Advocates against substance abuse honored at ceremony

MOSES LAKE — Grant County individuals and organizations, dedicated to preventing substance abuse in the community, were honored at a ceremony Thursday afternoon.
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Ephrata audit finds error

EPHRATA — A state audit of the Ephrata School District found the district did not properly administer grant funds according to the required timeline.
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Grant County resident diagnosed with mumps

MOSES LAKE — A Grant County resident contracted mumps while visiting Iowa last week.
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Big Bend Community College to host Camp Quest

MOSES LAKE — Registration is open for Big Bend Community College’s three-day history and science summer camp.
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Washington Supreme Court comes to Big Bend

MOSES LAKE — The community is invited to Big Bend Community College today and Tuesday, as the Washington State Supreme Court justices visit with students and hear oral arguments from a different bench.
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Moses Lake loses $2 million, 14 teachers and staff

MOSES LAKE — A $2 million revenue loss caused Moses Lake School District employees to cut 14 teachers, but all are expected to be hired back once the district proves it has the funds to maintain the positions.
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Local dentist creates 'Smiles for Education'

Craig Harder wants to help teachers afford classroom supplies.
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Graduations taking place in the Columbia Basin

MOSES LAKE — High school seniors throughout the Columbia Basin area are getting ready to walk down the aisle and receive their diplomas.
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Royal City starts preschool

ROYAL CITY — The Royal City School District is implementing an early learning project, including a morning and afternoon preschool class starting next fall.
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'Broke-o' inspires automotive repair knowledge

I was never interested in cars.
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Supreme Court is coming to Big Bend

MOSES LAKE — The Washington State Supreme Court justices are coming to Big Bend Community College May 17-18.
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Quincy hospital 'on path to healing'

QUINCY — Despite anticipated financial losses in March, Quincy Valley Hospital staff is expecting a $180,000 profit for this year.
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Moses Lake Alumni provide 11 scholarships

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Alumni Association members gave $1,000 scholarships to 11 Moses Lake High School seniors.
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Weinstein Beverage donates laptops to Big Bend

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College students forced to miss class because of sickness, injury or a family emergency, can now keep up with classes by using a laptop.
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Warden journalism teacher honored

WARDEN — Warden High School’s journalism teacher Nunn Winship is a Reynolds High School Journalism Institute Fellow.
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Time for the Beezley Burn

EPHRATA — Ephrata’s Vicious Cycle members are hosting a weekend of bicycle races for every age level.
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Othello school construction is on schedule, Lutacaga finished

OTHELLO — Lutacaga Elementary School staff and students settled into the newly renovated and expanded facility this week.
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Moses Lake schools to start late

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake schools are having late starts on Mondays next fall to allow teachers some collaboration time.
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Ephrata schools create water plan

EPHRATA — Ephrata schools are following a plan to stop students from drinking tap water this week.
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Chief Moses students win essay contest

MOSES LAKE — Writing about educational experiences helped two Chief Moses Middle School students win an essay contest and a trip to Washington, D.C.
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War veterans get ready to take flight

MOSES LAKE — Two Moses Lake veterans are going on an adventure to reflect on their years of service and pay respects to the soldiers serving beside them.
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Family group to perform in George

MOSES LAKE — The Engell Family is performing Bluegrass songs at the George Community Hall Saturday.
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March against gangs organized

MOSES LAKE — A conversation between a youth pastor and police officers led to the creation of a community march this Saturday in Moses Lake.
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Ephrata woman selected as Ms. Washington Senior

EPHRATA — Ephrata resident Theresa Forster was crowned Ms. Washington Senior.
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A wake up call on distracted driving

As technology becomes more advanced, cellphones become more than just a phone,
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Easter egg hunts planned for Saturday

COLUMBIA BASIN — Numerous communities throughout the Columbia Basin are hosting Easter egg hunts during the weekend.
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Big Bend president addresses 'State of the College'

