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Football set to start with Gridiron Guide
MOSES LAKE — Local football players have started to hit the turf as preseason practices have been running in the l…
Soap Lake senior Xavier Ewing takes second in state tournament
YAKIMA — The 1B/2B State Tennis tournament came to a close Saturday as Soap Lake Eagles senior Xavier Ewing made the championships and took second place. Ewing…
Warden boys take fifth in state golf tournament
LIBERTY LAKE — The Warden Cougars boys’ golf team competed in the 2B state championships, where they finished fifth overall as a team. Cougars Head Coach Tim C…
WEATHER: May 27-June 2
Wednesday: Sunny, high near 87 and light and variable. Overnight, partly cloudy with a low of 49.
Handsome Dog
Grant County Fire District 5 mascot Ember and GCFD 5 Battalion Chief Travis Svilar were on the scene of a 10-acre fire in Mae Valley Sunday afternoon.
Man killed in skydiving collision near Ritzville
RITZVILLE — A Kennewick man was killed while skydiving during a scheduled group jump May 24. Randy Hubbs was one of 11 people participating in the jump, accord…
Missing man found deceased near Summer Falls
COULEE CITY — Investigators from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office have recovered the body of Anthony Mann, 39, of Coulee City Sunday morning. Grant County Cor…
Spring Fest continues to grow; minimal crime incidents
MOSES LAKE — Despite large crowds and a full weekend of entertainment, law enforcement officials say crime at the 2026 Moses Lake Spring Festival remained rela…
Veterans, family members and friends remembered on Memorial Day
MOSES LAKE — Family members stood in a semicircle and recited a prayer at one end of Pioneer Memorial Cemetery Monday, while at the other end the Veterans of F…
Grant County Jail Roster for May 26, 2026
This list shows current inmates who were arrested by Grant County law enforcement agencies on May 23, 24, 25 and 26 as of Tuesday. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail. All subjects are innocent…
Othello man arrested after attempting to flee traffic stop, crashes car
OTHELLO — Charges of DUI, felony eluding and possession of a firearm are pending against an Othello man after he crashed his car while allegedly attempting to …
Nat Washington House in Ephrata honored during Historic Preservation Month celebration
EPHRATA — History came to life in Ephrata this week as state and local historical organizations gathered at the Nat Washington House to celebrate Historic Pres…
Library activities for June 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — There’s a lot going on at your local library. Find yours and check it out. Coulee City 218 W Main St. – 509-632-8751 June 5, 12 and 2…
Making a better apple – Okanagan Specialty Fruits celebrates 30 years
MOSES LAKE — Fruit that stays fresh longer is a dream of orchardists and processors, and Thursday Okanagan Specialty Fruits celebrated 30 years of making that …
Crosswalks, railroad crossings focus of Quincy street plan discussion
QUINCY — The annual review of Quincy’s six-year transportation plan also prompted a discussion of crosswalks and pedestrian safety by Quincy City Council membe…
Missing Moses Lake man found deceased near Summer Falls
COULEE CITY — Investigators from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office have recovered the body of what is believed to be Anthony Mann, 39, of Moses Lake, who was r…