Ephrata Police Department, WA

06/04/2026

**Update - the owner has been identified!

Anyone know who these baaaad boys 🐐 belong to? Please help us get them home.

06/04/2026

Always a great night when we get to swear in a new officer! Romen Hernandez has now graduated from the Basic Law Enforcement Academy, completed his field training and is a solo officer! Way to go Ofc. Hernandez!

06/02/2026

One of our favorite events!

The 22nd Annual Grant County Chief for a Day will happen on Thursday, June 11, at 11 a.m. on the front lawn of the Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata.

Chief for a Day is about uplifting the lives of children who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening or chronic medical condition. The mission is to provide these children with a day of fun they will never forget and to become a part of their precious lives.

It is the mission of Chief for a Day to help these children and their families forget about their illness, even if only for one day.

On the day of the event, the little chiefs attend a ceremony where they are sworn in as "Chief" for the day. After the swearing-in ceremony, the little chiefs and their families get to experience a day of fun, food, and demonstrations by local public safety agencies.

Join us on June 11 as we continue this tradition of love and support.

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06/02/2026

**June 2nd - I guess I'm a day behind!

For police assistance during this time, please call the non-emergency line at (509) 762-1160 or 911.

06/01/2026

How many can you do?! Looks like there was a push-up contest at the 8th grade celebration at Ephrata Middle School last Friday night. Ofc. Leenhouts looks like he's holding his own! 😁 We love to see our officers establishing those positive connections with kids.

05/29/2026

A couple of dogs on a morning stroll after a storm at Division and Ivy. They have tags but won't let officers get close to read them.

05/29/2026

There are multiple road hazards due to the storm such as downed trees and general debris. While it is exciting to watch, please stay home to do so. Keep yourself and others safe by staying off the roads.

05/26/2026

For police assistance when our lobby is closed, please call 911 or non-emergency dispatch at (509) 762-1160.

05/25/2026

Wishing everyone a meaningful Memorial Day as we remember those who sacrificed so much.