MOSES LAKE — Progress and the downward economy’s effect on Big Bend Community College were discussed Tuesday in a speech by college President Bill Bonaudi.
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Big Bend brings in Japanese ag students

MOSES LAKE — Hundreds of Japanese students traveled to Moses Lake this week to learn about agriculture and American culture.
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Lakeview Terrace is recognized by state

MOSES LAKE — Lakeview Terrace Elementary School received the 2009 Washington Achievement Award for overall excellence.
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Wilson Creek Plow Days celebrates history

WILSON CREEK — Wilson Creek residents invite families and farmers to attend a plowing exhibition Saturday and Sunday.
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Big Bend cellarbrates again in May

MOSES LAKE — Residents have the chance to support education by attending a wine banquet, dinner and auction.
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Moses Lake science coach honored

MOSES LAKE — One of Kate Lindholm’s favorite pastimes is searching for interesting rocks with her mother.
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Student meets Holmquist

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake High School sophomore Bailey Jo Heath took a week off school to participate in a Senate Page Program.
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School district discusses growth

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District employees put together a long-range planning committee to discuss enrollment growth.
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Health district recognizes TB Day

GRANT COUNTY — The Grant County Health District honored Dana Fox, Mattawa Community Medical Clinic administrator, for her efforts in tuberculosis control.
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Residents come together for chamber, Rotary auction

MOSES LAKE — Tickets were sold out for the joint Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce and Moses Lake Sunrise Rotary auction Saturday.
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Ephrata Health Fair draws big crowd

EPHRATA — Columbia Basin Hospital employees performed healthcare services for about 500 people a day at a health fair last week.
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Moses Lake resident believes her child took pictures of ghosts

MOSES LAKE — It was a normal winter night when Malaki Juarez, 3, took his mother’s phone and snapped several pictures inside his grandmother’s house.
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Soap Lake hires school district superintendent

SOAP LAKE — After months of searching, the Soap Lake school board members found a new superintendent.
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Grant PUD approves non-union salary increases

GRANT COUNTY — Grant County PUD non-union workers are receiving a 2 percent wage increase for 2010, starting Friday.
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Soap Lake interviews superintendent candidates

SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake residents had the chance to interview the four remaining candidates for the full-time superintendent position.
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Health district administrator retires

MOSES LAKE — Grant County Health District Administrator and Nurse Director Peggy Grigg is retiring after 18 years of service.
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Grant PUD discusses possible solar plant

GRANT COUNTY — Grant County PUD commissioners are discussing the idea of creating a five megawatt solar project as a renewable energy resource.
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Soap Lake school board selects superintendent candidates

SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake school board members are selecting a new district superintendent on March 8.
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New Moses Lake school is named

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake school board members approved naming the new elementary school Park Orchard Elementary School at the latest board meeting.
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Elementary student wins tour of fire station

MOSES LAKE — Discover Elementary fourth-grader Mikayla Jenkins’ love of animals helped her win a district-wide essay contest.
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Soap Lake hires school district superintendent

SOAP LAKE — After months of searching, the Soap Lake school board members found a new superintendent.
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Ephrata hospital hosts health fair

Ephrata — Columbia Basin Hospital offers testing and screening at a health fair this week.
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Moses Lake preschooler appears on TV

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake resident Christine Davis received a special gift for her birthday.
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Tales from the ranch

SOAP LAKE — Cowboy poems about past and modern ranch life captivated Jessica Hedges when she was a young girl.
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Local businesses host cancer fund-raiser

MOSES LAKE — Residents can listen to an Atlanta band live at Pillar Rock Grill Saturday night.
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Grant PUD discusses possible solar plant

GRANT COUNTY — Grant County PUD commissioners are discussing the idea of creating a five megawatt solar project as a renewable energy resource.
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Grant PUD approves non-union salary increases

GRANT COUNTY — Grant County PUD non-union workers are receiving a 2 percent wage increase for 2010, starting Friday.
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National Guard offers GED program

