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Gas prices ease slightly in Washington, lower prices predicted in 2027
MOSES LAKE — Gasoline prices continue to edge lower in Washington state, Grant County and Adams County, offering m…
NFIB: 'Some rays of hope in Washington' even as small biz optimism remains low
(The Center Square) – The National Federation of Independent Business’ latest monthly Small Business Economic Trends, or SBET, report – informally known as the…
FIRE REPORT: Fire season continues throughout state
MOSES LAKE – The various fires listed below are all ablaze in Washington. The largest fire reported is the Retreat Fire at 45,601 acres and the smallest is the…
Vantage Bridge work slows I-90 travel
VANTAGE — Washington Department of Transportation officials are recommending that drivers look for routes across the state that avoid the Vantage Bridge on int…
FIRE REPORT: Residential fire quenched in George Monday
GEORGE — A residential fire broke out Monday morning in the 100 block of Montmorency Boulevard in George, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheri…
Heck, Matthews weigh in on Lt. Governor priorities
OLYMPIA – Lt. Governor Denny Heck, a Democrat from Vancouver, is running for reelection and voters will choose between him and Republican challenger Dan Matthe…
ECBID to hold public meeting
MOSES LAKE – The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District Board of Directors will hold a public meeting to present recommendations for allocating the remaining acres served by the public Odessa Groundwater Replaceme…
FIRE REPORT: Four MLFD firefighters badged, statewide fires continue burning
MOSES LAKE – Four probationary firefighters at Moses Lake Fire Department have received their official firefighter badges after completing their first year at …
Crime Reduction Team promising in first few months
EPHRATA – Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete said he’s very excited about the progress the Grant County Sheriff’s Office’s Crime Reduction Team has been able to …
WA Board of Ed looks to expand controversial ethnic studies graduation requirement
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Board of Education is moving closer to officially updating and expanding a 2021 resolution that established an ethni…
First-time buyer affordability at lowest point in four years
MOSES LAKE — That starter home may be out of reach a while longer, according to real estate market reports.
FIRE REPORT: Heat warning issued for Grant, Adams
MOSES LAKE — The National Weather Service’s Spokane bureau released a statement saying there will be a heat wave Thursday through Saturday that could cause inc…
Newhouse hosts telephone town hall
MOSES LAKE – Congressman Dan Newhouse held a live telephone town hall meeting Wednesday night, engaging with residents from Central Washington's Fourth Congres…
FIRE REPORT: Blewett Fire closes U.S. 97
MOSES LAKE – Fires throughout Washington continue to burn and one new fire began Wednesday, though they were relatively small as of press time. The Blewett Fir…
Newhouse to hold telephone town hall
SUNNYSIDE — U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, R—Wash., will hold a town hall meeting by telephone today, according to an announcement from the congressman’s office.
FIRE REPORT: Four fires contained Labor Day weekend, including Kachess Complex
MOSES LAKE – Significant progress was made over the weekend as firefighters were able to bring four wildfires under control around Washington.