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Washington’s gas tax is going up, but state transportation revenue is falling short
Washington state’s gas tax, already among the highest in the nation, is going up next week. The state’s per-gal…
Payroll employment increased in December, unemployment rate rose to 4.2%
OLYMPIA — Washington’s economy gained an estimated 7,700 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate rose from 4.0% to 4.2% in December, according to an announcement from the Washington State Emplo…
New hospital will impact Samaritan bottom line in 2024
MOSES LAKE — While revenues for Samaritan Healthcare are projected to increase in 2024, Samaritan’s budget will reflect the current project of a new hospital, …
WSU to co-host SoilCon24 in February
PULLMAN – Washington State University will be assisting in hosting SoilCon this year, a free resource for agricultural professionals to learn science-based soi…
Ferguson sues to block grocery merger
SEATTLE — Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed a lawsuit to block the merger of the two largest supermarket corporations in the state, according …
CUTTING THE RIBBON: Podium Physical Therapy
MOSES LAKE — Podium Physical Therapy co-owner Ryan Carpenter, center, cuts the ribbon on his business Thursday, surrounded by family, staff and Moses Lake Cham…
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, …