So, have you wanted to run down an airport runway? How about one of the longest in the world? You’ll have your chance on June 6 when the 13,500-foot-long runway at the Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake becomes the track for a 5K run/walk and 10K race. This is a unique opportunity to … Read more
A semi truck crash in Grand Coulee on Thursday results in a driver being critically injured. Police say the 52-year-old driver from Florida was on State Route 174 eastbound with a load of apples when he failed to make it around a curve resulting in the truck going off the road and overturning. In the … Read more
Investigators say it was a medical emergency that led to a one-car crash Thursday night in Manson. First responders were called to a State Route 150 address where the car was found on its side in the driveway of a home just a few feet from the garage door. There’s been no word on the … Read more
The National Council for Home Safety and Security released its annual report on Washington State’s Safest Cities and Moses Lake came in 58th out of 73 cities. In 2018 80 violent crimes and nearly 1,050 property crimes were documented in 2018. East Wenatchee was ranked #34 while Wenatchee came in at #36. The Council is … Read more
The state Department of Revenue releases sales tax totals for the third quarter of 2019. With an overall 7% uptick in year-over-year sales tax revenue statewide between 2018 and 2019, local trends were all positive. Grant County collected 7% more revenue in the third quarter compared to 2018 which is exactly the same increase seen … Read more
A bill to legalize sports betting at tribal casinos is passed by a state Assembly committee and now will go the full House for a vote. Two years ago the U.S. Supreme Court reversed the sports betting ban and states have been working since then to start taking wagers. The 2018 session ends on March … Read more
Gov. Jay Inslee expands his emergency declaration for counties facing flood danger to include Grant and Kittitas Counties. Road damage caused by recent snow is estimated at more than $3 million and required WSDOT to immediately repair affected roadways through the implementation of emergency procurement procedures to alleviate impacts to public safety. Inslee’s proclamation allows … Read more
The Moses Lake Freeze Hockey Tournament is coming to the Moses Lake Ice Rink on Friday through Sunday. Parks and Recreation Department supervisor Tom Los says they have 10 teams this year which is the largest hockey tournament Moses Lake has ever had in the 13 years that the ice rink has been open. There … Read more
The City of Quincy released its annual report for 2019 and among the highlights was an 11% overall drop in crime last year frojm 2018. One reason officials cited for this is the higher cost of living forcing people to relocate including those committing crimes. Real estate website Zillow says average home prices increased over … Read more
Applications are now accepted for the Fourth Annual Columbia Basin Multi-agency Citizen Academy. It gives the public an opportunity to learn how law enforcement operates and develops positive relationships between law enforcement and the community. Those interested in a career in law enforcement are encouraged to attend. The academy begins April 2 at Big Bend … Read more