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Port of Othello focused on large and small business development
OTHELLO — The Port of Othello’s mission can be summed up in one sentence. “The port is here to bring jobs and…
New Othello airport hangar delayed
It turned out to have been a good thing the Port of Othello was a little behind schedule on construction of its new, 10-plane hangar at the Othello Municipal Airport.
Team seeks to wire Adams County for broadband
Adams County set up a task force to see what it would take to get the entire county wired for broadband internet.
Samaritan finances affected by COVID-19 outbreak
Samaritan Healthcare of Moses Lake made some money in November 2020, but the coronavirus outbreak continues to affect its finances.
Bill addressing overtime retroactive pay gets hearing
Many farm owners in the state who testified in support of Senate Bill 5172 during a legislative hearing Thursday.
Quincy's Paradise Park neighborhood enters Phase Two of development
Aho Construction just entered its second phase of the Paradise Park neighborhood in Quincy, with buyers able to pick out lots and plans.
New hangar expands prospects for AeroTEC
There’s a new airplane hangar at the Grant County International Airport.
Moses Lake-Othello Association of Realtors names new officers, gives annual awards
he Moses Lake-Othello Association of Realtors (MLOAR) handed out its annual awards during a short online ceremony Tuesday.
Bills could protect Washington farmers following court ruling
Legislation in the state House and Senate may protect Washington farmers from being required to pay employees for overtime retroactively, a possibility stemming from a Washington Supreme Court ruling in November.
Rocket engine startup inks lease at Port of Moses Lake
A Renton-based space technology startup signed a five-year lease for 2.3 acres at the Port of Moses Lake to test rocket engines.
Ephrata bistro owner reflects on ongoing closure; will the Legislature step in?
Uggie Boo’s in Ephrata is just one of the many mom-and-pop businesses that had to shut their doors under the governor’s restrictions last March.
Fire guts Warden potato processing plant, prompts nighttime evacuation
A fire that started late Thursday afternoon completely gutted a major potato processing facility and prompted an evacuation of nearly a third of Warden residen…
Not the next Sea-Tac: Grant County International Airport not on panel’s list
As state officials struggle to identify a site for a new, large passenger airport in Washington to take traffic from the much-burdened Seattle-Tacoma Internati…
Carrying on the family business: Gosi’s Artisan Woodfire keeps it small and traditional
If you head on over to 1571 Yonezawa Blvd., right behind Wendy’s and the Taco’s El Rey Taqueria, you won’t find a building there. But you won’t quite find a va…
Cutting edge: Broken Branch Carvings owner watches passion project become a business
Much like one of his wood carvings, Cole Liebrecht didn’t see his business becoming what it has when he first picked up the craft in November 2019. But what st…
Banks to accept next round of PPP loan applications next week
A senior manager with Banner Bank in Moses Lake said most small business owners will be able submit applications for the latest round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans as soon as next week.