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Othello sewer rates to increase
OTHELLO — Othello residents will see their sewer rates increase by one-half of one percent each year over the next…
North 40 hosting firearm lock giveaway to promote safety
MOSES LAKE – In an effort to promote firearm safety, North 40 Outfitters in Moses Lake is hosting an event on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. where attendees will receive free gun safety devices such as lock boxes …
Boeing strike ends with 59% vote
MOSES LAKE – After 52 days of striking for a better employment contract, 59% of more than 26,000 Machinists Union members voted in favor of a fourth contract o…
WA gas prices dropping, but still above national average
MOSES LAKE — Gasoline prices in Washington dropped over the last week and have been dropping over the last month, according to a report from the online gas pri…
Fourth Boeing contract offer up for vote today
MOSES LAKE – Boeing International released a fourth contract offer Oct. 31 which members will be voting on today at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church.
Local medical coder focused on career building, role modeling
MOSES LAKE — Richa Sudlan started out thinking she wanted to help people and have a positive impact on their lives. She first considered a career in medicine, …
Colville, Cowlitz tribes sign MOUs with WA Dept. Of Commerce
NESPELEM – In the past week, two memorandums of understanding were signed by the Washington State Department of Commerce for two separate Washington tribes, th…
New criminal justice facility designed for future needs, safety
EPHRATA – More than 60% of voters approved a three-tenths of 1% sales tax increase to help fund a new Grant County Jail in 2019. Today, that jail is being real…
QVMC examines 2025 prelim budget
QUINCY — Quincy Valley Medical Center is projected to finish 2025 with a carryover of about $275,400, according to the 2025 preliminary budget reviewed by QVMC…
Newhouse closes out 60th annual CBDL Conference
MOSES LAKE – In the closing keynote at the Columbia Basin Development League's 60th anniversary conference, Congressman Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., emphasized the s…
Evolution, adaptation discussed at CBDL meeting
MOSES LAKE — Integrating and upgrading technology and how the Columbia Basin Project is evolving were the topics of discussion at a panel of irrigation distric…
Forging success
MOSES LAKE – Seth Miner, owner of Miner Services LLC, has transformed his life from humble beginnings into a thriving welding business. With nearly a decade of…
Newhouse visits Okanagan Specialty Fruits
MOSES LAKE – Congressman Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) visited Okanagan Specialty Fruits Friday for a tour, roundtable conversation and cider tasting. Newhouse is run…
Licensing requirements added to Othello home business ordinance
OTHELLO — Home-based businesses will be required to obtain a license under the provisions of a revised ordinance considered Monday by the Othello City Council.
Grant PUD considering new rate class for agriculture
EPHRATA — The Grant County Public Utility District is researching a new rate class for agriculture uses other than irrigation. If it’s approved by PUD commissi…
SkillSource open house set for Wednesday
OTHELLO – SkillSource is hosting an open house Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at its Othello location at 165 N. First Street, according to a press release from the ag…