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Washington voted to lift natural gas restrictions, but will the changes stick?
OLYMPIA — Of the four initiatives that were on the Washington ballot this year, only one passed, and it’s one that…
Nationwide home sales decline
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Existing-home sales dropped in October, according to an announcement by the National Association of Realtors. Among the four major U.S. regions, sales slid in the Northeast, South and West but we…
Samaritan, Premera reach one-year agreement
MOSES LAKE — Negotiations between Samaritan Healthcare and Premera Blue Cross have resulted in a one-year contract, in effect through Dec. 31, 2024. People who…
STCU cuts ribbon in Othello
OTHELLO — Spokane Teachers Credit Union recently opened a branch in Othello at 1333 E. Main St. The new branch will offer financial services to the community. …
Basin Street Barbershop owner looks to become part of the community
EPHRATA – Cheryl Scott heard a lot of people saying they wanted an affordable, convenient haircut – and that’s what she set out to provide when she opened Basi…
A calling followed: Kersey leaves Moses Lake port to head up Group14 plant
MOSES LAKE — Don Kersey said that, for him, the manufacturing sector holds an irresistible appeal. Kersey is the new manager of the Group14 Technologies facili…
Healthy waters
SOAP LAKE – Melinda Henry, the general manager of the Soap Lake Natural Spa and Resort, said that the resort is the last business in town able to pipe water fr…
Supporting grass roots: CWU's Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship works to help build local economies
ELLENSBURG – The Central Washington University College of Business launched the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship – also known as I4IE – in 2021 us…
Keeping it small
MOSES LAKE — Sometimes, when you need a plumber, you really need a plumber. When that happens, you want one who’s reliable and who won’t break the bank. Steve …
Getting Elite in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – Realtors Jeff Smart, left, and Dave Shinabarger cut the ribbon on the new Home Smart Elite Brokers Moses Lake office, located at 1845 W. Broadway …
Othello Port approves 2024 budget, in good financial position
OTHELLO — The Port of Othello approved its 2024 budget during the Oct. 31 regular Board of Commissioners meeting, after minor discussion and adjustment of some…
WSU Extension helps prevent food waste
PULLMAN - Washington State University Extension professionals are tackling the critical issue of food waste across the state in agriculture, households, and e…
Port of Othello discusses potential for Othello Airport FBO
OTHELLO – The Port of Othello heard aircraft broker Kevin Raver speak about his informal proposal for starting a Fixed-Based Operator at the Othello Municipal …
Feds announce changes to reverse mortgage program
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Housing Administration released new proposed policy updates to its Home Equity Conversion Program, according to a statement issu…
Quincy’s downtown filled with treats and horrors
QUINCY — Downtown Quincy was filled with dinosaurs and witches, ghostbusters and cats, pirates, police officers and princesses, among many others, at the Downt…
STCU opens Othello drive-through branch
OTHELLO – Credit union STCU opened its new location in Othello Tuesday, a drive-through-only branch located at 1335 E. Main St., according to an announcement f…