The state department of health confirms ther are 23 vaping cases as of Thursday. All of the confirmed cases have a history of using e-cigarettes or vapor products while three are from those using only THC products. Most are in Western Washington but two are in Yakima County and three in Spokane County. No vaping … Read more
Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman is seeking funding to improve security in county election offices. According to the Seattle times Wyman is asking for $1.8 million in state money which would make Washington eligible for another $8.6 million in matching federal funds. Wyman also is proposing increased penalties and restrictions for the ballot collection … Read more
Legislation introduced in the state Assembly would require cities with at least 15,000 residents or counties with at least 40,000 residents to develop homeless housing plans and increase capacity in shelters. Local lawmakers would also be requried to make recommendations for state-level changed required so they can meet the new targets. If the bill makes … Read more
Have you seen the mystery penguin in Moses Lake who’s been at the controls of a snowblower clearing sidewalks? If you haven’t we have a photo posted at out website i fiber one dot com that was taken near an Allen Avenue home hearlier this week. The photographer says the penguin plowed the sidewalks in … Read more
Target shooting is now banned in the Gloyd Seeps Wildlife Area near Ephrata after a stray bullet hit a building last month. According to the State Department of Fish and Wildlife a complaint came in last month and a Grant County Sheriff’s Department investigation confirms the building was hit. Lands Operation Manager Rich Finger says … Read more
A stolen car pursuit Wednesday in Moses Lake ends up with two people being apprehended. Police say an officer spotted the car stolen out of Soap Lake at the intersection of East Wheeler Road and Canterbury Lane. That’s where the pursuit began with it ending in the area of Road 4 Northeast and Road L … Read more
Officials with REC Silicon didn’t go as far as saying the Moses Lake plant will resume operations now the the U.S. China trade agreement is in place but instead say increasing production will depend on how the agreement is implemented. REC President Tore Torvund issued a statement saying it is really positive that the U.S. … Read more
Congressman Dan Newhouse issued a statement on President Trump’s signing of the U.S. China trade agreement which includes China’s agreement to purchase and import an average of at least $40 billion of U.S. food, agricultural and seafood products annually. Newhouse says this agreement will have an extraordinary impact on Central Washington’s farmers, ranchers, and manufacturers … Read more
The Moses Lake Ice Rink is the location for the Play Like A Girl hockey event sponsored by the Moses Lake Adult Hockey Association. It starts at 9:45 a.m. on Monday and is open to girls ages 4 and up. Attendees will participate in a skills session for the first hour taught by USA Hockey … Read more
State lawmakers announce plans to introduce legislation giving Washington residents the $30 car tabs they voted for when passing Initiative 976 last November. The initiative’s implementation was put on hold last month while its constitutionality is being decided in the courts. Lawmakers say the voice of the people was clear and the legislation is still … Read more