County centennial
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Local ag leaders ring in on Farm Bill

President may veto this week
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Gorge names manager on eve of 'biggest' season

Wilde takes over at 'unique venue'
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Moses Lake Senior Center honors moms

Funds support Meals on Wheels
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Letter carriers picking up food for people in need

MOSES LAKE - The people who pick up your mail are hoping to pick up something else this weekend, too.
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Industry drives J.O.B.S. project forward

Group meets Friday morning at ATEC
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'Kind of a different genre'

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake private investigator is planning to write about his experiences as an agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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Grant County leaders gather for prayer

15th annual mayor's breakfast draws about 150
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Glider crashes at Ephrata airport

Pilot survives, crash under investigation
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Othello dentist marks 30th anniversary

Rydman reflects on 'pure stubbornness'
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Holmquist talks state deficit with Big Bend EDC

Senator calls for leadership change in Olympia
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Planter party

MOSES LAKE - There will be even more flowers in downtown Moses Lake this summer.
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Committee reaches out to area businesses

Chair urges residents to contact local chambers
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Governor 'tracking' area's fruit-crop damage

EASTERN WASHINGTON - State representatives are going to be surveying for weather-created damages to area crops today.
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Grant, Adams counties add jobs

Adams County at lowest unemployment rate since 1990
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Adams council seeking CEO, marketing

Next meeting is May 15 at ATEC
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Committee plans on air carrier surveys

Area businesses to be polled
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Event raises awareness of crime victim rights

Moses Lake has normal crime rate
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Very Important Pooches

New Ephrata groomer expands into Moses Lake
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Spuds out of reach for some families

Fate of Farm Bill, white potatoes up in air
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High school art show spotlights talents of youth

COLUMBIA BASIN - The Art Guild of the Soap Lake Area rescued this year's high school art show, and now residents can enjoy their victory this weekend.
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Free wireless Internet coming to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Visitors to downtown Moses Lake with wireless devices will be able to access the Internet by Memorial Day weekend, just in time for the Moses Lake Spring Festival.
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Discovery Honda cuts ribbon

Public car wash to open by May 1
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Moses Lake Dental in the works

Office expected to open mid-July
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Ephrata chamber offers Taste of Basin fund-raiser

Members enjoy 'An Evening in Venice'
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Quincy port offer for golf club accepted

Course opening expected in early May
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Gourd spring meeting could lead to festival

MOSES LAKE - A spring meeting held by the state's fledgling gourd society just might lead to a new annual festival in Moses Lake.
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Moses Lake port commissioner dead at 80

GRANT COUNTY - Grant County residents and leaders are mourning a man they say leaves a giant void in the community with his passing.
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Longtime Moses Lake barber witnesses change

MOSES LAKE - "After you've been here long enough, about everywhere you go, you find people you know," Lorin Lybbert said.
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College orchestra performs in Moses Lake

Volunteer urges community not to miss 'talented' show
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Potato conference moves to Tri-Cities

Moses Lake event at Kennewick center in 2009
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Unlimited possibilities

George cabinet business expands with Moses Lake showroom
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IRS: File to receive stimulus payment

Income tax deadline is Tuesday, April 15
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State supreme court justice addresses Rotary

Fairhurst speaks before Moses Lake audience
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Hydroplanes race on Moses Lake Saturday

Event kicks off at 9:30 a.m. at Connelly Park
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Business association moves Santa structures

Moses Lake holiday signs to be repaired
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Time, more work ahead for rail project

Stakeholders seek funding for segment around airport
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Port of Quincy looks at golf course purchase again

QUINCY - The Port of Quincy is once again taking a look at the possible purchase of the Quincy Golf Club.
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Soap Lake couple makes soap out of lake water

SOAP LAKE - A Soap Lake couple makes soap using water out of Soap Lake, but they'll only keep it up as long as it never becomes a job.
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Growth slows for Grant County economy

GRANT COUNTY - Slow growth is better than a decline.
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'Manpower issues' resolved at REC Silicon site

MOSES LAKE - The construction manager on a major Moses Lake expansion project and a union of plate fitters resolved a situation which arose in late March.
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Moses Lake man's relative tied to Doolittle park

Updegrave relation: DeShazer was in Doolittle WWII raid
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Royal port, city discuss water feasibility study

ROYAL SLOPE - Port of Royal Slope commissioners and the Royal City City Council may team up on a feasibility study on their water systems.
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Weyerhaeuser includes Moses Lake plant in sale

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Weyerhaeuser plant is part of a business sale, which is expected to close in the second half of the year.
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Seminar hopes to draw biodiesel info seekers

Big Bend council program evolves with world market
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Sandhill crane festival takes wing in Othello

City, chamber: Event puts community 'on the map'
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Soap Lake chamber puts on annual banquet

Wine tasting added to event Saturday
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Potato conference could relocate

