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‘The right push’
MOSES LAKE — When Jonathan David Silva walked into Community Court months ago, he didn’t expect transformation. He…
Cryptocurrency rates subject of Grant PUD commission discussion
Demand for electricity among cryptocurrency businesses in Grant County has fallen to the point where the industry no longer qualifies for its current Grant Cou…
Quincy Public Market open for ‘open air’ indoor seating
Launching the Quincy Public Market has been an ongoing challenge, owner Larry Jones said.
Moses Lake Christian Church to host weekly food distribution beginning Thursday
Moses Lake Christian Church is teaming with Cascadia Produce to distribute USDA food boxes for the Farmers to Families Food Box Program beginning Thursday, and every Thursday thereafter through Feb. 25.
Proposal to change Grant County Fire District 10 commission on Feb. 9 ballot
Voters in Grant County Fire District 10 will decide whether the number of fire district commissioners should change from three to five in the special election Feb. 9.
State to provide unemployment assistance to Potato Company workers
The Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) will have a series of emergency orientations Thursday and Friday for those who are jobless as a result of the fire at the Washington Potato Company processi…
Seven more die in Grant County from COVID-19
Seven more people died from COVID-19-related illness, the Grant County Health District reported Monday, bringing the county’s total to 98 since the pandemic began in early 2020.
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.
Serve Moses Lake receives donation from Moses Lake Industries
Serve Moses Lake Director Brandon LaBonte called it a “unique surprise” when the charity received a $5,000 donation from Moses Lake Industries as an end of yea…
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.
Local legislators disagree with Inslee’s reopening plan
Several Republican state legislators recently expressed disapproval with Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery” plan, which started Jan. 11.
Grant County reimburses family whose dog was run over by sheriff's deputy
The Grant County commissioners approved reimbursement of veterinary expenses incurred by a Moses Lake family whose dog was run over by a sheriff’s deputy in the summer, according to county officials.
House passes legislation on transparency, business tax exemptions
State representatives voted to pass legislation, including a bill that would allow for more transparency for public agencies, during a virtual House floor debate Friday.
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…
Dano challenges Inslee to forgo salary until lockdowns end
A Grant County official announced he will not take his salary until restrictions on businesses are lifted by Gov. Jay Inslee, and challenged Inslee and other state officials to do the same.
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…