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Port of Moses Lake issues bonds to buy property
MOSES LAKE — The Port of Moses Lake will issue about $19 million in bonds to buy land adjoining existing port prop…
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…
A long process: Finding the next popular apple variety takes time tenacity
KENNEWICK — For all the research, all the focus groups, all the test marketing, it is the consumer who ultimately decides the success of something new or diffe…
Cave B Estate Winery - Local winery provides refreshments and entertainment
QUINCY – Cave B Estate Winery, whose sweeping views of the Columbia River and basalt cliffs could be nearly unmatched in beauty, has graced the area with award…
Longtime Moses Lake attorney Brian Dano announces retirement
MOSES LAKE — There were things about the practice of law that Brian Dano liked, and things he didn’t, he said. But overall it was a great career.
Apprenticeship program announces new class
MOSES LAKE — Six youths will receive training and eventual industry certification with the help of a program put together in partnership between Genie Industri…
Royal City appoints council member, increases utility rates
ROYAL CITY – Royal City City Council’s regular meeting Tuesday evening at Royal City City Hall featured the appointment of Stanton Fanning as council member po…
Washington Manufacturing Council discusses 2024 legislative session
OLYMPIA – Washington state’s Manufacturing Council convened for their regular meeting Dec. 14 to discuss what legislation they would opt to support and introdu…
‘A good spot for us’
OTHELLO — Titus Bowser of TR Reapers says Adams County has become a home for him, his family and the business they run. “It’s nice,” he said. “When we were …