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Active fires in Wash. exceed $500 million in costs
MOSES LAKE — Washington's wildfire season continues to strain resources across the state, with active fires accoun…
Mattawa man drowns in irrigation canal
MATTAWA — An 18-year-old Mattawa man died early Sunday after falling into an irrigation canal while trying to free a vehicle that had become stuck in a canal c…
Grant County Jail Roster for Aug. 10, 2026
This list shows current inmates who were arrested by Grant County law enforcement agencies on Aug. 8 through 10 as of Monday afternoon. Grant County inmates are housed at the Grant County Jail. All subjects are inn…
Washington’s three largest wildfires top 390,000 acres as smoke forecast worsens across Central Wash.
MOSES LAKE — Washington's three largest wildfires have burned more than 390,000 acres and continue to challenge firefighters as smoke from the blazes is expect…
Evaluation of possible Othello School District construction bond underway
OTHELLO — There’s no timeline, and any possible construction bond is still in the discussion phase, but Othello School Board members and Othello School Distric…
McKinney, Duresky emerge as frontrunners in Washington's 4th Congressional District race
MOSES LAKE — Republican Amanda McKinney and Democrat John Duresky emerged as the top two candidates in Washington's 4th Congressional District primary, accordi…
Grant County primary election voter turnout low – but expected to climb
EPHRATA — While Grant County's initial voter turnout appeared to be among the lowest in Washington state following Primary Election Day, local election officia…
Brookdale Hearthstone’s Janet Gonzales retires after 39 years
MOSES LAKE — Janet Gonzales will leave a big hole when she retires at the end of the month at Brookdale Hearthstone after 39 years. “She knows everything ab…
Victory Village: Moses Lake’s wartime housing legacy
If you lived there, you called it The Housing. For nearly 19 years Victory Village was home to hundreds of new Moses Lake residents. The first inhabitants were…
Freda is ready to raise some eyebrows, literally
Looking for a dog who will keep you on your paws and always look surprised to see you? Meet Freda, a beautiful black-and-cream gal with the most paw-sitively e…
Othello Adult Co-Ed softball on track to start this fall
OTHELLO — The city of Othello Parks and Recreation is holding registrations for the 2026 Fall Adult Co-Ed Softball League. Registrations are open until Aug. 18…
Desert Green Turf in Moses Lake installs logo for Mariners 50th Anniversary
MOSES LAKE — When Nathan Cox started Desert Green Turf in 2006 at a farm in Moses Lake, the initial plan was to sell to local landscapers and homeowners. Fast …
WEATHER Aug. 10-14, 2026
WEATHER Aug. 10-14, 2026
Warden PD chief outlines best ways to get quick response
WARDEN — The Warden Police Department is advising residents that the best way to ensure the quickest response is through the lines at the Multi-Agency Communic…
Owner, alleged thief both arrested in vehicle theft incident
MOSES LAKE — An alleged car thief and the vehicle’s owner were both arrested Thursday morning, according to a statement from the Moses Lake Police Department. …
Mattawa man drowns in irrigation canal
MATTAWA — A Mattawa man drowned in an irrigation canal northeast of Mattawa early Sunday morning, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Offi…