Sheriff’s race Q&A part 3: candidates outline unpopular decisions they may face

EPHRATA — As Grant County voters prepare to choose their next sheriff, they are weighing not only each candidate's vision for the department but also how they …

Sheriff’s race Q&A part 2: candidates confront criticism

EPHRATA — As the race for Grant County sheriff heads toward the Nov. 3 general election, candidates Joey Kriete and Darrik Gregg are being asked not only about…

ICE arrests surge as Central Washington candidates split over enforcement

(The Center Square) - Immigration arrests in Washington surged this summer, with federal immigration officers detaining about 705 people in June and another 70…

Kriete, Gregg offer competing visions for Sheriff's Office leadership

EPHRATA — Leadership has emerged as one of the central themes in the race for Grant County sheriff, with incumbent Joey Kriete and challenger Darrik Gregg offe…

In Grant County Judge debate, Bevier, Chadwick place emphasis on experience and constitutional interpretation

EPHRATA — The two candidates seeking Grant County Superior Court Judge Position 3 highlighted their legal experience, views on constitutional interpretation an…

Sheriff candidates clash over leadership, lawsuit and confidence vote at GOP debate

MOSES LAKE — Leadership, accountability and trust within the Grant County Sheriff's Office took center stage Sept. 10 as Sheriff Joey Kriete and challenger Dar…

US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states

Grant County Republican Party to stage debate in Ephrata

EPHRATA — Grant County voters will have an opportunity this evening to hear directly from candidates seeking two of the county’s elected offices during a debat…

Grant County primary turnout slips from 2022 levels as officials look ahead to November election

EPHRATA — Grant County's voter turnout in the 2026 primary election finished at nearly 34%, a figure county election officials describe as typical for a primar…

No-confidence vote in Grant County sheriff’s administration drew support from majority of participants

EPHRATA — Newly-released public records show that 31 members of the Grant County Sheriff's Office Deputy Sheriffs’ Association voted no confidence in Sheriff J…

Martinez, Thompson advance in tight 13th District State House race

OLYMPIA — Deanna Martinez and Joshua Thompson will advance to the general election for Washington's 13th Legislative District Position 2 seat after emerging as…

Raap, Durfee advance to general election in Grant County Commissioner race

EPHRATA— With only about 150 ballots left to count in Grant County as of Aug. 13, Kelly Raap and Shannon Durfee appear headed to the November general election …

Judge upholds income tax ballot disclosure, sparks sponsor outrage

(The Center Square) – A Thurston County Superior Court judge on Friday upheld the government-drafted financial disclosure statement slated to appear on Novembe…

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…