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District patrons get first look at new Samaritan Hospital

MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare District patrons got their first look at the new Samaritan Hospital Tuesday with tours of the building, a ribbon-cutting and a champagne toast.

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DMLA kicks off 2026

MOSES LAKE — The Downtown Moses Lake Association held its annual kickoff meeting Thursday to discuss last year’s achievements and …

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Bill to reduce stress & regulations on WA ag community advancing

(The Center Square) - Legislation that would take a comprehensive look at how state regulations impact Washington's farmers and ranchers …

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WA fuel prices jump 17 cents, highest since late October

MOSES LAKE — Washington’s average gas price rose 17 cents in the past week, reaching $4.33 per gallon as of …

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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 …

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Ladies Night Out

MOSES LAKE — Woman of all ages enjoyed a night of shopping and socializing, at the Downtown Moses Lake Association’s …

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Paul Allen's estate says it has begun the process of selling the Super Bowl champion Seahawks

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks are going up for sale in accordance with the wishes of late team owner …

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Grant Co. solar projects moving forward

COULEE CITY — A new solar electrical generation facility near Coulee City has received a conditional use permit from Grant …

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Local newspapers and broadcasters safe from digital ad tax for now

OLYMPIA — Earlier this week, Washington lawmakers voted to maintain the exemption for sales tax on advertising services for newspapers …

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FUEL REPORT: Feb 17, 2026

FUEL REPORT: Feb 17, 2026

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Local REC Silicon plant remains closed as more stock issued

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake REC Silicon facility will remain closed, at least for now, as its owners announced …

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Sales tax on advertising poses threat to local news

OLYMPIA — Washington lawmakers voted to keep a provision that would extend sales tax on advertising to businesses previously exempt …

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Standalone energy project eyed for Quincy

QUINCY — While it’s only in the beginning stages, the Port of Quincy and a California Native American tribe will …

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Tiger King set to serve Ephrata

EPHRATA — After three years of dreaming, planning and searching for the right location, Tyson and Hunter Mollotte have opened …

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Intermodal terminal gets freight where it needs to go, supports Eastern WA economy

KENNEWICK — By definition, freight is something – goods of whatever kind, from fresh produce to sound system components – …

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Dent bill aiming to address ag stress passes through committee

OLYMPIA — A bill sponsored by Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, that aims to reduce regulatory stress in the state’s …

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‘By community people, for their community’

EPHRATA — Sixteen emerging community leaders from across North Central Washington graduated Wednesday evening from the Leadership Institute of NCW, …

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Gas prices increase, WA over $4

MOSES LAKE — Gas prices climbed again across the nation, Washington and locally in Grant and Adams counties. After a …

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McFadden Family Motors cuts the ribbon on new lot

MOSES LAKE — The little lot on Broadway in Moses Lake is again full of cars. Owner RJ McFadden officially …

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WineVit 2026 starts Tuesday in Tri-Cities

KENNEWICK — WineVit, Washington’s largest annual wine and grape industry conference, returns Feb. 10 and 11 with a condensed schedule, …

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