sentences:  That same year on January 30, 1942, Grant PUD purchased Soap Lake Utilities for $25,046.50, and in May moved the main office to Soap Lake.On June 14, 1945, Grant County PUD took over operation of Washington Water Power (WWP) Company facilities in Grant County.In the process, Grant County PUD retained several WWP employees and jumped the number of employees from 4 to 17.