Man makes music, finds love in Moses Lake

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

'Judgment' for Odessa Subarea

MOSES LAKE - It's time for immediate action to stop the decline of the Odessa Subarea and assure continued irrigation of at least a portion of the region's agricultural land.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Felon found after search in Coulee City

COULEE CITY - Grant County Sheriff's deputies and Coulee City police reportedly found a wanted felon hiding in a field near the town late Tuesday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Superfund cleanup project starts near Larson

MOSES LAKE - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began a long term project this month to clean up a heavily contaminated area, or "superfund" site, north of Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Grant PUD places high at Andrew York Rodeo

WENATCHEE - Grant County PUD linemen did well at the Andrew York Lineman Rodeo Saturday at Wenatchee's Walla Walla Point Park.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Ecology fines company for emissions violations

OTHELLO - McCain Foods reached a $40,000 settlement agreement with the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) this week over violations at the Othello plant.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Wine and dance event held for library

MOSES LAKE - When the Moses Lake Library was built about 40 years ago, it was touted as a state-of-the-art facility with plenty of room for all.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

REC to investigate cause of chemical cloud

MOSES LAKE - Several people visited Samaritan Hospital after reportedly breathing chemical fumes released from REC Silicon in Moses Lake Friday morning.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Linemen compete in Wenatchee rodeo

EPHRATA - Local linemen are gearing up for the Andrew York Linemen Rodeo in Wenatchee this weekend.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Wildfire burns brush near Othello

EPHRATA - A 1,200 acre wildfire burning between Royal City and Othello was mostly contained as of Thursday evening, fire officials said.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

New owner restyles Mr. Wayne's Barber Shop

MOSES LAKE - What for the past three decades has been known as Mr. Wayne's Barber Shop is now Mr. Wayne's Parlor.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Some visit hospital after chemical leak at REC

MOSES LAKE — Eleven people visited the hospital after reportedly breathing chemical fumes released from REC Silicon in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Broadband backer, Moses Lake Rotarian dies

MOSES LAKE - Lee Willis, an active Rotarian and advocate for bringing fiber optics and tech companies to Grant County, died at the age of 59 after a long battle with cancer.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Purchase, use fireworks legally this season

MOSES LAKE - In the run up to Independence Day, fire officials are reminding residents to stay legal in the purchase and use of fireworks.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

30 Grant County felons among arrest sweep

SPOKANE - Grant County Sheriff's deputies and Moses Lake police officers joined a U.S. Marshals task force that rounded up hundreds of Eastern Washington felons.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake opts to rebuild police department

SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake council members chose to refurbish the city's police department rather than explore the option of hiring an outside law enforcement agency.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Packs Delivery: 'Anything, anywhere, anytime'

MOSES LAKE - From dinner to dry cleaning, groceries to roadside assistance - Nathan Pack promises to transport pretty much anything to your door.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Swim lessons offered throughout Basin

MOSES LAKE - If you're a kid in the Columbia Basin, summer means swimming. But if you're a parent, the thought of kids swimming probably means anxiety.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Malnourished child investigation nears end

MOSES LAKE - A 2-year-old malnourished Moses Lake boy remains on life-support as detectives work to finish their investigation, a Grant County Sheriff's Office spokesperson said Wednesday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

MLIRD stakeholders bring concerns to hearing

MOSES LAKE - Stakeholders within the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District (MLIRD) had the floor during a public hearing in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

'Chief for a day' event is in Ephrata this Thursday

EPHRATA - Local public safety agencies are hosting the annual "Chief for a Day" event at 2 p.m. Thursday on the front lawn of the Grant County Courthouse, 35 C St. NW in Ephrata.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Former Soap Lake Police chief comments on report

SOAP LAKE - Now former Soap Lake Police Chief Jim Dorris said a lack of training and resources led to the problems revealed by a recent investigation of the department.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

'Just hop on and ride out'

MOSES LAKE - Chris Hodge has the laid back demeanor of a California surfer, a style that at first seems out of place in a Moses Lake park on a somewhat chilly spring day.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Several problems exposed by investigation of SLPD

SOAP LAKE - An audit of the Soap Lake Police Department revealed some major issues involving evidence handling, officer training and integrity.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake Solar Cup Regatta driven by family, fearlessness

MOSES LAKE - Ana Cappelletti was wearing a smile as she yelled over the hum of high-powered race boats battling it out off the Connelly Park beach.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Drive-by suspects arrested in Ephrata

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake police arrested two males in Ephrata a day after a drive-by shooting took place on West Broadway Avenue in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake Hostess could see 2 layoffs

MOSES LAKE - Local Hostess Brands employees could be laid off as the company moves through the bankruptcy process.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

The Bookery joins statewide kids book drive

EPHRATA - The Bookery in Ephrata is one of 23 independent Washington book stores hosting a "Books for Kids" drive through next Friday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Wounded Marine honored with 'Heroes Run'

MOSES LAKE - A fundraiser is being held for a Moses Lake High School graduate who was gravely injured while on his second tour of duty as a Marine in Afghanistan.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Wind-fueled wildfire burns 140 acres

SOAP LAKE - A wildfire near Soap Lake burned about 140 acres along with two sheds and a pump house on Friday, but fire crews saved several homes and animals from the flames.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Hearings held on MLIRD reforms

MOSES LAKE - Area residents have the chance to share their thoughts on the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District (MLIRD) during public hearings in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake riding club restarts Lava Run to Sun

SOAP LAKE - The Sons and Daughters of Freedom Riding Club is working to get a motorcycle rally back on the road this summer after it sputtered out last year.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Cloudview, Basin community growing together

ROYAL CITY - For more than 35 years, Jim Baird has been a large scale commodities farmer in the Royal City and Ephrata areas.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Committee defers Soap Lake name change

OLYMPIA - The Washington State Committee on Geographic Names voted last week to defer a proposal to change the name of Soap Lake to Lake Smokiam.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

State, county candidates file for election

EPHRATA - Elections filing closed last week and Grant County voters now have several decisions to make, starting with the Aug. 7 primary and heading into November.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Stratford crosswalk project moving forward

MOSES LAKE - A planned pedestrian crossing on Moses Lake's Stratford Road cleared a regulatory hurdle last week, moving the project closer to an August ground-breaking.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Solar Cup Regatta driven by family, fearlessness

MOSES LAKE - Ana Cappelletti was wearing a smile on Saturday as she yelled over the hum of high-powered race boats battling it out off the Connelly Park beach.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake greets 'sharrows' with bike ride, activities

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake community helped usher in a new era of sharrows over the weekend.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake Police chief, officer resign

SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake's chief of police and a police officer resigned this week, leaving just one full time patrolman in the department.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Seat belt law still saving lives

EPHRATA - About 82 percent of Washington drivers reportedly wore seat belts in June 2002, when the primary seat belt law went into effect.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

MLHS hosts night out against underage drinking

MOSES LAKE - Area teens and their families are invited to recognize National Underage Drinking Prevention Day on Monday with a night out.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

More on suspected child abuse case

MOSES LAKE - A 2-year-old boy remains in critical condition despite weighing 10 pounds when hospitalized last week due to suspected child abuse or neglect.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Simmons sentenced in mother's death

EPHRATA - A Grant County Superior Court judge sentenced a Moses Lake man to nine years for first degree manslaughter in the death of his 88-year-old mother.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Fire damages roof of Soap Lake home

SOAP LAKE - Fire officials are investigating the cause of a house fire that did heavy damage to a Soap Lake home over the weekend.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Sheriff's Office replaces patrol cars

EPHRATA - The Grant County Sheriff's Office is replacing six patrol cars this year with the newest line of Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Abuse suspected in case of 2-year-old on life support

MOSES LAKE - Grant County Sheriff's detectives are investigating a suspected case of child abuse that left a 2-year-old Moses Lake boy on life support.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake Hydroplane Regatta boat races moving forward

