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THREE INJURED IN COLLISION SOUTHEAST OF MOSES LAKE

MOSES LAKE — Three people were injured Tuesday morning (April 21) in a two-vehicle collision on State Route 17 about three miles southeast of Moses Lake, reported the Washington State Patrol.

Troopers said Neil J. Fulwiler, 95, of Malaga, was parked on the southbound shoulder of the highway and attempted to re-enter the travel lane, but failed to yield to oncoming traffic. His 2001 GMC Sierra pickup struck the side of a southbound 2006 Ford Mustang coupe driven by Michele A. Razey, 51, of Quincy. Both vehicles came to rest on the northbound shoulder.

Razey sustained unspecified injuries and was airlifted to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane.

Both Fulwiler and a passenger in the GMC, 84-year-old Ruth A. Wahl of Malaga, were also injured and transported to Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake.

 Fulwiler faces a charge of failure to yield, the WSP report stated.

The collision was reported at 10:42 a.m. Tuesday. Both the pickup and the Mustang were totaled and towed from the scene.

I-90 LANE CLOSURES BETWEEN GEORGE, VANTAGE

VANTAGE – Travelers who use both directions of Interstate 90 will encounter single-lane closures at night east of the Vantage Bridge to George starting on April 20 through mid-August.

Contractors working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will repave and restripe approximately eleven miles of I-90 in Grant County.

Work will occur primarily at night, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday each week. Travelers are advised to follow all reduced posted speeds through the construction zone.

This is the second and final phase of the project, said transportation officials. Last year, crews repaved 10 miles west of Moses Lake.

For the latest traffic updates on I-90, visit WSDOT’s real-time travel map.

COUNTY SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR HORT BOARD APPOINTMENT

EPHRATA — Grant County commissioners are accepting applications for appointment to a volunteer position on the county’s horticultural pest and disease control board.

Under state law, “hort boards” receive complaints about infections of pests and diseases on any land parcels within the county, and have the power to require inspections and order property owners to prevent their spread. Uncontrolled pest and diseases jeopardize commercial horticulture operations, which are significant in Grant County.

Each board is comprised of five voting members, four of whom are appointed by county commissioners. In addition, the chief county extension agent or an appointed chief agent, is a nonvoting member. Of the four appointed by commissioners, one must have practical knowledge of horticultural pests and diseases; the others must be land owners and/or involved in commercial production within the county.

Appointed members serve two-year terms without compensation. Board meetings are held as needed. Applications will be accepted until May 6. Forms can be found on the Grant County website under the “Boards, Commissions & Districts” heading.

For more information, contact Caitlin Manell, Clerk of the Board, at the courthouse in Ephrata (call 509-754-2011, ext. 2931).

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL EVENTS

Grant County residents may dispose of household hazardous waste at no cost during two events scheduled next month at Quincy and Moses Lake.  The free events are for household waste only. 

The Quincy disposal opportunity will be held Friday, May 8 from noon to 4 p.m. at Quincy Lauzier Field, 1600 13th Ave S.W.  The Moses Lake event is slated Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Grant County Road District Shop, 12171 Wheeler Road NE. 

Hazardous products are labeled with such words as danger, caustic, flammable, and poison.  Examples include paint and paint thinner, automotive oil, single-use and rechargeable batteries, solvents, brake fluid, aerosols, spot removers, drain openers, pool and hobby chemicals, pesticides and herbicides, disposable vape pens, and devices containing mercury such as thermostats and lights.

Limits apply for paint, gasoline, oil, antifreeze, mercury-content lights, and disposable vape pens.

 Such products should not be poured down the drain or placed in solid waste disposal.

All waste must be packaged during transportation to prevent spills. If possible, waste should be brought in original labeled containers, and all other containers should be clearly labeled. Containers will not be returned. Lights should not be taped together.

Items that won’t be accepted for disposal include propane tanks, lead acid batteries, lithium-ion batteries larger than 300 watts, incandescent or LED bulbs, agricultural or commercial wastes, explosives, ammunition, asbestos, radioactive material, cylinders, Poison A gases, refrigerant compressors, and containers that are leaking, empty, or larger than 5 gallons.

For more information, visit the Grant County Solid Waste website or call 509-754-6082, ext. 3508. The event is sponsored by Grant County and the Washington State Department of Ecology.