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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…
Rep. Dent's foster parent 'Bill of Rights' signed into law
OLYMPIA — Rights and responsibilities for foster parents will be more clearer now that Gov. Jay Inslee has signed 13th District Rep. Tom Dent’s foster parent “…
New Samaritan emergency room has more flexibility
MOSES LAKE — The remodeled emergency room at Samaritan Hospital provides more flexibility for treatment, quicker treatment and more privacy for patients, and m…
Felon gets 3 years for high-speed chase
MOSES LAKE — A convicted felon who led police on a high-speed chase that ended in significant injuries for his passenger and himself will be spending three yea…
Cooking veggies without boiling away the goodness
As a kid, I had my share of vegetables, all somehow cooked in boiling water, drained, and served. I’m not blaming anyone about it, as that is how veggies were …
Back to work for deputy who accidentally shot wife
EPHRATA — Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones announced on Monday that a deputy who accidentally shot his wife in Moses Lake over the summer has been cleared to ret…
Quincy High School drama production opens Thursday
QUINCY — Cutthroat competition (that’s c-u-t-t-h-r-o-a-t c-o-m-p-e-t-i-t-i-o-n), soaring hopes and shattered dreams are the stuff that songs and dances are mad…
Chief Moses students learn to create art
MOSES LAKE — Jason Betts has no doubts that it is easier to teach kids who are self-motivated.
Aviation students get look at C-17
MOSES LAKE — It is one of the truisms of aviation that there are no minor collisions at altitude.
Yard waste pickup in Moses Lake resumes today
MOSES LAKE — It’s just about that time of the year for yard work and, luckily enough, Moses Lake’s yard waste pickup began today for city residents to take advantage of.
Third-grader is principal for a day
MOSES LAKE — Principal Noreen Thomas and third-grader Vanessa Kumar Suglani were walking down the halls of Sage Point Elementary School together on Friday morn…
Students find fancy reward at North Elementary
MOSES LAKE — Kimberly Yates sat in front of a stark white China plate while Principal Kelly Fredrick poured her a cup of chocolate milk.
Soap Lake Chamber dinner sells out Saturday
SOAP LAKE — A little town got to show off big time, as local folks turned out for the annual Soap Lake Chamber Dinner and Auction Saturday night.
Ephrata man sentenced for assaulting girlfriend
EPHRATA — A Ephrata man was sentenced to a month in jail for assaulting his pregnant girlfriend.
Moses Lake development moving at steady pace
MOSES LAKE — Just taking a look around Moses Lake, there’s a lot going on.
Health board considers new septic fees
EPHRATA — The Grant County Health Board is considering changes to the fees it charges landowners and developers for septic systems in multi-lot developments.