BBCC, fairgrounds Tri-Cities sites submit proposals
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Historic water legislation relieves local irrigation pressures

Still work to be done, area leaders say
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World-class fishing in any direction

Longtime guide opens fly shop in Moses Lake
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Gorge general manager let go

Parsons will
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Unity service Saturday

Fund-raiser dinner to follow event
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Winner selected in National Ag Day drawing

GRANT COUNTY — When Becky Nellsch and her family sit down to dine, odds are good for a while their meals will originate from within Grant County.
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Longtime Big Bend EDC, Lincoln County leader dead at 75

Friends remember Graedel as ‘great public servant’
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Aiming high

COLUMBIA BASIN - Local organizations are waiting on word from area businesses to determine the interest in restoring air service to Grant County International Airport.
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Moses Lake port approves bonds

MOSES LAKE - Port of Moses Lake Commissioners approved bonds for $7.5 million to help Moses Lake Industries build chemical manufacturing facilities.
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Moses Lake chamber discusses flight service

MOSES LAKE - Community members gather Tuesday to discuss how to get the area's flight service off the ground.
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'I look at them as furry children'

MOSES LAKE - Patty Jardine never got tired of dog hair, she says with a laugh.
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College student runs own business for summer job

Yearout looking for experience with Student Painters program
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Jackson Hewitt creates hub in Moses Lake office

General manager foresees 'astronomical growth'
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Othello teacher hates last day of school

OTHELLO - Lisa Davis hates the last day of school.
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New title for Moses Lake library branch manager

MOSES LAKE - The area Moses Lake Library Branch Manager Connie Kuhlmann oversees just got a lot bigger.
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Wenatchee events center being built

Multi-purpose facility to open in September
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Jackson Hewitt creates hub in Moses Lake office

General manager foresees
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Cattle producers raise ag awareness with basket

Entry containers placed in businesses Monday
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New Web site adds market place for jobs

COLUMBIA BASIN - Potential employees looking for work in Central Washington just got a new Web site to aid them in their search.
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Grant County Road C ends with waterways

New pipe arches increase crossing's capacity
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Donations begin for new Moses Lake library

MOSES LAKE - The movement to build a new library in Moses Lake is beginning to receive funding.
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Regional labor economist receives new county focus

COLUMBIA BASIN - The face of labor analysis in the region is about to change.
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State supports Quincy water treatment facility

QUINCY - Legislative support is looking good for a Quincy water treatment facility in a difficult budget session year.
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Farm bureau to address Grant County PUD rates

PUD holds public meeting on rates Wednesday
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State business association honors Genie

Company named Large Manufacturer of the Year
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McCain Foods looks at Moses Lake

Site decision expected in March
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Entezar Development is moving along in Quincy

QUINCY - Plans are proceeding for a commercial center to be located between Quincy and East Wenatchee.
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Ground breaks on Lowe's

MOSES LAKE - Pamp Maiers was trying to develop the land, which is now the future site of Lowe's, for more than 20 years.
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24-hour pizza party people

Every so once in a while, I get a craving for pizza I have to order 24 hours in advance.
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Ephrata chamber honors area farmers

Appreciation breakfast revived after five years
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Residents turn out for 'spudtacular' event

MOSES LAKE - Residents from around the Columbia Basin had some potato for their lunch Friday.
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Project seeks people for Blanket Day sewing

GRANT COUNTY - A local organization is seeking people to sew blankets for donation to people in need at an upcoming daylong event.
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Great expectations given at Grant County EDC banquet

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake tax agent talks stimulus payments

People with $3,000 of eligible income may receive payment
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake Museum tops off potato luncheon

Annual event raises funds for quality exhibits
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Grant County coalition discusses rail

OLYMPIA -Representatives from around the Columbia Basin recently returned from Olympia, where they told members of the state Legislature stories.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Ask.com headlines economic council event

Garza takes over presidency from Trask
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Job Corps council hears economic updates

COLUMBIA BASIN - The good old days are now.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Grant County home prices buck trend

Real estate research center director advises against rapid action
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Covey to address builders' concerns

Moses Lake mayor to answer questions Tuesday
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Out of the ordinary in Moses Lake

Build Your Own Clone mails off guitar electronics kits
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Children comprise majority of Grant County homeless

Volunteers help council count population
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Task force seeks to continue job momentum

COLUMBIA BASIN - Fresh off the success of a high school job fair, industry leaders are looking for continued momentum in efforts to recruit employees for local industry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

REC expansion delayed two months

MOSES LAKE - A $660 million project currently ongoing in Moses Lake is experiencing some delays.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Paul leads Grant County Republican preference

Chair reports record caucus turnout
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Randy Brooks' idea of a heaven

Theater, radio, rafting all in Moses Lake resident's blood
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Grant County Democrats favor Obama

Longtime supporter killed in accident Friday
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

REC Silicon awards laptop to Job Corps student

Hardiman 'flabbergasted' when told of win
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

