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Spring into a new home
MOSES LAKE — Spring is just about here, and that’s the prime home-buying season, said Steve Tagnolli, vice preside…
New hangar expands prospects for AeroTEC
There’s a new airplane hangar at the Grant County International Airport.
Moses Lake-Othello Association of Realtors names new officers, gives annual awards
he Moses Lake-Othello Association of Realtors (MLOAR) handed out its annual awards during a short online ceremony Tuesday.
Bills could protect Washington farmers following court ruling
Legislation in the state House and Senate may protect Washington farmers from being required to pay employees for overtime retroactively, a possibility stemming from a Washington Supreme Court ruling in November.
Rocket engine startup inks lease at Port of Moses Lake
A Renton-based space technology startup signed a five-year lease for 2.3 acres at the Port of Moses Lake to test rocket engines.
Ephrata bistro owner reflects on ongoing closure; will the Legislature step in?
Uggie Boo’s in Ephrata is just one of the many mom-and-pop businesses that had to shut their doors under the governor’s restrictions last March.
Fire guts Warden potato processing plant, prompts nighttime evacuation
A fire that started late Thursday afternoon completely gutted a major potato processing facility and prompted an evacuation of nearly a third of Warden residen…
Not the next Sea-Tac: Grant County International Airport not on panel’s list
As state officials struggle to identify a site for a new, large passenger airport in Washington to take traffic from the much-burdened Seattle-Tacoma Internati…
Carrying on the family business: Gosi’s Artisan Woodfire keeps it small and traditional
If you head on over to 1571 Yonezawa Blvd., right behind Wendy’s and the Taco’s El Rey Taqueria, you won’t find a building there. But you won’t quite find a va…
Cutting edge: Broken Branch Carvings owner watches passion project become a business
Much like one of his wood carvings, Cole Liebrecht didn’t see his business becoming what it has when he first picked up the craft in November 2019. But what st…
Banks to accept next round of PPP loan applications next week
A senior manager with Banner Bank in Moses Lake said most small business owners will be able submit applications for the latest round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans as soon as next week.
The Latest: France extends curfew nationwide to fight virus
PARIS -- All of France will be under a stricter curfew starting Saturday at 6 p.m. for at least 15 days to fight spread of the coronavirus.
US agency updating auto safety ratings for new technology
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government's road safety agency wants to update its ratings system for vehicle safety to include testing of some new advanced driver-assist systems as it tries to keep up with changing techn…
France to expel delivery man refusing Kosher orders
PARIS (AP) — A court in eastern France convicted a delivery driver of anti-Semitic discrimination an Thursday for refusing to take orders for kosher food, and Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said the Algerian man…
Petco goes public again as spending on dogs and cats soars
NEW YORK (AP) — Petco, the pet store chain, went public again Thursday, hoping to cash in on people's obsessions with their furry pets.
US long-term mortgage rates rise; 30-year at 2.79%
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. long-term mortgage rates rose this week in an indication that the long period of record-low rates could soon be over.