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Port of Moses Lake issues bonds to buy property
MOSES LAKE — The Port of Moses Lake will issue about $19 million in bonds to buy land adjoining existing port prop…
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.
Port of Moses Lake eyeing industrial development district
MOSES LAKE — Port of Moses Lake officials will have a public hearing at 10 a.m. June 23 to get public reaction to a proposal to form an industrial development …
Quick change
GEORGE — The Holiday Inn Express in George appeared literally overnight. “On (April) 10 we closed the transaction and then at 7 p.m. IHG, which is the brand…
Applications open for Grant Co. leadership program
EPHRATA — The Community Foundation of North Central Washington is now accepting applications for its upcoming Leadership Institute of NCW program, set to take …
Fire safety, preparation important in an RV
MOSES LAKE — Among many other things, summer is a good opportunity for a road trip – or road trips – in the trailer, maybe out in the woods or to the beach, ma…
Royal Dairy models self-sufficient farming
ROYAL CITY — Words like “sustainable” and “regenerative agriculture” get tossed around a lot. But a Royal Slope farm recently showed the world how it works in …
Joining in heritage
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake has a long history as a resort and health spa town, and that tradition is coming back, one piece at a time. “People come here, and th…
Listings up, mortgage rates steady, but buyers are still nervous
MOSES LAKE — Listings are up in Washington, and interest rates are holding steady, according to the latest data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, wh…
Building permits for May 30, 2025
City of Moses Lake, April 2025
Port of Moses Lake opens new maintenance facility
MOSES LAKE — Port of Moses Lake commissioners cut the ribbon Monday on the new maintenance facility completed this spring.
High gas, food prices didn't alter Memorial Day plans for millions of Americans
(The Center Square) - On this Memorial Day 2025, America honors and remembers the men and women who have died serving their country. The holiday also marks …