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Ephrata Police Department Logs for May 11-17, 2026
The reports below were provided by the Ephrata Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until prove…
Suspects in Sundberg murder linked to 2016 homicide
ROYAL CITY — Two men who are currently jailed in connection with the December 2016 homicide of Quincy resident Jill Sundberg were reportedly also involved in a double shooting that left a man dead and another injur…
Columbia Basin Herald moves to morning delivery
MOSES LAKE — Starting May 1, the Columbia Basin Herald is becoming a morning paper to better serve readers and advertisers.
County to upgrade emergency generators
EPHRATA — In the event the power goes down, Grant County can now keep the lights on in the jail and the courthouse.
Walmart sponsors first car show despite weather
MOSES LAKE — A visitor to the first annual Walmart car show drove up to the automotive department, where the exhibitors were taking shelter. “Mother Nature isn…
Rachel Law named Moses Lake Distinguished Young Miss
MOSES LAKE — Rachel Law was selected as the Moses Lake Distinguished Young Woman 2018 in the annual program Saturday night at Moses Lake High School. Renee Ohs was the first runner-up and Lexi Gaither the second ru…
Moses Lake firefighters learn the ropes
MOSES LAKE — Rescue Randy is having a bad day.
Jameson Lange developing character as well as baseball talent at Big Bend
Mexican Dinner and Auction on tap in Royal City
ROYAL CITY — The Moses Lake Medical Team is hosting a Mexican Dinner and Auction fundraiser in Royal City Saturday, April 21 at Red Rock Elementary School, 230 Wildflower St. from 4-8 p.m. to raise funds for their …
New Ag Supply Ace Hardware store opens in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — They’re still filling shelves and putting together merchandise, but the doors are open at the new Ag Supply Ace Hardware store in Moses Lake. The …
Ephrata council awards Basin Street contract
EPHRATA — Granite Construction of Moses Lake was awarded the contract for a project to replace water lines on Basin Street in Ephrata. Ephrata City Council members accepted the $2,622,932.28 bid at the regular coun…
Making slime project for Free Family Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Good slimy fun (and a little science) is scheduled for Free Family Saturday, as kids learn how to make DIY slime. Children also get a look at the …
Othello women arrested in Royal City shooting
EPHRATA — Two Othello women have been arrested in connection with a Royal City murder in December, 2016.
Christian named new Samaritan Healthcare commissioner
MOSES LAKE — Katherine Christian has been appointed to fill the vacant seat on the Samaritan Healthcare board of commissioners. Christian was appointed after c…
'Wait Until Dark' Thriller opens April 13 at Masquers Theater
SOAP LAKE — The suspenseful tale of a murder, a toy and a disabled woman fighting for her life will come to Masquers Theater stage next week. The curtain rises…
Othello women arrested in Royal City shooting
EPHRATA — Two Othello women have been arrested in connection with a Royal City murder in December 2016.