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Pumpkin patch sprouts at Clickit RV lot in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — There’s a new pumpkin patch, sort of, out near I-90 east of Moses Lake. “We’ve got five bins of pu…
PUD fiber alternatives to be aired
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD customers support the idea of expanding the PUD fiber network, but don't support a surcharge on electric rates to pay for it. That was the conclusion of a survey conducted among PUD custo…
New power transmission line under construction
MOSES LAKE — Construction has started on a $7.95 million project to upgrade electrical transmission lines between the Rocky Ford substation and Moses Lake.
Report details Othello hospital profit, loss for 2014, 2015
OTHELLO — Non-operating revenues helped Othello Community Hospital turn a profit in 2015. Patient revenues increased but so did expenses, according to information attached to the Washington Auditor’s Office report …
Expenses higher, profit lower than expected at Samaritan
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare is making money, but higher than expected expenses mean the hospital is not meeting its income budget targets.
Transit center opens July 31
MOSES LAKE — The grand opening of the new Grant Transit Authority transit center is scheduled for July 31, with operation beginning the next day.
Samaritan Clinic lobby remodel to begin in August
MOSES LAKE — The bid came in higher than projected, but a project to remodel parts of the first floor of Samaritan Clinic will start in August.
New marijuana retailer opens in Ephrata
EPHRATA — A new state-licensed marijuana retailer recently opened its door to the public in Ephrata.
Moses Lake to put sales tax increase on November ballot
MOSES LAKE — Registered voters in Moses Lake will be seeing a proposition for a .20 percent sales tax increase on their November general election ballots.
Lake Bowl requests lowering of gambling tax
MOSES LAKE — The leadership team at Moses Lake’s sole casino is asking the city council to consider lowering the city’s gambling tax for card rooms.
Othello City Council approves development agreement
OTHELLO — The Othello City Council unanimously approved an agreement with a major housing developer that will extend sewer service to the incoming Columbia Basin Hospital and expand development opportunities south …
PUD commissioners discuss dam refurbishment
EPHRATA — Repairing and refurbishing the rotors at Priest Rapids Dam could require the purchase of a spare part, and that particular spare part would cost about $1.9 million to design and build.
ML businessman, pilot named new port commissioner
MOSES LAKE — Darrin Jackson wants taxpayers and residents to know more about what the Port of Moses Lake does.
Governor signs Dye's small railroad bill
OLYMPIA — A bill sponsored by Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, that was recently signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee will provide relief to small railroads that are fa…
Floral shop receives customer service award
MOSES LAKE — There are principles that form the basis of an eye-pleasing floral arrangement. “But then there’s that art that goes into it,” said Erik Lampi, ow…
Soap Lake reveals a new branding campaign
SOAP LAKE — “Soap Lake, your cure for the ordinary.” Soap Lake residents will likely be seeing that tagline everywhere they turn in the city in the future, as …