The return of Kiyoji, part 2

MOSES LAKE - Manager/cook Kiyoji Miyamoto was eating dinner with his daughter when the Moses Lake Police called to tell him his restaurant was on fire.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake post office offering passports

MOSES LAKE - Documentation needed to get in and out of the country is about to be offered for the first time at the Moses Lake Post Office.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Employers turn out for 'Future Is Here' job fair

MOSES LAKE - It's hard to tell who was more hopeful at "The Future Is Here" Job and Career Fair: The job-seeking high schoolers or the employers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

2008 potato conference arrives in Moses Lake

Event puts $3 million into community
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Area employers address high school students

Panel emphasizes work ethic, team player qualities
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Mochas-plus at Mochas and More

Longtime Columbia Basin resident opens Ephrata business
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Casino owes Moses Lake $100,000 in taxes

Porterhouse receives 15-day suspension
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Job fair aims at students, parents, educators

44 employers lined up for Thursday event
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Port of Moses Lake waits on L&I settlement

MOSES LAKE - Port of Moses Lake commissioners heard the latest from their attorney about proceeding with a settlement with the state over heat-related illness violations.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

More snow coming; it's not over

Most snow in 10 years
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

'Good games' at Ephrata chess tourney

Trustee advises next year's competitors work on endgame
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Holm locomotive bound for Pullman depot

Addition of engine completes Pufferbelly Depot dream
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Othello chamber honors hometown heroes

Past president says chamber growing as 'future force'
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

New Food Pavilion manager seeks success

Hunt aims to make store like family for customers
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Chess returns to Ephrata

Event kicks off Saturday morning at Parkway Elementary School
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Othello chamber honors year's citizens at banquet

Raffle raises funds for events
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Industry celebrates Potato Day in Olympia

Warnick recognized as Legislator of the Year
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

PUD to take part in job fair

COLUMBIA BASIN - The Grant County Public Utilities District is one of many area employers in the "The Future Is Here" Job and Career Fair next week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Area leaders get rail, air updates at forum

Group hopes to present unified front for railroad progress
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Northland Cable restores channels

Moses Lake customers may receive HD, DVR
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Task force finds job fair response 'rewarding'

Businesses, schools encouraged to participate Jan. 31
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Wilson Creek port board members take oath

New commissioner Blackman 'eager' to get started
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Economic forum focuses on regional growth

'Whole area' represented
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Noxious no more

GRANT COUNTY - Grant County residents get the opportunity to learn about weeds in their area Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

New Warden fire chief receives lifetime award

WARDEN - Randy Wiggins still finds himself heading over to Warden High School once a week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Tax incentive program maxed out for first time

Maiers largest contributor to downtown Moses Lake efforts
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Eka Chemicals reopens

Production process restarted Tuesday
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Groups eyeing final Farm Bill draft

Reps ponder possible presidential veto
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Task force gears up for job fair at Friday meeting

Participating employer numbers 'filling up' for Jan. 31 event
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Othello port working on air, water, funding

OTHELLO - The Port of Othello is proceeding with several projects regarding air, water and land.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

High energy meeting for Adams County council

ADAMS COUNTY - What's good for Othello is good for Lind.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Santa Bucks auction tonight

Big-screen TV expected to be big draw
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Wilson Creek port meeting in new locale

Blackman, Lesser to be sworn in Wednesday
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Group opposes irrigation expansion

Seeking public comment by Saturday
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Moses Lake port manager enjoys progress

Hayes looks ahead to building construction
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

'Guardian angels' aid Columbia Basin families

Council still seeking quilts, hygiene kits
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Wheatland Bank expands in Washington

Branches in Moses Lake, Quincy are 'success stories'
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Moses Lake port changes officers

Commissioners, staff send Jones off with well wishes
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Adams County economic council meets

Cities support new group's efforts
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

High school students sound off on job fair

COLUMBIA BASIN - In effort to target high school students looking for work when they graduate, area employee recruiters spoke before several Moses Lake classes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Soap Lake filmmaker lauded for videos

SOAP LAKE - Filmmaking has been on-the-job training for Kathy Kiefer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Wages, benefits survey released

Levels of competition in hiring discovered
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Quincy data center proceeds on schedule

Hiring begins in spring 2008
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

'Always back to Moses Lake'

MOSES LAKE - Dona Roe is always interested to learn why people wind up in Moses Lake.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Moses Lake ethanol plant seeks partners

Liquafaction hopes to be producing in 2008
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Othello resident to head cooperative

OTHELLO - A longtime Othello face is the new chairman of a national potato cooperative.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Moses Lake merchants mixed on holiday season

MOSES LAKE - 'Tis the season … or maybe 'tisn't.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Columbia Basin Herald offers Sunday edition

COLUMBIA BASIN - For the first time, Basin residents will get their Columbia Basin Herald for one more day this weekend.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Quincy house offers free family event

