OTHELLO – It’s been 34 years since David Rehaume [ray-OAM] was sworn in to his first policing job with the city of Othello, and on Monday night, the esteemed officer became the city of Othello’s permanent police chief. Rehaume replaces Phil Schenck, who retired in May. -0-
The small community of Keller is mourning the loss of 16-year-old Mary Jayn LaPlante, who was tragically killed in a single-car crash June 23. The incident, which took place at the intersection of Sherman Road North and Williams Road East, also left five other juveniles injured, the Odessa Record reports. LaPlante was a student at … Read more
OTHELLO – A preliminary report has emerged regarding an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Sunday, [June 25], in rural Adams County. The Othello Police Department executed a warrant for Ramon O. Morfin of Warden, and the 29-year-old opened fire on officers prompting police to return fire, striking and killing Morfin. The incident is currently under … Read more
LAKE WENATCHEE – Morning commuters who use White River Road will have to find an alternate route. A severe weather event on Tuesday night resulted in a flash flood, leading to the closure of White River Road at milepost 4.25. The road is impassable due to the extensive debris and mud accumulation spanning approximately 50 … Read more
UPDATE — One of two back to back fires sparked by lightning Monday burned on a slope near the Baird Springs railroad tunnel in the Quincy area. The fire was contained to about ten acres, according to an update. Meanwhile, the fire north of the city was in the area of Ovren Road and Road … Read more
MOSES LAKE – A dramatic scene unfolded at Ernie’s Truck Stop near the I-90/SR 17 interchange in Moses Lake over the weekend when a knife wielding man confronted the owner. Quick thinking by witnesses and the prompt response from local law enforcement ultimately led to the suspect’s apprehension before any harm could be done, according … Read more
MOSES LAKE – A Moses Lake family has filed a lawsuit against the Moses Lake School District after their 12-year-old daughter was constantly bullied at Frontier Middle School. The lawsuit claims the school district did not step in to prevent the assaults. -0-
UPDATE – Drugs and alcohol were not a factor in a crash that killed a 63-year-old Moxee, Washington man near the Vantage Bridge on Saturday. According to an update, Richard Potts apparently lost control of his bike on I-90 near George and slammed into the jersey barrier. -0-
EPHRATA – A woman is now facing charges for allegedly starting a 15-acre wildland fire near Ephrata. The fire reportedly threatened homes near the Wagon Wheel Mobile Home Park on SR 28. The 25-year-old fire starter was arrested Saturday and is currently being held in Grant County Jail. -0-
MOSES LAKE – Grant County will be performing chip seal operations and road work in the Larson housing community. Vehicles must be off the road between 5am and 6pm, Monday through Thursday, or they will be towed. The road work aims to improve the infrastructure and enhance safety in the Larson Housing Community. The project … Read more