SOAP LAKE - The Soap Lake Hydroplane Regatta may take place this August, according to Soap Lake Mayor Raymond Gravelle.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Marshals round up eight wanted felons

MOSES LAKE - Eight wanted felons were captured Thursday when the U.S. Marshal's Joint Task Force conducted a sweep of Grant County.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Two arrested after hour long pursuit

MOSES LAKE - A 25-year-old Moses Lake man led police on an hour-long chase spanning about 20 miles in and around Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Abuse suspected cause of boy, 2, on life support

MOSES LAKE — Grant County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a suspected case of child abuse that left a 2-year-old Moses Lake boy on life support.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake cancels billing services contract

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake business owner was granted release from a hard-won contract to provide ambulance billing to the city.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake crime rate falls in 2011

MOSES LAKE - Crime rates have for the most part declined in Moses Lake over the past three years, according to numbers released by the city in November.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

BMX racers gear up for Memorial Day

MOSES LAKE - Hundreds of BMX racers and fans are expected at the Larson Recreation Center track in Moses Lake during Memorial Day weekend.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Truck crashes into canal during pursuit

QUINCY - A pickup truck crashed into an irrigation canal after leading Grant County Sheriff's deputies on a short pursuit east of Quincy.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake discusses signs, home-based businesses

SOAP LAKE - A difference of one square foot opened up a wide ranging conversation in Soap Lake last week about small businesses operating in the city's residential areas.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Grant County elections filing begins next week

MOSES LAKE - Candidates wishing to file for any of the three Grant County elected positions on the ballot this fall can do so starting next week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Investigation of hit and run crash concludes

MOSES LAKE - A Washington State Patrol investigation into a March 9 hit and run collision involving a Moses Lake police vehicle confirmed the original version of events.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

GWMA solicits support for aquifer protection area

MOSES LAKE - The Columbia Basin Groundwater Management Area (GWMA) is asking local cities to back a plan to create a taxpayer funded aquifer protection area.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake Senior Center gets new lot

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Senior Center has replaced their aged parking lot, but now they need community assistance to pay for the project.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Two arrested for drugs, theft near Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Two Moses Lake men were arrested for drug possession and a stolen vehicle after Grant County sheriff's deputies responded to a suspicious persons report.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Liquor revenue loss impacts Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake will join other Washington cities in feeling the effects of a state decision to reduce liquor profit sharing.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake to form art review committee

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake is arranging a committee to review proposed gifts or loans of artwork presented to the city by members of the public.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake boat races moving forward

SOAP LAKE - The Soap Lake Hydroplane Regatta may take place this August, according to Soap Lake Mayor Raymond Gravelle.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Flags, 'feather' signs could see regulations

MOSES LAKE - A relatively new type of sign has come under the scope of the Moses Lake City Council, which directed city staff to look at regulations.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake introduces 'sharrows' with bike event

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake drivers, meet sharrows.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake ups charge for utility connections

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake could increase a one time charge required for all new water and sewer connections within the city.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Police officer training costs stay as is, for now

MOSES LAKE - Washington police officials are breathing a collective sigh of relief after the state declined to increase local contributions for officer training.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Quincy bus crash likely caused by human error

QUINCY - Washington State Patrol investigators suspect human error caused a March 12 school bus crash that injured several students near Quincy.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Area police assist in U.S. Marshal's roundup

MOSES LAKE - Members of the U.S. Marshal's Task Force arrested several individuals on felony warrants in the Grant County area Wednesday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Most opposed to Soap Lake name change

SOAP LAKE - Comments are piling up against a proposal to change the name of the body of water known as Soap Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Tax breaks to benefit data centers, food processors

QUINCY - Two of the most important jobs producers in Grant County - data centers and food processors - will benefit from a bill recently passed by the state Legislature.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Grant County bus tour promotes region

MOSES LAKE - A day trip sponsored by the Grant County Tourism Commission reintroduced some long-term residents to the area.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Democrats endorse Selmann for 13th District

MOSES LAKE - Thirteenth District Democrats recently selected Kaj Selmann as their official candidate for 13th Legislative District representative, position 2.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Sheriff's office dedicates fallen officers memorial

EPHRATA - The Grant County Sheriff's Office is formally dedicating a memorial to fallen Grant County law enforcement officers.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Range of topics addressed at sheriff town hall in George

GEORGE - Metal thefts, youth crime and the county jail were just a few of many topics covered at a George town hall meeting led by Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Two hospitalized after head-on collision

WARDEN - Two Othello women were reportedly extracted from their vehicles following a head-on collision on state Route 17, about 13 miles south of Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Grant County Fire District 5 names new chief

MOSES LAKE - Veteran Moses Lake firefighter Dan Smith was recently named the new chief of Grant County Fire District 5.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake to replace 1970s-era street striper

MOSES LAKE - A street striping machine used for more than three decades by the City of Moses Lake will be retired just as soon as a replacement is found.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Lt. Governor Brad Owen plans to run for fifth term

MOSES LAKE - Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen, D-Shelton, announced this week he'll seek re-election to a fifth term in office.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Residence robbed, man beaten in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Armed robbers reportedly forced their way into a Moses Lake home, tied a man up and beat him before stealing cash and drugs.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Greenpeace lauds Quincy as 'green' data center site

QUINCY - A report issued by Greenpeace this week holds Quincy up as a relatively 'green' option for technology companies looking to place data centers.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Central Washington projects see state funding

MOSES LAKE - The state's recently passed supplemental capital budget includes a big chunk of cash for Central Washington projects.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Police seize drugs, leave ammunition clip behind

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake police are investigating how a magazine full of bullets was left behind when they searched a home for a drug suspect.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Hastings sees new challenger for Dist. 4 seat

MOSES LAKE - A Kennewick TEA party activist is challenging incumbent Fourth District Rep. Doc Hastings, R-Wash., for his seat this fall.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake considers policy for donated art

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake City Council asked staff to devise a policy on art donations after unanimously accepting a painting created by a student artist.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake on census top 10 growth list

MOSES LAKE - The U.S. Census Bureau recently rated Moses Lake as one of the top growing micro areas in the U.S.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Odessa receives high-speed Internet service

ODESSA - The first phase of a major broadband expansion throughout Eastern Washington has been completed, connecting the rural Odessa area to high-speed Internet service.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake woman completes 'Trek for Life'

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake resident was one of a small group of women chosen from across the nation to complete a 250-mile walk opposing abortion.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake council adopts COP program

SOAP LAKE - The Soap Lake City Council approved a new neighborhood watch program, although one council member raised concerns.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

TEA Party supporters look to presidential election

MOSES LAKE - A TEA Party rally in Moses Lake touched on the importance of voting for a Republican candidate this fall, despite any possible misgivings.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Family of slain Quincy man alleges harassment

QUINCY - The family of a Quincy man who was fatally shot last summer is alleging ongoing harassment by suspected gang members believed to be connected to the shooting.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata square dance club whirls into 60th year

EPHRATA - The Wheatland Whirlers Square Dance Club is celebrating its 60th anniversary this Saturday with a dance in Ephrata.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Burglaries solved after raid on home

MOSES LAKE - Grant County Sheriff's officials gleaned information on several recent burglaries after serving a search warrant at a Moses Lake home.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Hovde to help with Soap Lake code enforcement

SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake City Planner Darryl Piercy is enlisting the aid of former mayor Wayne Hovde for code enforcement and building inspection duties.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Easter fire destroys Moses Lake home

MOSES LAKE - An Easter morning fire destroyed a Moses Lake home along with its contents, although the residents managed to escape unscathed.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Anti-gang group, gang argue in Quincy

QUINCY - Quincy Police responded to separate instances of gang members clashing with members of an anti-gangs group.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Ambulance fund remains solvent in 2011

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Ambulance Fund stayed solvent coming out of 2011, although a positive cash balance declined in the first quarter of this year.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

County hires new emergency management director

EPHRATA - The Grant County Board of Commissioners selected Dr. Robert Schneider as the new director of Grant County Emergency Management.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake to re-launch hydroplane races

SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake city officials are supporting efforts to get a boat race back on the water for the first time in decades.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Candidate proposes stronger Lt. Governor role

MOSES LAKE - Bill Finkbeiner, a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor of Washington, believes whoever holds the role should be more engaged in ending partisan gridlock.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake moves to sanction annual derby

SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake Box Derby organizers are raising funds to have the event sanctioned by a national derby racing board.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Closure finally for Dan Toya's loved ones

MOSES LAKE - The uncertainty, worry and despair suffered by Dan Toya's friends and family over the past three months finally gave way to mourning last week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake says no to rate hike

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake ratepayers have been granted a reprieve from a 2.7 percent hike in water, sewer and stormwater rates this year.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Manweller hosts campaign kickoff in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Republican Mathew Manweller, House of Representatives candidate for 13th District, is holding a campaign kickoff in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake tribal casino likely not in the cards

MOSES LAKE - A tribal casino in Moses Lake is on a list of projects that could be made possible by settlement funds received by Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake approves sewer rate increase

SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake rate payers will see a $2.50 bump on their monthly utility bill after council approved a residual sewer rate hike.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake prospects hang on new revenues

SOAP LAKE - The city of Soap Lake will decrease crime rates, fix crumbling streets and heal a multitude of other problems over the next few years.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake name change troublesome

SOAP LAKE - Most Soap Lake City Council members and some residents are opposing an effort to change the name of the city's namesake to Lake Smokiam.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Fertilizer fire sparked near George

GEORGE - A large drum of fertilizer caught fire near George Thursday, creating a plume of smoke that caused authorities to shut down state Route 281 for a short time.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Name released in fatal house fire

MOSES LAKE - Grant County Coroner Craig Morrison released the name and cause of death of the person discovered in the aftermath of a house fire.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake OKs change to industrial zone code

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake code amendment would allow establishment of consumer businesses in certain industrial zones.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Sheriff, deputies nab alleged metal thieves

EPHRATA - Two men apparently picked the wrong place at the wrong time to allegedly steal metal from a remote farm.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Agency funding, aquifers drying up

MOSES LAKE - The survival of the Columbia Basin Ground Water Management Area (GWMA) could be in question, as could the future of the groundwater itself.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Chemical spill closes roads

GEORGE — Grant County Fire District 3 and the Grant County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported chemical spill and fire near George.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Fire District 5 finishing work on new station

MOSES LAKE - Grant County Fire District 5 is wrapping up a new resident fire station at the corner of Road 3 Northeast and Road Q, just east of Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Inslee discusses Central Washington

MOSES LAKE - U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee said Grant County residents will see more jobs and better economic prospects if he's elected as Washington's next governor.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Farmers market allowed use of McCosh Park

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake City Council managed to cut through some confusion and grant use of McCosh Park to the Moses Lake Farmers Market again this year.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Colvilles comment on Moses Lake truck stop plans

MOSES LAKE - The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation are requesting the federal government take land into trust to pave the way for a truck stop project.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Alleged 'Fake cop' incidents unconfirmed

MOSES LAKE - Reports that a man was impersonating an officer and attempting to pull people over across Grant County could not be substantiated.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bus crash investigation could take months

QUINCY - Answers could be long in coming as to what caused a school bus full of Quincy students to roll off state Route 281 Monday morning.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Cause of Quincy school bus crash still unclear

QUINCY - The Washington State Patrol is still looking for answers in a Quincy school bus crash that injured multiple students and the driver.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake extends marijuana moratorium

SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake joined several other Columbia Basin cities in extending a moratorium on the establishment of medical marijuana collective gardens.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Students, driver hurt in Quincy bus crash

QUINCY - Dozens of students were injured, three seriously, when a Quincy school bus crashed on state Route 281, just south of Quincy.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake drafting chicken ordinance

SOAP LAKE - The Soap Lake City Council voted 5-2 to consider an ordinance allowing chicken rearing within city limits.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake cop hurt in collision

MOSES LAKE - A 26-year-old Moses Lake man reportedly fled on foot after his car hit a Moses Lake police cruiser.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake supports community garden plan

SOAP LAKE - The Soap Lake City Council approved the installation of a community garden on a lot near Daisy Street.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Senior center officials cite need for new lot

MOSES LAKE - The parking lot at the Moses Lake Senior Center is showing its age.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Warnick's water rights changes become law

OLYMPIA - Rep. Judy Warnick is celebrating another step toward her goal of updating the state's water laws to better meet the needs of agriculture.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Sheriff Jones warns residents of scams

EPHRATA - If it looks or sounds too good to be true, Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones says it probably is and should be avoided.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake adopts new streets policy

MOSES LAKE - New Moses Lake street projects will soon be required to take all users, not just drivers, into account.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake to work on streets, water mains

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake is moving ahead on projects to seal up pavement cracks and replace aging city water mains.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Two men shot during alleged marijuana theft

MOSES LAKE - Two men were shot in at a home in Moses Lake when they allegedly tried to steal marijuana.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Lawmakers grapple with education ruling

OLYMPIA - As state legislators scramble to find a budget consensus prior to the end of the session Thursday, they do so in the shadow of McCleary versus Washington.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Passed bill supports alcohol raffles

OLYMPIA - Charitable non-profits will soon be allowed to obtain a license to conduct raffles for prizes of alcohol exceeding $5,000 in value.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Governor candidate McKenna visits Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Republican Attorney General Rob McKenna visited several Moses Lake locations while on a gubernatorial campaign stop.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Warnick's bill lets farmers keep water

OLYMPIA - The Washington State Senate adopted a measure amending the current "use it or lose it" law for people waiting for answers on water rights changes.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

House passes Holmquist Newbry's vehicle bill

OLYMPIA - The state House passed a bill clarifying farm workers don't need a commercial driver's license (CDL) when hauling agricultural products and equipment from farms to storage.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake extends medical marijuana garden ban

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake passed the first reading of an ordinance extending a moratorium on medical marijuana gardens.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Search for Dan Toya goes underwater

MOSES LAKE - It's been more than two months since Dan Toya went missing after taking his dog for a walk following a veterinary visit.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake adopts bikeway guidelines

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake adopted a set of new guidelines geared toward improving bicycle transportation options in the city.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata loses beloved teacher

EPHRATA - An Ephrata icon passed away after spending more than a century teaching thousands of people.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

MLIRD bill heads to house

OLYMPIA - The House Local Government Committee passed a bill to make changes to the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District (MLIRD).

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Selmann announces bid for 13th District seat

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake contractor and small business owner has announced his candidacy to represent the 13th Legislative District.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Clendenin responds to Fire District 5

MOSES LAKE - Former Grant County Fire District 5 chief Scott Clendenin disputes the district board's version of events surrounding his departure.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake mulls ban on 'exotic animals'

SOAP LAKE - A pair of wolf-type dogs being kept in Soap Lake led the city to consider regulations that would bar exotic animals.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

MLIRD bill gets hearing in Olympia

OLYMPIA - House committee members heard testimony on both sides of a bill affecting voting and assessments in the Moses Lake Rehabilitation District (MLIRD).

