Animal cruelty charges are brought against a Moses Lake man who posted a social media video showing him abusing his dog. Police say a neighbor of Dakota O’Keefe called them to report he was attacking his dog after it killed another dog on the property. O’Keefe was apprehended Sunday then released a few hours later. … Read more
A small plane crashed Sunday near Warden but the pilot escaped unhurt. Police say it happened when the pilot in a 1989 Christen Industries model A-1 aircraft hit a power line while attempting to land near Road 2 Southeast and Road P Southeast. The plane then landed upside down in a field. The pilot was … Read more
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 62-year-old man wanted on a warrant for domestic violence assault with intent to kill. Jerry Stromberg is white with dark hair and a gray moustache. He is known to frequent the Othello and Moses Lake areas and may be driving a black early 2000s GMC Yukon. … Read more
This week is “Secure Your Load Week” in Washington. the State Patrol is partnering with WSDOT, the state Traffic and Safety Commission and local governments to remind everyone about the importance of securing your load. If law enforcement observes your vehicle with an unsecured load, you can receive a citation with fines up to $228. … Read more
The Grant County Health District reported 30 new coronavirus cases on Monday with the total now 3,443. Cases are residents of the Coulee City area, Ephrata, Moses Lake, the Mattawa area and the Quincy area. 19 people remain hospitalized and there are 24 COVID-19 related deaths. Officials say they are seeing an upward case trend. … Read more
The Moses Lake Police Department is participating in this Saturday’s U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Take Back Day which provides the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by providing a safe way to dispose of dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to Walmart at 1005 N Stratford Rd. between … Read more
The state patrol bomb squad was called out to an area near the Gorge Amphiteter after a work crew found what were described as old blasting caps. According to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office they were found near the Cave B Winery and the bomb squad determined they were probably left behind from an old … Read more
A week from today Warden School District students in grades K through 5 will begin returning to the classroom in a hybrid learning model meaning they will be alternating time in-class and distance learning. Wednesdays will be all-distance learning to allow for disinfecting of the district facilities. Grades six through 12 will return to the … Read more
The Grant County Health District reported 31 new coronavirus cases on Friday with the total now 3,413. Cases are residents of the Ephrata, Mattawa, Moses Lake and Quincy. 19 people remain hospitalized and there are 24 COVID-19 related deaths. Officials say they are seeing an upward case trend. Adams County officials reported 1 more COVID-19 … Read more
A 78-year-old man from Moses Lake is dead after crashing his motorcycle on Saturday. Police say Edward Wright was on I-90 westbound near Vantage when he crossed from the right to the left lane then went off the roadway. The motorcycle then struck an embankment which ejected Wright who died at the scene. The motorcycle … Read more