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Dodson Road closed due to fatal traffic collision
ROYAL CITY — A section of Dodson Road South has been closed while Grant County Sheriff’s deputies investigate a fa…
Ephrata businesses rally for Spokane wildfire victims
EPHRATA — As Spokane-area communities begin the long process of recovering after a series of wildfires, one Ephrata business owner is bringing Grant County res…
Building a community at Desert City Fitness
EPHRATA — The city of Ephrata welcomed its newest athletic club earlier this summer with Desert City Fitness setting up along Basin Street. Since their grand o…
WSP increases enforcement as Washington State University students return for fall semester
ROYAL CITY — The Washington State Patrol will be enforcing speed limits and looking for distracted drivers along Interstate 90 and SR 26 this weekend as students return to Washington State University for the fall s…
WEATHER Aug. 13-19, 2026
WEATHER Aug. 13-19, 2026
Construction to slow Pioneer Way traffic
MOSES LAKE — Traffic on Pioneer Way will be slowed down for a couple of days next week, according to an announcement from the city of Moses Lake.
Othello City Council approves pre-annexation fire contract
OTHELLO — The city of Othello and Adams County Fire District 5 will work to annex the city into ACFD 5. Othello City Council members approved a pre-annexation …
Othello City Council considering second pool bond proposal
OTHELLO — The fate of the Othello Community Pool – whether to fix or replace it, how to fix it, and when – was the subject of a lively discussion at a special …
Grid Kids expands opportunities this season
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Grid Kids football program is gearing up for the start of its 26th football season this fall. This year, alongside their tackle foo…
Grant County Fair coming next week
MOSES LAKE — Smoke or no smoke, the fair will go on. “We won’t cancel the fair,” said Grant County Fairgrounds Manager Jim McKiernan. “Ultimately, the decis…
MLSD encourages families to prepare early for 2026-27 school year
MOSES LAKE — With the first day of school less than a month away, Moses Lake School District officials are encouraging families to begin preparing now by revie…
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MLCA athletics enters new era under Todd Gregory
MOSES LAKE — Todd Gregory was named the new Athletic Director at Moses Lake Christian Academy earlier this summer. As he heads into his first year in the role,…
WEATHER Aug. 12-18, 2026
WEATHER Aug. 12-18, 2026
Coulee City man arrested after police chase, crashes into canal
A Coulee City man is in jail after a police chase around the back roads near Quincy, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
From east to west, new MLCA head answers a calling
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Christian Academy’s new administrator traveled a long way to answer the call. “I wanted to be a leader in a Christian school,” Laura…