News Staff NEW YORK (AP) – Fears that holiday gatherings might spark a “tripledemic” of flu, RSV and COVID-19 were averted this season. The CDC on Friday reported that visits to doctors’ offices for the flu-like illnesses fell for the sixth straight week. However, because of reporting lags it may be a few weeks until the CDC … Read more
EPHRATA – An Ephrata woman was cited in connection to a 2 car crash during Thursday morning rush hour. Ephrata Police say 38-year-old Hilda Ramirez Alaniz failed to yield the right of way on SR 282 and collided with an oncoming vehicle on Dodson Rd. heading onto A St.. No injuries were reported, but there … Read more
RITZVILLE – A Ritzville woman is up in arms after her cat returned to her home spray painted on Thursday. The pet owner says she contacted police and believes the painting of her cat was part of a destructive social media trend. She says the animal did not show any immediate signs of injury. -0-
OTHELLO – A 23-year-old Othello man is recovering from his injuries after he was hit by a car overnight in Othello. Washington State Troopers say Augustino De Los Santos, who was intoxicated, was walking on the shoulder of SR 26 at Broadway Avenue when he suddenly walked onto the highway and was hit by an … Read more
ENTIAT – Boulders small and large stymied traffic at Milepost 214 on 97A north of Entiat [in tee AT] Sunday evening. Just before 6 p.m., Washington State Patrol tweeted that the large rocks had blocked the southbound lane of SR 97A, forcing traffic to be diverted. There have been no reports of any injuries. -0-
LEAVENWORTH – US 2 through Tumwater Canyon will remain closed through at least Friday morning due to avalanche risk. The stretch of highway was shut down at midnight Thursday as heavy rains increased avalanche danger, according to WSDOT. US 2 through Tumwater Canyon has been closed several times this winter season due to snow slides … Read more
CLE ELUM – An unfortunate chain of events nearly led to a disaster in south Cle Elum on Thursday. Firefighters with Kittitas County Fire District 7 evacuated homes within a quarter mile of a residence at 400 Tillman Creek Road after a propane tank partially exploded, sending flames as high as four feet into the … Read more
WENATCHEE – A second-degree murder charge was dismissed Wednesday against a man who fatally shot a man in September in Cashmere. Prosecutors dropped the charge against Jesus Torres-Lucatero saying the 24 year old was justified in using deadly force in defense of his brother as he was being attacked by the deceased. Both Lucatero brothers … Read more
GEORGE – Country music megastar Eric Church announced Wednesday that the Gorge Amphitheater in George will be one of 27 stops on The Outsiders Revival Tour across the U.S. this year. The 2022 Billboard Music Awards’ Top Country Tour honoree will bring his critically-acclaimed live show to the Grant County music venue on Sept. 9, … Read more
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis’ only daughter, died Thursday after being hospitalized for a medical emergency. Presley’s death was confirmed by her mother, Priscilla. Presley had 4 children, including twin daughters. She was 54 years old. -0-