10/13/2026
Port of Moses Lake Welcomes Federal Opportunity Zone Renewal Nomination to Spur Investment and Growth
Moses Lake, WA - October 13, 2026: The Port of Moses Lake welcomes the renewal nomination of Census Tract 53025010800, northwest Moses Lake, from the Federal Opportunity Zone 1.0 to the 2.0 program, announced by Governor Bob Ferguson on October 8, 2026 . If certified by the U.S. Treasury Department, the designation could encourage more private investment in the Moses Lake tract with the increase in added investor benefits.
Opportunity zones are intended to advance economic diversification, modernize infrastructure and strengthen the rural workforce so that investment benefits reach communities and residents. The governor nominated 99 low-income and rural communities across Washington state, including the Moses Lake tract. The nomination recognizes the region’s continued potential and its role as one of Central Washington’s leading industrial and aerospace hubs, centered around Grant County International Airport.
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