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4 killed in collision near Royal City
ROYAL CITY — Four people were killed and five injured, one critically, when a passenger car collided with a truck …
Authorities identify Grant Co. Jail inmate who died
EPHRATA — A man who died while in custody at the Grant County Jail Tuesday has been identified as Ruben Trevino, 54.
Othello mayor elect says a number of issues need attention
OTHELLO — Ken Johnson leads the race for Othello mayor in unofficial results updated Thursday afternoon, and said some issues require immediate attention if he…
Ephrata info portal gives residents planning insights
EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council got a look at some long-term plans and the grants to fund them at its meeting Wednesday evening. The information was on a n…
Ephrata general election update
EPHRATA – Ephrata voters had nine candidates and the Columbia Basin Hospital Bond to vote upon during the general election. Of those races, seven of them were …
Soap Lake general election update
SOAP LAKE – As of Wednesday at 5 p.m., both Soap Lake Council members Andrew Arnold and Kayleen Bryson have been re-elected by voters, both running unopposed. …
Tractor-pickup collision injures Royal City man
ROYAL CITY — A Royal City man was airlifted to Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland after the tractor he was driving was rear-ended about seven miles eas…
Grant County Jail roster as of Nov. 6, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
GALLERY: Highlights from Basin sports
MOSES LAKE — The last week of Basin sports saw a lot of stiff competition as district tournament games continue. Here are a few highlights from those games.
Basin soccer roundup Oct. 30 – Nov. 4
MOSES LAKE – District tournaments are well underway as multiple Basin teams are still competing for an opportunity to advance to the state tournament. In the l…
Soap Lake fun run to support veterans set for Saturday
SOAP LAKE – On Saturday, a 2k and 5k fun run is being held at 10 a.m. at Smokiam Park in Soap Lake. The fundraiser event is aimed at raising more awareness aro…
He is quick! He is fast! He is up for adoption!
MOSES LAKE – Speedracer isn’t just fast, but he is also the perfect companion for snuggling up. He is a medium mixed breed pup, who is vaccinated, neutered and…
Moses Lake collecting food, necessities this month
MOSES LAKE — The City of Moses Lake will collect food and other necessities for the Moses Lake Food bank this month, according to Moses Lake Museum & Art Cente…
Ephrata hospital bond fails with voters for second time
EPHRATA – Columbia Basin Hospital ran its $30 million bond proposition for a second time during the general election. The proposition as of 8 p.m. Nov. 4 ballo…
Light Up Columbia Basin
MOSES LAKE — Basin residents can turn loose their inner Clark Griswold and help students at the same time.
Community's help sought in finding at-risk Quincy man
QUINCY — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office and Quincy Police Department are seeking the public’s help in locating a man who left the Quincy Valley Medical Cent…