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Kennewick woman killed in Othello-area collision
October 2, 2026 1:05 a.m.

Kennewick woman killed in Othello-area collision

OTHELLO — A Kennewick woman was killed when she ran into a semitruck at the intersection of SR 26 and South Booker Road early Thursday morning.

State Route 26 closed due to fatality collision
October 1, 2026 11:05 a.m.

State Route 26 closed due to fatality collision

OTHELLO — State Route 26 is closed due to a fatality collision between a car and a semitruck near South Booker Road about four miles east of Othello, according to information from the Washington State Patrol and the Washington Department of Transportation. The road was closed about 6:30 a.m., according to the WSDOT. This is a developing story and more information will be added as it becomes available.

Royal City man killed in plane crash
September 24, 2026 7:38 a.m.

Royal City man killed in plane crash

ROYAL CITY — A Royal City man was killed when his plane crashed Wednesday afternoon about seven miles northwest of Royal City.

Moses Lake man arrested in stabbing incident
September 23, 2026 7:15 a.m.

Moses Lake man arrested in stabbing incident

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of first-degree assault – domestic violence after he allegedly stabbed another man early Wednesday morning.

Section of Moses Lake's West Broadway closed due to crash
September 21, 2026 5:45 p.m.

Section of Moses Lake's West Broadway closed due to crash

UPDATE: West Broadway was reopened as of 8 p.m. Monday. More information will be available Tuesday from the Columbia Basin Herald. MOSES LAKE — Drivers are being asked to avoid a section of West Broadway Avenue in Moses Lake due to a motor vehicle crash.

WDFW seeks public input on proposed Babcock Bench camping closure
September 21, 2026 3:45 a.m.

WDFW seeks public input on proposed Babcock Bench camping closure

QUINCY — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking public comment on a proposal that would close camping on a portion of Babcock Bench in the Ancient Lakes area of the Quincy Lakes Wildlife Area Unit.

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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.

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