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September 11, 2026 2:55 a.m.

Grant County communities plan 9/11 remembrance events for 25th anniversary

GRANT COUNTY — Communities across Grant County will pause Friday to remember the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and honor the first responders who risked and gave their lives in the aftermath as the nation marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

Seattle man booked on vehicular homicide charges
September 10, 2026 5:48 p.m.

Seattle man booked on vehicular homicide charges

EPHRATA — A Seattle man was booked into the Grant County Jail Thursday on two counts of vehicular homicide in connection with a head-on collision Aug. 8 near George, where he was allegedly driving the wrong way on Interstate 90.

Body found, believed to be missing Moses Lake man
September 10, 2026 4:11 p.m.

Body found, believed to be missing Moses Lake man

STRATFORD — A body believed to be that of a Moses Lake man missing since Sept. 5 was found in an irrigation canal near Stratford Thursday.

Othello man killed in crash near George
September 10, 2026 7:36 a.m.

Othello man killed in crash near George

GEORGE — An Othello man died when he ran a stop sign and hit an embankment at the intersection of Beverly Burke Road and Road 5 Southwest Tuesday evening.

Public's help sought in finding missing Moses Lake man
September 8, 2026 3:49 p.m.

Public's help sought in finding missing Moses Lake man

SOAP LAKE — The Grant County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a missing Moses Lake man who may have drowned Saturday in an irrigation canal on Pinto Ridge Road Northeast.

Two men arrested after Adams County chase
September 4, 2026 7:55 a.m.

Two men arrested after Adams County chase

OTHELLO — Two Florida men were booked on charges relating to an alleged attempt to run from Adams County Sheriff’s deputies after a pursuit Thursday afternoon.

Stampa-Palooza at ML Museum Saturday
August 31, 2026 3 a.m.

Stampa-Palooza at ML Museum Saturday

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center will host Stampa-Palooza this weekend as the September Free Family Saturday. “We will have a variety of stamps, ink pads, and cardstock available to create custom projects,” Museum Communications Coordinator Natalya Zuyeva wrote in an email to the Columbia Basin Herald. “Pick out your favorite designs and stamp away.” The museum hosts the craft event on the first Saturday of the month, with all the supplies paid for through memberships and donations. Although there’s no charge, families are asked to register at the museum’s website.

Moses Lake man dies in Royal City collision
August 26, 2026 5:25 p.m.

Moses Lake man dies in Royal City collision

ROYAL CITY — A Moses Lake man was killed when a car crossed the centerline and hit his car near Royal City Tuesday afternoon.

Dodson Road closed due to fatal traffic collision
August 25, 2026 6:04 p.m.

Dodson Road closed due to fatal traffic collision

ROYAL CITY — A section of Dodson Road South has been closed while Grant County Sheriff’s deputies investigate a fatality traffic collision.

Woman killed in collision near Warden
August 25, 2026 7:39 a.m.

Woman killed in collision near Warden

WARDEN — A woman was killed when she crossed into the opposite lane and hit an oncoming car head-on about two miles south of Warden Monday evening.

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