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More homes on the market in the Basin
MOSES LAKE — People hoping to buy a home in July had a better selection available to them than a year ago, accordi…
Gas prices continue to rise after tumultuous year
MOSES LAKE — Washington gas prices surged past $5 per gallon this week, capping a year-long climb that has erased months of relief at the pump. As of Marc…
REC Silicon reports operating loss in 2025
MOSES LAKE — REC Silicon operating revenue dropped substantially in 2025 when compared with 2024, according to the company’s annual report released March 25. T…
TRP Truck Parts opens in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The trucking industry is how things get from point A to point B in this country. To do that, the trucks have to be kept rolling, and to keep rolli…
Seed Cupboard goes on a growth spurt
ROYAL CITY — Seed Cupboard is going big. “We’ve extended our tree section,” said owner Lisa Villegas. “We’ve been able to hold about 1,000 trees ... and we…
Samaritan posts operating loss for first two months of 2026
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare posted net revenue losses in January and February, and while hospital officials anticipated some red ink, the losses were lar…
Grant County home prices 8th lowest in the state
MOSES LAKE — Grant County had the eighth-lowest median home price in Washington’s 39 counties as of March 5, according to data released March 13 by real estate…
Ephrata, Port awarded CERB grant economic development planning
EPHRATA — The city of Ephrata and the Port of Ephrata have secured a state planning grant to jointly develop a long‑range economic development strategy aimed a…
New hangar, fire main under construction at Port of Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Port of Moses Lake officials are taking advantage of a construction project at Grant County International Airport to improve firefighting service …
Student entrepreneurs invited to Flywheel Conference
WENATCHEE — Students who have a business or an innovation they’re trying to get off the ground can get a boost at NCW Tech Alliance’s first Student Pitch Compe…
Patriotism and luck showcased at Moses Lake Business Expo
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Expo drew between 1,100 and 1,200 people Tuesday, Chamber Director Debbie Doran-Martinez esti…
Kit home bill would pave the way for small DIY housing
OLYMPIA — A bill passed in the Washington Legislature and signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson this year could mean some new options for housing in the state in the fut…
More inventory, lower interest make buying more appealing in Washington
MOSES LAKE — Housing inventory is up in Washington state and interest rates are down, making buying a home easier than it was a year ago, according to data rel…
Brews & Tunes draws crowds despite chill
MOSES LAKE — The weather wasn’t altogether friendly, but that didn’t stop people from enjoying a drink and a shopping trip at Brews & Tunes in downtown Moses L…
Examining how agriculture could switch to renewable energy
MOSES LAKE — The topic of energy production is something that has become something of increasing interest in recent years as new technology is developed. David…
Gettin' down to business
MOSES LAKE — Attendees stroll down the aisles at the Moses Lake Business Expo Tuesday afternoon at the Grant County Fairgrounds. The Moses Lake Chamber of Comm…