QUINCY - Columbia Basin residents have the opportunity to celebrate Christmas, 1900s style.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Adopting people in need

MOSES LAKE - Several families around the area are going to have a Christmas after all.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Employee recruiters hope for 'signature' event

January job, career fair marketed to students, parents
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Guitar shines on Masquers stage

SOAP LAKE - She might not have stuck to the schedule, but Bonnie Guitar kept her audience delighted regardless.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

I got you, 'Babes'

Family-friendly musical takes place at Wallenstien Theater Saturday
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Moses Lake family opens downtown cafe

Bridges remodel computer business, open restaurant
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Othello chamber leads drive to aid flood victims

Manager hopes to fill trailer by Dec. 21
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Port of Moses Lake appealing L&I fine

MOSES LAKE - The Port of Moses Lake is appealing a fine from the state Department of Labor and Industries from earlier this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Columbia Basin Herald holds Christmas contest

Publisher to pay $100 of electric bill
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Thy leaves are so unchanging

Longtime Moses Lake Christmas tree sellers return to lot
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Moses Lake graduate shares Iraq experience

Army captain thanks citizens for support
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Turkey bowling and more at Soap Lake's Winterfest

SOAP LAKE - Each year Soap Lake's Winterfest adds another flag to its celebration.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Potato industry reports good harvest

Weather, soil play role in positive spud year
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Moses Lake post office offers North Pole postmark

Deadline to drop off mail is Dec. 10
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Yahoo! opens with a yodel in Quincy

Community takes tours of big purple business Monday afternoon
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Design studio opens second Moses Lake location

'Lucky' owner pursues dream with new concept store
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Moses Lake port approves 2008 budget

Incoming commissioner asks questions during hearing
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Yahoo! celebrates grand opening in Quincy

Event marks first data center 'built from ground up'
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Conley beats Ecret in Moses Lake port race

MOSES LAKE - Increased visibility, air service and rail service are three things the newest Port of Moses Lake commissioner says are in store.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Moses Lake chamber hosts farmer brunch

Sponsors, families may dine together at annual event
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Miracle on Main Street ushers in Ephrata holidays

Plethora of holiday activities for annual celebration
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Ephrata port receives Port of Year award

EPHRATA - When the discussion first started about nominating the Port of Ephrata for Port of the Year, Manager Mike Wren was hesitant.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

'We were friends first'

Brothers, friends unite for new Moses Lake construction company
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Residents unite,fill Soroptimist holiday boxes

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake community rose to the challenge of providing three boxes full of food to 150 families in need for the holidays.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Soap Lake cafe, chamber start Thanksgiving benefit

Wednesday dinner raises money for scholarship fund
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Task force focuses on high school students

January job fair aimed at parents, children
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Soroptimists put holiday food boxes together

MOSES LAKE - When 150 Moses Lake families celebrate Thanksgiving this year, it will be with the help of Soroptimist International of Moses Lake.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Tack Shop expands inventory in new spot

Moses Lake business moves onto Third Avenue
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Basin bucks national housing trends

Resident industry members advise buying now
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Longtime Moses Lake resident takes over car lot

Aces aims for quality reputation
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

'We've always been willing to do those things'

Moses Lake father, son have legacy of community involvement
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Finding beauty in her own back yard

Masquers board president has lifelong love of arts
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Worksource holds veteran hiring event

MOSES LAKE - In honor of Veterans Day and a month of national emphasis upon veterans, Worksource Central Basin is hoping people hire them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

95 kids turn out for Halloween candy X-rays

Samaritan Healthcare finds staple in chocolate heart
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake winery moves into new facility

Kyra Wines grows onto port property
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Water updates, impacts topic of conference

Hastings' district director calls for farmer unity
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Friends of library hold annual book sale

Reading for all generations at longtime event
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Aquifer efforts 'turn corner'

COLUMBIA BASIN - Federal support has begun to rally for efforts to bring more groundwater to the Odessa Subarea.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Task force seeks funds

Employee recruiting efforts move forward
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Hitchcock's 'Birds' still greatest of horror cinema

When I think of "The Birds," I automatically think of chicken pox.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

So much fun it's scary

QUINCY - Costumes might not have been required at the auction Saturday night, but they sure were embraced.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Speaker urges farm bureau to focus on positives

Golladay takes over presidency from Bates
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Halloween x-rays!

