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Innovation rewarded at Flywheel Investment Conference

WENATCHEE — Seattle startup Optimly swept the top awards at the 2026 Flywheel Investment Conference in Wenatchee, according to an announcement from NCW Tech Alliance, which organizes the conference every year. Optimly won the $150,000 investment award from the Flywheel Angel Network, the $50,000 relocation offer from NCW Tech Alliance, …

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Fuel prices slightly elevated this week

MOSES LAKE — After weeks of steady increases, fuel prices across Washington and the nation largely held steady this week. …

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Interest rates hold back home sales in the Basin, statewide

MOSES LAKE — High interest rates are slowing down sales in the Basin real estate market. The average monthly rate …

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After lengthy discussion, Royal City food truck ordinance approved

ROYAL CITY — After more than a year of discussion, Royal City has a revised ordinance governing food trucks. “Times …

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Restyle Design and Consign opens in Catalyst Center

MOSES LAKE — There’s no one style that defines Restyle Design and Consign, which held its ribbon-cutting May 4 at …

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Ephrata council considers park and transportation fees for new developments

EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council continued discussions Wednesday on whether to adopt new park and transportation impact fees that …

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Palos Verdes moves into Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — One of Othello’s biggest developers just started its first new housing development in Moses Lake. “We’ve been …

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Soap Lake Library teaches young gardeners how to help native bees thrive

SOAP LAKE — Families visited the Soap Lake Library this week for an Earth Day program that turned tin cans, …

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Hayden unveils Give as you Go community support program

REDMOND, Ore. — Hayden Homes, the Oregon-based builder behind more than a dozen Moses Lake housing developments, announced recently that …

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Gas prices climb across WA through April

MOSES LAKE — Gas prices across Washington continued their upward trajectory throughout April, mirroring national volatility, driven by shifting crude …

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Grant, Douglas and Chelan PUDs consider collaboration on geothermal energy

WENATCHEE — Three Central Washington public utility districts are exploring whether geothermal energy could become the region’s next major power …

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The Way Cafe opens in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — It had only been open about an hour and a half, but already The Way Cafe was …

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Task force recommendation could protect WA public employees' jobs from AI advances

(The Center Square) - A proposed recommendation by the State Attorney General’s Artificial Intelligence Task Force, if adopted into law, …

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Data centers, including Sabey, play crucial role

QUINCY — A lot of work and thought has gone into making online access as easy as possible for consumers. …

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Gas prices stable this week, large increases since January

MOSES LAKE — Gas prices across Washington were largely unchanged this week, but drivers are still paying significantly more than …

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Farm fun

MOSES LAKE — There’s a whole lot to do at Palmer’s Adventure Farm, about five miles east of Moses Lake. …

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Sleep Diagnostic Center to close after doctor’s sentencing

MOSES LAKE — The Central Washington Sleep Diagnostic Center announced it will be closing its doors effective April 30. This …

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Decoraciones Hermosillo opens location in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Decoraciones Hermosillo has found a home, and it’s packed with decorations for all kinds of events. “We …

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Family Resource Home Care matches caregivers with the people who need it

MOSES LAKE — Some folks, when they get a little older, just need a little help. “The basis of in-home …

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Gas prices continue to rise after tumultuous year

MOSES LAKE — Washington gas prices surged past $5 per gallon this week, capping a year-long climb that has erased …

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