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Pole fires lead to multiple power outages
EPHRATA — Early morning rains led to multiple electrical outages throughout Grant County as electrical poles caugh…
FIRE REPORT: Oct. 3, 2025
MOSES LAKE — Three larger fires were mostly contained this week with no further updates to be provided. There are around 132,000 acres actively burning in Wash…
Chances for legislative cooperation slowly improving, legislators say
EPHRATA — Making progress in the Washington Legislature requires cooperation between Democrats and Republicans, and there some signs that more legislators are getting more interested in cooperating. That was one of…
WDFW looking for public input on hunting season planning
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is encouraging public involvement as it embarks on a three-year planning process for hunting seasons f…
Ephrata school board welcomes new staff, discusses enrollment
EPHRATA – The Ephrata School Board convened on September 29, for a regular meeting that showcased developments in the district, including the introduction of n…
Royal City farm to host Dahlia Days this weekend
ROYAL CITY — Dahlia lovers will have a chance to top up their supply this weekend – and have a little end-of-summer fun at the same time. Gray Girl Farms in Ro…
Roundabout proposed between Ephrata and Soap Lake
EPHRATA — A new roundabout will be coming to State Route 28 between Ephrata and Soap Lake, probably in 2028. The Washington Department of Transportation is loo…
Vikings fall short on the road
MOSES LAKE – On Wednesday, the Big Bend Vikings (2-14) traveled to Ontario, Oregon to face Treasure Valley. In three sets, the Vikings were defeated 3-0. Head …
Bonded guinea pig sisters looking for a home
SOAP LAKE – Looking for an addition to your family? How about two? Dolly and Blossom, bonded guinea pig sisters, are looking for their forever home. They are u…
Eagles earn win over Devils
WILSON CREEK – The Soap Lake Eagles (4-3) earned a convincing road win over the Wilson Creek Devils (3-7) Wednesday evening. Both teams were looking to overcom…
Off-duty GCSO officer arrested for domestic violence
SOAP LAKE – An off-duty member of Grant County Sheriff’s Office was arrested for a domestic violence incident, according to a statement from GCSO. The officer’…
MLSD suing Fowler over alleged Groff deficiencies
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District announced earlier this year it would be pursuing litigation with Fowler General Construction, the company that buil…
Sila begins manufacturing at Moses Lake plant
MOSES LAKE — The building is completed and staff are on-hand at the Sila Nanotechnologies plant in Moses Lake is ramping up to begin producing batches of its t…
COLUMN: The Seahawks are winning the Smith trade
We are already a month into the 2025 NFL season. Teams with immense hype coming into the season have either met or exceeded expectations or have plummeted into…
Inside the lines
MOSES LAKE — Looking at Angela Hagerty’s work, you might think she’s been painting for a long time. You’d be wrong.
Suspect in custody for Mattawa shooting
MATTAWA — A suspect has been arrested in connection with the Monday morning shooting in Mattawa. The Mattawa Police Department, with assistance from the Grant …