Children 'fascinated' with annual Samaritan offering
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake dentist pays for Halloween candy

Excess treats shipped to soldiers in Iraq
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

State rejects Citizen Option rail route

Public's suggested alternative meets several obstacles
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Bureau provides Odessa study results

Deadline for public comment is Nov. 30
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Operations Task Force looks at seeking grants

Meeting examines area's skilled labor shortage Friday
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Quincy chamber, rotary hold auction Saturday

Costumes encouraged at annual fund-raiser
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Grant County farm bureau meets Thursday

Longtime president steps down at annual banquet
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Possible alternative rail route for Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Two governmental entities provide a briefing to area officials regarding a proposed railroad project next week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

'Clean audits' for Moses Lake port district

Administrative services manager: 'It means a lot to us'
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Quixotic quest

SOAP LAKE - Putting on "Man of La Mancha" in Masquers Theater wasn't an impossible dream for director Randy Brooks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Merpeople in waiting

Performances on Saturday
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Grant County, governor greet Guardian

Community turns out for groundbreaking of new fiberglass plant
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Quincy community celebrates new clinic

Medical center holds open house Wednesday
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake groups discuss air service

Consultant:'Not a pipe dream'
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bureau holds Odessa update meeting

Information presented at ATEC Oct. 23
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Return of the pumpkin patch kids

MOSES LAKE - Shrieks of delight.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

New winery goes online in Quincy

Saint Laurent opens production facility
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Guardian Industries breaks ground Monday

Gov. Gregoire, Guardian president to attend
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Auction to help fight lupus

Scrap For A Cure aims to raise $30,000
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake fifth-graders get lesson in solar power

Grant County PUD, REC Silicon look for future workers
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Titan missile complex for sale

BATUM - Take two steps into the former Larson Air Force Base Complex 1A Titan ICBM Facility, and it's hard to not learn about history.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

'Something we could call ours'

Longtime Moses Lake resident moves into first home
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

QUADCO informs legislators about transportation needs

Grant, Adams, Lincoln and Kittitas counties' issues presented
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Buchanan replaces Riley as Big Bend EDC director

New executive director believes in community planning
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Community turns out for annual clubs auction

COLUMBIA BASIN - It was all for the kids Saturday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

QUADCO talks transportation with legislators

Event to educate decision makers on Central Washington needs
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Boys and Girls Club offers annual auction

Main fund-raiser provides chance to dress up, socialize
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

More businesses joining Main Street tax program

Funds at $80,000, still money available before Dec. 1
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Water projects wait on funding, feasibility study

Bureau to work with impacted landowners
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake woman receives free home

Grant County Housing Authority identifies recipient
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Specialty Chemical moves into sugar plant near Moses Lake

Rock Island company to be operational in fall 2008
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake seeks comments on Lowe's

Company prepares to open new store in Yonezawa area
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Quincy businessman back home at True Value

38-year-old business under new management
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Othello port meeting canceled

OTHELLO - Lack of a quorum led to the cancellation of a Port of Othello meeting Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

State funding aids building prosperity center

Gov. provides $40,000 to North Columbia council
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata chamber to hold banquet

Chiev takes over for Witte as president
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

New owners at Harmony Home Decor

Creativity runs in Wade's family
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Warden teacher receives regional award

Lucero always looking to improve work
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Oven lovin'

Columbia Basin Dutch Oven Society aims for tasty fun
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Task force 'back on track'

Community members discuss new employees for area businesses
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Step dance steps up in Moses Lake

'Collaboration of everybody' at Stomp the Yard in Sinkiuse Square
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Viva Mexico!

Moses Lake community gathers at church to celebrate Mexico's Independence Day
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake chamber greets new president

Business association vice president addresses members
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Doing the best he can

Neighbors call John Waters honest, tenderhearted
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

The last business they'll buy

New Moses Lake gas station owners here to stay
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Port talks of new air service in Moses Lake

Steps being taken to bring in new airline
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake hosts 'Stomp the Yard'

Sinkiuse Square event kicks off Saturday morning
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Region's port districts gather for support

Eight port reps meet in Moses Lake
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake chamber hopes to lead growth

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce's new president hopes to continue the growth started by his predecessors.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake ethanol plant proceeding

Project to be fully operational in 2008
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Transportation agencies provide public forums

Meetings to educate on budget constraint, gather feedback
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Patriot Day honors American freedoms

Ceremony held Tuesday at Grant County Courthouse
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Senior Expo open to all ages

Columbia Basin Herald puts on event at ATEC Saturday
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Ports association holds listening session Monday

Leadership gets closer to districts, hears issues
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Annual Quincy event salutes farmers

QUINCY - Quincy kicks off its annual agriculture celebration event with some new offerings this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake Library reopens after sewer issues

Baby story time canceled for several months
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Wheat threshing to be held Saturday

Longtime event returns along Road L
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Ephrata attorney receives hero award

EPHRATA - When Jerry Hamley went to a Washington State Bar Association luncheon, he had no idea he'd be named a hero there.
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Moses Lake library remains closed

Staff offers books outside in afternoons
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Local boy makes good

COLUMBIA BASIN- Area residents have their chance to pay their respects and bid farewell to a driving force in the Columbia Basin for many years.
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Coffee still the same at Soap Lake hotspot

SOAP LAKE - There's still furniture to sit on in the Soap Lake spot formerly known as the Caffeine Couch, but for the moment it's not for sale.
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A warm welcome

