Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Two injured in rollover collision southeast of Quincy

Two men were injured Wednesday afternoon in a collision on state Route 283, southeast of Quincy, according to the Washington State Patrol.
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Two students face possible charges after school lockdown

The Lind-Ritzville High School was in lockdown Thursday morning after a 16-year-old boy made threats against another student, according to an Adams County Sheriff’s Office social media post.
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Two injured in collision on state Route 26

Two people were injured Friday afternoon in a collision on state Route 26 at Lucy Road, east of Othello, according to the Washington State Patrol.
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WSP identifies woman who died in pedestrian-vehicle collision

A pedestrian – who died early Thursday morning when she was struck by a car on Interstate 90, east of George – was identified Saturday as Christina M. Schmelling, 44, of Moses Lake, by the Washington State Patrol.
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Woman dies in pedestrian-vehicle collision

A pedestrian died early Thursday morning when she was struck by a car on Interstate 90, east of George, in Grant County, according to the Washington State Patrol.
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Close to home: Radiation treatment facility to break ground this year

Between 300 and 350 area residents won’t have to drive to Spokane or Wenatchee for radiation treatment after August 2023.
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Quincy man dies in rollover collision

A Quincy man died Tuesday morning in a rollover collision on state Route 28, west of Quincy, according to the Washington State Patrol.
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Fire destroys home south of Ephrata

Grant County Fire District 13 firefighters responded to a house fire Saturday night near Road A Northwest and Road 12.3 Northwest, south of Ephrata, according to a social media post.
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Man jailed for alleged shooting in Moses Lake

A 31-year-old man is in jail for allegedly shooting another man in the leg Jan. 7 outside of McDonald’s on Stratford Road in Moses Lake, officials said.
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WSP identifies man in fatal collision

A Mattawa man who died Jan. 1 in a collision on state Route 243 near Mattawa, was identified Tuesday as Diego A. Diaz Sorto, 39, by the Washington State Patrol.
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Two arrested in Spokane after ML shooting

Two men were arrested Tuesday afternoon in Spokane in connection with a drive-by shooting Monday in Moses Lake, officials said.
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Moses Lake police investigate drive-by

Moses Lake Police Department officers are investigating an alleged drive-by shooting, which occurred at about 2:45 p.m. Monday on Gumwood Street, between Broadway and Third avenues.
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One found dead in structure fire

An unidentified person was found dead Friday inside a structure after the fire burning the building was controlled, according to an Adams County Sheriff’s Office social media post.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations down, transmission rate ‘high’

The number of COVID-19 patients at Samaritan Hospital has declined in recent weeks, with Wednesday’s total at three, the most recent information available.
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Othello bicyclist struck by ambulance, flown to hospital

An Othello bicyclist was injured Wednesday evening on state Route 26, near Othello, when he was struck by an ambulance, according to the Washington State Patrol.
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Health district announces more COVID-19 deaths

Twenty-seven residents died from COVID-19 in October and November, bringing Grant County’s total to 212 and one pending, the Grant County Health District announced Wednesday.
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Soap Lake man injured in collision

A Soap Lake man was injured Saturday evening in a three-vehicle collision on state Route 17, south of Ephrata, according to the Washington State Patrol.
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Ephrata pedestrian dies from injuries in November collision

An Ephrata man, who was struck by a car in early November while walking on D Street Northeast in Ephrata, died Wednesday at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, the Washington State Patrol said Thursday.
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Votes certified in general election

The Nov. 3 general election results were certified Tuesday evening, perhaps with surprises in some races.
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REC Silicon moves closer to reopening in Moses Lake

Silicon material producer REC Silicon may be getting closer to reopening in Moses Lake, according to a release Thursday from the company.
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Samaritan sees fewer COVID-19 patients

The number of patients with COVID-19 at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake appears to be steadily declining, while Grant and Adams counties have a high community transmission rate.
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Three injured in collision south of Quincy

A Quincy teenager, an Othello man and woman were injured Thursday afternoon in a collision at state Route 281 and Road 5 Northwest, south of Quincy, according to the Washington State Patrol.
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Two from Soap Lake injured, another dies in collision

