An Ephrata house that had burnt down about 18 months ago is again destroyed by fire. Grant County District 13 crews were called early Sunday to the 13000 block of Drumheller road and it two crews about two hours to get the blaze under control. Firemen took an active stance to prevent flames from spreading … Read more
The Grant County Health District announced a second confirmed case of coronavirus. The patient is a Quincy man in his 60s and is linked to the first patient from Quincy who contracted COVID-19. This individual has not experienced severe illness and is in isolation. A third patient who has not been linked to the other … Read more
The Adams County Sheriff’s Department apprehends a suspect after a months-long investigation into a string of vehicle prowls and thefts. On Wednesday multiple search warrants were served resulting in the seizure of electronics, tools, backpacks and clothing items. Deputies called in the K-9 team to search for 24-year-old Adam Morfin who ran away from the … Read more
Soap Lake Police are looking for a suspect who used pepper spray to avoid capure late Saturday night. Officers were responding to a suspicious vehicle call on Lakemoor Drive when they learned the car had been stolen out of Ephrata. The suspect identified as Fernando Camarena ran off and fired the pepper spray at the … Read more
Now that Governor Jay Inslee ordered all Washington schools to close for the next six weeks districts are ramping up methods for distance learning. In the Moses Lake School District that includes using the students’ existing Google Chromebook laptops which have been issued to grades 5-12. Students are asked to bring the computers to school … Read more
A State Patrol trooper reminds drivers that it’s important to wear your seat belt even if you’re parked. That reminder comes from first hand experience after the trooper was side swiped by an 18-wheeler on Interstate 90 eastbound near Ritzville. The trooper was investigating a crash and inside his patrol SUV when it happened. The … Read more
The coronavirus outbreak is affecting the North Central Regional Library which closed all branches today and cancelled programs and events. The closure extends until April 24 and all book due dates are now extended until then. Grant PUD also announced there will be no late fees for residential and irrigigation customers along with commercial commercials … Read more
All indoor activities and events in the Moses Lake School District are now cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak. Officials say the cancellations begin today and run through April 11. There are no changes to outdoor events and activities in the district. Travel outside the district is being significantly reduced for both students and staff … Read more
Moses Lake police are looking for the shooter who opened fire Wedesday in the area of West Basin St. and South Barbara Avenue. Investigators say a residence was targeted and the shooter got away in a dark-colored sedan. Shell casings were discovered on the street but no damage was found. Anyone with information on the … Read more
St. Rose of Lima Catholic School in Ephrata is closed for “deep cleaning” after a staff person was possibly exposed to coronavirus. Officials say the staff person is in isolation due to possible exposure. The school has also had an unusually high number of staff and students who have been sick with various illnesses. The … Read more