MOSES LAKE - The new Moses Lake postmaster's swearing in ceremony was a real family affair.
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Moses Lake teachers, district reach agreement

Sides to ratify contract in September
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Adams County forms new development council

21 members selected for new board
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Moses Lake Museum names new director

MOSES LAKE - Freya Hart never heard of Moses Lake before she heard about the open manager position at the Moses Lake Museum and Art Center.
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New Moses Lake postmaster's vehicle catches fire

MOSES LAKE - The truck in Debbie Welden's driveway was supposed to be her son Levi's to drive when he turns 16 on Thursday.
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Fairgrounds expanding equine barns, buildings

MOSES LAKE - More restrooms, equine barns and modernized infrastructure are in store for the Grant County Fairgrounds by next year.
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New face seeking downtown contributions

MOSES LAKE - There's a new person working to draw contributions for downtown Moses Lake.
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Garza runs unopposed for Othello port position

OTHELLO - Sam Garza is running unopposed for another term on the Port of Othello board of commissioners.
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PUD offers workshop to study service costs

Meeting takes place Wednesday
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Hotel opens doors in Moses Lake

Comfort Suites hopes to create 'raving' fans
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Strong 'Adventures'

Bremerton author signs books in Moses Lake Saturday
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Strike ends at Celite

Teamsters, company settle on contract
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Othello outages caused by storm

Moisture causes dust accumulation to combust
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Intuit headlines EDC's fall luncheon

Vice president addresses council Sept. 13
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Soap Lake farmer crowned Hay King

GRANT COUNTY — A Soap Lake farmer went home from the Grant County Fair newly crowned royalty.
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Passion for fashion

Moses Lake woman opens new women's clothing, apparel store
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Garza wants business diversity

Longtime Othello area man runs as port incumbent
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Thompson 'wholly' supports growth

Former Othello farmer running for port commissioner
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Ecret would start with tenants' needs

MOSES LAKE — Bill Ecret hopes to bring energy and enthusiasm to the Port of Moses Lake.
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Conley considers five-member commission

MOSES LAKE— A longtime Grant County man is running for Port of Moses Lake Commissioner.
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Flower Building offers much to consider

GRANT COUNTY — Grant County residents can get plenty of ideas for their own gardens in the Flower Building during the 2007 Grant County Fair.
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Grant County Fair opens for 2007

Youth exhibitors march in first ceremony
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Socializing tops Cowboy Breakfast fun

Food, music draw residents to fair, rodeo kickoff event
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Ribail works to benefit taxpayers

WILSON CREEK — A longtime Port of Wilson Creek commissioner wants to work for the benefit of all taxpayers in his district.
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Blackman wants to be involved

WILSON CREEK — Wilson Creek resident Roger Blackman wants to be more involved.
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Opening ceremony starts Grant County Fair

New fair flag to be displayed
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Moses Lake man opens business service office

Concentric Business Services supports area companies
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Lava lamp crop circle appears near Soap Lake

Resident estimates object 999 feet long
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Cowboy Breakfast comes home to Sinkiuse Square

Official fair, rodeo kick-off gathers Friday morning
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All that Glitters

Pirates, princesses shine during library program
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Permitting drops to eight weeks

EPHRATA — The wait for a building permit has gotten shorter, but the director of Grant County's community development department hopes to make it shorter still.
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REC Silicon look at four sites for worker housing

MOSES LAKE — REC Silicon's quest to find housing for construction workers during its multimillion dollar expansion continues.
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Teamsters reject Simplot contract

Union ratifies Port of Moses Lake contract
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A space for the face

MOSES LAKE — A longtime Moses Lake hairdresser is adding to her focus.
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Teamsters, Celite at impasse

Striking Quincy workers 'pretty dug in,' rep says
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Japan-America Society conducts regional ag tour

COLUMBIA BASIN — Exports to Japan, particularly within the Columbia Basin, got a closer look earlier this week.
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McCosh Park pigout records larger numbers

MOSES LAKE — The coordinator behind the second annual Pigout in McCosh Park said the weekend-long event went well.
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State ag department forms beekeeping advisory panel

OLYMPIA — The state is forming an advisory panel of beekeepers to determine research necessary for the Washington bee industry.
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'OK' turnout for Royal City market

Efforts to continue in community, coordinator said
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'I need to feel like I'm worthwhile'

MOSES LAKE — Mickey Mouse adorns Karen Porter's desk at Basin Employment Service and Training.
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Pigout in McCosh Park

Food, music draw families to McCosh Park event
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A following for pies

ROYAL CITY — Ronna Woodward is well known around Royal City for her pies.
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Royal City debuts farmers' market

ROYAL CITY — If longtime Royal City resident Sharon Chesterman has her way, the first farmers' market held in her town won't be the last.
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Air Force considers more C-17 flights in Moses Lake

