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Home sales up in October, but interest rates make future iffy
COLUMBIA BASIN — Home sales were up in October statewide, according to data released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, but a mortgage rate hike and rising prices fueled uncertainty in the market. Closed sales increased 11% between September and October 2024 in the 26 Washington counties the NWMLS tracks. …
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‘Wonderful people’
EPHRATA — The Fabric Patch’s breast cancer auction was not your typical fundraiser. There was no expensive venue, no banquet, …
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Port of Ephrata passes budget, updates on new fuel
EPHRATA – The Port of Ephrata Commissioners met Tuesday night to pass its 2025 budget including the tax levy. The …
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Boeing employees return to work
MOSES LAKE – Boeing is taking its first steps to fully restart airplane production in the Puget Sound region as …
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WA Moves to eliminate harmful thermal receipts
OLYMPIA — In an announcement the Washington State Department of Commerce has announced the replacement of thermal receipt paper containing …
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Mattawa council wrestles with planning regulations
MATTAWA — Mattawa City Council members will discuss reviewing the city’s parking regulations Nov 21. It’s the continuation of a …
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Potential passage of I-2066 in WA fuels other groups looking to protect natural gas
(The Center Square) – Three days after the general election, county auditors are still tabulating ballots all across Washington state, …
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Samaritan, Big Bend partner for internship program
MOSES LAKE — A collaboration has been announced between Samaritan Healthcare and Big Bend Community College to provide a paid …
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‘A place of peace’
MOSES LAKE — Palos Verdes at Lakemont became official Tuesday, with a ribbon-cutting hosted by the Moses Lake Chamber of …
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North 40 hosting firearm lock giveaway to promote safety
MOSES LAKE – In an effort to promote firearm safety, North 40 Outfitters in Moses Lake is hosting an event …
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Boeing strike ends with 59% vote
MOSES LAKE – After 52 days of striking for a better employment contract, 59% of more than 26,000 Machinists Union …
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WA gas prices dropping, but still above national average
MOSES LAKE — Gasoline prices in Washington dropped over the last week and have been dropping over the last month, …
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Fourth Boeing contract offer up for vote today
MOSES LAKE – Boeing International released a fourth contract offer Oct. 31 which members will be voting on today at …
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Local medical coder focused on career building, role modeling
MOSES LAKE — Richa Sudlan started out thinking she wanted to help people and have a positive impact on their …
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Colville, Cowlitz tribes sign MOUs with WA Dept. Of Commerce
NESPELEM – In the past week, two memorandums of understanding were signed by the Washington State Department of Commerce for …
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New criminal justice facility designed for future needs, safety
EPHRATA – More than 60% of voters approved a three-tenths of 1% sales tax increase to help fund a new …
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QVMC examines 2025 prelim budget
QUINCY — Quincy Valley Medical Center is projected to finish 2025 with a carryover of about $275,400, according to the …
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Newhouse closes out 60th annual CBDL Conference
MOSES LAKE – In the closing keynote at the Columbia Basin Development League's 60th anniversary conference, Congressman Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., …
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Evolution, adaptation discussed at CBDL meeting
MOSES LAKE — Integrating and upgrading technology and how the Columbia Basin Project is evolving were the topics of discussion …
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