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Ephrata begins crack sealing, seal coat to follow
EPHRATA — The city of Ephrata started crack sealing Monday to help extend the life of several of its streets. Afte…
Grant Co. solar projects moving forward
COULEE CITY — A new solar electrical generation facility near Coulee City has received a conditional use permit from Grant County officials. When it goes into …
Wahluke qualifies two wrestlers for Mat Classic
MATTAWA — The Wahluke High School girls wrestling team advanced two wrestlers to Mat Classic 2026 in what coach Windy Lovejoy said was a learning year. “W…
WEATHER: Feb. 18 – Feb. 24, 2026
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon. A 20% chance of snow after 10 p.m. Mostly cloudy, wi…
Cougars make their way to state
WARDEN — After a tough weekend at districts, the Warden Cougars are sending 16 wrestlers to the Mat Classic in Tacoma; a dozen boys and six girls.
LOCAL LEARNING: An eye on the red-tailed hawk
One of the common birds to see in the Columbia Basin is the Red Tailed Hawk, often spotted gliding above grassy areas looking for prey.
Man killed in officer-involved shooting near Moses Lake Monday
MOSES LAKE — Aaron Ammann, 33, of Moses Lake was killed in an officer-involved shooting Monday evening in rural Moses Lake, according to Grant County Sheriff's…
Othello High next focus with EP&O levy passing
OTHELLO — Voters in the Othello School District are approving a four-year educational programs and operations levy in updated vote totals from the Feb. 10 spec…
Local newspapers and broadcasters safe from digital ad tax for now
OLYMPIA — Earlier this week, Washington lawmakers voted to maintain the exemption for sales tax on advertising services for newspapers and radio and television…
Ferguson remains unsatisfied with millionaire’s tax proposal
OLYMPIA — Washington lawmakers advanced a tax on millionaires through the Senate earlier this week, yet Gov. Bob Ferguson said there is still much more work to…
Ephrata PD chief says EMS bomb threat unfounded
EPHRATA — A bomb threat reported late Monday night targeting Ephrata Middle School was determined to be unfounded, according to Ephrata Police Chief Erik Koch.…
Wahluke EP&O levy ahead in initial results
MATTAWA — Wahluke School District’s replacement Educational Programs and Operations levy is passing in initial election results, with 352 yes votes to 256 no v…
FUEL REPORT: Feb 17, 2026
FUEL REPORT: Feb 17, 2026
Grant County Sheriff’s Office reports Feb. 12-17, 2026
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.
Pouring love out
MOSES LAKE — I’m a little Teapot, short and stout. I’ll wag my tail – no need to shout! When you tip me over, I’ll pour love out! Three‑year‑old Teapot is a me…
Haley resigns as Quincy city administrator
QUINCY — Quincy City Administrator Pat Haley announced his resignation, effective immediately, in a press release issued by the city Tuesday morning. Danielle …