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Bug Out branches out
MOSES LAKE — After a year of successfully fighting off bugs and weeds, Bug Out is expanding into helping things gr…
Columbia Basin Herald moves to morning delivery
MOSES LAKE — Starting May 1, the Columbia Basin Herald is becoming a morning paper to better serve readers and advertisers.
New Ag Supply Ace Hardware store opens in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — They’re still filling shelves and putting together merchandise, but the doors are open at the new Ag Supply Ace Hardware store in Moses Lake. The …
Plans for new Samaritan MRI under review
MOSES LAKE — Construction plans for the new MRI suite at Samaritan Hospital will have to be revised. Samaritan chief executive officer Teresa Sullivan said the location and cost are under final review.
Sen. Maria Cantwell reviews port rail project
MOSES LAKE — U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell was in Moses Lake on Monday to review the Port of Moses Lake’s rail project.
Samaritan offering 'employment incentive' for nurses
MOSES LAKE — Nurses hired by Samaritan Healthcare will be eligible for “signing incentive” of $10,000, part of an effort by hospital officials to fill existing nursing jobs. Nurses that receive the payment must wor…
More flexibility for fairs under new funding law
A bill from Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, to make funding more flexible for the approximately 64 fairs in Washington was signed into law Tuesday.
Spring Agribusiness Job Fair set for April 13
MOSES LAKE — Potential employees can meet potential employers at the annual “Spring Agribusiness Job Fair” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 13. The job fair will be at the WorkSource Central Basin office, 309 East Fift…
PUD announces drawdown at Priest Rapids Dam
PRIEST RAPIDS DAM — Grant County PUD officials have lowered the reservoir behind Priest Rapids Dam and declared a non-failure emergency after test drilling rev…
Governor signs rural broadband bill
OLYMPIA — It’s been a long time coming for those who live in Washington’s rural areas to have access to broadband, but now thanks to 9th District Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, the former pipe dream of broadband statewi…
Port seeks to level main runway
MOSES LAKE — There’s a hump in the middle of the Grant County International Airport’s main runway.
Brewer announces bid for reelection as PUD commissioner
EPHRATA — Incumbent Grant County PUD commissioner Terry Brewer has announced he will run for a fourth term.
Denim and diamonds abound at annual Moses Lake chamber fundraiser
Moses Lake — Peanut butter and jelly. Bacon and eggs. Pen (or pencil) and paper. We all know those things typically go together hand-in-hand, but it looks like…
Central Washington Home Show makes a splash in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Making a space into a home is certainly no easy task. When people set out to turn their dreams of a forever home into a present reality a helping …
Bids open for new Big Bend workforce building April 3
MOSES LAKE — Construction bids for the new workforce education building at Big Bend Community College will be opened at 1:05 p.m. April 3 in the ATEC building.
Soap Lake Chamber dinner sells out Saturday
SOAP LAKE — A little town got to show off big time, as local folks turned out for the annual Soap Lake Chamber Dinner and Auction Saturday night.