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Regional parks district approves first-ever budget
QUINCY — The Quincy Valley Regional Parks District is projected to generate about $4.5 million in revenue and spen…
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…
Grant PUD candidates discuss future of power
EPHRATA – In Wednesday night’s candidate forum at American Legion Post 28 in Ephrata, two candidates for the Grant County Public Utility District Commissioner …
Columbia Basin Railroad receives federal grant
MOSES LAKE — A regional railroad has received an $11.55 million federal grant to rehabilitate a section of its line. Washington Senators Maria Cantwell and Pat…
New builder in town
MOSES LAKE — The neighborhood is there. Now all it needs is some neighbors. “Being a new builder and a new name to town, it does take a little bit to get n…
Hayden Homes named among best places to work
REDMOND, Ore. — Hayden Homes recently received two of the nation’s top honors for construction and mid-sized workplaces from Fortune magazine and the website G…
Local union members react to Boeing contract vote
MOSES LAKE – Union members from IAM 751 voted against a new contract from Boeing Wednesday, with 64% rejecting the new contract, according to a union media rel…
Wanapum unveil new mobile museum
EPHRATA — An upgraded mobile museum that tells the story of the Wanapum Band of the Priest Rapids Indians was unveiled to Grant County Public Utility District …
Port of Othello reservoir scheduled for 2025 construction
OTHELLO — A project to build a second water reservoir at the Port of Othello facility in Bruce is scheduled to go out to bid in early 2025. Port commission…
State Auditor’s report shows shortcomings in cannabis industry
OLYMPIA – A recent performance audit by the Office of the Washington State Auditor has unveiled shortcomings in the state’s oversight of its cannabis industry,…
Port of Ephrata considers weeding options
EPHRATA – The Port of Ephrata heard a presentation from local goat herder Lindsay Strong regarding the possibility of using goats to maintain the 160 acres the…
Fresh and local
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Farmers market was bustling Oct. 19 with kettle corn popcorn, fresh produce, pesto, honey and customers toting around their newfoun…
More than 8,000 Grant Co. residents receive bill help
EPHRATA – Grant Public Utility District released a statement regarding the Washington Families Clean Energy Credit Program. The program facilitates one-time $2…