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The Way Cafe opens in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — It had only been open about an hour and a half, but already The Way Cafe was bustling Tuesday morning.
Spud-focused: Research results among subjects at 2024 Washington-Oregon Potato Conference
KENNEWICK — Research into potato pests and disease, new labor rules in Washington and innovations in the potato industry will be among the topics covered at th…
Service honored: South Grant Co. Chamber hosts law enforcement appreciation luncheon
MATTAWA – The South Grant County Chamber of Commerce hosted its fourth annual National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Luncheon Tuesday at the Wanapum Heritag…
Lavender Ranch
QUINCY — Quincy farmer Joseph Downs first started planting lavender at his properties at the Upper Crescent Bar near Quincy and in East Wenatchee in 2015. He n…
WSU offers $15.7 million in wage increases for academic student employees
PULLMAN – Academic student employees on assistantships would see an average wage increase of at least 20% under the latest proposal offered by Washington State…
Adams Co. Development Council director discusses growth
OTHELLO – Adams County Development Council Executive Director Kyle Niehenke attended the Port of Othello’s regular meeting Tuesday morning to share some of ACD…
Cloudview Kitchen’s evolving local flavor, community focus
SOAP LAKE — Cloudview Kitchen was founded a little more than a decade ago by Jim Baird and Theresa Sergneri. Since then, the idea for the restaurant-slash-bake…
Port of Moses Lake starts executive director hunt
MOSES LAKE — A new executive director for the Port of Moses Lake should be announced by the end of March. Port commissioners hired Prothman, a business base…
Port says no: Municipal Airport in Moses Lake will not change management from city to port.
MOSES LAKE — Port of Moses Lake commissioners have declined a proposal from the city of Moses Lake to assume control of the Moses Lake Municipal Airport. Port …
Basin Farmworks and Ironworks land $10,000 composting grant
OTHELLO — Erika Rattray is ringing in the new year with a plan for a brand-new composting process for her two businesses, Basin Farmworks and Ironworks Cafe an…
Adams Building and Planning discusses planning commission
RITZVILLE – Adams County Building and Planning Director Andie Lorenz updated the Adams County Commissioners Wednesday on the Planning Commission’s operations, …
Grant PUD commissioners to vote on 3% overall rate increase
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners will vote on a proposal for a 3% overall rate increase, effective April 1, at the Jan. 9 commission meeting. While the…
Ice cream truck provides marketable skills, educates community, owner says
EPHRATA — The Street Sweets Ice Cream and More truck is a good place to get a cold snack on a hot day, but co-owner Tiffany Mullings said it’s about more than …
Driver shortages main challenge facing Othello trucking companies
OTHELLO – Othello trucking companies AGB Trucking and Flamingo Trucking are both in healthy positions, according to their respective owners, but are nonetheles…
Grant County eyes updating short-term rental rules
EPHRATA — Revised ordinances governing short-term rentals in Grant County will be available for review and challenge through Jan. 20.
Teaching it all: Steel Wolf Karate offers a blend of martial arts to students
MOSES LAKE – Like many, Robert Heale was involved in martial arts as a child; after decades away from the sport, Heale got back into it and used years of teach…