News Staff ORONDO – A head-on crash near Orondo Friday afternoon claimed a life. Troopers say a car was passing another vehicle when it collided with a semi on US 2 near the US 97 interchange, causing the car to roll. The driver who was partially ejected, was killed. The driver of the semi was unhurt. The … Read more
ROSLYN – Fun in the water turned fatal after one person drowned north of Cle Elum on Saturday. Kittitas County Sheriff’s officials say the victim was tubing on the Cooper River with a group of friends near the Salmon La Sac Campground when they went under water. This is a developing story, and we’ll have … Read more
SEATTLE (AP) – The Washington state Attorney’s office and the Department of Social Services have been ordered to pay more than $122,000 in attorney’s fees for withholding evidence in a continuing lawsuit. Friday’s ruling stems from the case involving the alleged severe neglect of a developmentally disabled woman in Kent. The judge also said the … Read more
CASHMERE – A Chelan County man was airlifted to a Seattle hospital after his motorcycle collided with an SUV near Cashmere on Saturday. State Troopers say 41-year-old Aiken Peterson was going west on US 2 when a car passed the bike, and Peterson crashed. The exact cause of the crash is under investigation. -0-
OMAK – A popular clothing store has now made Omak home. Maurices opened its doors and welcomed customers on April 29 in the Omache Shopping Center in Omak. The opening of the large chain retailer comes only months after Marshall’s opened in the space formerly occupied by JC Penny at the north end of the … Read more
New health rules aim to keep Washington firefighters safe. The Washington Department of Labor says it will implement measures this summer that will require employers to monitor the amount of wildfire smoke inhaled by their workforce, and mandate masks or adjust works hours when air quailty reaches dangerous levels, according to the Capital Press. -0-
MOSES LAKE – A Moses Lake man faces charges after he was allegedly caught stealing from his employer earlier this month [May 10]. Moses Lake Police say 25-year-old Michael Laureano reportedly defrauded his then employer, Walmart, out of $1,700 in pre-paid cards. Walmart fired Laureano and opted to press charges against him. -0-
A Moses Lake man busted in an undercover drug investigation was sentenced to 11 years in prison this week. The prison term was issued after Irbin Martinez-Santacruz was found guilty of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. The 30-year-old is a known gang member and authorities say he was arrested selling to an undercover ATF agent on … Read more
WENATCHEE – Wenatchee Police are asking for the community’s help in identifying those responsible for defacing a Jewish temple this week. The Synagogue, housed in the Cascadian Apartments building in downtown Wenatchee, was found vandalized on Tuesday morning, with swaztikas painted on the front door with nail polish. Police said the incident will be investigated … Read more
EPHRATA – Ephrata police are investigating a reported vehicular assault on Tuesday. Ephrata police say the vehicle allegedly tried to run over the victim at a home on 8th Avenue NW, but they jumped onto their porch to avoid getting hit. The driver allegedly struck another person as they fled the scene. Police say the … Read more