News Staff CHELAN – State Department of Natural Resources fire investigators are looking for the driver of an SUV they believe may be linked to a wildfire reported in Chelan County. Police said the vehicle was traveling up Union Valley Road at the time the fire was first reported in that area, according to DNR. The fire … Read more
MOSES LAKE – One local business is paying it forward. Home Center owner Roger McSteen talked to iFIBER ONE News about his charitable donation to help those who lost everything in the Lind fire on Aug. 4, saying that he gave back to “one of the many small communities that consistently support his business.” Reportedly, … Read more
UPDATE — The large fire burning near Washtucna is out. The fire burned 2,200 acres just east of the small town on Saturday. Adams County Sheriff’s officials say The blaze reportedly was sparked by a lightning strike. There have been no reports of injuries. -0-
MOSES LAKE – State troopers have identified those involved in a three-vehicle wrong way crash that killed two people Saturday night on I-90 near Moses Lake. State patrol officials say 54-year-old Duane Lamotte of Spokane was heading in the opposite direction when he collided with a semi truck, driven by 54-year-old Hoa Duong of Medical … Read more
QUINCY – Speeding is likely what caused a fatal Labor Day crash southwest of Quincy. The wreck occurred Monday afternoon in the 20000 block of Road 6 Northwest, where a vehicle reportedly was traveling at a high rate of speed when it skidded off the road, struck a power pole knocking out power to about … Read more
Cars lined up at Circle K’s across the US Thursday after the station dropped gas prices by 40 cents a gallon. Customers only had a three-hour window to take advantage of the promotional discount in observance of Labor Day weekend travel. Circle K has fuel stations in Ellensburg, Moses Lake, Wenatchee, East Wenatchee and Connell. … Read more
BELLINGHAM – A pilot apparently had some time to kill after they spent a portion of their flight flying the pattern of a middle finger over Whatcom County in northwestern Washington. According to FlightAware, the pilot spent most of their seven-hour flight traversing between Canada and Washington state. However, it appears at the end of … Read more
An unstable atmosphere could wreak havoc on the local landscape due to extreme fire danger Friday and Saturday. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag warning for Grant, Douglas, Adams, and Lincoln counties due to very hot temperatures paired with extremely dry conditions, which is a recipe for rapid growth to ongoing fires … Read more
CHELAN – Firefighters were still patrolling for hotspots at a wildfire north of Chelan. Chelan Fire and Rescue says fire activity was calming down and most fire crews and equipment were sent back home Tuesday night as the Union Valley area fire was brought under control. The cause of the fire is under investigation. -0-
MOSES LAKE – An investigation by the Moses Lake police street crimes unit has landed two people in jail on federal drug charges. Moses Lake police reportedly executed a search warrant at a residence last week [Aug. 25] and a total of about 238 grams of meth was seized and 300 to 400 pills. A … Read more