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Fire engine struck while crews battle vehicle fire near Moses Lake; driver injured

MOSES LAKE — A driver was injured Monday evening after a passenger vehicle collided with a fire engine that was helping protect firefighters battling a vehicle fire on SR 17 north of Moses Lake, authorities said.

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Port of Moses Lake issues bonds to buy property

MOSES LAKE — The Port of Moses Lake will issue about $19 million in bonds to buy land adjoining existing …

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Judge upholds income tax ballot disclosure, sparks sponsor outrage

(The Center Square) – A Thurston County Superior Court judge on Friday upheld the government-drafted financial disclosure statement slated to …

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Mattawa man drowns in irrigation canal

MATTAWA — An 18-year-old Mattawa man died early Sunday after falling into an irrigation canal while trying to free a …

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Grant County Jail Roster for Aug. 10, 2026

This list shows current inmates who were arrested by Grant County law enforcement agencies on Aug. 8 through 10 as …

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Washington’s three largest wildfires top 390,000 acres as smoke forecast worsens across Central Wash.

MOSES LAKE — Washington's three largest wildfires have burned more than 390,000 acres and continue to challenge firefighters as smoke …

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Evaluation of possible Othello School District construction bond underway

OTHELLO — There’s no timeline, and any possible construction bond is still in the discussion phase, but Othello School Board …

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McKinney, Duresky emerge as frontrunners in Washington's 4th Congressional District race

MOSES LAKE — Republican Amanda McKinney and Democrat John Duresky emerged as the top two candidates in Washington's 4th Congressional …

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Grant County primary election voter turnout low – but expected to climb

EPHRATA — While Grant County's initial voter turnout appeared to be among the lowest in Washington state following Primary Election …

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Brookdale Hearthstone’s Janet Gonzales retires after 39 years

MOSES LAKE — Janet Gonzales will leave a big hole when she retires at the end of the month at …

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Victory Village: Moses Lake’s wartime housing legacy

If you lived there, you called it The Housing. For nearly 19 years Victory Village was home to hundreds of …

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Freda is ready to raise some eyebrows, literally

Looking for a dog who will keep you on your paws and always look surprised to see you? Meet Freda, …

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Othello Adult Co-Ed softball on track to start this fall

OTHELLO — The city of Othello Parks and Recreation is holding registrations for the 2026 Fall Adult Co-Ed Softball League. …

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Desert Green Turf in Moses Lake installs logo for Mariners 50th Anniversary

MOSES LAKE — When Nathan Cox started Desert Green Turf in 2006 at a farm in Moses Lake, the initial …

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Grant County Jail Roster for Aug. 8, 2026

Grant County Jail Roster for Aug. 8, 2026

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WEATHER Aug. 10-14, 2026

WEATHER Aug. 10-14, 2026

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Warden PD chief outlines best ways to get quick response

WARDEN — The Warden Police Department is advising residents that the best way to ensure the quickest response is through …

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Owner, alleged thief both arrested in vehicle theft incident

MOSES LAKE — An alleged car thief and the vehicle’s owner were both arrested Thursday morning, according to a statement …

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Mattawa man drowns in irrigation canal

MATTAWA — A Mattawa man drowned in an irrigation canal northeast of Mattawa early Sunday morning, according to a statement …

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2 dead in DUI crash near George

GEORGE — A DUI collision Saturday afternoon near George claimed two lives, according to a statement from the Washington State …

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