Two Soap Lake residents were injured and a 37-year-old unidentified person died Thursday night in a collision on Interstate 90 in Kittitas County, according to the Washington State Patrol.
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Moses Lake teen to be tried as adult in murder case

A Moses Lake teenager will be tried as an adult in a murder case, according to information from the Grant County Superior Court Clerk’s Office.
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Great weather for a paddle

Hundreds of geese, only some of them pictured here, filled Moses Lake on Sunday afternoon near Cascade Park in Moses Lake.
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Moses Lake detectives arrest teen in alleged murder case

Moses Lake Police Department detectives arrested a 17-year-old boy Monday afternoon for investigation of first-degree murder in connection with a September homicide, MLPD Chief Kevin Fuhr said.
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Moses Lake detectives seek information on drive-by shooting

Moses Lake Police Department detectives are seeking information on a drive-by shooting, which injured a suspect – who was arrested Sunday, along with his brother – Saturday morning in the 300 block of Earl Road.
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Moses Lake detectives seek information on drive-by shooting

Moses Lake Police Department detectives are seeking information on a drive-by shooting, which injured a suspect -- who was arrested Sunday, along with his brother -- Saturday morning in the 300 block of Earl Road.
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How they got their jobs back: Moses Lake firefighters ‘set a precedent’; union sign-off on deal is next

Two out of three Moses Lake Fire Department firefighters will get their jobs back, as city officials said they could be accommodated for not getting a COVID-19 vaccination.
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Samaritan, counties see drop in COVID-19

Samaritan Hospital’s COVID-19 patient numbers were down from previous weeks Thursday, with 17 patients, compared to last week, when there were 20.
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One dead, two injured in Whitman County

One person died and two were injured, including one from Moses Lake who may have been at fault, in a collision Thursday afternoon on U.S. Route 195, south of Uniontown in Whitman County, according to the Washington State Patrol.
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Two injured in collision near Ephrata

An Ephrata woman and a Richland man were injured Thursday morning in a collision on state Route 28, near Soap Lake, according to the Washington State Patrol.
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Irrigation district to elect directors; filing closes soon

The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District has three director positions, divisions 1, 2, and 4, with an open filing period, according to a release from the district.
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Basin Bites: Quincy stand offers more than produce

There are many produce stands in Grant and Adams counties, but one in particular will close for the season on Tuesday and celebrated its 20th anniversary in July.
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Authorities ID victim in ML shooting, stabbing

Danual D. Surface, 27, of Moses Lake, was the man killed Sunday morning, according to a Grant County Sheriff’s Office social media post.
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Man fatally shot during argument in Moses Lake

A 27-year-old man was fatally shot Sunday morning during an argument on Arlington Drive in Moses Lake and the suspect is in custody, officials said.
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Short-staffed Samaritan loses some workers to mandate, keeps caring for COVID-19 patients

Ten employees at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake lost their jobs due to the state’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, but only two of those were Monday, officials said.
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Truck driver injured in collision

An Orting man was injured early Thursday in a collision on Interstate 90, southeast of Moses Lake.
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Police seek two in connection with alleged armed robbery

The Quincy Police Department is looking for two men who allegedly robbed a man at gunpoint early Monday at a gas station.
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Quincy police seek two men in connection to alleged armed robbery

The Quincy Police Department is looking for two men who allegedly robbed a man at gunpoint early Monday at a gas station.
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Fifteen local WSP troopers lose jobs due to mandate

Fifteen Washington State Patrol commissioned officers who cover Grant and Adams counties, as well as other areas in WSP’s districts 4 and 6, of which the counties are a part, were thrown out of their jobs Monday due to not getting the COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption and accommodations for …
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Moses Lake firefighters lose jobs over mandate

Three Moses Lake Fire Department firefighters were forced from their jobs Monday because they did not get the COVID-19 vaccine, but an online petition was started to help their cause.
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George man injured in collision after allegedly driving under the influence

