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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…
More flexibility for fairs under new funding law
A bill from Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, to make funding more flexible for the approximately 64 fairs in Washington was signed into law Tuesday.
Slew of retirements in Olympia could shake up November elections
More than a dozen retiring state legislators, including top leadership from both parties, are likely to add to an already high-stakes elections this November, …
Warden teacher arrested for voyeurism
WARDEN — A Warden city councilmember and substitute teacher for the Warden School District was arrested Thursday morning in connection with a voyeurism and chi…
Charges dropped against teen in ML park shooting
EPHRATA — A Moses Lake teen who was arrested for his alleged involvement in a mid-January shooting in Moses Lake saw his charges dropped this week.
Distinguished Young Women co-chairs announce retirement
MOSES LAKE — Three girls will compete for the title of Moses Lake Distinguished Young Woman in the annual program April 7 at Moses Lake High School. And 2018 w…
Warnick livestock inspection bill signed into law
A bill closing an exemption on veterinary inspections of livestock brought into Washington was signed into law Tuesday, aligning the state with federal laws intended to increase disease traceability.
Egg-stravaganza Egg hunts abound this weekend
GRANT COUNTY — It’s that time of the year for the kids to load up on their favorite Easter candy.
Myrtle spurge: Euphorbia myrsinites
Myrtle spurge is commonly planted as a colorful garden ornamental. It grows quickly, filling in areas of the garden where nothing else will grow and before long it will get to the point where it is almost unmanagea…
Gov. Inslee signs Dent's Firewise bill
A piece of priority legislation by Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, was signed into law recently, tasking the wildland fire advisory committee with reviewing wildf…
Moses Lake creating plan for council member appointment
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council is forming plans on how to go about the process of filling the open seat on the council.
Sandhill Crane Festival marks another successful event
The weather was right (albeit a bit windy), the bird watchers flocked in from as far away as the Yukon and the Golden State, and the annual Othello Sandhill Cr…
'Build that relationship' Warnick, Dent talk to students about keys to success
MOSES LAKE — Most of the hard work of politics is building and sustaining relationships with people.
2017 good financial year for Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — 2017 was a pretty good year for Moses Lake and the financials seem to be proof of that.
Spring Agribusiness Job Fair set for April 13
MOSES LAKE — Potential employees can meet potential employers at the annual “Spring Agribusiness Job Fair” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 13. The job fair will be at the WorkSource Central Basin office, 309 East Fift…
PUD announces drawdown at Priest Rapids Dam
PRIEST RAPIDS DAM — Grant County PUD officials have lowered the reservoir behind Priest Rapids Dam and declared a non-failure emergency after test drilling rev…