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Teens arrested for attempted murder

MOSES LAKE - Two teenage girls were arrested after allegedly setting a fire in their house while their mother was in the bathroom.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake fights tribal truck stop

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake is opposing a plan by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation to build a truck stop on six acres of land near Interstate 90.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Fire chief asked to resign

MOSES LAKE - Grant County Fire District 5 Chief Scott Clendenin was asked to resign by the district's board of directors.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Pregnant woman killed in Mattawa identified

MATTAWA - Grant County sheriff's investigators released the name of a pregnant woman shot and killed in Mattawa.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Pregnant woman shot, killed in Mattawa

MATTAWA - A 28-year-old Mattawa woman and her unborn child were killed after she was shot in Mattawa.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Love squared: Couples meet on the dance floor

EPHRATA - Sharon was a single mom looking for something new to do with her two children when she decided to try square dancing.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Fake petition supporting MLIRD bill circulated

MOSES LAKE - An apparent fraudulent petition in support of Senate Bill 6512, for changes to Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District (MLIRD) taxing and elections, is circulating around Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

MLIRD senate bill opposed

MOSES LAKE - A bill affecting the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District (MLIRD) captured the focus of a forum on what's happening in the state legislature.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake mayor proposes fundraiser

SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake Mayor Raymond Gravelle is suggesting a citywide garage sale might help mend the city's perceived image problem.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Grand Coulee man killed by train

EPHRATA - An 81-year-old Grand Coulee man died when his vehicle was struck at an Ephrata crossing by a westbound freight train.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Shooting victim's family collecting for funeral

MOSES LAKE - About 15 family members and friends of 26-year-old Guadalupe Sanchez gathered donations along Broadway Avenue yesterday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Assault report leads police to pot grow

MOSES LAKE - Police found more than they bargained for with a report of domestic violence in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake discusses restricting dog breeds

SOAP LAKE - Concern over wolf dogs seen roaming free within Soap Lake prompted discussion of animal rules revisions.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake man dead from gunshots

MOSES LAKE - Police are investigating the death of a Moses Lake man who was apparently shot while driving.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Quincy celebrates 2012 Miss Rodeo

QUINCY - Quincy native Kylie Kooistra was crowned Miss Rodeo Washington 2012, the 50th title recipient since the program's inception.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Police raid alleged Moses Lake drug house

MOSES LAKE - One man was arrested on drug charges and eight others detained when police raided a house on Peninsula Drive in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake revisits rental property ordinance

SOAP LAKE - A ordinance passed last June that affects Soap Lake landlords was revived for a city council discussion that was at times contentious.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake fire earns better rating

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake improved its public protection rating.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Armed robbers allegedly hit Moses Lake house

MOSES LAKE - Five men were arrested following a reported armed robbery at a residence on Fourth Avenue in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Animal Outreach holds 'Spaygetti' dinner

MOSES LAKE - Grant County Animal Outreach is holding a 'Spaygetti' dinner this weekend to help fund their programs and services.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Quincy victim helps catch four suspects

QUINCY - Four teenagers were arrested in Quincy following what appears to have been a botched burglary attempt.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Grant Transit Authority provided more rides

MOSES LAKE - New route efficiencies and higher gas prices led more residents to ride the bus last year, according to officials with the Grant Transit Authority.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake man stabbed while walking

MOSES LAKE - Grant County Sheriff's Deputies are looking for two men they believe were involved in a stabbing near Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Right to Life march planned in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - A non-denominational demonstration against abortion is scheduled for Sunday in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake crime stats show decline

MOSES LAKE - A year-end crime statistics report presented to the Moses Lake City Council shows a downward trend in nearly all areas.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake weighs cost of winter storm

MOSES LAKE - Warmer temperatures are melting the remnants of the recent winter storm, although the snow made a more lasting impression on Moses Lake's budget.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

New school meals rules keep spuds

MOSES LAKE - The first major overhaul of school meals nutrition in more than 15 years gave at least a partial victory to the potato industry.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Block watch: Neighbors help reduce crime

MOSES LAKE - Imagine a neighborhood where almost every home has a live-in surveillance system and crime is steadily plummeting.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Warnicks receive Habitat for Humanity award

MOSES LAKE - Habitat for Humanity of Greater Moses Lake presented Roy and Judy Warnick with the Golden Hammer Award.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Locomotive 557 arrives in Alaska

MOSES LAKE - A 160,000-pound piece of history made it home after decades in Moses Lake and a three week journey over land and sea.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake schools hope to renew levy

SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake School District administrators are hoping voters will extend a maintenance and operations levy for another four years.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Weather continues affecting Basin drivers

MOSES LAKE - While it makes driving difficult, Grant County motorists continue to escape the brunt of the storm wreaking havoc on roads across the state.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake to begin two water projects

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake is looking to move ahead on a couple water projects expected to increase flow and efficiency in the system.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake councilmember's claim questioned

SOAP LAKE - Former Soap Lake Councilman Barney Berg asked for some clarification on a statement made by his opponent prior to the election.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Man arrested for hit-and-run in Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE - Two men fled the scene on foot after reportedly crashing a vehicle into a Soap Lake hair salon.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Four gang members attempt to steal dog

MOSES LAKE - Grant County sheriff's deputies arrested alleged gang members following a reported attempt to steal a dog in Cascade Valley.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Juveniles arrested for string of Quincy burglaries

QUINCY - Quincy police arrested three 15-year-old males believed responsible for multiple burglaries within the city limits.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

New Navy 'Growlers' visit Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - That low level rumble heard rolling over the area in recent days is the growl of the Navy's latest electronic attack aircraft.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Fellow priests remember Rev. Monsignor Skehan

MOSES LAKE - If one mark of a well lived life is the respect a person garners from their peers, the Reverend Monsignor Martin Oliver Skehan lived very well indeed.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Empty residence shot during gang fight

MOSES LAKE - An apparently stray bullet hit the window of a residence during a gang-related altercation in the Larson housing area north of Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Solis murder suspect arraigned in Spokane

SPOKANE - The Spokane man suspected of murdering a 21-year-old from Moses Lake in November pleaded not guilty to all charges.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Irrigation district donates to new public dock

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District donated $10,000 to help fund a new public pier.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Sheriff gives first year progress report

EPHRATA - Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones says he's spent the past year trying to make good on the many promises he made in 2010.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Hundreds arrested for DUI New Year's weekend

MOSES LAKE - Washington State Patrol Troopers arrested 253 people suspected of being impaired by drugs or alcohol during the New Year's weekend.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stolen SUV, property recovered in Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE - Grant County sheriff's deputies arrested three individuals believed to be responsible for multiple property thefts.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Samaritan celebrates first baby of new year

MOSES LAKE - Efrain Escobedo was the first baby this year to be welcomed into the world at Moses Lake's Samaritan Hospital.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Redistricting map shuffles districts in Columbia Basin

MOSES LAKE - The Washington State Redistricting Commissioners reached an eleventh hour agreement on new congressional and legislative boundaries.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Sheriff vows search for Toya to continue

MOSES LAKE - Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones confirmed Friday there is no new information in the search for Moses Lake resident Dan Toya, missing since Dec. 23.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake council ponders request to shop local

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake City Council asked city staff to rethink their reasoning behind a recommendation to hire a non-local billing service company.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Firefighters rescue dogs from Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Two dogs were spared an icy end in Moses Lake by a Moses Lake Fire Department rescue crew.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Police investigate pipe bomb explosion

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a pipe-bomb explosion that injured the device's 16-year-old creator.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

BMW/SGL Automotive celebrates plant start

MOSES LAKE - The future was on display in Moses Lake in September with the grand opening of a new state-of-the-art carbon fiber manufacturing plant.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Royal City police shooting deemed justified

ROYAL CITY - An investigation into a fatal police shooting in Royal City cleared officer Rey Rodriguez from any wrongdoing.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Monte Holm's train heads home

MOSES LAKE - After a decades long visit to Moses Lake, a steam engine once owned by local legend Monte Holm headed back home.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

'Junior' leaves behind legacy of anti-violence

QUINCY - Ramiro Munoz Jr. had high hopes for his community.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Rep. Hinkle declines to seek re-election

MOSES LAKE - Rep. Bill Hinkle, R-Cle Elum, announced he won't seek re-election to the Washington Legislature in 2012.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake Civic Center opens to public praise

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Civic Center opened its doors to hundreds of citizens who helped dedicate and celebrate the new public building.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bad Hair Bandit robbed two Moses Lake banks

MOSES LAKE - The serial bank robber widely known as the "Bad Hair Bandit" was reportedly caught in August after holding up a California bank.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bomb hurts teen in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - A 16-year-old male was critically injured when a pipe bomb reportedly exploded in his hands.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake dog park draws concerns