A George man was injured Friday night in an alleged DUI collision on state Route 281, near Quincy, according to the Washington State Patrol.
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Samaritan’s COVID-19 number declines; more deaths in county

Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake remains busy, although the number of COVID-19 patients is decreasing. And the Grant County Health District released information on more COVID-19 deaths.
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Moses Lake seeks input on transportation improvements to receive grant money

Moses Lake officials want residents to take an online survey to help them ensure the city’s Complete Streets policy meets people’s transportation needs, a release from the city stated.
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Almira school burns

The Almira Pre-K and Elementary School was destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon after flames erupted from the building.
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ML council to vote on shutting off water, sewer to delinquent customers

Water and sewer shut-off dates will begin in November for more than 600 residential customers in Moses Lake with delinquent balances totaling more than $300,000 if the city adopts a resolution Tuesday.
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Missing kayaker’s body found, in care of coroner’s office

Grant County Sheriff’s Office searchers found the body of a missing kayaker Friday afternoon in Banks Lake, near Steamboat Rock State Park, officials said.
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Grant PUD to have budget hearings

The Grant Public Utility District (PUD) will have three public hearings on its 2022 budget.
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Samaritan sees drop in COVID-19 patients, handles staffing

The number of COVID-19 patients at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake has dropped about a couple of handfuls — 21 to 12 — since last week, but officials caution people to continue taking care of themselves.
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Six injured in two-vehicle collision near Royal City

Six men were injured Tuesday morning in a collision on state Route 26, southeast of Royal City, according to the Washington State Patrol.
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Sheriff’s office seeks information on drive-by shooting

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a drive-by shooting Thursday in the 1000 block of Vandenburg Loop in Moses Lake.
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WSP investigates three-vehicle collision near Beverly

Two women, one from Wenatchee and one from Mattawa, were injured early Monday on state Route 243, just north of Beverly in Grant County, according to the Washington State Patrol.
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Motorcyclist injured in collision with hay rake

A 42-year-old Moses Lake man was injured Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle/tractor collision on state Route 28, east of Soap Lake, according to the Washington State Patrol.
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Sheriff’s office seeks information on drive-by shooting

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a drive-by shooting Thursday in the 1000 block of Vandenburg Loop in Moses Lake.
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Samaritan faces staffing hurdles

Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake continues to have staffing challenges and has not received help from the Department of Defense, as Gov. Jay Inslee said he asked for last week.
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Explosions, fire destroy building

MOSES LAKE — An unknown ignition caused several explosions and the total loss of a building Wednesday afternoon on Road O Northeast, officials said.
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Explosions, fire destroy old potato storage building

An unknown ignition caused several explosions and the total loss of a building Wednesday afternoon on Road O Northeast, officials said.
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Three injured in four-vehicle Adams County collision

A Moses Lake man and woman, as well as an Othello woman, were injured Thursday morning in a four-vehicle collision in Adams County, according to the Washington State Patrol.
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Othello pair in Douglas County collision

An Othello man and woman were injured Tuesday afternoon in a Douglas County collision, according to the Washington State Patrol.
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Moses Lake man injured

A 29-year-old Moses Lake man was injured Monday night in a Kittitas County collision, the Washington State Patrol said.
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Moses Lake man dies from June collision

A 67-year-old Moses Lake man died Aug. 12 from injuries sustained in a June 16 motorcycle collision in Kittitas County, the Washington State Patrol announced Thursday.
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Samaritan Hospital postpones elective procedures

MOSES LAKE — All elective surgical procedures at Samaritan Hospital will be postponed until at least Oct. 1, hospital officials announced Wednesday, due to “sustained staffing strains caused by the ongoing surge of COVID-19 in the greater Moses Lake community.”
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Grand Coulee woman dies in single-vehicle rollover

A Grand Coulee woman died Saturday afternoon in a collision on state Route 155 near Castle Rock, according to the Washington State Patrol.
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Moses Lake man arrested in connection with alleged homicide

A Moses Lake man was arrested early Friday in connection with an alleged homicide Sept. 11, according to a Moses Lake Police Department release.
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COVID-19 still looms large for Samaritan

Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake, like those throughout the country, continues to provide care for patients with COVID-19.
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Two open houses set for Moses Lake water, sewer rate changes

The city of Moses Lake will have two open house sessions on proposed water and sewer rate changes — taking effect Oct. 26 — Tuesday at the Civic Center council chambers at 401 S. Balsam St.
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Stratford-Valley roads intersection to be closed for work

The intersection of Stratford and Valley roads will be closed from 3 a.m. Monday to 7 a.m. Wednesday for reconstruction, according to a release from the city of Moses Lake.
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Application period for tourism projects open

Applications for 2022 tourism projects are being accepted until noon Oct. 1 by the Moses Lake Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, according to a news flash from the city.
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ML police investigate 3 separate alleged shootings

Moses Lake police are investigating three separate alleged shootings in the past three days: one homicide, a drive-by and an alleged intruder/car thief, who was reportedly shot by a homeowner, after laws prohibited police from pursuing the suspect.
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Detectives seek occupants of vehicles seen near homicide scene

Grant County Sheriff’s Office detectives are looking for the occupants of three vehicles who allegedly were driving and/or riding at Airway Drive and state Route 17 around the time of a May 26 homicide.
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Moses Lake police investigate alleged homicide, seek public’s help

Moses Lake police are investigating the alleged homicide of a 21-year-old Moses Lake man found dead Wednesday with a gunshot wound to the head, according to a release issued Friday.
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Hospitals, health district deal with COVID-19 surge

MOSES LAKE — Regional hospitals are dealing with an influx of patients with COVID-19, according to information from Samaritan Healthcare of Moses Lake and Confluence Health.
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Hospital deals with COVID-19 surge

Samaritan’s chief medical officer, Dr. Andrea Carter, will have a free Zoom discussion at 10 a.m. Friday for anyone.
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Counts for COVID-19 continue

MOSES LAKE — The count of COVID-19 cases in the area continues, although the figures can differ depending where and when one looks.
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Two injured in alleged DUI-caused collision

Two men were injured early Monday morning in an alleged DUI-caused collision on state Route 17, near Stratford Road, in Moses Lake.
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One injured in Adams County collision

A Kennewick man was injured Sunday afternoon in a collision on state Route 26, 7 miles west of Washtucna, in Adams County.
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UPDATED: Police respond to possible gang-related shooting, injury

MOSES LAKE — A 19-year-old man was shot in the leg Thursday afternoon in a park in the 1200 block of South Balsam Street by two boys after he pepper-sprayed one of them, officials said.
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Police respond to possible gang-related shooting, injury

MOSES LAKE — A male was shot in the leg Thursday afternoon in Gillette Park by two other males after he pepper-sprayed one of them, officials said.
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Firefighters curb blaze northeast of Quincy

A wildfire – which threatened homes and caused Level 3 evacuations northeast of Quincy late Tuesday – was under control Wednesday.
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Arraignment delayed for man accused of killing neighbor

The arraignment for a 56-year-old Mattawa man accused of first-degree murder was postponed until Tuesday.
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Four injured in alleged DUI-caused collision

Four people from Pasco were injured Monday morning in an alleged DUI-caused collision on state Route 17, about 7 miles north of Othello.
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Counting COVID-19 cases continues, can be tricky to tally

The count of the number of people in Grant and Adams counties who have COVID-19 continues even though reporting COVID-19 deaths can be difficult.
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Blue-green algae found near Desert Aire

The Grant County Health District issued a warning Friday about possible blue-green algae blooms, after a dog reportedly became ill and died from spending time in the Priest Rapids Recreation Area in Desert Aire.
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Second man killed in collision identified

The identity of the second man killed in a collision Aug. 11 near George is Miguel Flores Ortiz, the Washington State Patrol said Friday.
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Details change accusation against Mattawa man

A 56-year-old Mattawa man was accused Monday of first-degree murder after detectives revealed further information about him in connection with the alleged shooting death of his neighbor.
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Fire at Moses Lake offices causes closures

