News Staff MOSES LAKE – Short supply and high demand have the city of Moses Lake concerned about water. A significant decline in the deep aquifer has Moses Lake experiencing ‘serious water supply issues,’ Moses Lake City Manager Allison Williams explained. She said the city faces challenges meeting summer demand, especially during peak times. The city says … Read more
MOSES LAKE – Schools in Moses Lake, Othello and Ellensburg went into lockdown on Wednesday in what was believed to be a ‘Swatting’ call. Swatting is a false report of a threat intended to prompt a large law enforcement response. Classes resumed after about 20 minutes when police determined that the threat was fake. -0-
OLYMPIA – The state plans to follow California’s lead in banning the sale of new diesel trucks in Washington. Mike Faulk, a spokesman with the governor’s office, confirmed the state’s plans to adopt the rule in an email to the Capital Press Tuesday. Faulk said the state does not have an established timeline as to … Read more
PASCO – An Othello man has been charged with vehicular homicide after his best friend died in a wreck with him at the wheel last month. The Tri-City Herald reports that 25-year-old Juan Lisandor Garcia was driving drunk when he crashed his vehilce on Glade North Road north of Pasco, killing 25-year-old Adrian Flores of … Read more
CASHMERE – A new Texas style BBQ restaurant will soon call Cashmere home. The Yellow Rose BBQ will open its doors and welcome customers this week and will be in the building that has been vacant since Country Boys BBQ closed for good last year. -0-
Two different Oktoberfests will return to north central Washington this fall. COVID cancelled the Oktoberfest in Leavenworth in 2020 and 2021, and last year the city decided to form its own family friendly Oktoberfest, prompting organizers to bring the orginal Oktoberfest to the Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee. Both events will be held on the … Read more
MOSES LAKE – Source ONE News will pay tribute to two Moses Lake students who died by suicide years ago. During Moses Lake High School’s annual graduation ceremony June 2 Source ONE News will pay homage on its website and social media pages to Valarie Jo Bashaw, 13, and Michael Zavala Vasquez, 14, on the … Read more
OTHELLO – After serving nine years as Othello’s Police Chief, and 30+ years policing in Othello and Sunnyside, Phil Schenck [sh-ay-nk] announced he is retiring. Longtime Assistant Chief David Rehaume [ree ham], a police officer in Othello for over 30 years, was appointed by the city council on Monday to become interim chief. He will … Read more
MAZAMA – The WSDOT says it took seven weeks to clear enough snow to make a 44-mile stretch of the ‘North Cascades Highway’ passable. The road usually closes between November and May due to excessive snow and avalanche danger. The WSDOT announced the North Cascades Highway officially reopens on Wednesday [May 10]. Commuters will be … Read more
LEAVENWORTH – Crews have resumed the search for the bodies of two climbers burried in an avalanche in February near Leavenworth. The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office used one of its helicopters on Sunday to determine if snow melt will help with recovery efforts of the climbers remains. Sheriff’s officials told Source ONE News, however, that … Read more