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Quincy port approves contract award for intermodal expansion
QUINCY — Construction crews will be working this winter on the first phase of expansion of the Port of Quincy’s in…
Grant County housing prices on the rise
MOSES LAKE — The number of houses for sale in Grant County was about the same in August 2017 as it was in August 2016, but prices have increased. Home prices are higher for the year to date when 2017 is measured ag…
Regional group seeks community success stories
WENATCHEE — The Initiative for Rural Innovation and Stewardship (IRIS) is looking for success stories to feature at its Nov. 8 gathering in Chelan, “Pristine Lake, Passionate People — Where Beauty Runs Deep.”
Othello Career Showcase connects employers, students
OTHELLO — In what is being billed as the first major effort in many years to connect local employers with local students, the Othello Industry Council, Adams C…
Grant PUD fiber program to be discussed Sept. 28
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners will discuss the future of the district’s fiber program during the commission’s Sept. 26 morning session. The discussi…
Grant County unemployment remains at 27-year lows
YAKIMA — Grant County’s unemployment rate stayed the same between June and July 2017. But a big drop in unemployed residents meant there was a big drop in the …
Gun show sets its sights on growing in Moses Lake
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AWB to name Judy Warnick Legislator of the Year
MOSES LAKE — The Association of Washington Business (AWB) is planning on naming Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, the 2017 AWB Legislator of the Year.
MRJ flies again
MOSES LAKE — Mitsubishi Aircraft’s regional jetliner — the MRJ — is flying again after being grounded over a week ago following a mysterious engine failure during flight.
Volunteers sought for 2nd Harvest distributions
QUINCY — Volunteers are being sought for the next two 2nd Harvest-Microsoft food distributions, scheduled for Grand Coulee and Coulee City.
Wheat growers want Trump to maintain Korea trade deal
RITZVILLE — Two organizations representing wheat and barley growers in Eastern Washington are asking President Trump not to withdraw from the U.S. free trade agreement with South Korea.
Boetger named new director at MLBA
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Business Association (MLBA) recently announcing the hiring of Michaelle Boetger as its new executive director.
MRJ grounded after engine trouble
MOSES LAKE — The fleet of four Mitsubishi Regional Jets (MRJ) currently undergoing flight testing here were grounded following an engine problem last week that…
Swiss Bakery opens on Basin Street in Ephrata
EPHRATA — Tom and Ansh Baur decided to open a bakery in Ephrata because it was the friendliest town they found in Washington.
Othello council looks at farmers market
OTHELLO — Rosa Gonzalez would like Othello’s farmers market switched back to Saturday.
Port of Moses Lake will pay for land for railroad project
MOSES LAKE — Fears that the Port of Moses Lake will simply be taking land as it prepares to build the Northern Columbia Basin Railroad are unwarranted.