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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…
Governor signs rural broadband bill
OLYMPIA — It’s been a long time coming for those who live in Washington’s rural areas to have access to broadband, but now thanks to 9th District Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, the former pipe dream of broadband statewi…
Othello grade schools could go to K-8 format
OTHELLO — Othello School District patrons are being invited to a meeting April 16 to discuss a proposal to switch the district’s elementary schools to a kinder…
Distracted driving enforcement patrols coming in April
MOSES LAKE — Numerous local law enforcement agencies will be joining over 150 other agencies statewide in the first couple of weeks in April to crack down on violators of Washington’s distracted driving law.
School security discussed at Othello School Board meeting
OTHELLO — School security and how to make Othello schools more secure was a topic of discussion at the Othello School Board meeting Monday.
The DigiGirlz of Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — “How many computing jobs are open in the state of Washington right now?”
Jake Long named new MLHS principal
MOSES LAKE — Jake Long has been named the new Moses Lake High School principal.
Top dogs: K-9 deputies help nab alleged vehicle thieves
ROYAL CITY — K-9 deputies helped nab a pair of alleged vehicle thieves early Monday morning following a lengthy pursuit in eastern and central Grant County.
2nd Harvest, Microsoft sponsor Soap Lake food distribution
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake-area volunteers distributed more than 10,000 pounds of food to local families with the help of 2nd Harvest and Microsoft’s Columbia data …
Port seeks to level main runway
MOSES LAKE — There’s a hump in the middle of the Grant County International Airport’s main runway.
3 injured in collision near Mattawa
MATTAWA — A man is facing a vehicular assault charge after he allegedly failed to yield at an intersection near Mattawa and caused an injury collision over the weekend.
Brewer announces bid for reelection as PUD commissioner
EPHRATA — Incumbent Grant County PUD commissioner Terry Brewer has announced he will run for a fourth term.
Sauerkraut is good in soup, sandwiches and more
As far back as the third century B.C., sauerkraut had been eaten by the Chinese. Roving tribes of Tartars introduced fermented cabbage to Western Europe, in th…
MLSD superintendent talks high school security
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School Board is considering a series of security enhancements to Moses Lake High School.
Denim and diamonds abound at annual Moses Lake chamber fundraiser
Moses Lake — Peanut butter and jelly. Bacon and eggs. Pen (or pencil) and paper. We all know those things typically go together hand-in-hand, but it looks like…
March calls attention to school gun violence
MOSES LAKE — About 45 people marched through downtown Moses Lake to call attention to gun violence at schools Saturday afternoon. The local “March for Our Live…