Installation of a new radio communications system, staff training and testing of security features such as locks, cameras and communication equipment have contributed to delays in opening the new Grant County Jail. Officials say the facility is expected to begin housing inmates before the end of the year once final safety and operational concerns are addressed.
October 12, 2026
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New Grant County Jail expected to open by year's end
EPHRATA — Nearly four months after the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Grant County Jail, county officials say the facility is expected to begin housing inmates before the end of the year as staff continue training and final technology issues are addressed. The new Grant County Jail officially opened with a ribbon-cutting on June 17, but inmates have yet to be transferred into the facility. According to Grant County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer Kyle Foreman, officials expect the move to occur by year’s end but have not set a public date.