Some offices at the Moses Lake’s Civic Center at 401 S. Balsam St. were to remain closed until Monday due to fumes from an electrical fire Friday morning, according to a city news update.
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Health district warns residents of blue-green algae near Desert Aire

The Grant County Health District issued a warning Friday about possible blue-green algae blooms, after a dog reportedly became ill and died from spending time in the Priest Rapids Recreation Area in Desert Aire.
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Mattawa man jailed in connection with alleged homicide

A 56-year-old Mattawa man was booked early Friday morning into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of second-degree murder for allegedly shooting to death his neighbor.
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COVID-19: Transmission rates ‘high’; Samaritan still has room, contingency plan

The COVID-19 transmission rate recently has prompted health officials to require people to take precautions, such as mask-wearing and social distancing, even if they’re vaccinated.
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Man pleads not guilty in double murder case

A Moses Lake man pleaded not guilty Monday in Grant County Superior Court to two counts of second-degree murder and one count of second-degree unlawful firearm possession.
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Grant County Health District, board issue plea to residents

The Grant County Health District and Grant County Board of Health on Thursday issued an impassioned plea to residents about the delta variant and “recent COVID-19 surge.”
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Three injured in collision near Othello

Three people were injured Tuesday night in a collision at Reynolds Road and state Route 26 near Othello.
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Two Grant County men die in collision

Two men died and another may face vehicular homicide charges due to a collision Wednesday afternoon at Adams Road and state Route 283, northeast of George.
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Othello woman dies in collision near Moses Lake

An Othello woman died Saturday morning in a collision on a gravel driveway near Moses Lake.
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Grant County PUD Commissioner Walker dies

Grant County PUD Commissioner Dale Walker, 75, died Sunday from complications with lung cancer, according to a release from the PUD on Monday.
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Quincy woman sentenced after 2018 fatal collision

A Quincy woman was sentenced Tuesday in Grant County Superior Court to 60 months (five years) in prison for apparently driving drunk, speeding and killing a man in a 2018 collision.
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Teen injured in Adams County collision

A teenager was injured Friday afternoon in a collision on Interstate 90 near Palm Lake in Adams County, according to the Washington State Patrol.
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Mattawa man may face vehicular homicide charge

A Lind man died and a Mattawa man was injured, and may face a vehicular homicide charge, due to an early Sunday collision on state Route 243 near Desert Aire.
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Two Othello men die from collision near Royal City

Two Othello men died Thursday from a collision about 1 mile north of Royal City.
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Man held in alleged double murder

A Moses Lake man had his first appearance in Grant County Superior Court Monday afternoon and is being held on two counts of second-degree murder in connection with the deaths of two Moses Lake men Saturday at a home in the 8000 block of Road 18 Northeast, about 13 miles …
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Bodies found; evidence points to homicide

Detectives were waiting to hear on the cause of death Sunday of two people who were found dead just before noon Saturday at a home in the 8000 block of Road 18 Northeast near Moses Lake, according to Grant County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Kyle Foreman.
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Two found dead Saturday near Moses Lake

Two people were found dead just before noon Saturday in the 8000 block of Road 18 Northeast near Moses Lake and a likely suspect in their deaths is in custody, according to Grant County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Kyle Foreman.
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Health officers advise people wear masks indoors

Public health officers announced Thursday they recommended residents wear a mask in indoor public places and practice physical distancing when possible due to the “rapidly increasing spread of COVID-19 in Washington state driven by the delta variant,” according to an advisory.
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Girl likely drowned in pond near George

A 10-year-old Issaquah girl died Monday night after she slipped under the surface of a pond near George.
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Northrup Fire crews mop up

The Northrup Fire was 95% contained and burned 247 acres, according to a final update released Monday from the Southeast Washington Type 3 Interagency Incident Management Team 2.
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Northrup Fire 65% contained; evacuation notices lifted

All evacuation notices for the Northrup Fire were lifted at 6 p.m. Sunday, according to a Grant County Sheriff’s Office alert.
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Moses Lake man among injured in Kittitas County collision

