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Garred Road Fire outside Coulee City contained at 3,500 acres
COULEE CITY — A wildfire that raced across rangeland near Sun Lakes on Monday has shown little to no growth as of …
Soap Lake Soap Boix Derby set for Suds-N-Sun
SOAP LAKE — The annual Soap Box Derby is being held at 9 a.m. on July 4 as part of the Suds-N-Sun festival. The theme for the derby, along with the rest of the…
Fire report for June 18, 2026
MOSES LAKE — The fires below were burning and causing smoke and air quality concerns regionally as of Thursday afternoon.
Roadwork coming to Ephrata, Quincy, Moses Lake
EPHRATA — Drivers in Ephrata should be prepared for delays next week as construction crews work on chip-sealing streets around town. Ephrata City Clerk Rob Mil…
Meet Jalapeño, the purrfect blend of spicy sass and sweet snuggles
This 3-year-old, large-and-in-charge feline heartthrob is neutered, vaccinated, and ready to add a little pepper to your life. Don’t let the name fool you; he’…
Bryan Woo throws 7 scoreless innings as the Mariners beat the Orioles 3-0
SEATTLE (AP) — Bryan Woo pitched seven shutout innings, Colt Emerson drove in two of Seattle’s three first-inning runs and the Mariners beat the Baltimore Orio…
People asked to avoid area of Clink Road Northeast in Cascade Valley
CASCADE VALLEY — People are being asked to avoid the area at the intersection of West Valley Road and Clink Road Northeast due to substantial police activity, …
Farmers day out
LIND — The 108th Lind Field Day had something for everyone, at least everyone who has anything to do with wheat farming. Which is a lot of people in Adams Coun…
Code enforcement, related issues discussed at Moses Lake town hall
MOSES LAKE — As Moses Lake Mayor Dustin Swartz phrased it, code enforcement “isn’t exactly glamorous all the time,” but a discussion of code enforcement issues…
Cars, fireworks and goat tying to grace this year’s Royal City Summerfest
ROYAL CITY — This year’s Summerfest, which takes place July 10-11, will feature a new activity: goat tying, organized by the Royal Ranchers 4-H group. “It’s…
Grant County opens new jail facility with ribbon cutting ceremony
EPHRATA — Grant County officials, staff and community members gathered Wednesday to mark the completion of the county’s new jail facility, a project years in t…
Auditions open in July for Masquers’ ‘Anastasia the Musical’
SOAP LAKE — The Masquers Theater will hold auditions for “Anastasia: the Musical” next month. Auditions will take place at 6 p.m. July 17 and 2 p.m. July 18…
Grant County Sheriff’s Office report outlines allegations against Soap Lake mayor
SOAP LAKE — A Grant County Sheriff’s Office report has outlined a range of allegations involving Soap Lake Mayor Peter Sharp, including potential violations re…
Weather June 18-24
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Soaring Eagles basketball tournament set for July 4
SOAP LAKE — The annual 3v3 Vape Awareness Basketball Tournament has opened registrations for teams to sign up for this year’s competition. The tournament is on…
Tigers host youth wrestling camp
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers announced Wednesday that they will be hosting a youth wrestling camp this summer running from June 29-July 1 from 8:30 a.m. to noo…