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Washington’s gas tax is going up, but state transportation revenue is falling short
Washington state’s gas tax, already among the highest in the nation, is going up next week. The state’s per-gallon fuel tax of 55.4 cents will climb 1.1 cents on July 1. The 2% bump is the first of the annual inflationary adjustments required by a 2025 law. With the increase, …
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Eudaimonia Medical Spa helps people feel good in their own skin
MOSES LAKE — Merriam-Webster defines “Eudaimonia” as well-being or happiness. That’s what Dr. Hollie Matthews said she had in mind …
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Home Center changes ownership, but not quality
MOSES LAKE — After 31 years, The Home Center in Moses Lake is changing hands. “(Owner) Roger (McSteen) was ready …
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Farmers day out
LIND — The 108th Lind Field Day had something for everyone, at least everyone who has anything to do with …
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Housing inventory up, sales down in Washington
MOSES LAKE — Housing inventory continued to increase in Washington state in May, according to data released by the Northwest …
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Tienda Mi Casa Market’s pastry chefs are young and talented
Mexican grocery stores in Moses Lake are well known for their fruit, produce and meats, but they’re also stepping up …
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Ticor Title opens in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — The new Moses Lake office of Ticor Title Company held a ribbon-cutting Tuesday with the Moses Lake …
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Free and clear
MOSES LAKE — The home buying process can be a long and involved one, especially for first-time buyers: finding the …
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AeroTek opens Moses Lake office
MOSES LAKE — The ribbon-cutting at the new AeroTek office in Moses Lake Monday brought Traci Thomas full-circle. “Having come …
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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 …
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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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