A Moses Lake man, an Issaquah man and teenager were injured Wednesday afternoon in a collision two miles northwest of Easton on Interstate 90.
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Vehicle fire briefly closes part of I-90

Eastbound lanes of Interstate 90, about three miles west of Ritzville, were blocked Wednesday afternoon when a vehicle caught fire.
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Pasco man dies in collision near Royal City

A Pasco man died Thursday morning near Royal City when the vehicle he was driving was struck by a semi.
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Detectives ‘need leads to follow’ in May homicide

MOSES LAKE — The homicide of Kristopher Vincent, 24, of Moses Lake, remained unsolved Tuesday.
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Wine and song: Ancient Lakes Theatre Festival at Cave B begins with musical

QUINCY — Cave B Estate Winery will debut “How Can I Love You” Thursday through Sunday and July 22-25 at its outdoor amphitheater, Stage B, as the feature production of the first Ancient Lakes Theatre Festival.
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Troopers increase patrols between ML and Othello

Washington State Patrol troopers in the Basin are increasing their patrols on the stretch of state Route 17, between Moses Lake and Othello, due to an upward trend of fatal, serious injury and other collisions this year.
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Basin Bites: La Michoacana Paleteria creates sweet frostiness

Many might know about the Quincy Public Market or the Quincy Farmers Market, perhaps because of their larger footprint than other places in town.
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Grant County Jail escapee still on loose

A Grant County Jail inmate who escaped Sunday was apparently still on the loose Monday evening.
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Fireworks truck destroyed by fire

A professional pyrotechnic company’s box truck burned early Sunday morning, just south of Ephrata, according to Grant County Fire District 13.
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Four injured in rollover collision

Four people were injured Saturday afternoon when the van they were in struck a trailer and rolled on state Route 17, near Warden.
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Building, vehicles destroyed in fire

An old Cenex building and several vehicles were destroyed Saturday night by fire in Royal Camp.
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California vape company, others pay for illegal sales into Washington

A California vaping company must pay $375,000 to resolve a lawsuit over illegal sales into Washington, according to a release from Attorney General Bob Ferguson, who brought the lawsuit against the company in August 2020 after its initial refusal to cooperate with an investigation.
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Prisoner in Quincy murders case may be released early

A man sentenced to 50 years in prison for murdering a Quincy couple in 1997 is on track to be released soon, after serving less than half his sentence, as the Department of Corrections Indeterminate Sentence Review Board deemed him eligible.
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George man pleads not guilty to robbery

A George man pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Grant County Superior Court to first-degree robbery.
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ML man pleads not guilty to assault

A Moses Lake man charged with second-degree child assault pleaded not guilty Monday in Grant County Superior Court.
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Man found dead identified; suspect in an unrelated homicide arrested

Kristopher Vincent, 24, of Moses Lake, was the man found dead Wednesday morning on Airway Drive and Cochran Road, according to a Thursday Grant County Sheriff’s Office social media post.
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Man found dead Wednesday identified; suspect in unrelated homicide arrested

Kristopher Vincent, 24, of Moses Lake was the man found dead Wednesday morning on Airway Drive and Cochran Road, according to a Thursday Grant County Sheriff’s Office social media post.
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16-year-old died from gunshot wound to chest

MOSES LAKE — Sixteen-year-old Gavin Hayes, of Quincy, was killed Monday afternoon from a gunshot wound to the chest at a home in the 300 block of South Gibby Road, according to Grant County Coroner Craig Morrison.
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Cielo Town Bakery: Tasty treats at two locations

Rich, chocolatey goodness. Sweet, melt-in-your-mouth dough. Perhaps a savory, cheesy bite.
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Grant County awaits decision on possible rollback

EPHRATA — While increasing numbers statewide sign petitions to recall Gov. Jay Inslee, it appeared likely on Monday that Grant County will be moved back to Phase 2 of the state’s COVID-19 recovery plan.
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Races on the lake

An outboard hydroplane racer zips away from shore Saturday at Seattle Outboard Association's Moses Lake Get Ready For Summer Test Session in Cascade Park.
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Moses Lake man makes deal in child molestation cases

