News Staff Othello Police release a statement along with body cam video from an incident that happened last Friday which resulted in a use of force complaint. Chief Phil Schenck says officers responding to a call about an invididual in the roadway were interfered with by a 63-year-old man who was eventually detained requiring treatment at a … Read more
The Grant County Health District reported 26 more COVID-19 cases on Wednesday bringing the running total to nearly 2,750. The new cases include residents in Moses Lake, Quincy, Royal City, and Warden. 10 are hospitalized and a total of 18 people have died from COVID-19 related complications. Adams County reports 2 new cases on Friday … Read more
An investigation is underway into the death of a Big Bend Community College student who was found dead in a dorm room. College officials say the 20-year-old man’s body was found Tuesday morning after last being seen a day earlier following a shift in the Philips Residence Hall. A search was started when the man … Read more
A memorial service for Moses Lake firefighter Andrew Deering is set for 1:00 p.m. on Saturday at Moses Lake Presbyterian Church in Ivy St. There will be a procession starting at 11:00 a.m. from the Surf n’ Slide Water Park on 4th Ave. to the church. This will be an outdoor service and seating will … Read more
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission approved changes to rules governing hunting contests in the state The first rule change excludes species that don’t currently have bag limits – such as coyotes – from being eligible for hunting contests. The second makes it illegal to participate in a hunting contest not permitted by the Washington … Read more
The Grant County Health District is reporting the 18th COVID-19 associated death. The resident was a woman in her 70s from Mattawa who had underlying medical conditions. The district also reported 14 COVID-19 cases on Tueasday making the total over 2,720 The new cases include residents in the Mattawa area, Moses Lake, Royal City, rural … Read more
The Moses Lake City Council had an update last week on the homeless site with a preferred location presented for a temporary camp. A presentation was provided to the City Council. Fact sheets are being sent to the neighborhood today answers to questions that have come in since the outreach was done in the neighborhood … Read more
An Ellensburg park is renamed in memory of a fallen Kittital County Sheriff’s deputy who had a passion for the outdoors. Deputy Ryan Thompson was shot and killed during a March 2019 shootout with a gunman in the town of Kittitas. According to the Daily Record Thompson enjoyed fishing, hiking, camping and otherwise enjoying the … Read more
A date is set for the debate between Gov. Jay Inslee and Republican challenger Loren Culp. It takes place Oct. 7 at 8:00 p.m. immediately following the Vice-Presidential debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris. The candidates for lieutenant governor, State Sen. Marko Liias and U.S. Rep. Denny Heck, will debate Oct. 22. Both events … Read more
For a third day in a row Moses Lake students will be all distance-learning because of unhealthy air quality. MLSD administrators say the threshold in allowing students to return in in-person learning is an Air Quality Indication reading of ‘200’ or less at the start of the day. The air quality reading in Moses Lake … Read more