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Public invited to learn about Moses Lake public safety sales tax proposal
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake residents are being invited to three informational meetings to discuss a proposal to raise…
Mattawa ‘summer clean up’ Aug. 14 and 15
MATTAWA — Residents of the Mattawa area can dispose of unwanted household junk during the “Summer Cleanup” sponsored by the city from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 14 …
Moses Lake man arrested for molestation
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested Friday for child molestation, according to a statement from the Moses Lake Police Department. Jaime Mendez Madriga…
Fiber circuits damaged by Spokane Complex Fire impacts local channels
The Spokane Complex Fire has caused channels to go black in Grant County.
Gas prices see some relief, increases this week
MOSES LAKE — Gas prices in Washington and Grant County all moved higher over the past week. However, nationally and in Adams County there was slight relief in …
FIRE REPORT: State resources mobilized as Spokane area fires grow; Governor declares statewide emergency
SPOKANE — State and local firefighting resources continue battling the Spokane Area Fires after Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency Aug. 1 amid wh…
Smoke and unhealthy air quality to continue throughout the week
MOSES LAKE — The smoky skies and poor air quality are forecast to stick around the Columbia Basin, at least through most of this week. The National Weathe…
Grant County Treasurer retires after 4 decades
EPHRATA — For Darryl Pheasant, it’s always been about the details. “He knew how everything worked,” said Grant Commissioner Rob Jones. “He knew all the acco…
GALLERY: July 2026 in review
MOSES LAKE — As we wave goodbye to July, here are a few things that happened last month in the Columbia Basin.
Primary election to narrow candidate fields
EPHRATA — Races for local, statewide and federal offices will be winnowed to two candidates in today’s primary election. Not all races attracted more than …
No bones about it: Sherlock is on the case for a forever home
The case of the missing forever home is still unsolved... Meet Sherlock, a one-year-old black-and-rust mixed breed who's using his detective skills to search f…
Rage runs the table to win NAFA Summer Nationals
MOSES LAKE — The Washington Rage 16U (15-9-1) are the North American Fastpitch Association Summer Nationals champions after going on an undefeated tournament r…
July Sports Gallery
MOSES LAKE — July was a busy month for athletes of all ages in the Columbia Basin. Check out some of the top moments in sports from the dog days of summer.
Jenkins, Perez earn preseason All-American, All-Big Sky from Phil Steele
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Make it three preseason All-American honors for Eastern Washington University’s Jaylon Jenkins (Safety) and Isaiah Perez (Defensive Tackle). …
WEATHER Aug. 4-10, 2026
WEATHER Aug. 4-10, 2026
Grant County Jail Roster for Aug. 3, 2026
Grant County Jail Roster for Aug. 3, 2026