MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake police have released video of two suspects robbing the Carl’s Jr. restaurant on Sunday. Security video from the restaurant shows one of the suspects forcing an employees to the ground at gunpoint, while the second suspect heads to the back office where he can be seen taking an undisclosed amount … Read more
WENATCHEE – Irrigators in the Wenatchee area are celebrating the federal government’s title transfer of Greater Wenatchee Irrigation Districts’ (GWID) infrastructure and facilities. Supporters say the title transfer has been many years in the making. Bureau of Reclamation transferred the title during a ceremony. -0-
Native American tribes have reached a $590 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson and three other drug companies over the toll of opioids, according to a court filing made public Tuesday. W. Ron Allen, chairman of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe in Washington state, called it a big deal for tribes to reach their own settlement, … Read more
EAST WENATCHEE – iFIBER ONE News has obtained the names of the Douglas County firefighters accused of recieving fake vaccination cards to avoid getting the COVID shot. Brian Bollinger and Captain Seth Ellis were initially fired but were allowed to resign instead. In iFIBER ONE News’ email addressed to the East Wenatchee Walgreens’ allegedly involved … Read more
CONNELL – A group of Connell High School students staged an anti-mask walkout on campus Monday. One participant told iFIBER ONE News that a couple dozen students refuse to comply with the mask safety measure, some of whom have been disciplined. iFIBER ONE News attempted to get comment from Connell High School’s principal and North … Read more
MOSES LAKE – For the first time since the pandemic began, Grant PUD is reopening its customer service centers. Utility offices that service customers were set to resume operations today [Feb. 1], after having closed offices in March of 2020. The decision to reopen comes as Grant PUD continues to monitor the pandemic and take … Read more
WENATCHEE – The family of a missing Chelan County man is reaching out to the community for help a year after his mysterious disappearance. Authories ended their search for Erik Isoldi, of Dryden, missing since January 1, 2021, but the family of the 36-year-old announced over the weekend that they’ve hired a private investigator and … Read more
QUINCY – The Kraft Heinz Company will be raising the prices on all it’s products. The company said costs for customers will go up by about 30% this spring on items like Kraft cheeses, Heinz condiments, Kool-Aid, Capri-Sun, Ore-Ida, Maxwell House coffee, to name a few, according to an article published by KXLY. The article … Read more
OLYMPIA – Democratic state lawmakers from Everett are rallying to get a bathroom bill passed for delivery drivers. House Bill 1706 would require retail business to allow delivery drivers to use the restroom unless they’re intended only for employees. The bill is in conjunction with an existing state labor law that requires employers to provide … Read more
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) – Washington Gov. Jay Inslee wants laws to protect election results againt the “big lie.” Citing the deadly Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and a breach at the Democratic governor’s residence, Inslee urged state lawmakers Friday to approve a bill that would make it a crime for elected officials … Read more