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Grant Co. Jail, morgue projects updated
EPHRATA — Another piece of property is now under consideration as a possible location of the Grant County Morgue. …
Homes are hot: Here’s what buyers are looking for
Real estate professionals in Grant County know what prospective homebuyers are looking for right now in the market, from models to features and design.
Don't be afraid to question potential contractors
It pays to do research, and a lot of research, when looking for a contractor to build a home. And it pays to set clear expectations written into the contract.
Job gains: Grant County unemployment drops between February 2020 and February 2021
Unemployment in Grant County dropped between February 2020 and February 2021, but rose between January and February 2020.
Train coming? Port in talks to buy land near Wheeler Road
The Port of Moses Lake has begun assessing the value of land along Wheeler Road it hopes to acquire for the port’s proposed railroad expansion.
Deena Vietzke new Othello Chamber of Commerce manager
Deena Vietzke said she wants the Othello Chamber of Commerce to keep expanding its potential.
Violet Power still committed to Moses Lake production
Despite ending its relationship with REC Silicon, Oregon-based solar power startup Violet Power expects to start production in Moses Lake this year.
Architect, family build Moses Lake custom home
Kyrissa Morigeau and her husband, Justin, bought undeveloped property and are building a custom house.
Groups ask Inslee not to roll counties back to Phase 2
A large collection of groups and associations representing businesses across Washington state are asking Gov. Jay Inslee to delay any rollback to Phase 2.
Open for business: ML port’s West Side Industrial Park ready to take on clients
The Port of Moses Lake’s West Side Industrial Park is now open for business.
Valley Eye and Vision Clinic opens new location
Dr. Richard Harrison, owner of Valley Eye and Vision Clinic and surrounded by employees and members of Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce, prepares to cut the ribb…
Easterday allegedly defrauded Tyson out of $233 million
Tri-Cities-area farmer and businessman Cody Easterday defrauded a Tyson Foods subsidiary of more than $233 million in four-year a scheme to bill the company fo…
REC, Violet Power call off solar supply deal
REC Silicon and solar-panel start-up Violet Power are no longer working together.
Hot market: Home sales strong locally despite national decline
MOSES LAKE — Pending home sales in Central Washington rose in February, bucking the nationwide trend which saw declines in nearly all regions of the country, a…
Rocket debris falls on Beverly-area farm
According to Grant County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Kyle Foreman, a Beverly-area landowner called GCSO after finding what appeared to be debris from the fi…
Ephrata, Othello airports awarded FAA grants
Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, announced $2.3 million in federal grants to six small central Washington airports, including those in Ephrata and Othello.