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Tigers head into 2026 recharged and ready to compete
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Tigers are gearing up for another competitive season of football in the Central Washington A…
WEATHER: April 29-May 5
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 73.
Grant County Jail Roster for April 28, 2026
This list shows current inmates from the Grant County law enforcement agencies who were arrested on April 27 and 28. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail.
Recall effort against Washington governor ends
Campaign finance activist Conner Edwards’ quixotic quest to recall Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson from office was intended to prod the governor into filling two …
Othello Museum opens for 2026 with new, refurbished exhibits
OTHELLO — One of the newest Greater Othello Chamber of Commerce members cut the ribbon at its upgraded facility Saturday. The Othello Museum opened its doors f…
Kratom ban enacted in Othello
OTHELLO — The Othello City Council voted unanimously Monday to ban the sale, advertisement and distribution of kratom and 7‑hydroxymitragynine products, making…
Basin diamond roundup, April 21-27
MOSES LAKE — As we approach the final week of regular season baseball and softball, many teams have been working diligently to make their pushes for the postse…
Mavericks shut out Cheney on the road
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (11-1) defeated the Cheney Blackhawks 8-0 Monday to earn their 10th consecutive win. “Cheney is a good team,” Head C…
Fairgrounds turns Grant County into a destination for horse competitors
MOSES LAKE — The sound of hoofbeats is a constant at the Grant County Fairgrounds. “We have a horse event almost every weekend starting in March through Oct…
Library activities for May 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — There’s a lot going on at your local library. Find yours and check it out.
Reload, not rebuild
MOSES LAKE — On Friday, Moses Lake Athletics Director Loren Sandhop announced Kyler Haneberg as the new head football coach for the Mavericks program, pending …
WEATHER: April 28-May 4
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Partly cloudy overnight, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northw…
Grant County Jail Roster for April 27, 2026
This list shows current inmates from the Grant County law enforcement agencies who were arrested on April 25, 26 and 27. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail. April 25 William Thomas Laroq…
Measles response in Grant County ends, officials urge continued vigilance
EPHRATA — Grant County Health District has officially closed its measles response after no additional infections were linked to the two confirmed cases reporte…
Rocks close one lane of SR 17 over weekend
SOAP LAKE — One lane of state Route 17 was closed for most of the weekend while Washington State Department of Transportation crews removed rocks from the clif…
Groff construction progresses across building
MOSES LAKE — Crews continue to work through a long list of structural and safety issues at Groff Elementary. District officials say the project remains on sche…