GRANT COUNTY — The Air Force hopes to establish an interim landing zone for C-17 aircraft at Moses Lake-based Grant County International Airport.
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Port meets new aircraft rescue staff

Outlook positive following ASPI meeting
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Potato reps return from Mexico trade mission

French fries promoted, new contacts made for industry
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Business

MOSES LAKE — Lois and Larry Anderson don't see their business as another Mom and Pop store.
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Hastings secures more money for Odessa aquifer

Groups respond to congressman's support
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State prepares to pay mortgage holders

OLYMPIA — State leaders say more than 12,000 residents are eligible for restitution from a fraudulent mortgage company.
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ASPI, Moses Lake port meeting is tomorrow

Commercial air service, marketing on agenda for group, district
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State holds railroad open house

Public feedback sought Thursday
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Rossi addresses Grant County real estate agents

MOSES LAKE — Dino Rossi recommends blocking out the voices of the naysayers.
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Quincy historical house holding annual winefest, lawn party

Fund-raiser to aid creation of Quincy-based chapter books
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Ask.com announces plans for Moses Lake

Mayor anticipates additional jobs through parent company IAC
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Soap Lake canoe race canceled

Late summer meeting may resurrect event
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Port of Moses Lake authorizes aircraft rescue agreement

Rural Metro takes over Aug. 1
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Tree fruit producers meet in Royal City

Workshop covers incentive payments beginning in 2008
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REC Silicon expanding again

Company investing about $320 million more in Moses Lake
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'I've done a lot of things'

MOSES LAKE — Hank Buchmann suspects some people might think the most surprising thing about his father Ed is the fact he's still here.
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Task force members agree to continue meeting

Web sites to provide meeting place for workers, employers
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Never-ending saltwater story

Columbia Basin couple opens saltwater aquarium business
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Winslow presents awe, wonder in collages

SOAP LAKE — The next artist to receive the spotlight from the Soap Lake Art Museum intends his work to exhibit a sense of awe toward life.
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George celebrates 50th anniversary of dedication

GEORGE — The town of George celebrated the 50th anniversary of its dedication by mixing a little new in with the old.
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Quincy mining workers strike

46 employees picket Celite Corporation
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Bragging rights

EPHRATA — Port of Ephrata Manager Mike Wren just wanted to brag.
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Sharing secrets of Grant County's success

GRANT COUNTY— One of Grant County's economic development leaders imparted wisdom onto members of the Washington State Grange, in hopes of spreading success statewide.
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Not just a special occasion restaurant

CRESCENT BAR — A Wenatchee Valley couple hopes to make their restaurant first in residents' minds when they think about dinner.
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Children's author sparks imagination

A polar bear, dragon and a rabbit. A lion, a tiger, a cheetah and a turtle. An orca, a giant and a gerbil.
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Port of Ephrata toasts new road opening

Event spotlights positive change, Wren says
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Grant County talks of speeding up permitting time

Carter says two-week duration is target
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Potato commission offers grower aid for food safety changes

Washington could be first 100-percent certified state, director says
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Having considered entering the artist's sumo wrestling teapot…

The deadline for entries for the next Sculpture Without Walls program passed earlier this month.
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State Grange convention held in Moses Lake

Reed, Brewer amongst 118th annual convention's speakers
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Longtime pizza business part of Quincy life

QUINCY — JoAnn Coen and her husband, Timothy, have two sons, but the shelves above her desk are lined with photos of youth.
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Center honors outstanding citizens

Eighth annual Bob Skidmore awards salute volunteers
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Moses Lake police investigating arson

Fire chief: 'Definitely incendiary in nature'
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Warden development council talks beautification

WARDEN — Thirteen people gathered in Warden to talk about how to make their city more attractive.
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Presentations showcase Soap Lake's spirit

Soap Lake art guild hosts event Wednesday
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Ephrata Wal-Mart holding ecological event

EPHRATA — New signs outside Wal-Mart's Ephrata location declare "no Idling," asking drivers to shut off their engines while parked.
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Lake Bowl celebrates its 50th anniversary

Bowling alley success attributed to family
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Musician hopes to defy violin expectations

SOAP LAKE — This week, Soap Lake's theater puts on the first of two musical acts its artistic director says are at the top of their game.
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Sculpture voters take a

'Quantum' leap Winning artist feels piece represents scientific art 'breakthrough'
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State holds open house for SR 17 widening project

COLUMBIA BASIN — The state's Department of Transportation continues to seek public comment on efforts to widen state Route 17 from Moses Lake to Ephrata.
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REC Silicon hopes to draw new workers

Expanding company reaches out into Basin community
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Twenty-acre fire burns near Warden

No injuries in gasoline-lantern accident
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Sage-N-Sun festival accentuates Ephrata community

Residents line streets to watch festival parade
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The ones that didn't get away

Area youth cast away at Fishing Kids event
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A legacy of curiosity

