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Reservation fees established for Mattawa park covered facilities
MATTAWA — Whether or not to charge Mattawa residents to reserve some of the facilities in Hund Memorial Park, and …
Grant County Jail Roster for June 4, 2026
This list shows current inmates who were arrested by Grant County law enforcement agencies on June 2-4 as of Thursday afternoon. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail. All subjects are innocent u…
Fire sparks near Soap Lake Thursday
SOAP LAKE — At around 2:30 p.m. Thursday a fire broke out between Road B.5 NE and State Highway 28, in rural Soap Lake.
Rumor of threat against Endeavor Middle School unfounded
MOSES LAKE — Rumors of a threat against Endeavor Middle School were determined to be unfounded, according to the Moses Lake Police Department.
‘The Trip to Bountiful’
SOAP LAKE — Home, and what it means, is at the heart of the Masquers Theater’s production of “The Trip to Bountiful,” written by playwright Horton Foote, openi…
Five Mavericks commit to college programs
MOSES LAKE — Five Mavericks surrounded by friends, family and coaches made their college commitments official Tuesday. Noah Hernandez, Tyce Miller, Grady Walke…
AeroTek opens Moses Lake office
MOSES LAKE — The ribbon-cutting at the new AeroTek office in Moses Lake Monday brought Traci Thomas full-circle. “Having come from Moses Lake … being able t…
Soap Lake FFA receives public hearing on agricultural land lab proposal
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake FFA students are one step closer to bringing hands-on agricultural education to their campus, presenting plans Monday for an agricultural…
SUMMER AFTERNOON
WEATHER: June 3-9
New Quincy park opens, splash pad to come
QUINCY — The playground, basketball court and cement bowl are all open at the new park on Sixth Avenue Northeast in Quincy, with a splash pad due to open befor…
ACH Warriors reflect on another successful season
COULEE CITY — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors concluded the 2026 baseball season with a 15-8 overall record and went 8-1 in league. Despite a postseason ru…
Ephrata High School earns six-year accreditation through 2032
EPHRATA — Ephrata High School has secured a six-year accreditation through spring 2032, the longest term available through the Association of Educational Servi…
Grant County Jail Roster for June 2, 2026
This list shows current inmates who were arrested by Grant County law enforcement agencies on June 1-2 as of Tuesday afternoon. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail. All subjects are innocent un…
Jaderlund to retire June 30; GOP begins process to fill auditor seat
EPHRATA — After nearly 35 years in public service, Grant County Auditor Michele Jaderlund will retire June 30, opening the door for both an interim appointment…
Placid in appearance, but canals can be a deathtrap
MOSES LAKE — With warmer weather returning to the Columbia Basin, local officials are emphasizing a message they say cannot be repeated enough: irrigation cana…
Othello Housing Authority donates $25,000 to Othello Food Bank
OTHELLO — The new Othello Housing Authority apartment complex not only benefited its residents, but also the Othello Food Bank. The food bank received a $25,00…