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REC Silicon to reopen Moses Lake plant
MOSES LAKE — REC Silicon is going to resume production of solar-grade polysilicon at its facility in Moses Lake,...
Avian flu detected in Grant Co.
MOSES LAKE — Avian influenza has arrived in Grant County, according to the Grant County Health District. According to Monica Mecham, a spokesperson for th...
The Busy Bean moves to new Soap Lake location
SOAP LAKE — The Busy Bean, a coffee shop in Soap Lake, got a new look and a new address this week.
Quincy’s B Street Market adds more Saturdays
QUINCY — Quincy’s B Street Market is expanding its days of operation for summer 2022. The market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday – with one excep...
Grapes don't give up
COLUMBIA BASIN — Despite a cold spring, wine grapes are looking good, according to a couple of local growers.
Considering the ultimate DIY?
MOSES LAKE — It’s no secret that there’s a housing shortage in the Columbia Basin. One way some aspiring homeowners are dealing with this shortage is by b...
A very purposeful accident
MOSES LAKE — Amy Jean Winter didn't start out trying to make her dream come true. “I’m new to Moses Lake,” Winter said, explaining that she and her husban...
AG settles poultry gouging lawsuit
OLYMPIA — Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced on Thursday that chicken producer Mar-Jac Poultry will pay the state $750,000 as the company seeks to settle its portion of a major state lawsuit again...
Officials urge precautions as avian flu hits state
OLYMPIA — As avian influenza continues to spread through backyard flocks across Washington, state agriculture officials are asking residents to delay live ma...
Potato exports rise with mixed distribution
DENVER — U.S. potato exports rose in the nine months from July 2021 through the end of March 2022, according to data released Wednesday from producer group USAPotatoes.
Local firm to develop hybrid aircraft
MOSES LAKE — AeroTEC and electric aircraft motor maker MagniX announced on Wednesday a major deal with Los Angeles-based electric aircraft pioneer Surf Air M...
Inslee appoints Doyle to building code council
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee announced on Tuesday he has appointed longtime building industry professional Daimon Doyle to the Washington State Building Code Council. Doyle is a builder, Life Director for the Nat...
Moses Lake Sears Hometown location closing
MOSES LAKE — The Sears Hometown outlet in downtown Moses Lake is closing its doors, and everything in stock is discounted as part of a “blowout sale,” with l...
State officials urge poultry growers to take steps to mitigate avian flu
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Agriculture is asking owners of chickens, ducks and other domestic birds to be vigilant following an outbreak of...
USDA to issue aid to growers impacted by natural disasters
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Monday that it will make $6 billion in relief payments to commodity and specialty crop growers affected by natural disasters in 2020 and 2021. Th...