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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…
Ephrata Middle Schoolers get front-row seat to local democracy
EPHRATA — On Wednesday nights at Ephrata City Hall, it’s not unusual to see a row of eighth-graders quietly filing into the council chambers, agendas in hand. …
Scam victim hopes to keep others from falling victim
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake woman lost thousands of dollars to a scammer earlier this week, a story that Kyle Foreman, public information officer for the Grant C…
Cougars earn dominant victory over Goldendale in district tournament
WARDEN — The Warden Cougars (13-8) earned a 14-0 victory over Goldendale in the first round of the Eastern Washington Athletic Conference tournament Tuesday af…
Potato truck crash closes part of Dodson Road
ROYAL CITY — A potato truck crash was reported to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office at around 8 a.m. Wednesday morning on Dodson Road South. The southbound lan…
Rusty Mammoth Sale supports museum in a big way
MOSES LAKE — This year’s Rusty Mammoth Sale at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center was, well, mammoth. “We about doubled what we usually bring in for this ty…
‘Fire safety is everyone’s responsibility’
SOAP LAKE — A weekend structure fire in Soap Lake is offering an early warning for what fire officials say could become a severe wildfire season across central…
New tech lets home carers and hospice providers communicate better, more safely
WENATCHEE — Anyone who’s ever had to deal with communication between medical providers, home caregivers and Medicare or insurance knows the frustration of tryi…
SENIOR EVENTS: May 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — The weather is gorgeous, so there’s no excuse for not getting out and enjoying everything the Basin has to offer. Here are some possibilities.…
Tooth Fairy visits Moses Lake schools
MOSES LAKE — Some Moses Lake schoolchildren recently got a lesson in dental care from the world’s foremost authority: the Tooth Fairy. “(Presenters) dress u…
Color me diva-licious
This pint‑size Diva is ready to PAW‑ty her way into your heart. At just five months old, this cream‑blond chihuahua mix is fur‑bulous, fully spayed, vaccinated…
Pygmy rabbit
The pygmy rabbit, found in the Columbia Basin, is listed as an endangered species in both Washington and the United States.
Huskies victorious in first round of districts
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (18-3) came out victorious over the number four seeded Selah in the first round of the District 5 2A tournament Tuesday afternoon…
Knights advance to districts quarterfinals
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (12-2-1) earned a swift win over the Oroville Hornets 6-0 Tuesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the 1A district tournament.…
WEATHER: May 6-12
Wednesday: Increasing clouds, high near 88 with variable winds, gusts to 22 miles per hour. Partly cloudy overnight, west winds to 14 mph and gusts to 26 mph, …
Grant County Jail Roster for May 5, 2026
This list shows current inmates from the Grant County law enforcement agencies who were arrested on May 2 through 5. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail.