News Staff BASIN CITY – An Othello man is behind bars today after Franklin County deputies caught up with him on foot during a chase near Basin City early Tuesday morning. Franklin County Sheriff’s officials say deputies responded to a report of a vehicle prowl, after a woman reported items had been stolen from her car. Officers … Read more
Non profits serving the homeless are getting a helping hand. On Tuesday, the state announced that it is administering a program for eligible homeless service workers within Washington state to receive a stipend of up to $4,000. Homeless service workers who qualify must have an immediate economic need and income at or below 80% of … Read more
Disgraced Basin City cattleman Cody Easterday will likely get a lot of time behind bars after bilking Tyson Fresh Meats and another victim out of $244 million. The U.S. Justice Department has recommended that Easterday spend at least 10 years in prison, according to the Capital Press. Easterday will be sentenced on Oct. 4 in … Read more
PASCO, Wash. (AP) – Ten passengers and crew escaped from a small jet aircraft that crashed and caught fire while landing Tuesday morning at an airport in Pasco, Washington. A Pasco Fire Department spokesperson said the twin-engine Cessna Citation’s landing gear failed, causing it to skid down the runway and spark a fire, The Tri-City … Read more
TONASKET – Three suspects wanted in connection to recent thefts in Tonasket were arrested Monday. Okanogan County deputies say 33-year-old Jory Vallee, and two passengers were taken into custody after a brief police chase that began when officers attempted to pull over a pickup truck reportedly involved in thefts from Beyers Market and the driver … Read more
EAST WENATCHEE – A woman was found dead in a Tuesday morning fire at a home in East Wenatchee. Both Douglas County Fire District 2 and Chelan County Fire District 1 responded to the 1400 block of Eastmont Avenue and the family told firefighters they believed one person was still inside the home. Firefighters conducted … Read more
MOSES LAKE – September 24 will mark a significant milestone for the city of Moses Lake as a progressive municipality. The city of nearly 30,000 is having it’s first community-wide celebration dedicated to honoring Hispanic Heritage Month. Known as ‘UMANI,’ the festival will celebrate the Hispanic community and those who want to learn more about … Read more
Because there’s no profit value for the state, the Department of Natural Resources says a large parcel of land south of Moses Lake would be put to better use if it were transferred to Grant County. The 647-acre plot is just east of the northern portion of Potholes Reservoir. DNR says it wants to rid … Read more
ELLENSBURG – A wanted Ellensburg man was apprehended after a brief police standoff at his residence on West Bender Road Tuesday. Police had been looking for the 38-year-old after an Aug. 26 incident where he allegedly burglarized his girlfriend’s home, and attacked at least one person at the Chestnut Street address. Formal charges are expected … Read more
SEATTLE (AP) – A judge ruled on Friday that Facebook owner Meta repeatedly and intentionally violated Washington campaign-finance law, and must pay penalties, the Washington state Attorney General’s Office said. The penalties will be determined at a later date and officials said that the court also denied Meta’s effort to invalidate Washington’s campaign-finance transparency law, … Read more