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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 new options for housing in the state in the future, said the bill’s primary sponsor, state Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview. “When you’ve got a $600,000 beat-up starter home someplace around …

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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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FUEL REPORT: March 17, 2026

FUEL REPORT: March 17, 2026

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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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Home prices down, houses moving faster in much of the Basin

MOSES LAKE — Home prices dropped in January in Moses Lake, Ephrata and Othello compared to January 2025, according to …

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Ephrata seeks grant to design new rail overpass, north–south arterial

EPHRATA — The City of Ephrata is moving forward with a major freight infrastructure proposal, asking the City Council to …

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Veterans groups to host virtual career fair

ERLANGER, Ky. — Disabled American Veterans and RecruitMilitary® will co-host the National Virtual Veterans Career Fair from 1 to 4 …

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Port of Moses Lake rail project moving to construction

MOSES LAKE — With two decades of work already in the project, the Port of Moses Lake is looking for …

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Fuel Report for March 10

Fuel Report for March 10

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New Samaritan Hospital opens its doors

MOSES LAKE — The tarp covering the “Emergency” sign at the new Samaritan Hospital could be removed a few minutes …

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With fewer applicants, Grant PUD trying to fill what’s left

EPHRATA — A steep increase in application fees for Grant County PUD customers has reduced the number of pending applications …

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2025 sees slight real estate market improvement

KIRKLAND — The real estate market in Washington improved in 2025 compared to the year before, according to data released …

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Data center regulation stalls amid tech industry pushback

OLYMPIA — Democratic lawmakers' effort to regulate data centers failed to advance this short legislative session. House Bill 2515, spearheaded …

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Domestic Workers Bill of Rights awaits governor’s signature

OLYMPIA — Domestic workers across Washington received a major win last week as House Bill 2355, known as the Domestic …

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March 2 Fuel Report

March 2 Fuel Report

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