MOSES LAKE — Sgt. Justin Morris wants people who are unable to enter the National Guard, because of limited education, to know they have an opportunity.
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Health district administrator retires

MOSES LAKE — Grant County Health District Administrator and Nurse Director Peggy Grigg is retiring after 18 years of service.
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Soap Lake school board selects superintendent candidates

SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake school board members are selecting a new district superintendent on March 8.
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A healthy heart challenge for a young reporter

The saying, “better late than never,” can apply to many different parts of life.
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Donor helps Big Bend student in need

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College student Ginna Fontaine’s hope of attending Central Washington University this fall is restored.
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Grant PUD rate increases start Monday

GRANT COUNTY — Grant County PUD Commissioners approved the implementation of a 4 percent rate increase to take effect April 1, at the latest board meeting.
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Moses Lake doctor is put on probation

MOSES LAKE — The state Department of Health (DOH) medical commission placed the license of a Moses Lake physician on probation for three years.
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Medical team embarks on mission

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake pharmacist Dr. Lateef Olaniyan hadn’t been back to his birthplace in Nigeria in 30 years.
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Wilson Creek High School seniors job shadow for a week

WILSON CREEK — Wilson Creek High School’s senior class spent a week in someone else’s shoes.
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Moses Lake schools districting by homes

MOSES LAKE —A new Moses Lake redistricting plan adopted will assign elementary students to a middle school based on their residence.
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Portables purchased for Moses Lake schools

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District purchased four portables to help alleviate overcrowding occurring at the high school and middle schools.
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Columbia Basin celebrates Valentine's Day

COLUMBIA BASIN — Couples can chose activities ranging from dances to mystery dinners this weekend, as organizations throughout the Columbia Basin host Valentine’s Day events.
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Takata not part of recall

MOSES LAKE — Takata Industries in Moses Lake did not create defective airbag inflators involved in a recall expansion by Honda.
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M&O levy results in for school districts

COLUMBIA BASIN — All five proposed maintenance and operations (M&O) levies for Grant and Adams counties school districts passed Tuesday night.
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Sweethearts gather to help fight cancer

MOSES LAKE — Couples, cancer survivors and groups of friends attended the Country Sweethearts dance Saturday night.
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Big Bend student may lose scholarship

MOSES LAKE — Ginna Fontaine, 31, spends most of her time taking care of others.
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Community included in school budgeting

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake school board members want the community involved as they prepare for potential state budget reductions.
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ML School District adds new technology

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District workers added a technology system to quickly inform parents of emergencies, meetings and attendance.
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M&O levy ballots mailed

COLUMBIA BASIN — Grant and Adams County voters have the option of approving replacement maintenance and operations (M&O) levies for school districts.
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Potato conference is underway

KENNEWICK, Wash. — Potato growers have the chance to come together to learn more about their trade, participate in potato-geared activities and network at the annual Washington-Oregon Potato Conference this week.
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Veteran's ashes are woman's father

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake women stepped forward to claim the urn containing a veteran’s ashes, found in the back of Sgt. Justin Morris’ Hummer last week.
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Food bank workers reflect on holiday giving

MOSES LAKE — Food bank workers across the Columbia Basin reported seeing an increase of families and community support over the holidays.
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Moses Lake loses a pioneer, civic leader

MOSES LAKE — Past mayor and civic leader of Moses Lake Marshall Burress passed away surrounded by friends and family.
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Boy Scouts create winter burrito

MOSES LAKE — Adam Merrill, 13, is most excited to sleep in the snow when he goes camping this weekend.
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Waiting on the world to change

I am always cold.
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Homeless man says residents made Christmas special

MOSES LAKE — Stranded with little clothing, food, money or hope, Joseph Delgado came home to Grant County for help.
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Warden High School helps absent students

WARDEN — A new program aimed at assisting students to graduate, in spite of excessive absences from school, is starting at Warden High School.
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Samaritan board OKs capital budget

MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare board members approved a $1.3 million capital budget, enabling staff to purchase two big items in 2010.
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Warden schools are redistricting

WARDEN — The Warden School District is reducing their district to include three director districts and two at-large positions.
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Research & robots

MOSES LAKE — Girl Scout Lauren Beich giggled as she recalled a moment when the troop’s robot malfunctioned.
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Warden schools seek M&O levy in 2010

WARDEN — Warden school board members approved seeking a maintenance and operations levy, making cost per thousand as easy on their residents as possible.
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Grant County H1N1 vaccines not part of recall

GRANT COUNTY — Some H1N1 vaccines manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur were recalled.
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A Christmas gathering is Thursday at Ephrata Medical Center

EPHRATA — Ephrata residents can sing Christmas carols and snack on healthy treats at Ephrata Medical Center’s Christmas open house Thursday.
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H1N1 vaccine available to all

GRANT COUNTY — The Grant County Health District’s health officer issued a recommendation to expand the H1N1 vaccinations to include all individuals.
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Soap Lake community weighs in

SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake community members spoke about their ideal superintendent at a community meeting.
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H1N1 vaccines publicly available

COLUMBIA BASIN — Pharmacies, such as Walgreens and Safeway in Moses Lake, received shipments of H1N1 vaccines last week.
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Reflections on a story hitting too close to home

Nothing makes me contemplate my life more than hearing, reading or experiencing a tragedy.
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Student's senior project is Santa

MOSES LAKE — Children can come take a picture and visit with Santa during Friday’s agriculture parade.
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Moses Lake Festival of Trees is a success

MOSES LAKE — About $45,000 was raised to build a home for a family of six at the Festival of Trees auction Saturday.
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Big Bend to restructure computer curriculum

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College staff are making plans to restructure the college’s computer science program by next fall.
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Soap Lake Food Bank collects toys for kids

SOAP LAKE — Kitty Thomas’ Christmas wish is for every Soap Lake child to have a toy.
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Ephrata native makes all-star volleyball team

EPHRATA — Ephrata resident Britney Ratigan is competing in a volleyball all-star event Dec. 5.
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Moses Lake schools to redistrict

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District members are making plans to redistrict middle schools for next fall.
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West Nile virus season ends

COLUMBIA BASIN — The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) declared the 2009 West Nile virus season, the most active on record, is over.
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Club hosts deaf-hearing harvest party

MOSES LAKE — Deaf and hearing impaired Columbia Basin residents came together at a Deaf-Hearing Harvest Party to meet people and learn about available resources.
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Samaritan lays off 45 staff

MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare is laying off 45 employees and decreasing work hours for 15 employees.
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Secondary school senior organizes blood drive

MOSES LAKE — Columbia Basin Secondary School senior Randi Bechyne hopes she established a tradition for the school.
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Samaritan Healthcare to collect turkeys

MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare’s goal for this year’s Turkey Drive is to have a turkey in every oven this Thanksgiving.
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Warden school levy passes

WARDEN — A capital levy, aimed at expanding and renovating parts of Warden schools’ buildings, passed during the general election.
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Esteemed Quincy patrol officer dies

QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department staff are going to miss patrol officer Francis “Scott” Goodwin’s stories and distinctive laugh.
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Grant County declares emergency

GRANT COUNTY — Grant County commissioners declared an H1N1 health emergency in Grant County to gain resources.
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Quincy School District hires board member

QUINCY — JoAnn Garces’ goal as district 3 board member for the Quincy School District is to give a voice to Hispanic parents and students.
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Soap Lake challenger, incumbent ahead

SOAP LAKE — One incumbent and one challenger lead the races for Soap Lake School District positions after the Grant County Auditor’s office counted the first round of ballots in the general election.
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Every child's a star

MOSES LAKE — Three moms of special needs children met at a community forum in March to find ways to help their children and support each other.
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Soap Lake challenger, incumbent ahead

