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Grant County Fire District 3 releases updated strategic plan
QUINCY — As Grant County Fire District 3 grows, the need for services grows. That being the case, GCFD 3 officials…
Men’s summer softball season concludes with three champions
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Men’s summer softball season reached its end Thursday evening as the upper, middle and lower divisions took up three fields at Paul…
Farmworker wage complaints in WA caught in state agency backlog, report finds
Over half of farmworker wage complaints Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries received last year went unresolved past a 60-day statutory limit, accor…
Grant County Jail Roster for July 17, 2026
Grant County Jail Roster for July 17, 2026
Don't wait for the next eclipse, adopt him instead
Don't wait for the next eclipse, adopt him instead.
WEATHER July 20-24, 2026
WEATHER July 20-24, 2026
Man arrested in Thursday morning hit-and-run
MOSES LAKE — A suspect was taken into custody Thursday afternoon in the hit-and-run of a county road worker early Thursday morning, according to Grant County S…
Legislative candidates address transportation, economic development
OLYMPIA — Voters in Legislative District 13 will choose among three candidates for State Representative Position 2 in the upcoming election. To help readers co…
Ephrata Police Dept. launches officer wellness program through state grant
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Police Department is launching a new officer wellness program after the Ephrata City Council approved a state-funded grant and related co…
Traffic restrictions throughout Columbia Basin with road construction season in full swing
MOSES LAKE — Summer is definitely here with hot sunny days, a lot of time outdoors, and plenty of road construction, both locally and regionally. Drivers …
Free bowling, pizza and movies for Ritzville’s National Night Out
RITZVILLE— Ritzville’s National Night Out will look a little different this year, said Ritzville Police Chief Mike Suniga. “This year, we’re going to rent …
Affordability, healthcare among big issues for Fifth Congressional District candidates
SPOKANE — Six of the 12 candidates for Washington’s Fifth Congressional District detailed the issues facing the district that they think are the most important…
WEATHER July 17-23, 2026
WEATHER July 17-23, 2026
EVENTS: July 17-25, 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — We’re near the halfway point of the summer, and there’s still no shortage of things to do this year. Here are some ways to get out and about.
Renovated low-income housing unveiled in Grant County communities
QUINCY — A new-and-improved Quincy Manor apartment complex was unveiled at a ceremony Tuesday. “Today is not only about buildings preserved or units counted…
Home sales up as summer moving season begins
MOSES LAKE — More homes hit the market in June as summer home sales gained momentum, according to data released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, whic…