The Grant County Health District reported over 40 new coronavirus cases last Friday with the total now 3,721. The cases include residents in Moses Lake, Quincy area, Royal City, and Soap Lake. 11 people remain hospitalized and there are 27 COVID-19 related deaths. Adams County officials reported 6 new COVID-19 cases with the total just … Read more
Today Big Bend Community College pays its respects to those who are the first in their families to enter college. An online teleconference event is part of the TRiO Upward Bound and Student Support Services programs. Upward Bound provides fundamental support for college entrance preparation.. The program serves high school students from low-income families and … Read more
The suspect in a Royal City armed robbery is on the run and police are asking the public for information on his whereabouts. The suspect went and got a drink then went to the cash register where he pulled out a pistol and demanded money. The suspect is described as a Hispanic man about 5-foot-8 … Read more
Othello Police were called Halloween night to an altercation that occurred at the Kiwanis Park near the large south gazebo involving several juveniles. During the investigation, it was learned that a juvenile was assaulted and sustained substantial bodily injury. Invesitgators have talked with several witnesses but additional information is required to continue the investigation. If … Read more
3 Grant County Sheriff’s Office workers received Distinguished Service awards. Cook Melissa Coats received a Sheriff’s Coin for her work on seeking donations of food at a cost savings to the county of over $21,000. Administrative Assistant Tracy Williams received the Meritorious Award for her diligent work on our new agency payroll system. Sergeant Gary … Read more
The Grant County Health District reported 2 more deaths due to coronavirus-related complications. Both were women from Moses Lake with one in their 80s and the other in their 70s. Both also had underlying medical conditions. This brings the number of COVID19-related deaths to 27. On Thursday the district reported 20 additional COVID-19 cases for … Read more
Opposition is growing to a proposed Moses Lake truck stop off Interstate 90 at exit 174/175. A group calling itself the “West Moses Lake Concerned Citizens Alliance” claims the location is unacceptable because it would greatly add to the existing over-capacity of traffic bringing the area to a standstill. The Alliance says they’re not opposed … Read more
Republican gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp who lost to Jay Inslee and also lost his job as chief of Republic Police received an employment offer to join the Ferry County Sheriff’s Office. The city council held a special meeting and decided by a 3-1 vote to contract with Ferry County for police services. Sheriff’ Raymond Maycumber … Read more
Two Kittitas County corrections center officers receive promotions. Corporal Fernando Contreras was promoted to Sergeant, and Corrections Officer Jayson Peterson was promoted to Corporal. First-line supervisors like Sergeant Contreras and Corporal Peterson ensure efficient operations and compliance with policies that guard safety and protect legal rights. Sergeant Contreras and Corporal Peterson were selected from numerous … Read more
Republican gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp not only lost to Jay Inslee – he also lost his job as chief of Republic Police. The veteran naw enforcement officer say the city council held a special meeting and decided by a 3-1 vote to contract with Ferry County for police services. Culp was the last Police Department … Read more