NEWS BITES: June 3, 2024
STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 years, 4 months AGO
Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner, right, stops for a photo during an early May community event. ACSO will have a town hall style meeting in Washtucna Monday as part of the department's efforts to build relationships with those they serve.
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OTHELLO — Adams County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a request for mutual aid from the Washington State Patrol for a reckless driver in the area of the intersection of State Route 17 and W. Foley Road north of Othello, according to an ACSO statement.
When they contacted the vehicle’s driver, they found that he was armed and had threatened to kill the complainant. Deputies conducted a hi-risk traffic stop and took Brian Valentin Bahena, 23, of Othello into custody without incident. He was booked on Felony Harassment, Carry of a Weapon Without a Concealed Pistol License and DUI.
ROYAL CITY — Royal Slope Fire and Rescue encountered a tractor with a trailer of burning hay Friday afternoon at about 1 p.m. at the corner of Road E. SW and State Route 26. Firefighters used fire retardant foam from a remote-controlled nozzle to extinguish the fire. Nobody was injured.
WASHTUCNA — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has invited the public to a community connection event in Washtucna at Sonny’s — 250 Main St. — for a chance to meet officers and discuss issues related to ACSO. The event begins at 6 p.m. Monday, June 3.
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Kennewick woman killed in Othello-area collision
OTHELLO — A Kennewick woman was killed when she ran into a semitruck at the intersection of SR 26 and South Booker Road early Thursday morning.
State Route 26 closed due to fatality collision
OTHELLO — State Route 26 is closed due to a fatality collision between a car and a semitruck near South Booker Road about four miles east of Othello, according to information from the Washington State Patrol and the Washington Department of Transportation. The road was closed about 6:30 a.m., according to the WSDOT. This is a developing story and more information will be added as it becomes available.
Coeur d'Alene to host fair housing training
Event takes place at public library in October
In this spirit, the city of Coeur d’Alene will soon provide a free “Fair Housing and Hot Topics” training. Partnering with Intermountain fair Housing Council, the event is slated for noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library Community Room, 702 E. Front Ave.