General News
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Traffic delayed on SR 283 near George
GEORGE — Drivers on State Route 283 south of Adams Road will be experiencing a delay while crews respond to an her…
Port of Moses Lake rail project moving to construction
MOSES LAKE — With two decades of work already in the project, the Port of Moses Lake is looking for someone to oversee construction of its new and refurbished …
Ellensburg trooper named WSP Trooper of the year
ELLENSBURG — Trooper Thomas Megargle of Ellensburg has been recognized as the Washington State Patrol District 6 Trooper of the Year. “Ever since I've know…
Lady Vikings finish season in conference tourney
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings (27-4) concluded their season after being eliminated in the second round of the Northwest Athletic Conferen…
Grant County remains measles‑free but trend concerning
EPHRATA — With measles cases climbing across Washington and the nation, state and local health officials are urging families to review vaccination records and …
WEATHER: March 10-16, 2026
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 8-16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. A 20% chance of nighttime rain and snow before 2 a.m., then a slight cha…
Law enforcement face coverings ban moves forward in Olympia
OLYMPIA — Washington’s state House advanced a bill Tuesday, March 3, that prohibits law enforcement officers, including federal agents, from covering their fac…
WA Lawmakers pass bill allowing removal of decertified sheriffs
OLYMPIA — Washington lawmakers passed a controversial bill last week, strengthening eligibility requirements for sheriffs and other law enforcement leaders, wh…
Moses Lake resident assaulted Sunday
MOSES LAKE — Four Moses Lake Police Department officers were dispatched to Samaritan Hospital Sunday afternoon for an obvious assault of a 30-year-old Moses La…
Grant Co. jail roster for Mar. 7-9, 2026
This list shows current inmates from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, ordered by arrest date. All individuals listed are presumed innocent until proven guilt…
Ephrata Police Department logs: March 4-8
The reports below were provided by the Ephrata Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. NL in an entry in…
Knights optimistic for future after third place finish at state
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (23-5) wrapped their season with a historic run to the 1A state semifinals and third-place finish, the first time they’ve appear…
Foundations of belief powers Knights to third in state tourney
ROYAL CITY — After a successful first year under Head Coach Tim Ravet, the Royal Knights (24-5) finished the season in third at the 1A state basketball tournam…
GALLERY: WIAA State Basketball tournament gallery
MOSES LAKE — Multiple basin teams battled among the best players in the state during the state basketball tournament over the weekend.
Wildcats earn top seed in NCAA West to host regionals
BELLINGHAM — The Central Washington University Wildcats (23-6) concluded their run in the GNAC Tournament Friday during the semifinal round when they fell 74-7…
New Samaritan Hospital opens its doors
MOSES LAKE — The tarp covering the “Emergency” sign at the new Samaritan Hospital could be removed a few minutes early, but it wasn’t officially open until the…