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Tigers girls XC takes first at Apple Ridge
EPHRATA— The Ephrata Tigers had a successful day at the Apple Ridge Run Invite Saturday as the boys took third ove…
SENIOR EVENTS: May 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — The weather is gorgeous, so there’s no excuse for not getting out and enjoying everything the Basin has to offer. Here are some possibilities.…
Tooth Fairy visits Moses Lake schools
MOSES LAKE — Some Moses Lake schoolchildren recently got a lesson in dental care from the world’s foremost authority: the Tooth Fairy. “(Presenters) dress u…
Color me diva-licious
This pint‑size Diva is ready to PAW‑ty her way into your heart. At just five months old, this cream‑blond chihuahua mix is fur‑bulous, fully spayed, vaccinated…
Pygmy rabbit
The pygmy rabbit, found in the Columbia Basin, is listed as an endangered species in both Washington and the United States.
Huskies victorious in first round of districts
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (18-3) came out victorious over the number four seeded Selah in the first round of the District 5 2A tournament Tuesday afternoon…
Knights advance to districts quarterfinals
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (12-2-1) earned a swift win over the Oroville Hornets 6-0 Tuesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the 1A district tournament.…
WEATHER: May 6-12
Wednesday: Increasing clouds, high near 88 with variable winds, gusts to 22 miles per hour. Partly cloudy overnight, west winds to 14 mph and gusts to 26 mph, …
Grant County Jail Roster for May 5, 2026
This list shows current inmates from the Grant County law enforcement agencies who were arrested on May 2 through 5. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail.
Ephrata Police Department Logs for April 27-May 4
The reports below were provided by the Ephrata Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Locations are not…
Changes in financial procedures recommended for Lind after state audit
LIND — The town of Lind lost a substantial amount of its financial transaction records for 2022-25, a situation the Washington State Auditor’s Office attribute…
Othello SD classes dismissed early Friday to accommodate memorial service
OTHELLO — Classes at Othello High School and McFarland Middle School will be dismissed at 11 a.m. Friday to allow the OHS gym to be used during the afternoon f…
Ephrata youth violence town hall today
EPHRATA — Ephrata School District is inviting parents and guardians to a youth safety town hall tonight to address fast‑changing risks facing local students, i…
Grant County hosts household hazardous waste collection events
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Public Works is hosting two household hazardous waste collection events this weekend. The first will be taking place May 8 from noon to 4 p.m. at Lauzier Field in Quincy and the second is …
Adams County election filing open until Friday
RITZVILLE — Adams County opened its 2026 candidate filing period Monday, giving residents five days to declare their campaigns for a wide slate of federal, sta…
Adams Co. election candidates to date
RITZVILLE — Election filing week is underway in Adams County, with several key races on the ballot. Candidates have until 5 p.m. Friday to file for candidacy in the general election. The following candidates have f…