SOAP LAKE — One incumbent and one challenger lead the races for Soap Lake School District positions after the Grant County Auditor’s office counted the first round of ballots in the general election.
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Ephrata council incumbent wins

EPHRATA — Incumbent Mark Wanke took the lead in the race for Ephrata City Council position 2 to win.
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Samaritan starts hospitalist program

MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare is increasing patient care by hiring hospitalists.
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Halloween haunts

COLUMBIA BASIN — Families can chose activities ranging from corn mazes to downtown trick-or-treating, as organizations throughout the Columbia Basin host Halloween events.
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Othello hospital budget increases

OTHELLO — Othello Community Hospital board members approved a $17 million operating budget, including an increase in cost for patient services in 2010.
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Moses Lake firefighters make breakfast

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Fire Department’s firefighters are cooking ham, eggs, hash browns and pancakes for residents Saturday.
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Big Bend receives technology grant

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College is enhancing their technological programs through a grant received from Rural Utilities Services (RUS).
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Soap Lake School District five candidates speak

EPHRATA — Candidates for Soap Lake School District position five were invited to speak at a political forum hosted by the American Legion in Ephrata.
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Soap Lake School District position two candidates invited to speak at forum

EPHRATA — Candidates for Soap Lake School District position two were invited to speak at a political forum hosted by the American Legion in Ephrata.
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Soap Lake School District five candidates speak

EPHRATA — Candidates for Soap Lake School District position five were invited to speak at a political forum hosted by the American Legion in Ephrata.
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Nightscare haunts again

GRANT COUNTY — Nightscare Production opened its haunted house for the 13th year Tuesday, through the help of several student volunteers.
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Crossroads hosts fund-raising banquet

MOSES LAKE — Crossroads Resource Center is celebrating the addition of an ultrasound machine to the facility at their main fund-raising event tonight.
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New dentistry program coming

GRANT COUNTY — The Grant County Health District is establishing an Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) program in Grant County.
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Making strides against cancer

MOSES LAKE — Breast cancer survivor Margo Myers is walking on Saturday to support fellow survivors and sufferers.
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Samaritan Healthcare hosts health fair

MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare is offering free screenings, information booths and flu shots at their Community Health Fair Saturday.
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Job Corps student travels to D.C.

MOSES LAKE — Columbia Basin Job Corps student Jason Turning Robe returned from a four-day trip to Washington D.C., with a new dream.
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Sand Scorpions clean up dunes

MOSES LAKE — For Sand Scorpions director Rich Archer, cleaning up the Moses Lake Sand Dunes is his way of preserving a place he feels is an important part of the community.
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Schools, union reach tentative agreement

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District and Moses Lake Education Association (MLEA) negotiation teams reached a tentative agreement on a new contract.
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Big Bend receives $3.5 million Title V grant

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College received a $3.5 million grant, enabling them to work with Heritage University to offer students three new online programs.
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Big Bend offers new training workshop

MOSES LAKE— Big Bend Community College’s Center for Business and Industry Services is providing craft distilling training, in cooperation with Qualls Agricultural Laboratory, a licensed distilled spirits producer.
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Wellness expo is Saturday

MOSES LAKE— Residents can learn more about financial and physical health by attending the Columbia Basin Herald’s Senior and Baby Boomer Wellness Expo.
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Seasonal flu shots in a hurry

GRANT COUNTY— Grant County Health District is offering protection from the seasonal flu by hosting an adult-only drive-through clinic.
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Moses Lake teen walks for a cure

MOSES LAKE — McKenna Reis, 14, became emotional when describing how much her aunt Betty Reis meant to her.
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Woman diagnosed with West Nile

MOSES LAKE — Grant County Health District reported Grant County’s first confirmed case of West Nile virus in a human Friday.
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Warden ag teacher wins award

WARDEN — Shanna Golladay received an award for having students learn through work-based learning and community partnerships in Moses Lake.
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Samaritan offers bariatric program

