OMAK – Legal proceedings are underway for a Tonasket [ta-NAS-kit] woman jailed for allegedly trying to kidnap a Soap Lake woman. Court records show that, a Valentine’s Day arraigment for Gloria Dugas, was postponed pending a competency evaluation to determines whether she is mentally fit enough to stand trial. Dugas is accused of holding the … Read more
CHESAW – An elderly Okanogan County couple’s death has been ruled a homicide. Sheriff’s deputies say family had reported 80-year-old Dave Covey and his 66-year-old wife missing on Tuesday. During a search rescue teams found their bodies on the couple’s property Wednesday night. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information about this murder case … Read more
OLYMPIA – Washington’s statewide indoor mask mandate will be lifted on March 21, including at schools and child care facilities. Gov. Jay Inslee made the announcement during a press conference Thursday afternoon. Also starting on March 1, vaccine verification or proof of a negative COVID-19 test will no longer be required for attendance at large … Read more
ALMIRA – A K-8 school in Almira [al myra] will literally ‘rise from the ashes’ soon. This week [Feb. 15] school district administrators revealed their proposed design of a 42,000-square-foot, two-story school to be built at the same location where the old school was wiped out by an electrical fire in 2021. Construction is expected … Read more
CHESAW – The search for an Okanogan County couple who vanished without a trace continues. According to the Omak Chronicle, 80-year-old Dave Covey and 66-year-old Geralyn Covey were last seen on Sunday. The pair were reported missing Tuesday, but authorities said they do not suspect that foul play in the duo’s disappearance. Anyone with information … Read more
RITZVILLE – Few details are being released about a fatal two car crash near Ritzville Wednesday night. State Patrol officials say the wreck shut down State Route 261 in both directions for some time. One person was reportedly killed. The investigation is ongoing. -0-
MOSES LAKE – A hit and run that left an Othello family injured remains under investigation. Washington State Troopers say the Montes family was in the left trun lane on State Route 17 to go onto Kittleson Road when they were rear-ended by a black 2016 Nissan Rogue. The driver of the Nissan fled the … Read more
SOAP LAKE – Residents living in Soap Lake and Ephrata will have an additional option in shopping for household essentials soon. According to Grant County’s Building and Planning Department, crews have broken ground on the 10,640-square-foot building that will house a Dollar General store being built in Lakeview just east of SR 28. A timeline … Read more
WENATCHEE – Wenatchee Valley College has teamed up with Mission Ridge to provide free lift tickets and equipment rentals to all WVC students. All currently enrolled WVC students can get up to three free visits to Mission Ridge for the remainder of the season. Each reservation includes two day passes plus rental gear for two … Read more
OTHELLO – An Othello man was taken into custody Thursday following an investigation into child pornography. German Farias [Fah-REE-iss]-Acevedo [ass a vado], 30, was arrested Thursday morning stemming from an investigation by the Washington State Patrol Missing and Exploited Children’s Task Force, according to Othello police. The 30 year old was being held at the … Read more