The Canal

The Canal rounds up the local Columbia Basin news and events that actually matter.

A twice-weekly rundown of what's actually happening in Grant County — no crime blotter, no politics, just the local news and events worth knowing. English and Spanish.

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Recent Newsletters

Aug 21, 2026

Friday's rundown 8/21

Groff Elementary reopens after two years and $16.5 million, the Grant County Fair closes out its run this weekend, and Quincy's school Chromebooks are getting an 8 p.m. curfew.

Aug 18, 2026

Tuesday's Rundown 8/18

Moses Lake's water is finally cleaning up, the Fair's demolition derby kicks off tonight, and Quincy's new pool already has a lifeguard problem.

Aug 14, 2026

Friday's rundown 8/14

Moses Lake's growth squeeze, a data breach at the hospital's vendor, and the Fair's headliner is set.