News Bites for June 12, 2023
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EPHRATA — An Ephrata man reported as missing Wednesday was found safe and sound Thursday, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
HATTON — Two people were seriously injured in a collision on SR 26 Thursday, according to a statement from the Washington State Patrol.
At a little after midnight, Perejitei E. Bekewe, 26, was driving a 2022 Dodge Ram pickup north on Johnson Road about 3/12 miles west of Hatton, while a Mack dump truck driven by Anthony J. Williamson was headed west on SR 26, according to the WSP. Bekewe’s truck struck the dump truck in the westbound lanes of SR 26 and came to rest on the south side of the highway. The dump truck came to rest on its driver’s side 50 feet off the roadway.
Bekewe was transported to Kadlec Medical Center in Kennewick, while Williamson was transported to Othello Community Hospital. The nature of their injuries was not given. Both drivers were wearing seat belts, and it was not known whether drugs or alcohol were involved. The cause of the collision was given as failure to yield, and charges are pending against Bekewe.
RITZVILLE – Adams County experienced downed 911 and nonemergency service Saturday. Phones were back up and running by 11:13 a.m. and Sheriff Dale Wagner encourages residents to call 509-488-2061 with nonememrgency issues and 911 in life-threatening situations. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office now has an app that is available on iOS and Android devices.
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Three arrested after drug investigation
Local and state law enforcement arrested three men and seized "nearly a quarter pound of methamphetamine" last week after a lengthy investigation, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office.
Stampa-Palooza at ML Museum Saturday
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center will host Stampa-Palooza this weekend as the September Free Family Saturday. “We will have a variety of stamps, ink pads, and cardstock available to create custom projects,” Museum Communications Coordinator Natalya Zuyeva wrote in an email to the Columbia Basin Herald. “Pick out your favorite designs and stamp away.” The museum hosts the craft event on the first Saturday of the month, with all the supplies paid for through memberships and donations. Although there’s no charge, families are asked to register at the museum’s website.
Moses Lake man dies in Royal City collision
ROYAL CITY — A Moses Lake man was killed when a car crossed the centerline and hit his car near Royal City Tuesday afternoon.