City of Ephrata - Government

06/16/2026

WILDFIRE RISK WARNING FROM THE SHERIFF’S EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION: Fire conditions today are higher risk and include a Red Flag Warning and a Wind Advisory. https://bit.ly/4xvwVk3

Grant County’s annual ban on outdoor burning started June 1. Many of the wildfires this year have been associated with careless burning by the public, and the public is being fined for such reckless burning behavior.

Grant County is mostly desert, and there is a lot of fuel to burn. Do your part and respect your neighbors’ property by not burning outdoors.

About GCSO Emergency Management: GCSO’s Emergency Management is the non-police, non-corrections mission of the sheriff’s office. EM focuses on all risks to public safety. EM meets its goals by preparing the community through risk reduction, mitigation, and first responder training, addressing all hazards, both natural and human-caused.

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06/12/2026

Here is the agenda for the upcoming City Council meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
Follow this link to see the packet:
https://www.ephrata.org/AgendaCenter
On the day of the meeting, follow this link to view the Live Stream:
https://www.youtube.com/

06/11/2026

The City of Ephrata is looking for volunteers to serve on our Civil Service Commission, a board of three community members who work with the Police and Fire chiefs to ensure our first response services are top notch. To be considered, email a letter of interest to [email protected] or drop a letter off at City Hall.

06/03/2026

These meetings are happening now and can help ensure Ephrata is the place you want it to be, not just now but in the future.

Help shape Ephrata’s future! Join a community focus group and share your ideas as we develop a 5-year action plan to revitalize our community. Scan the QR code or click the link: https://forms.gle/iCbbzbN88vJTmkss8

05/29/2026

Here is the agenda for the upcoming City Council meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Follow this link to see the packet:
https://www.ephrata.org/AgendaCenter
On the day of the meeting, follow this link to view the Live Stream:
https://www.youtube.com/

05/29/2026

The annual burn ban begins Monday. Please be careful and be aware of the fire dangers in and around your home and help area firefighters keep you and your neighbors safe.

05/29/2026

Weather advisory for Thursday for central and eastern Washington communities. Lightning and wind can create large wildfires, hail can damage property, and heavy rain can create localized flooding. Secure property such as lawn chairs, tent canopies, and trampolines so they don't end up flying into power lines.

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05/28/2026

We may see a bit of rough weather overnight. Please make sure to be careful if you have to be out and about.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Idaho, Montana and Washington until 12 AM PDT. Prepare for the potential of severe weather into tonight!

05/28/2026

Each year, the City of Ephrata conducts two cleanups of the Ephrata Cemetery, which it operates on behalf of the community. During these cleanups, we throw away old flowers and decorations that have been placed on gravesites. The purpose is to ensure our residents who have passed are surrounded by a clean and dignified cemetery, and their loved ones can have a serene place to visit them. Our next big cleanup will be conducted on Monday, June 1, 2026. We ask that family members come collect any mementos that should be preserved prior to Monday morning, so those items aren’t discarded that you want kept. Those items the family wants to bring back may be returned to their places Tuesday morning, if families wish to do so. Together, we can ensure our cemetery remains a dignified resting place for those members of our community who have passed.

05/28/2026

Work at the Ephrata Sports Complex on new courts, including pickleball, futsal, and other facilities, is moving forward at a rapid pace. We do want to let those living above the worksite know that the crew will be starting early on Monday, June 1, to pour the foundation for the courts, starting at 3 a.m. With the hill in the way, we’re hoping any disturbances will be minimal, but we don’t want anyone surprised. Our partners at Tommer Construction are working hard to build a top-notch facility with minimal disruptions to the facility’s neighbors.
Be safe this weekend!

In the photo below, Tommer employees work on setting up the surface the foundation for the new courts will be poured on.