High wind sweeps the Basin, causes power outages

The National Weather Service released a high wind warning and blowing dust advisory Sunday through 5 a.m. Monday in the Upper Columbia Basin, including Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur and Coulee City.

New crosswalk with lights is first 2024 road project in Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE — A crosswalk with flashing lights to make it a little easier to cross Daisy Street South in Soap Lake will be installed sometime this spring. Soap Lake City Council members approved a contract for about $282,620 with Ascent Foundation, Cle Elum, during the regular meeting Feb.21. Michael Woodkey of Gray and Osborne, the city’s engineers, said the city received an additional grant for about $51,200 after bids were opened to pay costs that were higher than projected. Flashing lights will be installed at the crossing, to be activated when pedestrians want to cross the street. State Route 17 is Daisy Street South where it runs through Soap Lake. Soap Lake Police Chief Ryan Cox said the setup would be similar to crossing lights that already exist at the Grant County Courthouse and Columbia Basin Hospital in Ephrata.

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Art dedication confirms Big Bend and Heritage partnership

Presidents discuss future of programs

Local doctor finds new calling with Eudaimonia

MOSES LAKE – Dr. Hollie Matthews has begun a new journey in the medical field by opening Eudaimonia Medical Spa at 124 E Third Ave #212. Her goal is to provide services that guide her patients toward optimal health and personal fulfillment. “I’m learning a lot about business, which I had never been interested in,” said Dr. Matthews. “I always say I’m a scientist first, now a businesswoman, which was not an expectation, but I just would like to be able to stay open and still help some people.”

Hellewell becomes first inductee in Moses Lake Demo Derby Hall of Fame

MOSES LAKE – During the second day of the Demo Derby, the Moses Lake Round Up organization honored Vern Hellewell as the first inductee into the Moses Lake Demo Derby Hall of Fame. Hellewell said he has been participating in the event since it first started at the fairgrounds. “I was there from the beginning and from that point until (today) it’s just been tremendous,” said Hellewell.

Pets, owners visit Moses Lake Petco

MOSES LAKE - National animal supply chain Petco opened its Moses Lake store on Monday, but not all of its customers that day were of the human variety.

QVMC move planning digs into details

QUINCY — It’s not really all that much fun to move – packing, boxes everywhere, stuff to get rid of, a million details to attend to. Possibly it’s easier when the move is a few hundred feet, but it’s also harder when the old building is in use right up until the moment it closes.

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Restyle Home Staging & Design owner looks at elevating home visions

MOSES LAKE — DeeDee Clune is looking to make sure locals have their homes set up in a way that works for them and wants homebuyers to see what living in the homes they shop for might look like. That’s the point of being an interior designer, and why she operates Restyle Home Staging & Design.

LETTER: In support of telehealth

I am writing to express my support for the Social Work Licensure Compact, as I believe it is important for our area, and it allows licensed social workers to provide telehealth services across state lines. This initiative addresses the need for continuity of care, especially in underserved areas like Grant County, Washington. Since joining the Compact, Washington has seen benefits. Grant County lacks mental health providers, and the Compact enables residents to access specialized care previously unavailable. This comes as our area faces rising drug use, homelessness, and a growing mental health crisis. The Compact allows residents to engage with therapists specializing in substance abuse, trauma, and other issues while continuing care with trusted providers even if clients move.

Grant County businesses lay groundwork for Korea trade

Business in Korea

MOSES LAKE — Central Washington businesses took a major step forward to entering international markets, making great progress with an eight-day trade mission to Gunpo, South Korea.

Coronavirus vaccine test opens as US volunteer gets 1st shot

SEATTLE (AP) — U.S. researchers gave the first shot to the first person in a test of an experimental coronavirus vaccine Monday -- leading off a worldwide hunt for protection even as the pandemic surges.

As small businesses await new US aid, it's too late for some

NEW YORK (AP) — Clay Reynolds is starting to make peace with a gut-wrenching reality: He may have to once again close his business, Arrichion Hot Yoga and Circuit Training.

As small businesses await new US aid, it's too late for some

NEW YORK (AP) — Clay Reynolds is starting to make peace with a gut-wrenching reality: He may have to once again close his business, Arrichion Hot Yoga and Circuit Training.

Corvette wins car of year award, Kia Telluride takes top SUV

DETROIT (AP) — The new mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette won the North American Car of the Year award on Monday.

Moses Lake residents invited to chip and seal info night

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake residents are being invited to an open house to discuss the city’s proposed 2025 seal coat project from 5 to 7 p.m. April 29 at the Moses Lake Civic Center auditorium, 401 S. Balsam St.

2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean on Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while the other was pushing through the gap between Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba.

Liz Weston: How to have a 'no regrets' retirement

Most retirees regret not saving more. A 2018 study by Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies found 73% wish they’d put aside more money on a consistent basis, and half felt they waited too long to get serious about retirement saving.

Liz Weston: How to have a 'no regrets' retirement

Most retirees regret not saving more. A 2018 study by Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies found 73% wish they’d put aside more money on a consistent basis, and half felt they waited too long to get serious about retirement saving.

‘The new Cape Canaveral’

Inslee seeks to boost high-tech production in Moses Lake Tuesday

MOSES LAKE — “How can we help you?” It was the question Gov. Jay Inslee asked several times on Tuesday during a visit to Moses Lake to meet with the heads of several local technology companies in aviation and advanced battery technology during separate roundtable discussions at the Grant County International Airport and Big Bend Community College...