SOAP LAKE - Two Soap Lake residents expressed worry over how the city manages its off-leash dog park after a dog was injured recently.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Pearce ends two decades on Moses Lake council

MOSES LAKE - It was a night of firsts and lasts for the Moses Lake City Council.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Six suspects sought in Solis murder case

SPOKANE - Spokane police are looking for six men wanted in connection with the murder of a 21-year-old Moses Lake man.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

St. Rose of Lima kids present 'gifts of love'

EPHRATA - Second-graders at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School spread some love, and handmade goodies, to the elderly.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake weighs options for cats rules

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake City Council examined potential cat regulations but chose to delay any action until sometime in the new year.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake mulls future of flower pots

MOSES LAKE - Taking over upkeep of flower pots in downtown Moses Lake could be more difficult than it seems, according to city officials.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Drive-by shooting in Desert Aire

DESERT AIRE - Grant County Sheriff's deputies are investigating the second drive-by shooting in just over a month at a Desert Aire residence.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Ephrata home severely damaged by fire

EPHRATA - Ephrata fire officials are uncertain what caused a two-story house to catch fire on E Street Southwest.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Law enforcement honored for DUI prevention

EPHRATA - Law enforcement personnel tasked with keeping impaired drivers off roadways in Grant and Adams counties took time out for a little recognition.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Pizza driver robbed, car jacked

MOSES LAKE - Three men reportedly robbed a Moses Lake pizza delivery driver before stealing his car from the Larson Housing Area.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Couple confronts Moses Lake about dog's death

MOSES LAKE - Jane Cybulski still fights back tears when retelling the events surrounding the violent death of her pet.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake students report luring attempt

SOAP LAKE - Five Soap Lake Elementary students, ages 6 to 8, said a man tried to lure them into his vehicle when they were walking home after school.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Public asked to identify skeletal remains

EPHRATA - Grant County Sheriff's detectives are asking citizens to help identify a man whose skeletal remains were found near the Potholes Reservoir.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Four arrested after shooting near Othello

OTHELLO - Four Royal City suspects were arrested after allegedly fleeing the scene of a drive-by shooting near Othello.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

State funds Soap Lake street repairs

SOAP LAKE - The state Transportation Improvement Board set aside $611,000 from the Small City Arterial Program for street and sidewalk work in Soap Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake art show continues this weekend

SOAP LAKE - What does a sculpted clay dog's head have in common with a drawing of a hardware store?

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Short standoff ends with three arrests

MOSES LAKE - Police found three subjects allegedly engaged in illegal activity while attempting to locate a wanted man.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake allows council to call-in for meetings

SOAP LAKE - The Soap Lake City Council adopted a policy allowing council members or the city attorney to take part by phone during meetings when necessary.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Man allegedly shoots brother

MOSES LAKE - Grant County Sheriff's detectives are investigating what caused a Moses Lake man to reportedly shoot his brother during a confrontation.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Freecycle takes aim at unwanted stuff

MOSES LAKE - If your budget is tighter than usual or you are looking to help with the environment, there is an option with Grant County Freecycle.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Monte Holm's train heads home

MOSES LAKE - After a decades long visit to Moses Lake, a steam engine once owned by local legend Monte Holm is headed back home.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Police shooting deemed justified

ROYAL CITY - The investigation into a fatal police shooting in Royal City cleared officer Rey Rodriguez from any wrongdoing.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake OKs water, sewer connections

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake City Council approved requests for a water connection at the Port of Moses Lake and a sewer connection in the Larson housing area.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Moving On

Locomotive 557, a steam engine once owned by local legend Monty Holm, will move across West Broadway Avenue onto private property Thursday afternoon. This is the first leg of a journey that will take the engine to Whittier, Alaska, where it will be restored after spending the past 56 years …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Columbia Basin Walleye Club fishing for funding

MOSES LAKE - Aside from ice fishermen, most Moses Lake fishing enthusiasts are laying low this time of year.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Coeur d'Alene man arrested for allegedly stealing car frame

MOSES LAKE - Two men were arrested after reportedly trying to steal a car frame from a home about 25 miles east of Moses Lake.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake doubles health district payment

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake doubled the city's payment to the Grant County Health District next year, resulting in an annual contribution of about $40,700.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

ECRET: Boeing study did little good

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake council member voiced his disappointment in an aerospace competitiveness study meant to help the city land Boeing's next assembly line.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

No rate increase for workers' comp in 2012

OLYMPIA - Business groups are guardedly praising Gov. Chris Gregoire's announcement of no overall increase in workers' compensation insurance premiums next year.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake buses in three crashes

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake school buses were involved in three fender-benders this week, none of which resulted in injuries.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

From gun law to property protection

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake police offered tips and answered questions on a range of personal safety and home security issues.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

$177,000 for new park path

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake City Council weighed whether the benefits of a proposed hard surface pathway at McCosh Park would outweigh the project's estimated cost.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

'Movember' highlights men's health issues

MOSES LAKE - A handful of Moses Lake firefighters sprouted mustaches over the past month as part of a campaign to fight cancers that primarily affect men.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Police assist FBI

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Tactical Response Team assisted the FBI in the arrest of a suspect in connection with several armed robberies.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake man killed in Spokane

SPOKANE - A 21-year-old Moses Lake man was fatally shot at a Spokane hotel while visiting the city with a large group of friends for a concert.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake restricts truck routes, parking

SOAP LAKE - Commercial truckers face new detours in Soap Lake, which restricted in-city driving and banned big rig parking on residential streets.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Donations fund second hockey storage shed

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council accepted donations from area hockey clubs to pay for a second storage shed/changing room at the city’s ice rink.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Shootings reported in Mattawa area

MATTAWA - Grant County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a series of gang-involved shooting incidents near Mattawa.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Warden students help restock food pantry

WARDEN - It was a big setback when Warden's Community Food Pantry was recently gutted in an apparent burglary just before the holiday season.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Soap Lake 2012 budget maintains city services

SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake's $2.9 million budget for next year is a no frills affair that sustains current city services and staffing levels.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake Civic Center opens today

MOSES LAKE - After more than a year of work and waiting, the Moses Lake Civic Center opens today with public tours and events from 1 to 9 p.m.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

First snowfall delivers traffic collisions

MOSES LAKE - The season's first snowfall created wet roads and led to dozens of traffic collisions.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Citizen asks Moses Lake to deal with outdoor cats

MOSES LAKE - New rules regarding pet cats could soon be on the Moses Lake City Council agenda in response to a concerned citizen.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Warnick looks ahead to sessions

MOSES LAKE - In just a few weeks District 13 Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, will join state legislators in Olympia to discuss Washington's $2 billion funding gap.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Shootings reported in Mattawa area

MATTAWA - Grant County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a series of gang-involved shooting incidents near Mattawa.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Homelessness remains a hidden issue

MOSES LAKE - Ray Kitzke moved to Moses Lake two years ago for a job he lost a few months later to seasonal layoffs.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Avila first Hispanic member of Moses Lake council

MOSES LAKE - Not every local election can be billed as historic, but Jason Avila's successful bid for Moses Lake Council position 3 is just that.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Some races still too close to call

EPHRATA - Another day, another ballot count.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Few surprises in second ballot count

EPHRATA - The Grant County Auditor's office released the latest election results Wednesday evening after most remaining ballots were counted.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Close calls in Moses Lake elections

EPHRATA - Grant County Elections personnel counted thousands of votes throughout the day Tuesday sent in from residents across the county.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Soap Lake newcomers lead incumbents

SOAP LAKE - Most Soap Lake City Council incumbents fared poorly Tuesday night against the Five for the Future.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

High schooler arrested

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake High School student was arrested after allegedly telling a teacher he had thoughts of hurting other people.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Moses Lake looks at next year's budget

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake's 2012 preliminary budget reveals the city is on solid - if cautious - financial footing.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Soap Lake, other cities start shoreline planning

SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake is one of several cities in Grant County taking steps to update shoreline regulations.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Moses Lake teen arrested for forgery

MOSES LAKE - A counterfeiting investigation led to the arrest of a Moses Lake teenager on four counts of forgery.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Student reveals 'dangerous' thoughts

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake High School student was arrested after allegedly telling a teacher he'd had thoughts of hurting other people.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Moses Lake applies for grant

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake's year-old curbside recycling program has diverted thousands of wasted tons from the landfill and netted thousands of dollars in refunds for residents.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Irrigation secretary claims threatened by candidate

MOSES LAKE - The administrative assistant for the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District told police she was threatened by a candidate for the district board of directors.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

12-year-old reportedly strangles dog

MOSES LAKE - A 12-year-old boy who allegedly strangled his dog to death was caught with a list containing names of people he reportedly wished to harm.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Moses Lake approves airport fencing

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake City Council members debated whether installing a chain link fence at the municipal airport could swap safety for security.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Moses Lake crime rates fall in 2011

MOSES LAKE - Crime rates have for the most part declined in Moses Lake over the past three years, according to numbers released by the city.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Teen arrested after reckless car chase

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake teenager reportedly forced his ex-girlfriend's car into oncoming traffic while chasing her down.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Deputies interview stabbing victim

MOSES LAKE - Grant County sheriff's deputies have released more information regarding an Oct. 22 stabbing about eight miles north of Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Shooting investigation moves forward

ROYAL CITY - Grant County Sheriff's detectives are close to completing an investigation into the Oct. 24 shooting death of a domestic violence suspect by a Royal City Police officer.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Fleeing man found hiding near meth lab

MOSES LAKE - Members of the Moses Lake Tactical Response Team found more than they were looking for while tracking down an armed Moses Lake man who attempted to evade police.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Moses Lake looks at nuisance abatement process

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake moved last week to collect on two nuisance abatements performed by the city after property owners failed to fix the problems themselves.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Details released on fatal Royal City shooting

ROYAL CITY - Investigators released more details surrounding Monday's shooting death of Pedro Salgado Ceja, 45, of Royal City.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Moses Lake candidates talk campaign finances

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake City Council candidates offered several opinions on sharing campaign financing information in the Nov. 8 election.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Investigators withhold police shooting details

MOSES LAKE - Investigators have so far released few details regarding Monday's fatal shooting involving a Royal City police officer.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Shooting suspect found in Montana

MOSES LAKE - The second suspect wanted in connection with a Sept. 20 double shooting near Moses Lake was arrested in Montana.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Shooting suspect found in Montana

MOSES LAKE - The second suspect wanted in connection with a Sept. 20 double shooting near Moses Lake was arrested in Montana.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Kunkle committed to area growth

MOSES LAKE - Stroud Kunkle is running for Port of Moses Lake Commissioner position 2 because he's committed to the growth and development of the greater Moses Lake area.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

McGowan supports positive direction

MOSES LAKE - Brian McGowan wants to retain his position 2 seat on the Moses Lake Port Commission because he cares about the community and wants to continue moving it in a positive direction.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Lane would help direct future growth

MOSES LAKE - Jon Lane is seeking another term in Moses Lake City Council position 7 to continue helping lead the council into the future.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Voth would build city's partnerships

MOSES LAKE - Todd Voth is running for Moses Lake City Council position 7 to strengthen partnerships and serve Moses Lake residents.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Man kidnaps roommate's children

MOSES LAKE - A man was reportedly shouting in the street Thursday night, shortly before kidnapping, and fleeing on foot with, his roommate's two young boys.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Marijuana growing operation busted

ROYAL CITY - Grant County and federal law enforcement personnel confiscated a large amount of marijuana from a growing operation near Royal City.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Deane has experience to lead

MOSES LAKE - Dick Deane wants to serve another term in Moses Lake City Council position 6 because he understands and respects Moses Lake residents.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Attempted burglar subdued with force

MOSES LAKE - Police subdued a man with non-lethal force Sunday after he allegedly fled after being caught trying to break in to a Moses Lake liquor store.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Liebrecht offers a voice for residents

MOSES LAKE - James Liebrecht wants to win position 6 on the Moses Lake City Council to return to serving the local community.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Berg, Glassco face off for position 1

SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake City Council position 1 is being sought by incumbent Barney Berg and challenger John Glassco, who spoke their minds at a recent forum.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Black, Sanderson try for Soap Lake position 2

SOAP LAKE - De Vaun Black and Kat Sanderson each told attendees of a forum why they were the best choice to serve in Soap Lake City Council position 2.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Soap Lake candidates talk issues

SOAP LAKE - More than 100 people attended a forum at Masquers Theater to hear from Soap Lake City Council and mayoral candidates.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Hovde, Gravelle vie for mayor

SOAP LAKE - Incumbent Soap Lake Mayor Wayne Hovde and challenger Raymond Gravelle demonstrated their differences in perspective at a recent candidate forum.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Glassco says economic growth is key

SOAP LAKE - John Glassco is running for Soap Lake City Council position 1 because he wants to help his city onto a path of economic growth.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Suspected burglar shot, killed in Cascade Valley

MOSES LAKE- A 30-year-old Moses Lake man is dead after being shot Sunday night in what appears to have been an attempted burglary north of Moses Lake city limits.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Hagglund would encourage business

SOAP LAKE - Keith Hagglund is running for Soap Lake City Council position 6 because he believes the city needs to bring more small businesses into town.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

'He's a little Superman'

MOSES LAKE - Ashton Jenkins turns nine next Monday, a birthday he might have missed out on were it not for his strength and hundreds of prayerful supporters.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Berg wants to see goals realized

SOAP LAKE - Soap Lake City Council incumbent Barney Berg wants to serve another term in position 1 to carry out the completion of several goals.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Mattawa's Jenne to focus on breaking language barrier

MATTAWA - Lorraine Jenne is running to stay on the Wahluke School Board in position 3, which she was appointed to fill last January.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Cline wants to keep working for citizens

SOAP LAKE - Incumbent Soap Lake Councilman John Cline said he'd use another term in position 6 to assure the city continues to grow and prosper for the sake of its residents.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Experience, outlook prepare Fanning

ROYAL CITY - Ben Fanning is running for the Royal School Board Position 4 because, as a business owner and a father, he knows the importance of a quality education.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Ready wants to see sweeping change

SOAP LAKE - Dave Ready is challenging incumbent Soap Lake Councilwoman JoAnne Rushton for position 7 because he wants the city to take a more pro-active approach to growth.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Sanderson seeks better city promotion

SOAP LAKE - Kat Sanderson is running for Soap Lake council position 2 because she believes the city deserves better than it's getting from the current council and she can make a difference.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Grant County Democrats hold rally Saturday

MOSES LAKE - Grant County Democrats are gathering in Moses Lake Saturday to promote economic justice, campaign finance reform and the rebuilding of the American dream.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Noftle says community help needed

ROYAL CITY - The Royal City community is well known for coming together and overcoming difficult odds to achieve success, said Royal School Board Position 4 candidate Michael Noftle.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Hovde strives to stay the course

SOAP LAKE - Wayne Hovde is running for another term as Soap Lake mayor to further his goal of creating a safe place to live with decent streets and sidewalks.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Gravelle would work toward growth

SOAP LAKE - Raymond Gravelle is seeking Soap Lake's mayor seat because he believes he can create a community with more economic opportunities and improved infrastructure.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Soap Lake councilmember claims forced to resign

SOAP LAKE - Gina Bernett is alleging she was coerced into resigning from her Soap Lake City Council seat a few months from the end of her term.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Harris would look to Quincy's future in position 3

QUINCY - Tom Harris is hoping to win Quincy City Council Position 3 from incumbent Tony Gonzalez because he wants to help the city into the future.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Police seek help in identifying body

