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The view of the new Grant County Jail Wednesday morning from the new K-9 facility. Chief Deputy of Corrections Phillip Coats said the new jail will help centralize Grant County Sheriff’s Office operations.

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Grant Co. Jail construction on schedule for summer 2026 opening
September 11, 2025 3:30 a.m.

Grant Co. Jail construction on schedule for summer 2026 opening

EPHRATA — Construction of the new Grant County Jail is progressing rapidly, with Chief Deputy of Corrections Phillip Coats of the Grant County Sheriff’s Office expressing optimism about the facility’s completion. The new jail will comprehensively address the current needs of inmates, staff, and the community, with several innovative solutions integrated into its design, Coats said.