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Grant County Sheriff’s race close in unofficial primary results Tuesday

EPHRATA — The Grant County Sheriff’s race was neck-and-neck with a 0.2 percent gap when voting closed yesterday, according to the Grant County Auditor’s Office.

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Crime rates down in Basin, FBI report suggests

EPHRATA — The Columbia Basin saw significant decreases in certain types of crimes over the last year, according to data …

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Othello splash pad progressing, pool options being considered

OTHELLO — The underground plumbing has been installed and the concrete has been poured at the new splash pad in …

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Holy Cross Parish opens in Mattawa

MATTAWA — The Catholic population of Mattawa pulled off a remarkable feat, Yakima Bishop Joseph Tyson said. “For the first …

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Proposed development prompts discussion of city street improvements in Othello

OTHELLO — The proposed redevelopment of a commercial site in the south section of Othello prompted discussion of what that …

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Houdini's greatest escape: finding a forever home

No magic trick here, Houdini is really this cute. With his tiny expressive eyebrows, sweet personality, and ready-to-go status (neutered, …

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SENIOR EVENTS: August 2026

COLUMBIA BASIN — August is the month of the Grant County Fair, but there’s also plenty more happening in the …

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Purple Party smaller but successful

MOSES LAKE — There were about 50 fewer people at the Purple Party July 16 than came last year, but …

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Davis and Johnson reflect on Tillage League All Star team

EPHRATA — Ephrata’s Isaiah Davis and Mitchell Johnson both made the Tillage League All-Star team after having strong performances with …

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Man arrested near burglary scene with firearm

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Police arrested a suspected burglar who was carrying a loaded firearm Friday night, according to …

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WEATHER Aug. 5-11, 2026

WEATHER Aug. 5-11, 2026

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Mattawa ‘summer clean up’ Aug. 14 and 15

MATTAWA — Residents of the Mattawa area can dispose of unwanted household junk during the “Summer Cleanup” sponsored by the …

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Moses Lake man arrested for molestation

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested Friday for child molestation, according to a statement from the Moses …

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Fiber circuits damaged by Spokane Complex Fire impacts local channels

The Spokane Complex Fire has caused channels to go black in Grant County.

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Gas prices see some relief, increases this week

MOSES LAKE — Gas prices in Washington and Grant County all moved higher over the past week. However, nationally and …

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FIRE REPORT: State resources mobilized as Spokane area fires grow; Governor declares statewide emergency

SPOKANE — State and local firefighting resources continue battling the Spokane Area Fires after Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a statewide …

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Smoke and unhealthy air quality to continue throughout the week

MOSES LAKE — The smoky skies and poor air quality are forecast to stick around the Columbia Basin, at least …

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Grant County Treasurer retires after 4 decades

EPHRATA — For Darryl Pheasant, it’s always been about the details. “He knew how everything worked,” said Grant Commissioner Rob …

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GALLERY: July 2026 in review

MOSES LAKE — As we wave goodbye to July, here are a few things that happened last month in the …

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Primary election to narrow candidate fields

EPHRATA — Races for local, statewide and federal offices will be winnowed to two candidates in today’s primary election. Not …

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