News Staff TONASKET – Two people were killed and another injured in a shootout Monday afternoon in Okanogan County. The Okanogan County Sheriff’s office says at this time it is unclear which of the three people involved in the crossfire were the shooters. A third person was taken to an area hospital last night for treatment of … Read more
SOAP LAKE – The McKay Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Soap Lake was the recipient of two large grants recently. According to a statement, the health center was awarded a $500,000 Strategic Infrastructure Program grant from the county and a $125,000 grant. Both will be used to replace the emergency generator, upgrade the electrical system, … Read more
Severe weather has forced Abbott Nutrition to stop production at a Michigan baby formula factory, amid a nationwide shortage. The plant had just restarted after being closed for several months due to safety violations. The company expects production and distribution to be delayed for a few weeks as it assesses damage and re-sanitizes the factory … Read more
QUINCY – The names of three people killed in a horrific one car rollover crash in Grant County have been released. The Grant County Coroner has identified the trio, as 42-year Irineo Soto Morales, 27-year-old Ernesto Martinez, and 29-year-old Isidro Rodriguez Salvador. All three died on impact, according to the report. Two people who survived … Read more
ROYAL CITY – Three suspects reportedly involved in a shooting were taken into custody after a pursuit with law enforcement near Royal City. The Grant County Sheriff’s office says the trio were stealing backpacks off a farm worker bus Thursday and someone fired a shot at the farm workers. The suspects’ vehicle was later located … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) – “Enough, enough!” Those were the pleas from President Joe Biden Thursday night, during his address to the nation imploring Congress to take action against gun violence after recent mass shootings. Speaking at the White House, Biden pressured Congress to restore a ban on assault-style weapons designed for wars. Biden insisted his appeal … Read more
LOOMIS – After a failed attempt last week, law enforcement successfully apprehended a fugitive in Loomis Thursday. Authorities tried to arrest Jason Kortelever May 24, but a landslide was blocking access to his residence. Okananogan County Sheriff’s officials then obtained a nationwide arrest warrant and with the assistance of more than a half dozen other … Read more
GRAND COULEE – The laser light show has returned at Grand Coulee Dam. The “One River, Many Voices” performance resumed Memorial Day weekend and will run nightly through Sept. 30, according to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The show begins at 10 p.m. through July 31. Beginning Aug. 1, the light show starts at 9:30 … Read more
OTHELLO – A juvenile was arrested last week for allegedly tagging a pickup truck and breaking into a vehicle in Othello. Othello police responded May 26 to the 800 block of East Elm Street after reports of graffiti in the alley, and with the help of neighbors, were able to track down the spray painting … Read more
SOAP LAKE – An Ephrata burglary suspect out of jail on bail is now back behind bars and facing new charges. Soap Lake police arrested Jakkob McCallin Tuesday after he was quickly linked to two other burglaries in Soap Lake that morning. Security cameras at one location reportedly helped police identify McCallin as the suspect. … Read more