Grant County Public Utility District broke ground on the new Ephrata Service Center in August 2025. From left to right are General Manager and CEO John Merlich, commissioners Nelson Cox, Judy Wilson, Terry Pyle, Larry Schaapman and Tom Flint.
February 25, 2026
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February 26, 2026 4 a.m.
PUD’s Ephrata center on time, on budget
EPHRATA — Nearly six months after Grant PUD broke ground on its new Ephrata Service Center, the project is advancing on schedule and on budget, with major site work now underway and structural construction expected to accelerate through 2026.