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Ephrata town hall highlights local growth
EPHRATA — On Wednesday night, leaders of several Ephrata agencies gathered at the Ephrata High School Performing Arts Center to give updates to the community on various projects. There were presentations from the school district, both the mayor and mayor-elect, the Port of Ephrata, Columbia Basin Hospital, Grant Public Utility …
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Options for responding to challenging times at annual WSTFA meeting
WENATCHEE — The last couple of years have been a bumpy ride in the orchard, and it didn’t matter if …
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Grant PUD: New rate policy looks forward, not back
EPHRATA — Customers designated as core customers will be first in line for the lowest Grant County Public Utility District …
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Confluence Health refunding $1.8M following AG investigation
OLYMPIA — After an extensive investigation by the Washington State Attorney General's Office, Confluence Health has agreed to refund over …
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Gesa scholarship applications open
RICHLAND — Gesa Credit Union is accepting applications for its scholarship program through the end of February, according to Gesa …
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Skyview Dental opens new clinic
MOSES LAKE — The new Skyview Dental clinic is open. “It’s been under planning for about two and a half …
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Grant County PUD commissioners planning more study sessions
EPHRATA — Grant County Public Utility District commissioners will cut their business meetings to one per month and add a …
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Construction should begin in early 2026 on Othello broadband expansion
OTHELLO — Installation of additional fiber optic cables south of Othello is projected to start early next year. A bid …
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Mini-farm for sale has deep Grant County roots
SOAP LAKE — There’s a little piece of history in the mini-farm for sale east of Soap Lake. “It’s been …
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The Floral Cottage opens in Ephrata
EPHRATA — The Floral Cottage, a new floral design shop owned by Liz Graaff, held its open house Monday, drawing …
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‘People connector’
MOSES LAKE — Allan Peterson is hanging it up after more than two decades of helping the little guy find …
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Trade group: High taxes, regulations straining WA restaurants to the breaking point
(The Center Square) — The holidays are typically the busiest time of year for restaurants, but if trends continue in …
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Gas prices drop nationally, locally
MOSES LAKE — Grant County, Washington and national average gas prices saw decreases this week. However, Adams County saw a …
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Commerce Department names Economic Development and Competitiveness czar
OLYMPIA — Andrea Chartock has been tapped to lead the state’s Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness, according to an …
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Grant Fairgrounds suspends riding activities amid EHV-1 outbreak
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Fairgrounds has announced a suspension of all private riding and open riding activities until …
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Purple Sage Meadows developer considering suit against Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE — A dispute between North Pacific Investments and the city of Soap Lake has intensified following NPI’s recent …
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Port of Moses Lake spending $2.8M for military training upgrades
MOSES LAKE — Upgrading the military training area at the Grant County International Airport, extending sections of the fire suppression …
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WA average fuel prices drop for tenth week in a row
MOSES LAKE – For the tenth week in a row, Washington’s average fuel price has decreased. As of ten weeks …
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Carson steps down as Soap Lake Chamber VP
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake Chamber of Commerce Vice President Susan Carson made a statement at the recent regular council …
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