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Updated 3 days, 12 hours ago

Beware of Bitcoin scams

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake police are warning residents about a sharp rise in scams involving Bitcoin machines, after…

Updated 10 months, 2 weeks ago
WA use-of-force database up and running

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Attorney General’s Office has announced the official launch of the Washington State Data Exchange for Public Safety, after sever…

Updated 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Adams County inmate roster for June 4, 2025

Information below is publicly available from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and reflects prisoners brought into custody on the date indicated. Defendants in…

Updated 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Moses Lake man arrested following domestic violence incident

MOSES LAKE – A 35-year-old man is in custody following a domestic violence incident that escalated into a standoff with law enforcement Monday morning, accordi…

Updated 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Law Enforcement Logs for May 30, 2025

The reports below were provided by the sheriff's office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of …

Updated 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Ephrata man arrested in connection with Schwana murder

EPHRATA — An Ephrata man was booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of first-degree murder and drive-by shooting Thursday following the fatal shooting …

Updated 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Applications sought for Grant County Prosecutor

EPHRATA — Applications are being accepted through June 13 from qualified attorneys for the job of Grant County Prosecutor. Incumbent Kevin McCrae announced his…

Updated 11 months ago
Law enforcement logs for May 23, 2025

The reports below were provided by the sheriff's office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Updated 11 months ago
Juvenile shot, suffers non-life-threatening injuries

MOSES LAKE — On Tuesday at around 6:30 p.m. the Moses Lake Police Department received a call of shots fired in the 500 block of Central Drive, according to a s…

Updated 11 months ago
Quincy homicide victim identified

QUINCY — The identity of a Quincy man killed in a shooting May 15 has been released by the Grant County Coroner. The body of Joshua Avalos, 33, was found …

Updated 11 months, 1 week ago
Law Enforcement Logs for May 16, 2025

Law Enforcement Logs for May 16, 2025

Updated 11 months, 1 week ago
MLSD meeting addresses gang activity, youth safety

MOSES LAKE — Community leaders, educators, law enforcement officials and parents gathered at the Moses Lake School District Tuesday for a discussion on youth s…

Updated 11 months, 1 week ago
FIRST RESPONDER FOCUS: Washington State Patrol Trooper Travis Cunningham wears his hat with pride, mind for service

MOSES LAKE — The life of a Washington State Patrol officer isn’t all glamorous, but it does have one thing going for it: the coolest hat in all law enforcement…

Updated 11 months, 1 week ago
Amber Alert leads to arrest near George

GEORGE – The Grant County Sheriff’s Office and MLPD assisted the Washington State Patrol and Oregon State Patrol in tracking and arresting two individuals invo…

Updated 11 months, 1 week ago
Ferguson signs animal cruelty bill

OLYMPIA — In a step toward enhancing animal welfare, the Washington State Legislature has passed House Bill 1149, an act aimed at the prevention of cruelty to …

Updated 11 months, 1 week ago
MLSD to host gang town hall today

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District will host a town hall today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Learning Services Center, focusing on youth gang awareness and …