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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 oil markets and renewed geopolitical tensions. According to AAA data, the Washington state average rose from $5.39 on April 6 to $5.48 on April 27, an increase of 1.7% or …

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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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REC Silicon reports operating loss in 2025

MOSES LAKE — REC Silicon operating revenue dropped substantially in 2025 when compared with 2024, according to the company’s annual …

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TRP Truck Parts opens in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — The trucking industry is how things get from point A to point B in this country. To …

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Seed Cupboard goes on a growth spurt

ROYAL CITY — Seed Cupboard is going big. “We’ve extended our tree section,” said owner Lisa Villegas. “We’ve been able …

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Samaritan posts operating loss for first two months of 2026

MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare posted net revenue losses in January and February, and while hospital officials anticipated some red …

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Grant County home prices 8th lowest in the state

MOSES LAKE — Grant County had the eighth-lowest median home price in Washington’s 39 counties as of March 5, according …

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Ephrata, Port awarded CERB grant economic development planning

EPHRATA — The city of Ephrata and the Port of Ephrata have secured a state planning grant to jointly develop …

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New hangar, fire main under construction at Port of Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Port of Moses Lake officials are taking advantage of a construction project at Grant County International Airport …

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Student entrepreneurs invited to Flywheel Conference

WENATCHEE — Students who have a business or an innovation they’re trying to get off the ground can get a …

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Patriotism and luck showcased at Moses Lake Business Expo

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Expo drew between 1,100 and 1,200 people Tuesday, Chamber …

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