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120-acre fire burns structures by I-90
MOSES LAKE — Nobody was harmed in a wildfire alongside Interstate 90 Wednesday afternoon, according to Grant Count…
Grant County Jail Roster for May 19, 2026
This list shows current inmates who were arrested by Grant County law enforcement agencies on May 18-19. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail.
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Moses Lake FFA students bring blooms downtown with student-grown flowers
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake FFA students filled more than 130 downtown flowerpots Tuesday, continuing a two‑decade partnership that brings student‑grown color to t…
Huskies shine in CWAC honors, ahead of state tournament
OTHELLO — The Central Washington Athletic Conference announced its All-League awards Monday, with the Othello Huskies earning several. Head Coach Sonny Garza a…
GCSO asks help finding missing man
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help finding Anthony James Mann of Moses Lake, according to a statement from GCSO. Mann, 38, is described as five feet, nine inches tall and we…
Desert Aire man arrested for vehicular assault after crash
OTHELLO — A Desert Aire man was booked on suspicion of vehicular assault and DUI after he allegedly hit a car he was attempting to pass, according to a release…
Lind man arrested for second-degree assault in DV incident
LIND — A Lind man was booked on suspicion of second-degree assault, domestic violence, Monday after he allegedly broke windows on a victim’s car and prevented …
WSU choir visits Ephrata, other high schools to encourage students to sing
EPHRATA — The members of Ephrata High School’s chamber choir had a glimpse of what could be their future Thursday morning, when the Washington State University…
College-bound students honored at TRIO banquet
MOSES LAKE — The students of the TRIO Upward Bound program and their families gathered May 8 to celebrate another year of preparing students for higher educati…
ML council discusses grant applications, unintended consequences
MOSES LAKE — A request to apply for a grant kicked off a discussion about road projects, how to pay for them and unintended consequences.
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 proven guilty in a court of law.
Updated NCW Libraries bookmobile schedule announced
WENATCHEE — The NCW Libraries will be taking its books on the road again this summer with an updated schedule for the system’s bookmobile in Grant, Douglas and…
Grant County Jail Roster for May 18, 2026
This list shows current inmates who were arrested by Grant County law enforcement agencies on May 13. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail.
Fuel prices slightly elevated this week
MOSES LAKE — After weeks of steady increases, fuel prices across Washington and the nation largely held steady this week. Locally, however, drivers in Grant an…
WEATHER: May 19-25
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Light southwest wind becoming westerly 5-9 mph in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy overnight, with a low around 47. Wes…