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Mini-farm for sale has deep Grant County roots
SOAP LAKE — There’s a little piece of history in the mini-farm for sale east of Soap Lake. “It’s been with the…
WSDA local food chain grant application opens
OLYMPIA – According to a recent announcement, the Washington State Department of Agriculture is offering $2 million in grants to support local food supply chains and market access for farms, ranches, food processor…
Inconvenient accommodation
MOSES LAKE — The prevalence of short-term or vacation rentals has upset some people in Moses Lake. “(There’s been) increased activity, a lot of vehicles and…
Gonzaga partners with Ziplines Education to advance E. WA workforce
SPOKANE — Gonzaga University announced a partnership with Ziplines Education in late March designed to help Zags and other Eastern Washington students fortify …
UPS to become primary carrier for USPS
UPS will become the primary air cargo provider for the United States Postal Service. The Atlanta shipping company said Monday that it had received an air cargo contract from the U.S. Postal Service that significant…
Google to purge billions of files containing personal data in settlement of Chrome privacy case
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google has agreed to purge billions of records containing personal information collected from more than 136 million people in the U.S. surfing the internet through its Chrome web browser. The m…
Roellich recognized as Banner Bank’s Best
MOSES LAKE — Kellan Roellich, a credit analyst for Banner Bank’s Moses Lake branch, has been selected for the Banner’s Best award, according to an announcement…
City to revise parking time limits
MOSES LAKE — The parking situation in downtown Moses Lake may get a little easier, under new regulations the city is considering. Some downtown businesses h…
Washington crop update
The information below was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in its March 26 Crop Progress and Condition report provided by the National Agricultural Statistics Service in Olympia. For more information …
Japanese beetle open house to be held Thursday
PASCO — The Washington State Department of Agriculture will host an open house Thursday in Pasco to discuss plans for eradicating the Japanese beetle, accordin…
A pot of yum
MOSES LAKE — “What doesn’t kill you can turn your kidneys into a cinder brick.” That’s how Gary Neu, principal engineer at Greenpoint Technologies, summed u…
WSU offers help removing diseased cherry trees
PULLMAN — Orcharders with infected fruit trees may qualify for help with the cost of removing them, according to an announcement from the Washington State Univ…
Port of Othello approves extension on future $3 million land sale to developer
OTHELLO — Port of Othello Commissioners approved a 90-day extension to their contract with developer Meritage Companies LLC Tuesday. The contract holds two par…
Polo Ridge
MOSES LAKE — Hayden Homes kicked off its newest development in Moses Lake, Polo Ridge, with a meet-and-greet event March 14. “We have about 60 home sites,” …
SGL Carbon chief executive officer to resign
WIESBADEN, Germany — The Chief Executive Officer of SGL Carbon, parent company of the facility in Moses Lake, has announced his resignation effective May 31, 2…
USDA approves disaster designation for Washington’s cherry growers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved the state’s request for a natural disaster designation in light of losses incurred during th…