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Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones announced Tuesday morning that he will be leaving office on July 1. An interim sheriff will serve the rest of his term once appointed by Grant County commissioners.

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News roundup: Sheriff to retire, wolf board, MLHS students keep running
June 8, 2022 1:20 a.m.

News roundup: Sheriff to retire, wolf board, MLHS students keep running

Our Grant County Sheriff is hanging up his spurs, there’s still time to get on the WAG, and a pair of Moses Lake teens are on the fast track. Here’s what’s happening in the Basin today:

Jones announces July 1 retirement
June 7, 2022 11:14 a.m.

Jones announces July 1 retirement

EPHRATA — Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones announced on Tuesday that he will retire effective July 1. “After some soul searching, a lot of discussion and support of my family and thoughts about the ‘next phase’ of my life, I have made the decision to retire from my position as elected sheriff and from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office,” Jones wrote in a formal statement issued to GCSO deputies and staff Tuesday morning...