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Grant, Douglas and Chelan PUDs consider collaboration on geothermal energy
WENATCHEE — Three Central Washington public utility districts are exploring whether geothermal energy could become…
Bureau says more than enough Yakima Project water in July
YAKIMA — The Bureau of Reclamation announced an updated water supply forecast for irrigators within the Yakima Project, reiterating previous forecasts that there is enough water to supply all users within the proje…
Christensen buys United Oil
RICHLAND — Christensen, a leading distributor of refined petroleum products across the Pacific Northwest, announced on Tuesday it has purchased Boise-based United Oil...
The Cattle Battle: Bovine Respiratory Disease
One of the greatest issues cattle owners face is Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD), a complex condition that can affect cattle of any age and breed...
Grant Co. unemployment falls, pandemic job losses recovered
GRANT COUNTY — Unemployment in Grant County has fallen to 5.7%, the lowest level since November 2021, with non-farm industrial employment recovering all the jobs lost since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in ear…
Wineries to hold ribbon cutting in Kennewick
KENNEWICK — The Port of Kennewick, along with the city of Kennewick, Benton County and the Hanford Area Economic Investment Fund Advisory Committee, is inviting the public to come and celebrate the completion of th…
Moses Lake port buys more land for railroad project
MOSES LAKE — With the approval of a second land deal on Monday, the Port of Moses Lake continues to buy the land needed for its Wheeler Corridor railroad proje…
Corner Street Donuts now open in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - Danielle Bailey, owner of Corner Street Donuts, cuts the ribbon on her new business at the corner of Broadway Avenue and Alder Street on Monday su…
GESA seeks applications for local heroes grants
RICHLAND — Gesa Credit Union is seeking applicants for its 2022 Local Heroes Grants Program. The program, which will award grants of up to $50,000 to community nonprofit groups and organizations that serve what …
Buying still the best option
COLUMBIA BASIN - Jennifer Kron a broker with Moses Lake Realty Group said it still makes more sense to purchase rather than rent, despite the increase in mortg…
Rancher groups poised to fight proposed legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The passage of a pair of bills designed to improve regulation of U.S. cattle and beef markets has prompted concerns among some national and …
Forecast raises state revenue $1.46 billion
OLYMPIA — A new report from the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council estimates an increase of $1.46 billion in tax collections for the state’s current two-year budget, which was passed in 2021. …
McDonald’s seeking Washington Workers
OLYMPIA — McDonald’s is looking for a few good workers to staff its restaurants in Washington. In fact, in a press release, the company said it is inviting 4,300 job seekers looking for summer work to apply for …
State laws force change in Samaritan financial assistance rules
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare will change some of its patient financial assistance provisions July 1 in response to changes in Washington law. The changes …
Field day returns to WSU wheat farm
LIND — Washington State University wheat researcher Mike Pumphrey said that after last year’s drought and heat wave, he simply did not expect it to rain as muc…
REC, Ferroglobe announce supply chain partnership
MOSES LAKE — REC Silicon announced on Monday that it has reached an agreement with UK-based Ferroglobe, which provides metals and materials for high-tech elect…