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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.
Farm efficiency
MOSES LAKE – As technology advances for fancy cars, trucks and devices in our pockets, so do advances in equipment used to grow our food. With employees stretc…
‘Good potatoes’
KENNEWICK — It’s a good time to be a potato grower, according to Blair Richardson, CEO of Denver-based Potatoes USA, a national organization that promotes the …
Tree fruit science seminars scheduled
WENATCHEE — Growers and others in the tree fruit industry can learn about new practices and new research in a series of seminars in February, March and April. The “Science in Our Valley” seminars are held at the Wa…
QVMC commission to select contractor Feb. 6
QUINCY — Quincy Valley Medical Center officials have narrowed to four the number of construction firms being considered to build the new Quincy hospital. Hospi…
Aviation fuel project eyeing Grant Co.
MOSES LAKE — In the future, airplanes could be powered by fuel made from hot air. Literally. Andy Stevenson, the vice president of project development for T…
Association honors locals at real estate banquet
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake-Othello Association of Realtors held their annual banquet on Saturday, July 21. The awards recognized community members and real es…
Odd jobs
MOSES LAKE — James Anderson likes odd jobs. And sometimes they get pretty odd. Anderson is the owner of Home Electrical Services, based in Moses Lake. The n…
Rukke named acting pipeline safety director
LACEY, Wash. — The Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission has named Scott Rukke acting director of the commission’s pipeline safety division, according to a commission press release...
USDA published final organic enforcement rule
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday published the final revision of its updated rules for the production, sale and certification of organic farm and food products, according to a USDA…
Ephrata OKs agreement with Desert Plains developer
MOSES LAKE — The Ephrata City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved an agreement with the developer of a large, proposed 329-lot subdivision to cover the c…
Farm internship bill moves forward in WA Senate
OLYMPIA — A substitute bill expanding the farm internship program passed through the Senate Committee on Labor and Commerce Tuesday. “One of the most import…
Buzzing on Broadway
MOSES LAKE — The Hive, an eye-catching yellow building along Broadway Avenue in Moses Lake, is home to tattoo artist and owner Shawn Willmorth. “I’ve always…
Physician assistant joins Samaritan Clinic on Pioneer
MOSES LAKE — Physician assistant Diane Savarese has joined the staff of the walk-in department at the Samaritan Clinic on Pioneer, 1550 S. Pioneer Way. Sava…
Grant Co. unemployment up for November
ELLENSBURG — Unemployment in Grant County in November 2022 rose for the second straight month to 6.5% from 4.5% in October 2022 and 5.6% in November 2021, according to a report published by the Washington State Emp…
Bill would speed process to get cosmetology license
OLYMPIA - Cosmetology students will be able to register for their final exam before they have completed their coursework if a bill under consideration by the state Legislature is approved. House Bill 1017, by Ci…