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Home Center changes ownership, but not quality
MOSES LAKE — After 31 years, The Home Center in Moses Lake is changing hands. “(Owner) Roger (McSteen) was read…
Industrial development district to stretch from Warden to north of Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Port of Moses Lake commissioners voted unanimously Monday to establish a district designed to give port officials more flexibility when working on…
Gas prices rise across the board
MOSES LAKE – Average gas prices rose across the nation, in Washington and in both Grant and Adams Counties, according to AAA. Washington, an outlier in the nat…
Sue’s Boutique owner announces retirement
MOSES LAKE — From the beginning, Sue’s Gift Boutique has been a true family business. “It was easy to work around with my kids,” said owner Sue Torrence. H…
Road reconstruction starts in Quincy, almost done on Westshore Drive
MOSES LAKE — There is an old saying in road construction that there are two seasons, winter and construction. It is officially construction season in Quincy; a…
City of Ephrata to apply for railroad crossing feasibility study grant
EPHRATA — The City of Ephrata will work on planning for future transportation development through the application for a QUADCO Unified Planning Work Program gr…
Fresh spin
MOSES LAKE — Sometimes, you learn best by doing. “I had never taken a spin class until recently,” said CyclePath Spin Studio owner Rita Morfin. “But it was …
Man impersonating Washington state agency stole $90K in fraud scheme, charges say
OLYMPIA — Last fall, thousands of businesses and charities received bills that appeared to be from the state of Washington. Many recipients obliged, sending…
Some progress for ag in 2025 legislative session, Dent says
MOSES LAKE — While some progress has been made on revising the state’s Climate Commitment Act to reduce its impact on farming, Representative Tom Dent, R-Moses…
City of Soap Lake reassumes control of Smokiam Campground, plans upgrades
SOAP LAKE – After years of private management, the City of Soap Lake has officially taken back control of the Smokiam Campground. Mayor Peter Sharp said he sup…
Moses Lake Library critical part of substance use prevention
MOSES LAKE — In a world where substance use among youth is a growing concern, the Moses Lake Library is a resource in promoting prevention through community en…
Ybarra bill designed to make it easier to fulfill demands for electricity, transmission
OLYMPIA — A bill co-sponsored by 13th District Rep. Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy, will make it easier for public entities to enter into agreements with private or oth…
Former Port of Mattawa director under investigation for misuse of funds
MATTAWA — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report from the Washington State Auditor’s Office that found former Port of Mattawa General Mana…
Neppel Estates could offer workforce housing for Moses Lake, Ephrata
MOSES LAKE — There’s nothing at Neppel Estates yet, but there could be. “Our client is a developer that bought the property years and years ago with the id…
No house? No problem: Vacant land selling well in the Basin
MOSES LAKE — More people in the Basin are opting for land over houses these days, according to real estate professionals. “(People think) it’s a lesser cos…
Moses Lake Ace store closes
MOSES LAKE — Ag Supply Ace Hardware has ceased operation in Moses Lake after seven years in business. The closure was announced Tuesday.