A 76-year-old Moses Lake could be in jail for close to 11 years on his plea deal to child molestation charges. Prosecutors say Craig Jungers pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree child molestation with an indecent liberties charge dismissed. Sentencing is set for April 9. The investigation into Jungers began when Moses Lake police … Read more
A Moses Lake wheat provider receives national recognition for having one of the highest crop yields in the country. The National Wheat Foundation named Derek Friehe as the first place finisher nationwide and first place in Washington in the Spring Wheat – Irrigated, High Yield Category using a variety of WestBred wheat. He won an … Read more
Grant PUD is holding a public workshop today to go over the three proposed locations to route its new transmission line in the Royal Slope area. Detailed maps of the potential routes are being shown during the workshop from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Port of Royal Slope office on Road 13.5 SW. … Read more
Get ready to dig a little deeper into your pocket if you’re a Cascade Natural Gas customer. Starting March 1, a 2.8 percent increase takes effect which means ratepayers using an average amount will pay $1.45 more, for an average monthly bill of $47.46. The state Utilities and Transportation Commission approved half of Cascade’s originals … Read more
The test results are delayed for a Central Washington University student who is in voluntary isolation for possible exposure to the coronavirus. The Kittitas County Health District initially said they would have the student’s coronavirus test results by Sunday but there’s been no word on when they will be released. CWU’s dean of student success … Read more
For the third year in a row the state legislature is trying to pass a permanent ban on the death penalty. In 2018 the state Supreme Court struck down capital punishment as arbitrary and racially biased. The permanent ban passed the Senate last week and now goes to the House where it failed to pass … Read more
A staff shortage at the Grant County Jail results in reduction of visitation hours. Until further notice hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visitation sign-ups begin at 2 p.m. and last round sign-ups at 7:20 p.m. There is also no visits between 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Contact the … Read more
Grant County Chief Deputy Prosecutor Kevin McCrae announces he will run for Grant County Superior Court judge Position 2 currently held by Judge John D. Knodell. McCray became a county deputy prosecutor 10 years ago and became lead appellate attorney two years later. He’s received endorsements from Prosecutor Garth Dano, Sheriff Tom Jones, Mattawa Police … Read more
Super Bowl Sunday was less-than-super for a Moses Lake woman apprehended after a pursuit involving Grant County Sheriff’s Deputies. It started Sunday afternoon near Patton Boulevard and state Route 17 when a deputy spotted Erika Dee Merritts speeding and running a red light. Merritts refused to pull over and headed to the to the Diamond … Read more
A car-semi collision Sunday afternoon near Ellensburg results in a 29-year-old man being killed. Police say Thomas Conger of Ellensburg was on Hanson Road heading eastbound when he failed to stop at the intersection with Cove Road. The semi driven by a Moses Lake man which was southbound on Cove hit the driver’s side of … Read more