MOSES LAKE - Douglas County Sheriff Harvey Gjesdal is requesting public assistance to identify the body of a deceased woman found Saturday near Brewster.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Massa points to previous experience

WARDEN - Tony Massa is a big proponent of community service and believes his experience, work ethic and knowledge will help him serve as Warden mayor.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Kight would focus on gangs, growth

WARDEN - Kayla Kight believes she can bring a positive change to Warden by serving as the city's next mayor.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Noftle says community help needed

ROYAL CITY - The Royal City community is well known for coming together and overcoming difficult odds to achieve success, said Royal School Board Position 4 candidate Michael Noftle.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Experience, outlook prepare Fanning

ROYAL CITY - Ben Fanning is running for the Royal School Board Position 4 because, as a business owner and a father, he knows the importance of a quality education.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Moses Lake house fire injures man

MOSES LAKE - Grant County Fire District 5 firefighters rescued a man from a house fire on Airway Drive Northeast near Moses Lake early Wednesday morning.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Program prepares volunteers to help

MOSES LAKE - About 20 volunteers with Grant County's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) recently completed a training exercise in emergency preparedness.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Deane defends seat against Liebrecht

MOSES LAKE - Dick Deane serves in Moses Lake Council Position 6 and is being challenged by former city councilmember Jim Liebrecht.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Candidates talk about issues

MOSES LAKE - About 75 people wanted to hear politicians talk about issues.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Crapson says teamwork is key

MOSES LAKE - Steve Crapson believes he is the right choice for Moses Lake School Board Position 1 because he has what it takes to be a good leader.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Burritt to build on success, goals

MOSES LAKE - Alan Burritt is trying for another term at Moses Lake School Board Position 1 because he wants to continue working for the district's goals.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

No more left turns into Walgreens

MOSES LAKE - Curbing will be installed next week on Stratford Road near Walgreens to block southbound traffic from making left turns into the business parking lot.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Deputies find felon with pipe bomb

MOSES LAKE - A 22-year-old Moses Lake fugitive was found with a pipe bomb, guns and marijuana near Moses Lake Saturday afternoon.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

'Junior' leaves behind legacy of anti-violence

QUINCY - Ramiro Munoz Jr. had high hopes for his community.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Civic Center project in final phase

MOSES LAKE - The final phase of the Moses Lake Civic Center project has spilled out into the streets and sidewalks near city hall.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Semi collides with SUV on Dodson near Royal City

ROYAL CITY - Two people from Royal City were injured, one critically, after an SUV crashed into a semi-truck Friday, September 9, about nine miles northeast of Royal City.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Moses Lake discusses city gang problems Briefs

MOSES LAKE - The task of reducing youth street crime and local gang activity can't be left to law enforcement alone.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

The future is in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - The future was on display in Moses Lake with the grand opening of a new state-of-the-art carbon fiber manufacturing plant.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Equine rescue group saves neglected horses

EPHRATA - Four neglected Arabian horses found in June near Ephrata have been nursed back to health by a volunteer horse rescue group from Ellensburg.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Teen hospitalized after using 'Zombie Matter'

EPHRATA - An Ephrata teenager was sent to the hospital Sunday night when he reportedly harmed himself after inhaling an unregulated incense product.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Dry Falls death is ruled a suicide

COULEE CITY - Grant County Coroner Craig Morrison identified the man who jumped to his death from a ridge at Dry Falls Saturday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Othello business owners oppose traffic revision

OTHELLO - Proposed traffic revisions at First Avenue and state Route 26 in Othello are sparking a clash of concerns between safety and commerce.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake to replace several downtown trees

MOSES LAKE - Dozens of overgrown trees will be replaced over the next few months in the Moses Lake downtown core.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

MDA requests ordinance change

MOSES LAKE - The Muscular Dystrophy Association's annual "Fill the Boot" fundraiser may be tripped up this fall by a Moses Lake ordinance barring solicitation in the street.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Deputy, dog team up to sniff out narcotics activity

MOSES LAKE - Grant County sheriff's deputy Darrik Gregg holds up a vial of crack cocaine and appraises the various scents of illegal drugs.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake plastic bag ban discussed

MOSES LAKE - Banning single-use plastic bags could soon be a topic of discussion in Moses Lake after city council members received a letter from a citizen suggesting such an action.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake Police host gangs presentation

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Police Department will hold a presentation next Wednesday, Aug. 31, to address gangs and other youth crime in the greater Moses Lake area.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake examines gangs, city image

MOSES LAKE - A recent Seattle Times feature story prompted a lively city council discussion about Grant County gangs and how local law enforcement agencies are combating the problem.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Voters pass emergency service levies

MOSES LAKE - Grant County voters approved four fire district levy propositions by wide margins according to initial results of the primary election.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Half acre burns in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Fire crews from the Moses Lake Fire Department and

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Special filing period for several offices

EPHRATA - A special three-day filing period is open Wednesday through Friday for non-partisan offices for which no one filed during the regular filing period.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Windows destroyed with BB guns

MOSES LAKE - Two males, ages 14 and 16, were booked into the Grant County Juvenile Detention Center Thursday after BB guns were used to damage home and vehicle windows.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Washington man burns deputies with acid

SOAP LAKE, Wash. - Two Grant County Sheriff's deputies received chemical burns when a domestic violence suspect allegedly assaulted them with muriatic acid.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake hears from citizen on fairgrounds

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake resident told city council providing sewer service to the Grant County Fairgrounds shouldn't be a question of annexation.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Suspects indicted in DEA drug case

MOSES LAKE - Suspects netted by a major federal drug investigation made their initial court appearances in U.S. District Court in Spokane.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake recycling program pays off

MOSES LAKE - It's been one year since Moses Lake implemented a curbside recycling program and city officials say the numbers look promising.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Acid thrown on deputies

SOAP LAKE - Two Grant County Sheriff's deputies received chemical burns when a domestic violence suspect allegedly assaulted them with muriatic acid.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake ambulance funds exceed spending

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake ambulance fund is holding strong halfway through the year.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Wilson Creek, Ephrata receive state funds to preserve records

MOSES LAKE - Ephrata and Wilson Creek are among 33 local government agencies throughout Washington to receive grants for preserving and improving access to public records.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

George man dies from injuries

GEORGE - A 29-year-old George man died from injuries he suffered in a car crash south of George on July 24.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Grant County Jail chief demoted after assualt

EPHRATA - Former Grant County Jail Chief Deputy Greg Knutson was demoted in June after his fiancée told police he'd assaulted her during a St. Patrick's Day domestic dispute.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake police seek funds for surveillance

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Police applied for an $11,400 federal grant to buy more video surveillance cameras.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Family, fellow firefighters remember Bob Hinshaw

MOSES LAKE - Longtime Moses Lake firefighter Robert "Bob" Gail Hinshaw died Tuesday morning at his home in Moses Lake.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Suspects indicted in DEA drug case

MOSES LAKE - Suspects netted by a major federal drug investigation made their initial court appearances in U.S. District Court in Spokane.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake defends failure to buy locally

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake City Council discussed the city's approach to purchasing and addressed questions brought up by a recent printing job.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Fire engulfs mobile home in George

GEORGE - A fire destroyed a mobile home in George Friday morning and spread to a nearby storage shed before being extinguished.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Moses Lake resubmits annexation proposal

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake is asking Grant County to reconsider fairgrounds annexation in light of potentially rising septic system costs.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Shooting victim identified

MOSES LAKE - The name of the Moses Lake man killed in Thursday's shooting in Soap Lake has been released.

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One man killed, two stabbed in Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE - Twin brothers sought in connection with a Thursday morning fatal shooting and double stabbing in Soap Lake were booked into Grant County Jail.

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Representative Hinkle isn't seeking re-election in 2012

MOSES LAKE - Rep. Bill Hinkle, R-Cle Elum, announced he won't seek re-election to the Washington Legislature next year and instead will run for Kittitas County commissioner.

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Drive-by shooting in George follows fight

GEORGE - Grant County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a Saturday night drive-by shooting in George.

