Grant PUD closes facilities to public access

EPHRATA — Grant County PUD will close all its customer service offices, PUD headquarters, all other facilities and Wanapum and Priest Rapids dams to public access until further notice after a contract employee was discovered to have had contact with a person with a confirmed case of COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus.

PUD using hatchery-raised fish to test ladder

BEVERLY - The Grant County PUD modified one of its two fish ladders at the Wanapum Dam and is sending hatchery-raised fish down the Columbia River to test it.

Brian Allen Waters

Brian Allen Waters, an aviation mechanic and longtime resident of Moses Lake, Washington, died unexpectedly on Jan. 13, 2021, at the age of 50 in his home.

PUD using hatchery-raised fish to test ladder

BEVERLY - The Grant County PUD modified one of its two fish ladders at the Wanapum Dam and is sending hatchery-raised fish down the Columbia River to test it.

Sean Allen Spurbeck

Sean Allen Spurbeck was born on August 24, 1972. At the age of 9 Sean moved to the home of Larry and Ruth Spurbeck through foster care. When Sean was 14 he was adopted as a Spurbeck, and at his dedication in the Assembly of God Church, the pastor declared, "this is the biggest baby I've ever dedicated."

Wireless extended to Priest Rapids area

PRIEST RAPIDS — The Grant County PUD has expanded its wireless broadband network with new towers at Priest Rapids Dam and the McConihe Flats area north of Moses Lake.

Wayne Frost

Wayne Allen Frost passed away March 4, 2022, at the age of 82, in Ephrata, Wash.

Ephrata's Anthony Evans, Quincy's Tyson Thornton qualify in three events for 2A state track meet

EPHRATA — Ephrata senior Anthony Evans is going back to the 2A state track and field championships one last time.

Virus-proofing sports facilities presents a big challenge

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The jersey-wearing camaraderie. The scent of sizzling sausages. The buzz before a big game.

Virus-proofing sports facilities presents a big challenge

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The jersey-wearing camaraderie. The scent of sizzling sausages. The buzz before a big game.

Tigers big up front, long at receiver this season

Playing with swag isn’t something that’s taught, it comes from winning and that’s been the missing ingredient with Ephrata football the past couple of seasons.

Mini-cheer camp gives confidence to kids

EPHRATA - Eight-year-old Adriana Rodriguez is shy.

Soap Lake baseball sweeps Bridgeport

Soap Lake baseball

SOAP LAKE — Everybody did their part in Soap Lake’s 10-9 victory over Bridgeport in the opener of Wednesday’s doubleheader. Brayden Winters started a two-out rally in the bottom of the seventh when he was hit with a pitch to get on board.

Indianapolis `relatively quiet' during curfew after violence

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An overnight curfew imposed by Indianapolis’ mayor after two nights of violent protest over the death of George Floyd and

Jury gets case of man accused of killing, mutilating woman

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (AP) — A jury began deliberations Friday in the murder trial of a southern Indiana man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend and eating parts of her body.

Jury convicts Indiana man accused of killing, cannibalism

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (AP) — A southern Indiana man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend and eating parts of her body was convicted of a murder charge Friday.

Bills place receiver Brown on IR; to miss at least 3 games

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills receiver John Brown will miss at least three games with an ankle injury after being placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Bills place receiver Brown on IR; to miss at least 3 games

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills receiver John Brown will miss at least three games with an ankle injury after being placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Reverend Dr. F.A. Allen

Reverend Dr. F.A. Allen went home to be with the Lord on June 15.

Former US Rep. Allen West out of hospital after Texas crash

WACO, Texas (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Allen West of Florida was released from a Texas hospital Monday after suffering a concussion, several fractured bones and cuts in a motorcycle crash, according to a