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Leslie’s leaving: transition time at Ephrata City Hall

Leslie’s leaving: transition time at Ephrata City Hall

BY RANDY BRACHT EPHRATA – After nearly three decades of service at Ephrata City Hall, city clerk/finance director Leslie Trachsler plans to retire at the end of March. “After coming to work at the same place for 28-plus years, it might be a hard habit to break,” Trachsler said last
Randy Bracht, Editor 12 Mar 2025
Weather delays canal repairs, irrigation start

Weather delays canal repairs, irrigation start

BY RANDY BRACHT QUINCY – Replacement of some of the concrete panels lining the West Canal near Ephrata has temporarily delayed the start of the 2025 irrigation season in the Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District. The turn-on date for water flow in the canal was initially anticipated for March 12, but has
Randy Bracht, Editor 11 Mar 2025
Local election filings loom for 2025

Local election filings loom for 2025

148 public offices open for candidates in Grant County
Randy Bracht, Editor 10 Mar 2025
WDFW plans controlled burn in Sagebrush Flats area this spring

WDFW plans controlled burn in Sagebrush Flats area this spring

BY RANDY BRACHT EPHRATA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is planning to conduct prescribed fires this spring on agency-managed wildlife areas in eastern Washington, including the Sagebrush Flat Unit about 10 miles northwest of Ephrata in Douglas County.  The Sagebrush Flat Unit contains mature sagebrush and helps manage
Randy Bracht, Editor 10 Mar 2025

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