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ARTICLES BY NANCE BESTON
Kriete, Gregg offer competing visions for Sheriff's Office leadership
EPHRATA — Leadership has emerged as one of the central themes in the race for Grant County sheriff, with incumbent Joey Kriete and challenger Darrik Gregg offering voters different visions for the future of the agency. As voters are preparing to cast their ballots in the Nov. 3 general election, …
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Diesel prices hit record high in Washington as gasoline remains relatively stable
MOSES LAKE — Diesel prices in Washington reached a record high over the weekend, even as gasoline prices remained largely unchanged, according to AAA data released Monday. The average price of diesel in Washington climbed to $7.43 per gallon Sept. 21, up 21 cents a week ago and more than …
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Moses Lake School District to host town hall focused on finances
MOSES LAKE — Community members will have an opportunity to ask questions about school funding, enrollment and budgeting when the Moses Lake School District hosts a town hall focused on district finances Tuesday evening.
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Soap Lake City Council approves new consultant despite mayor's objections
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a contract for municipal consulting services intended to help manage city operations while hiring committee searches for a permanent city administrator, but the decision exposed an ongoing disagreement between the council and Mayor Peter Sharp over the …
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Soap Lake Police Department reaches full staffing with swearing-in of newest officer
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Police Department reached a staffing milestone Wednesday as its newest officer, Thomas Levi Johnson, was sworn in during the Soap Lake City Council's regular meeting.
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Othello Fair brings bigger crowds, more exhibits and plenty of smiles
OTHELLO — From giant bubbles floating above delighted children to packed livestock barns and bustling exhibit halls, the Othello Fair is seeing growth across the board this year.
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Child removed from home after fentanyl investigation leads to two arrests
MOSES LAKE — An 8-year-old child was taken into protective custody Wednesday after Moses Lake police served a search warrant at a residence in the 1200 block of West Gary Street as part of a fentanyl trafficking investigation.
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Ephrata’s first National Night Out draws crowd despite cool weather
EPHRATA — Despite cool temperatures and off-and-on rain, community members gathered at Lions Park Tuesday evening as the Ephrata Police Department hosted its first National Night Out, an event aimed at building relationships between residents and local first responders.
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Grant County Food Council launches effort to address hunger, food insecurity
MOSES LAKE — Hunger advocates, food bank leaders, health care providers and community members gathered for the first meeting of the Grant County Food Council, where organizers outlined plans to address food insecurity and build support for recognizing access to food as a fundamental right.
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Ephrata Sports Complex sees progress with new driveway, pickleball courts
EPHRATA — Visitors to the Ephrata Sports Complex will soon notice smoother access to the facility and the arrival of long-awaited pickleball courts as the city continues work on improving the community recreation hub.
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Washington wildfire season easing, but DNR says state not out of danger yet
MOSES LAKE — Recent rainfall across Washington has lowered wildfire risk and signaled that the end of fire season may be near, but state officials say residents should not let their guard down just yet.
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Othello Fair starts today with livestock, exhibits and family fun
OTHELLO — The Othello Fair opens its gates today as volunteers, exhibitors and vendors put the finishing touches on one of the region's largest community events. Fair officials spent Tuesday preparing for the arrival of about 600 animals and roughly 4,500 still-life entries, including flowers, horticulture exhibits and other projects.
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In Grant County Judge debate, Bevier, Chadwick place emphasis on experience and constitutional interpretation
EPHRATA — The two candidates seeking Grant County Superior Court Judge Position 3 highlighted their legal experience, views on constitutional interpretation and approaches to property rights and criminal justice during a debate hosted by the Grant County Republican Party at the Ephrata Recreation Center.
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Sheriff candidates clash over leadership, lawsuit and confidence vote at GOP debate
MOSES LAKE — Leadership, accountability and trust within the Grant County Sheriff's Office took center stage Sept. 10 as Sheriff Joey Kriete and challenger Darrik Gregg faced off in a debate hosted by the Grant County Republican Party. The debate at the Ephrata Recreation Center focused on several of the …
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