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Home & Garden Show returns next weekend
MOSES LAKE — The Columbia Basin Home and Garden Show will kick off the spring season Feb. 27-28. “We have a lot…
East Adams Rural Health lays off staff, looks to address finances
RITZVILLE — A special meeting of the East Adams Rural Healthcare commission is scheduled for 2 p.m. Oct. 15. People who can’t make the meeting in person can jo…
Downtown improvements part of proposed 2026 Moses Lake city budget
MOSES LAKE — If it’s approved by the Moses Lake City Council, changes could be coming to Third Avenue and downtown in general to make it more appealing to resi…
‘This has changed our lives’
MOSES LAKE — The Cape at Interlake had its grand opening Tuesday, with a ribbon-cutting and an open house for the community. “This property is primarily ta…
Sila begins manufacturing at Moses Lake plant
MOSES LAKE — The building is completed and staff are on-hand at the Sila Nanotechnologies plant in Moses Lake is ramping up to begin producing batches of its t…
Washington’s minimum wage to top $17 in 2026
OLYMPIA — Washington state’s minimum wage will surpass $17 per hour in 2026. It will rise 2.8% to $17.13 per hour, starting Jan. 1, the state Department of …
Ephrata welcomes a sweet new shop
EPHRATA – Moonbeam Sweets and Treats is the newest addition to local businesses in Ephrata. The shop is located at 156 First Ave NW and features a variety of d…
Palmer’s Adventure Farm kicks off Fall Fest
MOSES LAKE – Palmer’s Adventure Farm has begun its Fall Fest over the weekend. Formerly known as StrawBelly’s, the farm held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday a…
Samaritan Hospital opening scheduled for March 2026
MOSES LAKE — The projected opening day for the new Samaritan Hospital is about six months away. “We expect that we would get the temporary certificate of oc…
Port of Ephrata to host aerial applicators fly-in
EPHRATA — The Port of Ephrata will serve as the venue for the third annual fly-in pancake breakfast, hosted by the Association of Washington Aerial Applicators…
Construction debris solutions available
MOSES LAKE — There’s a lot of construction going on in the Basin right now, and sometimes it can get a little messy. A construction site generates a lot signif…
Washington state drivers could see some relief at the gas pump this fall
(The Center Square) – Motorists in Washington state – home to some of the highest gas prices in the nation – could see some relief from spiking fuel prices thi…
Port of Ephrata launches car rental services
EPHRATA – The Port of Ephrata has officially launched a rental car service in a move that aims to enhance airport services and stimulate local economic growth.…
Favored Farmhouse expanding services
MOSES LAKE – The Favored Farmhouse coffee shop is expanding its services with plans for a new food truck court and a recurring night market. “We’ve owned t…
Royal City food truck ordinance under review, revision
ROYAL CITY — A vote is expected sometime in late October or during November on revisions to Royal City’s food truck ordinance. Royal City Mayor Michael Christe…
WA fuel prices second highest in nation
MOSES LAKE – Last week, Washington led the nation with the highest fuel prices, beating both California and Hawaii. These states have traditionally led the cha…