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States are changing fire codes to make housing cheaper. Some safety experts are worried
States and cities are loosening building code requirements in an effort to lower construction costs and boost affo…
Senate passes bills to raise fertilizer fees, reset pollinator task force
The Washington Senate passed bills Wednesday, including two measures affecting agriculture and supported by Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake.
‘This is bad policy’: Low-carbon fuel bill in Olympia would raise cost of gas, diesel
House Bill 1091 passed in a 52-46 vote after five hours of debate.
Mortgage broker says it's still a good time to buy
MOSES LAKE — Even as bankers, brokers and lenders are whispering that interest rates may rise sometime this year, it’s still a good time to buy a house.
Moses Lake-bound rocket maker secures funding
Stoke Space Technologies announced early Thursday the company has secured $9.1 million from a pair of California-based venture capital companies to continue research on reusable rocket engines.
Doggie day care business expands from Ephrata to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Jennifer Beck has a thing for dogs.
Moses Lake Municipal Airport set for growth
The future looks both busy and bright for the Moses Lake Municipal Airport.
Bill on greenhouse gas emissions passes
House Bill 1050 would create regulations and requirements for companies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fluorinated gases.
‘It’s sleazy’: Local legislators, community leaders voice discontent with capital gains tax bill
Senate Bill 5096 would place a 7% capital gains tax on the “sale or other voluntary exchange of long-term capital assets by individuals” in Washington as early…
Lawmakers consider extension of evictions ban, free attorneys
Senate Bill 5160 would ban landlords from ending a lease or refusing to renew a lease until two years after the end of a declared public health emergency on the basis of unpaid rent.
New indoor golf facility coming to Moses Lake this spring
A new indoor golf facility, Divots Indoor Golf, will open by the end of March or early April on West Broadway Avenue in Moses Lake.
Report details effects of COVID-19 pandemic on Adams County economy
While the COVID-19 outbreak damaged Adams County’s economy, the impact wasn’t as great as in some other parts of the state, according to preliminary information released by the Washington Department of Employment S…
Othello business owners glad to get to Phase 2
Traditionally, the Pizza Factory is closed Monday, but manager Alfred Voorhies was in the shop, getting ready for Tuesday.
Basin business owners, community members discuss moving to Phase 2
Business owners and community members began adjusting Monday to opportunities available since Washington state transitioned into Phase 2.
New in Royal City: Orchard View enters Phase 2 of development
Orchard View, a 30-lot housing development by CAD Homes LLC, just started construction on its second phase.
Expiring lease plays role in decision to close Tri-State Outfitters
An expiring lease played a role in the decision of the Tri-State Outfitter owners to close the Moses Lake store.