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Moses Lake center to receive roundabout

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake City Council requested bids for the new Civic Center's final phase.

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Police departments offer a night out against crime

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake, Ephrata and Quincy police are taking part in National Night Out on Tuesday.

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Man stabbed in head with screwdriver

MOSES LAKE - David B. Vanbouchaute, 25, Moses Lake, was arrested for the stabbing of a 38-year-old Moses Lake man Sunday.

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Suspect arrested in college rape case

MOSES LAKE - A transient suspected of kidnapping and raping a 19-year-old Moses Lake college student was arrested Tuesday morning.

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Fire threatens homes near Wilson Creek

MOSES LAKE - A wind-whipped wildfire covered 1,200 acres and threatened several homes Monday evening in northeast Grant County.

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Grant County Jail chief demoted

EPHRATA - Former Grant County Jail Chief Deputy Greg Knutson was demoted in June after his fiancée told police he'd assaulted her during a St. Patrick's Day domestic dispute.

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Local grad kindles a love of nature

MOSES LAKE - Most high school graduates look forward to summer break as a time to lounge around the house, but not Daniel Talbot.

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Moses Lake looking for reserve officers

MOSES LAKE - The City of Moses Lake is currently accepting applications for reserve police officers.

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Ephrata landfill garbage pit burns

EPHRATA - Grant County Fire District 13 responded to a rubbish fire at the Ephrata Landfill Wednesday night and again Thursday when the fire reignited.

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Othello to flush fluoride out of well

OTHELLO - A year-long rehabilitation project lowered fluoride levels in one of Othello's municipal wells although the amounts still exceed US Environmental Protection Agency thresholds.

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Median barrier installed on SR 17

MOSES LAKE - No delays are expected, but drivers will experience some lane shifting over the next few months as median barriers are installed on state Route 17.

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Drive-by shooting in George follows fight

GEORGE - Grant County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a Saturday night drive-by shooting in George.

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Five Soap Lake council candidates hold meeting

SOAP LAKE - About 50 people packed into the Desert Diner in Soap Lake to hear five city council candidates discuss ideas for the town's future.

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Residents ask for unified approach to redistricting

MOSES LAKE - The Washington State Redistricting Commission visited Moses Lake to gather community input on how district lines should be redrawn.

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Hastings defunds shoreline amendment

MOSES LAKE - Congressman Doc Hastings successfully stopped funding for a shoreline management plan he said leaves unanswered questions.

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State redistricting: a primer on the process

MOSES LAKE - Redistricting is redrawing state congressional and legislative districts based on the latest census figures.

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Moses Lake removes hedge height limit

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to allow city residents to grow hedges to any height they like.

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Moses Lake answers printing bid questions

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake City Council was asked why they didn't solicit bids for a recent printing and mailing job that was ultimately given to two out-of-city companies.

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Rep. Hinkle isn't seeking re-election

MOSES LAKE - Rep. Bill Hinkle, R-Cle Elum, announced he won't seek re-election to the Washington Legislature next year and instead will run for Kittitas County commissioner.

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Moses Lake noise ordinance left unchanged

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake City Council decided not to change the city's noise ordinance.

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Othello thanks Fairchild for holiday help

OTHELLO - Othello and the chamber of commerce Monday expressed gratitude to Fairchild Air Force Base personnel for taking part in the city's Fourth of July events.

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Woman victim of fake online car purchase

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake woman was duped out of $3,000 while attempting to purchase a vehicle over the Internet.

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Othello opts not to change parking rules

OTHELLO - Property owners in Othello can carry on parking vehicles on unpaved areas of their residential lots.

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Sagebrush golf fund-raiser set

DESERT AIRE - The annual Sagebrush Senior Center Golf Tournament and Auction at the Desert Aire Golf Course will be held on Friday, July 29.

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Legislative redistricting forum is Thursday

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College hosts a public forum Thursday to discuss where Washington's new legislative and congressional district lines should be drawn.

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'Do it yourself' redistricting kit available

OLYMPIA - The Washington State Redistricting Commission website has tools allowing anyone with a computer to draw new boundaries for Washington's congressional and legislative districts.

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Project encourages drivers, bicyclists to share road

MOSES LAKE - While the law says bicyclists are allowed to ride on city streets along with vehicle traffic, the reality is sometimes less straightforward.

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Moses Lake shooting suspect arrested

MOSES LAKE - Anthony Jack Aswell, 23, Moses Lake, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Moses Lake police in connection with the Wednesday shooting of a 24-year-old Moses Lake man.

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Sheriff's vehicles getting new tracking system

EPHRATA - Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones announced last week he will pursue purchase of a system that will use satellites to track police vehicles for greater efficiency and deputy safety.

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Othello starts sewer project

OTHELLO - Othello is moving toward an extensive sewer collection upgrade to the entire area south of state Route 26.

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Fewer fireworks incidents reported

MOSES LAKE - Fire departments across the region kept busy throughout the Fourth of July weekend, although fireworks related calls were down from last year.

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Men robbed at gunpoint in George

EPHRATA - Grant County Sheriff's deputies are searching for two men who allegedly robbed a man at gunpoint in George early Sunday morning.

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George cherry pie keeps people coming back

GEORGE - Thousands of people lined up in George Monday for a little slice of a big tradition.

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Moses Lake continues rabbit, chicken ban

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake City Council decided to defer a decision on allowing residents to raise chickens and rabbits.

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County fire districts prepare for wildfire season

MOSES LAKE -Residents of Grant County are no strangers to wildfire. Last Fourth of July an errant firework sparked the McConihe Flats Fire northwest of Moses Lake, scorching 1,400 acres, threatening 50 homes and destroying one house and several outbuildings before it was contained.

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Moses Lake may change noise law

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake City Council requested city staff draft an amendment to the city's noise ordinance after a bar owner said it could help him stay in business.

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County fire districts prepare for wildfire season

MOSES LAKE - Residents of Grant County are no strangers to wildfire.

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Friends raise funds for Scanlan's funeral

MOSES LAKE - Police confirmed the body of a young man pulled from Moses Lake Wednesday is Robert B. Scanlan, a 25-year-old reported missing last weekend.

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Sand Scorpions' fireworks stand robbed

MOSES LAKE - The Sand Scorpions ORV group's fireworks stand near the Grant County Fairgrounds was robbed of cash and fireworks after closing late Tuesday night.

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Plane crashes near Moses Lake

EPHRATA - A student pilot and his instructor received minor injuries Monday morning when the ultralight aircraft they were flying crashed near Moses Lake.

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Another try at turning on Lava Lamp

SOAP LAKE - It's bubbling up again.

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Police seek help finding missing man

MOSES LAKE -The Moses Lake Police Department is requesting assistance in locating Robert B. Scanlan.

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Moses Lake police find explosives, marijuana

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake police responded to a residence on West Peninsula Drive to issue misdemeanor warrants Thursday, ultimately finding homemade explosives and marijuana plants.

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Sheriff's vehicles getting new tracking system

EPHRATA - Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones announced last week he will pursue purchase of a system that will use satellites to track police vehicles for greater efficiency and deputy safety.

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Cutting torch starts fire north of Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Grant County Fire District 5 crews were able to quickly contain a blaze north of Moses Lake Wednesday afternoon.

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Powwow organizers hope to keep tradition alive

SOAP LAKE - The second Spirit of Soap Lake Powwow was at East Beach Park in Soap Lake Saturday and Sunday.

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Ephrata Relay raises spirits

EPHRATA - The ninth annual Columbia Basin Relay for Life was held last week at the Ephrata High School track.

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Project grows into successful annual bike ride

GEORGE - What began six years ago as a Quincy High School senior project has grown into a successful yearly bike ride.

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Eight-year-old killed in wreck

EPHRATA - An 8-year-old child was killed and three people injured when the vehicle they were riding in crashed just north of Ephrata.

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Moses Lake resident falls for Craigsist rental scam

MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake resident answered an online

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