News Staff MOSES LAKE – A routine traffic stop ended with the arrest of a teen suspect in connection to the shooting death of a Moses Lake man in September. The 17-year-old was taken into custody Monday on a warrant for first-degree murder in the death of Brandon Dick, 21, whose body was discovered in a marsh … Read more
WENATCHEE – Lewis & Clark Elementary in Wenatchee has $5,000 extra in funding to buy school supplies thanks to a charitable gesture from the recently-opened Burlington store in Wenatchee. Burlington donated the money through its partnership with the national non-profit organization, AdoptAClassroom.org. Burlington opened its doors on Monday, Oct. 25 and had its grand opening … Read more
MOSES LAKE – Two teenagers were arrested following an exchange of gunfire in a drive by shooting Saturday morning in Moses Lake. Moses Lake police responded to a shots fired call on Earl Road and the victim told police that someone in a gold Cadillac opened fire prompting him to shoot back in self-defense. Police … Read more
BANDERA – Authorities are working to determine how a plane crashed between North Bend and Snoqualmie Pass off I-90 on Thursday killing one person. The wreckage was found by King County Sheriff’s officials on Friday and that’s when they confirmed the death. The aircraft was departing from the Arlington Municipal Airport headed to Twin Falls, … Read more
EPHRATA – The Grant County Sheriff’s Office annual John Bernard Memorial Golf Tournament raised $81,000 this summer to benefit the Behind the Badge Foundation. The annual tournament was created to honor Bernard and support the foundation which assists families after an officer has died or been seriously injured in the line of duty. Bernard died … Read more
MOSES LAKE – A 61-year-old Moses Lake man is facing charges in connection to a fatal multi vechicle crash near Uniontown Thursday. State Patrol officials say Blaise Cordero apparently lost control of the semi he was driving on SR 195 in Whitman County when he drifted into oncoming traffic, and sideswiped a truck traveling in … Read more
OTHELLO – A half-million-dollar donation to Washington State University’s Bee and Research Center in Othello will keep activity at the facility ‘buzzing’ this year. Northwest Farm Credit Services donated the $500,000 earlier this year, as part of a $2 million grant to support WSU’s agricultural and farming programs. -0-
EPHRATA – A former chief deputy with the Grant County Sheriff’s Office who was one of two who recently resigned, questioned how an internal investigation was handled by Sheriff Tom Jones. iFIBER ONE News obtained a copy of Dustin Canfield’s and former Chief Deputy Darrik Gregg’s resignation letters which cite the handling of the initial … Read more
SOAP LAKE – A Richland man was seriously injured in a two vehicle crash Thursday near Soap Lake. State troopers say, Mary J. Thomas, 69, of Ephrata [ee-FRAY-t?], failed to stop on Road A Northeast, at the state Route 28 intersection and collided with a semi-truck loaded with hay, causing it to overturn, and block … Read more
Grant County Fire District 7 has been chosen as a recipient of a Local Heroes Grant Award. The fire district based in Soap Lake is receiving $5,000 in funding. The district plans to use the funds to purchase personal protective equipment to be used during firefighting and rescue operations, according to Chief Kirk Sheppard. -0-