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WA gas prices consistently higher most of U.S., CCA causes jump
Jul. 2—MOSES LAKE — According to an analysis by Gas Buddy, an organization that monitors fuel prices, Washington has consistently had higher average gas prices for July 1 of each year since 2014, even before increases resulting from the Climate Commitment Act's carbon fees came into play. Fuel prices have been increasing slightly nationwide as oil prices remain high, according to a press ...
Soap Lake man injured in gunfire exchange
Jul. 2—SOAP LAKE — A Soap Lake man was airlifted to Confluence Health-Central Washington Hospital, Wenatchee, early Monday morning after he exchanged gunfire with people he allegedly found on his property. A dog was also wounded and was treated at Pioneer Vet Clinic in Moses Lake. Justin Hahnlen, 42, was hit by gunfire after confronting three people he found on his property, according to a ...
Unemployment rate creeps up in Grant, Adams in May
Jul. 2—MOSES LAKE — Unemployment in Grant County in May was higher than in some neighboring counties but lower than in others. Adams County's unemployment was lower than most of its neighbors, according to data released by the Washington Employment Security Department last week. The unemployment data is not seasonally adjusted and is for non-agriculture workers. Grant County's unemployment ...
MLSD receives donation for Garden Heights well repairs
Jul. 2—MOSES LAKE — A $10,000 donation from a Moses Lake couple will help pay for repairs to the well at Garden Heights Elementary. The donation made by Derick and Audra Eckenberg was announced by Moses Lake School District officials Monday. "This substantial contribution will aid in the significant repairs needed to make the school water well fully operational," according to an MLSD press ...
Spring Chinook season to open early on Entiat River
Jul. 2—ENTIAT — Fishing season for Chinook salmon on the Entiat River will open a week early and the upstream boundary will be expanded, according to a press release from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The season will open July 9 and is scheduled to stay open through Sept. 30. The release said the return of Chinook to the river is expected to be in excess of what's needed for ...
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