NEWS BITES for August 12, 2024
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office participated in the cop on top event on Friday. The funds raised from the event will go to Special Olympics Washington. “Our deputies took part in getting soaked and having fun for a good cause,” said the statement from Sheriff Wagner.
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EPHRATA — A 40-year-old Ephrata man was injured due to a one-vehicle collision in the late morning on Friday according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. There was a semi-rollover collision at North Frontage Road just East of Adams Road. Jesus Villa Ambriz was driving a 2003 tractor-trailer westbound on North Frontage Road when his vehicle failed to make a northbound curve. Villa Ambriz sustained life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to an area hospital.
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Police Department put out a statement that August is National Dog Month. The statement includes three tips to “keep your fur-baby safe.” First, license dogs with the City of Ephrata to ensure a safe return. Second, microchipping can also provide a way of identification if a dog is lost. Finally, keep up on the dog’s vaccines to protect its health.
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Police Department put out a statement saying that the National Night Out 2024 was a success. The event has face painting, music, snow cones, 500 hot dogs and dunking police officers. “We enjoyed seeing all the faces we serve every day,” said the statement. There are various thanks listed including vendors, grillers, speaker controllers, Grant County Fire District 5, City of Moses Lake Fire Department, Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Washington State Patrol, MACC Dispatch and Moses Lake Regional Tactical Response Team.
OTHELLO — The Othello Police Department put out a missing person’s update Aug. 5, Jennifer Hernandez has been located. “Thank you for all of your assistance,” reads the statement.
SOAP LAKE — On Wednesday the Soap Lake Police Department put out a statement that their phone system is down at the police department. The statement said that if you need assistance call 509-246-1211 extension 2. Only their direct line is down. In case of emergencies, the department asks that 911 is called.
WASHINGTON — Smokey Bear, the mascot of forest fire prevention, celebrates his birthday Aug. 9. This figure was born in 1944 when the U.S. Forest Service and the Ad Council introduced him to promote forest awareness. He just turned 80 years old. Various fire departments in Grant County and Adams County put out birthday messages to the bear.