Ephrata News

Marie-Elizabeth Ramas, M.D., minority physician delegate from Mount Shasta, Calif., testifies before the Reference Committee on Education during its May hearing at the National Conference of Special Constituencies.

Of the many public works projects of the New Deal, Grand Coulee Dam loomed largest in America's imagination, promising to fulfill President Franklin Roosevelt's vision for a planned promised land where hard-working farm families would finally be free from the drought and dislocation caused by the elements.

There were no winners in the multi-jurisdictional Mega Millions drawing made on May Day, Tuesday, May 1, 2012, meaning that the jackpot will continue to rise to $118 million and $86 million for the drawing on Friday, May 4, 2012.

The Grant County Sheriff's Office will unveil and formally dedicate the Fallen Officers Memorial at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, in the lobby of the Grant County Law & Justice Center, 35 C St NW, Ephrata.

Grant County Sheriff's Marine Deputy Darryl Hudson was honored Wed. Apr. 11 by the United States Coast Guard for his efforts contributing to boating safety.