MOSES LAKE— Samaritan Healthcare is offering a temporary reduced cost bariatrics surgery program to test the results before implementing the program.
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Moses Lake teachers go to work

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Education Association (MLEA) teachers voted to return to school as scheduled, while continuing to bargain their contract with Moses Lake School District.
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Teachers vote on contract

MOSES LAKE — Teachers involved in the Moses Lake Education Association are voting on a renewed contract.
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Back to school health tips

GRANT COUNTY — Health officials said the best way to keep your child healthy as they return to school is to practice preventive measures.
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Soap Lake reports low standardized test scores

SOAP LAKE — About 65 percent of students from all Soap Lake schools did not meet Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) requirements.
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Meningitis exposure reported near Vantage

GRANT COUNTY— Grant County Health District announced a meningitis exposure at a rave party near Vantage, occurring Aug. 21-22.
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My first experience at the Grant County Fair

I’ve been to many fairs throughout my life.
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Wearing pink for a cause

MOSES LAKE — People tough enough to wear pink have the opportunity to purchase pink bandanas and beads before the Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo Thursday night.
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West Nile virus found in Adams County

ADAMS COUNTY— A horse in Adams County tested positive for West Nile virus Friday.
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Senior wishes

MOSES LAKE — Robert Poindexter wants to grant senior citizens one wish.
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West Nile Virus sample confirmed in Grant County

GRANT COUNTY— One mosquito sample was reported as positive with West Nile virus Wednesday morning.
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Quincy school board member resigns

QUINCY— There was an empty chair at the Quincy School District’s last meeting.
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Prosecutor candidates debate

MOSES LAKE — All three candidates for Grant County prosecutor gathered to talk to the Grant County Republican Women about the election Tuesday night.
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Safety while enjoying the sun

MOSES LAKE — Amid the slip-n-slides and children eagerly awaiting the sound of the ice cream truck, people should take precautions during a heat wave.
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Kids get books during checkups

MOSES LAKE— For Jill Simon, the best part of giving books to children is watching their face light up, she said.
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Five TB cases in Grant County

GRANT COUNTY — Three Royal city residents and two Quincy residents were diagnosed with tuberculosis last week.
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Wilson Creek welcomes new superintendent

WILSON CREEK — Brad Smedley wanted to work for Wilson Creek schools since he visited last year.
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Big Bend faces state funding cut

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College’s board members reviewed the upcoming re-construction projects after the state cut more funding.
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Plane's landing gear collapses after landing

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College’s twin-engine plane was 100 yards from the end of the runway Tuesday morning when the left landing gear collapsed, causing it to slide 15 feet.
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Parents plan improvements for Quincy field

QUINCY— When Steve Omlin and Brenda Garrison went to watch a baseball game at Quincy High School’s stadium last year, their eyes turned from the players to the state of the field.
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Quincy school board member resigns

QUINCY— There was an empty chair at the Quincy School District’s last meeting.
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Kellen, Garrett Dano serve their country

MOSES LAKE — Kellen and Garrett Dano came together last Christmas to tell their father some news.
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Crossroads hires clinic director

MOSES LAKE— Marilyn Hallberg has been a nurse for about 50 years and does not plan on retiring anytime soon.
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Water quality institute invites students

MOSES LAKE— Eight elementary school kids put their hand in the air, anxious to be the first to be called on to give their water quality results.
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Six Quincy residents contract swine flu

QUINCY— Grant County Health District reported three Quincy residents, two 8-year-olds and one 13-month-old baby, tested positive for the H1N1 swine flu.
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Are you talking to me? Sorry, I didn't see the Bluetooth

It is not breaking news to say that the new technology age has made most people rude.
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Big Bend faces smaller budget

EPHRATA— Big Bend Community College was faced with a state budget cut of $1.2 million, which will result in a tuition increase of 7 percent and no funds to make improvements next year.
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