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The Way Cafe opens in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — It had only been open about an hour and a half, but already The Way Cafe was bustling Tuesday morning.
DMLA debuts new digs, merch
MOSES LAKE — The Downtown Moses Lake Association has a new home, and it comes with sunshine. “The old location was kind of dark, and it didn’t have any wind…
Othello-area broadband project going out for bids
OTHELLO — The second and last phase of an Adams County project to expand broadband service should be advertised for bid by late summer. Adams County Commission…
Grant PUD examining rate structure changes again
EPHRATA — A new rate structure might be coming to Grant County Public Utility District customers in 2026, and customers will be able to tell PUD commissioners …
Gas prices steady this week
MOSES LAKE – Gas prices in Grant and Adams counties, Washington and nationally are identical to last week. “With gasoline demand starting to ease as we he…
Two Moses Lake annexations under consideration
MOSES LAKE — Two separate property owners have requested annexation into the city of Moses Lake, and Moses Lake City Council members have agreed to consider th…
WA’s new rent cap set just below 10% for 2026
Washington’s statewide cap on annual residential rent increases will be just shy of 10% next year, down slightly from its current level. The limit, which ta…
Ephrata Library set for major renovations next spring
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Public Library is gearing up for significant renovations aimed at modernizing the facility and enhancing services for its patrons this up…
Soap Lake plans upgrades for dog park, Smokiam Campground
SOAP LAKE — In a bid to enhance recreational amenities and boost tourism, the city of Soap Lake is currently undertaking upgrades to both its dog park and the …
'A nice destination'
SOAP LAKE — When it’s finished, folks won’t recognize the former clubhouse at the Lakeview Golf and Country Club. “It’s going to be a nice destination,” sa…
‘Fresh every day’
MOSES LAKE – As summer arrives in full bloom, the sight of Kallstrom Corn stands dotted throughout the Columbia Basin has returned, marking the beginning of th…
Gravelle advises on current real estate market in Grant County
EPHRATA – Raymond Gravelle is a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty, Inc., and serves as current president of the Grant County Association of Realtor…
Grant PUD donation program gets new name
EPHRATA — Because it’s used year-round, the Grant County Public Utility District has renamed its donation program. “Share the Warmth” is now “Share the Light.”…
Columbia Basin Railroad may be in process of sale
WARDEN — The Columbia Basin Railroad may be in the process of being sold. In a request filed with the federal Surface Transportation Board, Jaguar Transport Ho…
‘My cup runneth over’
MOSES LAKE — The 23rd Psalm is one of the best-known passages in the Bible, filled with assurances of God’s protection and favor. That’s what Larisa Vorobey ha…
Home inventory up, sales slow but still steady in the Basin
MOSES LAKE — There’s a lot of activity going on in the real estate compared to a year ago, according to data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which…