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Adams County Sheriff’s Office Jail Roster for Oct. 2, 2025
September 30, 2025 1:22 p.m.

Adams County Sheriff’s Office Jail Roster for Oct. 2, 2025

The reports below were provided by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This is the active list of inmates for the Adams County Sheriff’s Office listed in order of the date of arrest. The Adams County Jail is closed, so inmates are housed in other jurisdictions.

FIRE REPORT: Sept. 30, 2025
September 29, 2025 4:05 p.m.

FIRE REPORT: Sept. 30, 2025

MOSES LAKE — Over the weekend, there was growth of around 28,000 acres burning in Washington. As of Monday afternoon, there were nearly 167,000 acres burning across the state. The two fires that saw the most growth are both located outside of Wenatchee.

One injured in Mattawa shooting
September 29, 2025 1:42 p.m.

One injured in Mattawa shooting

MATTAWA – The Mattawa Police Department is asking for the public’s help in the investigation of an incident that left an unidentified victim wounded.

Police searching for theft suspect near Moses Lake
September 29, 2025 10:54 a.m.

Police searching for theft suspect near Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE – Law enforcement officers are currently searching for a theft suspect with drones and K-9 units on Road P Northeast and Road 3 Northeast near Moses Lake.

Gaines appointed Grant County Administrator
September 29, 2025 3:30 a.m.

Gaines appointed Grant County Administrator

EPHRATA — Grant County Central Services Director Tom Gaines has been appointed as interim Grant County Administrator. Grant County Commissioner Cindy Carter said it’s something commissioners have been thinking about for a while, and advertised for applications about two months ago.

Quincy-area fire burns 350 acres
September 27, 2025 3:33 p.m.

Quincy-area fire burns 350 acres

QUINCY — A fire in an area difficult to access about 11 miles north of Quincy Thursday eventually grew to about 350 acres and required crews to remain on the scene overnight. The fire was reported about noon Thursday and Bob Horst, assistant chief for Grant County Fire District 3, said the scene is near GCFD 3’s boundary.

Woman, 82, found in Moses Lake
September 27, 2025 3:02 p.m.

Woman, 82, found in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — At around 12 p.m. Friday, Grant County Sheriff's Office received a call that a body had been found by a fisherman in Moses Lake - the body of water - near the 7000 block of Dune Lake Road.

Cars, Cops, Coffee and First Responders event cruising in
September 26, 2025 3:10 a.m.

Cars, Cops, Coffee and First Responders event cruising in

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Classic Car club will be hosting the annual Cars, Cops, Coffee and First Responders Thank You Salute Show ‘n Shine Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 944 W Third Ave at the old Ace Hardware lot in Moses Lake.

ROAD REPORT: Construction season winding down
September 26, 2025 3 a.m.

ROAD REPORT: Construction season winding down

MOSES LAKE — Fall is officially here – chilly mornings, shorter days, pumpkin spice lattes, all the things. With fall’s arrival, the end of road construction season is in sight, but there are still projects underway throughout the Columbia Basin.

Moses Lake Police Department logs for Sept. 26
September 26, 2025 12:40 a.m.

Moses Lake Police Department logs for Sept. 26

MOSES LAKE — The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Quincy Police Department logs for Sept. 9, 2025
September 26, 2025 12:15 a.m.

Quincy Police Department logs for Sept. 9, 2025

QUINCY — The reports below were provided by the Quincy Police Department. Any suspects named are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

FIRE REPORT: Sept. 26, 2025
September 25, 2025 2:37 p.m.

FIRE REPORT: Sept. 26, 2025

MOSES LAKE – The fires below are burning nearly 139,000 acres across Washington as of Thursday afternoon. This is around 9,000 acres more than Monday and 29,000 more acres than last Thursday.

Ephrata rebrands with new logo, website and app
September 25, 2025 3:25 a.m.

Ephrata rebrands with new logo, website and app

EPHRATA – A rebranding initiative reflecting the evolution of the City of Ephrata is officially underway, with a new logo, a redesigned website, and an upgraded mobile app set to launch on Thursday. This overhaul signifies not just a visual update, but also a forward-thinking commitment to community engagement and effective governance, City Administrator Ray Towry said.

Yakima man, woman arrested for suspected burglaries
September 24, 2025 6:36 p.m.

Yakima man, woman arrested for suspected burglaries

MOSES LAKE — A Yakima man and woman were arrested and booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of residential burglary after alleged multiple robberies of a storage shed at a residence near Moses Lake.

Adams County Jail Roster for Sept. 24, 2025
September 24, 2025 12:15 a.m.

Adams County Jail Roster for Sept. 24, 2025

The reports below were provided by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This is the active list of inmates for the Adams County Sheriff’s Office listed in order of the date of arrest. The Adams County Jail is closed, so inmates are housed in other jurisdictions.

Museum booth at UMANI Festival part of global day of play
September 23, 2025 3:15 a.m.

Museum booth at UMANI Festival part of global day of play

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center announced their participation in the Our World: Worldwide Day of Play event this Saturday as part of the activities at its booth at the UMANI Festival. The festivities are set to run from noon to 6 p.m.

FIRE AND AIR QUALITY REPORT: Sept. 23, 2025
September 23, 2025 2:35 a.m.

FIRE AND AIR QUALITY REPORT: Sept. 23, 2025

MOSES LAKE – The fires below have burned nearly 130,000 acres combined across Washington as of Monday afternoon. This is around 20,000 acres more than Thursday.

QUINCY CITY COUNCIL POSITION 4 Q&A: Royer vs. Esparza
September 22, 2025 6:52 p.m.

QUINCY CITY COUNCIL POSITION 4 Q&A: Royer vs. Esparza

QUINCY — Andrew Royer, the incumbent, and Rey Esparza are running for Position 4 on the Quincy City Council. The Columbia Basin Herald provided identical questions to each candidate, including a word limit. Esparza did not respond to several requests for comment.

Moses Lake man arrested after high-speed chase
September 22, 2025 12:36 p.m.

Moses Lake man arrested after high-speed chase

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested and booked into the Grant County Jail early Saturday morning after leading Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a high-speed chase on Interstate 90 late Friday night.

Ephrata releases findings following water leak incident
September 22, 2025 3 a.m.

Ephrata releases findings following water leak incident

EPHRATA – The City of Ephrata released an after-action review following a significant water leak incident that occurred Sept. 1. The leak, which was detected in the early morning hours, prompted a week-long precautionary boil water advisory for residents. The review was an analysis of what transpired, highlighting both successes and areas for improvement.