A Moses Lake man made a plea agreement with prosecutors to three counts of first-degree child molestation stemming from crimes against three children.
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Sign of the season

Cherry blossoms along West Valley Road.
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Two injured in DUI rollover

Two Othello men were injured in a DUI rollover just before 2:09 a.m. Saturday on state Route 17 at milepost 34, north of Othello, in Adams County.
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Man sentenced for stealing GTA bus, eluding

A Coulee Dam man was sentenced to just more than three years in prison for stealing a Grant County Transportation Authority bus and leading officers on a chase in February.
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Zillah man pleads not guilty in vehicular homicide case

A Zillah man pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Grant County Superior Court to vehicular homicide in connection to a high-speed police chase and fatal crash.
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Former Moses Lake man pleads not guilty to numerous sex crimes

A College Place man charged with multiple sex crimes in Moses Lake pleaded not guilty Monday in Grant County Superior Court.
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Man indicted in federal court for allegedly possessing bomb

A Moses Lake man was indicted Tuesday in U.S. District Court for unlawfully possessing an unregistered firearm/destructive device.
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ML woman appears in court for alleged arson

A Moses Lake woman charged with second-degree arson appeared last week in Grant County Superior Court.
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SL man pleads not guilty

A Soap Lake man accused of raping two girls pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Grant County Superior Court.
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Retired pastor, farmer steps into county commissioner role

Danny Stone, a retired pastor (church in Chewelah) and semi-retired farmer, said he’s spent his whole life in eastern Washington.
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Trial set in alleged machete assault

The trial for a Moses Lake man accused of assaulting and threatening his housemate with a machete over a cellphone is scheduled for April 7.
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Electric City man gets a year and a half prison rehab for assault

An Electric City man was sentenced to one and a half years of Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative (DOSA), or prison-based rehabilitation, for trying to strangle his girlfriend over the sale of puppies.
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Business owner steps into county commissioner slot

Business owner Rob Jones, of Moses Lake, took the Grant County Commissioner District 2 seat in January for four years.
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U.S. attorney collects record restitution, fines

The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington announced Monday his office collected $61,950,459 in fiscal year 2020, of which $2,603,880 was restitution for crime victims and $59,346,578 was civil actions.
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Grant County Superior Court suspends jury trials

Jury trials in Grant County Superior Court are suspended through Jan. 11.
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Deputies catch man with stolen toilet paper, other items

Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office officials said Sunday that they made “the largest seizure of stolen toilet paper in agency history,” after a Walla Walla County resident interrupted a home burglary and called 911, then followed the alleged burglar, Matthew Gale Gillum, of Weston, Oregon, to get his vehicle description.
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After cancer claims his family members' lives, veteran gives to local organizations

You might say cancer has impacted Darrell Wallace’s life. After he lost his wife of 30 years to breast cancer, the 77-year-old U.S. Army veteran said he needed to do something, so he decided to donate to the Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation and other organizations.
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Small spaces just fine for this retired Quincy veteran

Tiny living in Quincy wasn’t the 81-year-old’s goal after retiring from a 42-year-long career at Safeway’s bakery division, but Rudy Herrera said the 208-square-foot space was all he needed.
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Quincy School Board works for equity among students

Quincy School Board gets honored fifth year in a row.
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Light Up Moses Lake to provide drive-through light contest, prizes

Light Up Moses Lake is a new light contest event created because the traditional Downtown Moses Lake Association’s Ag Parade was canceled earlier this year due to COVID-19. Entries must be received by Friday; however, people have until Dec. 3 to finish decorating, as voting and viewing will occur Dec. …
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State DOH updates residents on COVID-19 vaccine

State officials on Thursday advised residents to continue wearing masks and practicing social distancing, as a COVID-19 vaccine hadn’t been approved -- even though one had been expected to be ready this month.
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Moses Lake man injured Tuesday in collision

A 21-year-old Moses Lake man was injured Tuesday morning on state Route 17 when he lost control of his truck.
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