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ARTICLES BY NANCE BESTON
Court orders company owned by Soap Lake Mayor to repay couple for unfinished project
MOSES LAKE — A Grant County District Court judge on Wednesday ordered Sharp Development LLC to repay a Soap Lake couple $6,806 after finding the company breached a fence-construction contract by failing to perform the work after receiving payment.
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Ephrata couple helps distressed man on highway in Wyoming
EPHRATA — When Kathy and Wes Ballard stopped at a truck pullout along Interstate 80 in Wyoming during a trip home from visiting family, they expected nothing more than a short break for their dogs. Instead, they found themselves helping a stranger in distress.
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The Fourth of July isn’t just about fireworks – it’s about showing up
By the time the sun sets on the Fourth of July, we’ll be gathered in parks, lining sidewalks and watching fireworks light up the sky. It’s a tradition that most of us look forward to every year. But as meaningful as those moments are, they only touch part of what …
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Othello City Council considering e-bike regulations
OTHELLO — The Othello City Council is considering e-bike regulations around helmets, speed limits and locations where the devices are allowed. The council began the discussion at the June 22 meeting regarding the potential regulations, asking Othello Police Chief Brent McFarlane to bring back drafted resolutions to the July 13 …
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West Nile Virus present in mosquitoes near Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Health officials have confirmed the presence of West Nile virus in mosquitoes collected near Moses Lake, marking the first detected positive sample in Grant County this year.
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Flock of pink
MOSES LAKE — A sea of pink lined the Gavinski Trail at Neppel Landing on Saturday as dozens of community members gathered for the second annual Flock Walk, raising money and awareness for the Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation. Flamingos, chalk messages and bright shirts marked the path as roughly 60 …
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Gas tax increase coming July 1, prices remain steady otherwise
OLYMPIA — Washington drivers are heading into Wednesday’s automatic gas tax increase already paying some of the highest fuel prices in the nation, with averages in Grant and Adams counties continuing to outpace national trends even as most U.S. motorists see relief at the pump.
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Connelly Park recovery update: progress made, work still ahead
MOSES LAKE — Repairs at Connelly Park are steadily moving forward following a destructive windstorm in May that toppled nearly 15 trees and uprooted at least 10 more, causing extensive damage to park infrastructure. According to Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District General Manager Sam Castro, the park is showing …
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Ephrata City Council considers ordinance banning kratom
EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council is set to consider an ordinance banning the sale, distribution and advertising of kratom products within city limits, a move that would make it the latest community in central Washington to take action on the unregulated substance. The proposal, listed for a first reading …
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City of Ephrata looking to fill open seat on Civil Service Commission
EPHRATA — The City of Ephrata is seeking applicants to fill one open seat on its Civil Service Commission, a volunteer body that helps oversee hiring and employment practices for the city’s police and fire departments. City Clerk Rob Miller said the three-member commission plays an important role in ensuring …
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Warden City Council approves contracts and community event
WARDEN — The Warden City Council unanimously approved several agenda items during its June 23 meeting, including awarding a major infrastructure contract and authorizing a community event at Warden City Park. Council members approved the agenda, minutes and consent items without opposition, with all actions passing unanimously throughout the evening.
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Taste of tradition: Country Mercantile celebrates 30 years
PASCO — The smell of fresh waffle cones, rows of glossy caramel apples and bins of peak-season fruit greet visitors stepping through the doors of Country Mercantile – a place that feels as much like a memory as it does a store. For 30 years, the roadside business along Highway …
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Shannon Falstad appointed as Grant County Auditor
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Board of County Commissioners has appointed Shannon Falstad as the county’s next auditor, selecting a longtime county employee with decades of experience in both the auditor’s and clerk’s offices to replace outgoing Auditor Michele Jaderlund, who is retiring at the end of June.
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Garred Road Fire sees no growth, two other local fires contained
COULEE CITY — Fire crews are still working on containing the Garred Road Fire, near Coulee City, which has seen very little growth, remaining at nearly 3,400 acres and is around 61 percent contained as of Thursday afternoon. According to the Southeast Washington Interagency I
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