Congressman Dan Newhouse issued a statement following a briefing on Wednesday about the attacks by Iran on U.S. installations in Iraq. Newhouse addresses the U.S. killing of Qasem Soleimani saying he was an enemy of the United States and his death signifies American strength against his threats, attacks, and acts of global terrorism. Regarding the … Read more
The Moses Lake Civil Service Commission met Tuesday to discuss disciplinary action taken in a 2019 incident involving a Moses Lake police officer. The meeting was the result of an appeal filed by Rick Francis to action taken after the incident including an unpaid day off. Chief Kevin Fuhr says Francis violated the department’s code … Read more
The search for the next President of Big Bend Community College moves into its next phase this month. Last November applications began being accepted for the successor to Terry Leas who is retiring this June. The college held initial candidate reviews last month and the next step is the submission of the top 10 candidates … Read more
Big Bend Community College’s Workforce Education Center opened Monday along with the college’s winter quarter classes. The 70,000 square foot facility houses the college’s technical education programs, with the exception of aviation maintenance which remains next to the runway at the Grant County International Airport. Construction is continuing at the Center along with fundraising to … Read more
Eastern Washington University’s Health Education Center is presenting mental health training sessions for firefighters and emergency medical services personnel. The 8-hour class gives responders the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate … Read more
Two 14-year-olds are facing charges for spray painting a building in Quincy. Police say they were called to the 800 block of E. Hancock St. early Sunday morning by a witness who observed the teenagers spraying paint. The two were wearing large coats and were listening to loud music. Officers apprehended the teenagers a short … Read more
Moses Lake is the home of this year’s 18U Winter Hockey Classic taking place the weekend of Jan. 17 at the Moses Lake Hockey Rink. Eight teams will participate including the Moses Lake Coyotes and three teams from British Columbia. The Coyotes take the ice Jan. 17 at 5:00 p.m. along with two games on … Read more
The State Department of Ecology fines the U.S. Department of Energy over the federal agency’s restriction of data related to the Hanford Nuclear Site cleanup. The $1 million fine was assessed on Monday with Ecology officials saying they are not getting the information the feds are required to supply under an agreement covering the cleanup … Read more
The state department of health reports nineteen flu deaths have been confirmed so far this season including two children. Flu activity is now listed as elevated with more than 1,800 reporting flu-like systems during the last week of December. Ten outbreaks of flu-like sickness are being reported at long-term care facilities in the state. Nationwide, … Read more
As of Jan. 1 Washington drivers must give cyclists and pedestrians three feet of space, or more, if passing them on the road. The new law passed during last year’s legislative session quantified the old regulation requiring drivers to pass at a “safe distance.” There are new rules for passing cyclists depending on whether there … Read more