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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 months of relief at the pump. As of March 30, the statewide average for regular gasoline sits at $5.33 per gallon, according to AAA data. That’s up from $5.27 a …
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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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Kit home bill would pave the way for small DIY housing
OLYMPIA — A bill passed in the Washington Legislature and signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson this year could mean some …
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More inventory, lower interest make buying more appealing in Washington
MOSES LAKE — Housing inventory is up in Washington state and interest rates are down, making buying a home easier …
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Brews & Tunes draws crowds despite chill
MOSES LAKE — The weather wasn’t altogether friendly, but that didn’t stop people from enjoying a drink and a shopping …
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Examining how agriculture could switch to renewable energy
MOSES LAKE — The topic of energy production is something that has become something of increasing interest in recent years …
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Gettin' down to business
MOSES LAKE — Attendees stroll down the aisles at the Moses Lake Business Expo Tuesday afternoon at the Grant County …
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Royal City development expanding
ROYAL CITY — Additional apartments will be coming to Royal City as part of the next phase at a development …
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‘Stars, Stripes and Shamrocks’
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce Business Expo has a dual theme for 2026, Executive Director Debbie …
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Light moves: Custom exterior lighting marks holidays, shows team spirit
MOSES LAKE — Lighting up the outside of a house for the holidays looks pretty, but it can be a …
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