5 juveniles and an adult are facing charges in connection with an Adams County kidnapping. Police say a 13-year-old boy was taken to an undisclosed location where the six threatening him with death for being a telltale. The 5 boys and the adult identified as Luis Soriano-Zuniga are charged with kidnapping, unlawful possession of a … Read more
Starting on Thursday bicyclists will no longer be required to stop at stop signs. Washington’s “Safety Stop” law will allow riders to treat a stop sign as a yield sign allowing them to go through an intersection if there’s no traffic. People riding bikes must yield to any vehicle already in the intersection as has … Read more
Tthe Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner is warning that contractors are trying to take advantage of wildfire victims by posing as insurance company representatives and asking residents to sign a work authorization for restoration and repair. A victim told the commissioner’s office a contractor inflated a cleaning bill by $15,000 and the consumer … Read more
The Grant County Health District reported 2 more COVID-19 related deaths bringing the total to 20. The two deaths are both women in their 60s from the Quincy area and one had underlying medical conditions.12 new coronavirus cases were reported on Friday bringing the total to nearly 3.035. Cases are residents of Mattawa, Moses Lake, … Read more
Moses Lake School District officials report they have been notified of an unspecified quantity of positive coronavirus test. It’s not clear if the cases are district employees or students. In a statement district officials say they are working quickly in conjunction with the health department to notify all individuals and other contacts believed to have … Read more
While there’s no live football action at Moses Lake’s Lions Field due to COVID-19 the public will get a chance to relive the 2007 homecoming game against the Eisenhower Cadets this Friday as part of a “Friday Night Football Flashback” drive-in event. Parking and concessions open at 6:30 and the game will be projected on … Read more
A police standoff in Easton results in a man apprehended for a number of thefts in Kittitas County. Police say it started with an assault call last Thursday at a campground and an investigation determined Jared Bruce of Seattle was wanted for illegal weapons possession and he may have been armed. After Bruce was taken … Read more
Now we have an update on retired Moses Lake K-9 Chief who suffered a gunshot wound in February that required the removal of his left eye . The department says Chief continues to recover and regained much of his energy. He may need another surgery on his jaw but is doung well. The department thanked … Read more
Despite a record number of applications Central Washington University reports enrollment for the 2020 semester is down around 5%. Officials say there were over 12,000 first year applicants which is a nearly 25% increase. The credit for the record application numbers is given to faculty and staff who adapted to the outbreak by using virual … Read more
A man wanted for beating and robbing a 73-year-old in Moses Lake is now in custody. Police say Evan Keith took the man’s car, some guns and cash with the car being abandoned a short distance from the incident. The victim was hospitalized for head trauma and several broken bones. Keith was reported caputed Thursday … Read more