News Staff OTHELLO – An Othello man was cited for multiple driving infractions after a crash that sent his vehicle flying into someone’s yard. According to an update from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office 35-year-old Delfidio Ordonez-Ramos says his foot got stuck between the brake pedal and gas pedal, when he lost control, running into mailboxes and … Read more
WENATCHEE – The suspect wanted in connection to the fatal drive-by shooting of a Rock Island man on Monday in East Wenatchee was apprehended on Wednesday. Douglas County Sheriff’s officials say, Erik Farias-Reyes of East Wenatchee, and his girlfriend, were arrested by SWAT at Lyle’s Motel on Wenatchee Avenue. The 31-year-old is accused of shooting … Read more
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) – A ban on dozens of semi-automatic rifles cleared the Washington state Legislature on Wednesday and the governor is expected to sign it into law. The ban comes amid multiple mass shootings. The Washington law would prohibit more than 50 gun models, including AR-15s and AK-47s. The law would go into effect … Read more
CUSIK – A man wanted in an identity theft crime spree across multiple counties in Washington, including Kittitas, was arrested in Cusik last week. Joseph Simpson was taken into custody at the Kalispel Casino in Pend Oreille [pond a ray] County on April 11 for first degree theft and first degree ID theft. Simpson allegedly … Read more
MOSES LAKE – The aftermath of an imposing inferno that demolished a portion of Basic American Foods in Moses Lake nearly three weeks ago is impacting operations at the plant. Source ONE News spoke to a Basic American Foods spokesman who says half of Basic American Foods’ facilities are operating as of Tuesday. He says … Read more
WASHINGTON – Walmart stores in Washington are no longer offering plastic carryout bags. The store ended the use of the plastic bags on Tuesday. The change means customers will have to bring their own bags to the store. Walmart will continue to offer reusable bags and containers for purchase. Walmart delivery will continue to use … Read more
SPOKANE – A former Wenatchee man indicted in connection to a home appraisal scam pleaded not guilty in federal court this week. Jason Carnell O’Daffer is charged with fraudulently obtaining more than $100,000 for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan in 2021 for his home appraisal business, spending the money on personal items, including buying an … Read more
UPDATE – ELLENSBURG – New details are being released about what led to the death of a woman found in an Ellensburg Apartment last Friday. According to Kittitas County Coroner Nick Henderson, foul play was not a factor and it appears Carri Priestley, a long time special ed teacher at Ridgeview Elementary, had fell and … Read more
LIND – Ritzville Police say a Lind man was booked into jail on Friday for his unruly behavior during a phone call to the East Adams Rural Hospital. Ritzville Police Chief Dave McCormick tells Source ONE News that 43-year-old Brian Sumner threatened to kill an employee, following miscommunication about his meds. Sumner was arrested for … Read more
EAST WENATCHEE – One person was killed in an early Monday morning shooting near East Wenatchee. Detectives say the victim, identified as 23-year-old Rock Island resident Elias A. Mora-Ontiveros, was taken to Central Washington Hospital where he died. According to the sheriff’s office the shooting occurred in the 10 block of South Union Avenue, and … Read more