MOSES LAKE —There's a large, fluffed up bird perched on a pile of wood on Lorrayne and Larry Peterson's deck.
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The 'vital' is in revitalization for Soap Lake couple

SOAP LAKE — The first gift Eileen Beckwith ever got from husband Burr was a Lava Lamp.
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Where the hogs are saucy

MOSES LAKE — Just as the Bar-B-Q Depot owners realized their dream of a neighboring saloon, the high cost of chairs looked like a spoiler.
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Corn field tour showcases high-residue farming

GEORGE — Columbia Basin farmers got an up-close look at the success of high-residue farming under irrigation in the area this week.
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Moses Lake grocery store

MOSES LAKE — Several leaders in the Moses Lake community got their first look at the city's newest grocery store Tuesday evening.
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Meeting calls for more participation, volunteers

Operations task force provides O-net code update
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Port, railroad enter environmental stage of new track

'No urgency' to remove tracks from downtown, railroad president says
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Gas pipeline coming to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — A leading energy and food company plans to locate a petroleum distribution facility in Moses Lake, and is seeking property in the area.
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A mission of art

Lind resident opens gallery
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Moses Lake Irrigation District expresses 'alarm' over feed route

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Irrigation District is expressing concern over the possible impacts of increased water flows through an area creek to Potholes Reservoir.
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Task force continues work on recruiting employees

Group still seeking volunteers, input from 'concerned citizens'
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Tribes honor retired Moses Lake surgeon for history books

Ruby: 'It was really something'
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A good corporate citizen

MOSES LAKE — While attending Moses Lake High School, Jeffrey Wiberg often heard classmates say there was nothing to do in the area.
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Developer presents lake sports learning brand to Moses Lake

Brooks unveils marketing plan to community
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Industrial gas producer-distributor constructing Moses Lake plant

Plant to be operational in early 2009
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Airport receives $2.5 million FAA grant

Grant County International Airport still an economic resource
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Stratford newcomers turn old school building into home

Snohomish couple relocates to adopt 'aging out' children
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Exit makes entrance in Ephrata

Millet opens real estate office
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Public voices concerns about water route

EPHRATA — A number of Columbia Basin residents aired their concerns about the possible impact a new water route to Potholes Reservoir could have on their property.
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Samaritan Healthcare to swap land

Irrigation district to move office for hospital expansion
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Moses Lake crossing discussed

Port, city, Quadco contribute $10,000 each to pre-study
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MOSES LAKE — Port of Moses Lake commissioners decided to contract for their aircraft rescue services, which means their public safety department ceases to exist.
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Soap Lake presents 'potpourri' of spring art

SOAP LAKE — An area floral arranger and an area poet headline the next art event this week in Soap Lake.
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Bureau releases Potholes water feed assessment

Comments due May 27
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Moses Lake chamber golf tournament has record turnout

MOSES LAKE — Enough people gathered for the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce's annual golf tournament to give the chamber its best year yet.
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Longtime Moses Lake used car salesman sells business

Garbe Motors strove for integrity for 35 years
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Moses Lake real estate office gains new affiliation

Tomlinson Black benefits from Coldwell Banker network
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Dear 'Diary'

MOSES LAKE — Columbia Basin audiences get the opportunity to see teenage performers tackle some sensitive material this week.
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TransCo checks on development status

COLUMBIA BASIN — Nineteen transportation projects continue with the widening of Interstate 90 being the furthest along.
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Work begins on Wilson Creek walking path

WILSON CREEK — Wilson Creek Mayor Kathy Bohnet is tempted to go Rollerblading, although she admits she'd probably kill herself while making the attempt.
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Celebrated chef returns to Moses Lake golf club

Frag looks to impress customers even before they eat
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Farmers' market begins 2007 season Saturday

Weekly event adds quality assurance inspector, wagons
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Matthew Weaver in His Natural Habitat

Yellow shirt a missed opportunity
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Soap Lake museum artist paints Basin landmarks

Free public reception for Harrington Saturday
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Task force receives recruitment update

MOSES LAKE — Movement continues to determine the Columbia Basin's worker needs.
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Identity protection

MOSES LAKE — A lot of folks got rid of some old documents over the weekend.
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Yahoo! discusses future

Furlong: It's nice to be wanted by area
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REC investing additional $485 million

OSLO, Norway — Renewable Energy Corporation, or REC, is investing more money in the United States and Norway.
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Step on a crack

EPHRATA — If Port of Ephrata Manager Mike Wren has his way, there soon won't be a crack on the Ephrata airport runway.
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World class music right at home

COLUMBIA BASIN — One of the area's greatest secrets doesn't want to be kept a secret anymore.
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Living poets society

MOSES LAKE — Area poets and patrons of the arts turned out to appreciate one another Tuesday.
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Data center looking at Quincy port

Port to discuss selling land
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Moses Lake port proceeds with safety progress

Attorney recommends new service with Arizona company
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Happy faces in larger places

Ephrata chamber moves Taste of Basin
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