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Insurance rates won’t go up in wake of 2026 wildfires

MOSES LAKE — Almost three-fifths of American homeowners have concerns about their insurance rates going up due to …

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
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…

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
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…

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
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…

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
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.

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
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 …

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
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…

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
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 …

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
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…

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
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 …

Updated 1 year, 4 months ago
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…

Updated 1 year, 4 months ago
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…

Updated 1 year, 4 months ago
Building permits for May 30, 2025

City of Moses Lake, April 2025

Updated 1 year, 4 months ago
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.

Updated 1 year, 4 months ago
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 …

Updated 1 year, 4 months ago
New WA law granting unemployment benefits to striking workers draws praise, concern

(The Center Square) – Depending on who you ask, Engrossed Senate Bill 5041 – signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson earlier this week – is either a much-needed s…