Friday, November 15, 2024

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Strong winds topple semi near Mattawa

MATTAWA - Strong winds are cited as the cause of an injury collision near Mattawa over the weekend.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Probable cause found in Jesus Torres case

EPHRATA — A judge found probable cause last week for the charges that have filed against a Royal City man in connection with a shooting in Moses Lake that left two people injured in November.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Giving back

GEORGE - Nearly 50 people were injured on Thanksgiving after a bus full of University of Washington Marching Band members rolled on Interstate 90 near George. After the crash George Elementary School was opened for the band members, who received Thanksgiving meals from concerned locals, food from the cafeteria at …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Torres ordered to undergo competency evaluation

EPHRATA - Amid concerns about his mental health, a Royal City man who is accused of shooting and killing his father in late-November has been ordered to undergo a competency evaluation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

3 arrested in connection with Adams County pursuit

OTHELLO - Three people were arrested in Adams County over the weekend following a high speed chase that reached speeds in excess of 100 mph.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Jonathan Torres arrested for allegedly shooting, killing father

ROYAL CITY - A Royal City man has been taken into custody for allegedly shooting and killing his father early Wednesday morning.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Sen. Mark Schoesler to lead Senate GOP caucus again in 2019 session

YAKIMA - Members of the state Senate Republican Caucus have tabbed 9th District Senator Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, as their leader for the 2019 legislative session.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

1 still wanted for questioning in Royal City shooting

ROYAL CITY — One of two brothers who are wanted for questioning in connection with an injury shooting in Royal City last week contacted police on Thursday and provided a statement.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

3 injured in Othello collision

OTHELLO - An unknown person reportedly caused an injury collision near Othello Sunday night and is now wanted for hit-and-run and crossing the centerline.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

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COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

2 dead in Monday morning collisions in Quincy, Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Two women died on Monday in separate early-morning collisions near Moses Lake and Quincy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Campfires now banned on all DNR-protected lands

MOSES LAKE — After previously issuing a temporary ban on target shooting on 3 million acres of Department of Natural Resources-managed lands, the DNR is now banning campfires on all DNR-protected lands in eastern Washington.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Othello residents injured in Franklin County collision

PASCO — Four people, two of whom are from Othello, were injured in a two-vehicle collision in Franklin County on Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Multi-agency effort holds wildfire to around 200 acres

QUINCY — Even with the extreme heat on Thursday crews from several local fire agencies were able to contain a wildfire to around 200 acres.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Night of adoration: Othello native presents concert at Bethel Spanish Assembly of God

OTHELLO — Edward Rivera is dedicated to his craft through-and-through. As a traveling musician Rivera knows firsthand how precarious flight schedules can be and how nothing is set in stone. That notion was put into play on Friday when Rivera’s flight was canceled. This was a big deal considering he …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

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