Crime
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Man arrested in Cascade Valley shooting
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a Nov. 16 shooting in Cascade Valley that le…
Law enforcement logs for Nov. 8, 2024
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 …
Moses Lake man arrested for murder of grandfather
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested Monday after his grandfather was found buried in a shallow grave near Stanley Road in Cascade Valley.
ACSO deputy crashes going to call for aid
OTHELLO — A reported burglary led to a damaged patrol vehicle and a trespass citation, according to a statement from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.
Digging for the truth: King Ranch owners fight claims of illegal wetlands excavation
(The Center Square) – A complex tangle of claims involving the King Ranch in Grant and Douglas counties may have an impact on more than cattle ranchers, accord…
Some GC District Court services suspended
EPHRATA — Payments due to Grant County District Court will not be processed for a few days, possibly through the end of the week, after unauthorized activity w…
GALLERY: Grant Co. justice center construction
EPHRATA – The Grant County Criminal Justice Center under construction is starting to resemble the concept art for the new facility. While landscaping and some …
Law Enforcement logs for Nov. 1, 2024
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 …
New criminal justice facility designed for future needs, safety
EPHRATA – More than 60% of voters approved a three-tenths of 1% sales tax increase to help fund a new Grant County Jail in 2019. Today, that jail is being real…
Change in Moses Lake parks rules affects activity trails
MOSES LAKE — Bad behavior on the activity trails in Moses Lake can get people prohibited from their use under a revised ordinance approved by the Moses Lake Ci…
25-year-old arrested after alleged vehicle theft, crossing county lines
PASCO – Dispatch reported a pursuit with a dark-colored BMW conducted by Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Deputies heading towards Adams County. The Adams Coun…
'If you're not improving, you need to retire'
RITZVILLE — Interim Ritzville Police Department Chief Bill Benner said he thought the department’s biggest strength is its connection with the community. Benne…
High-speed chase ends in truck rolling
RITZVILLE – Friday evening, the Washington State Patrol initiated a pursuit with a red Toyota Tacoma. The vehicle was traveling southbound on Highway 395 near …
Mattawa woman dead after two-vehicle collision
MATTAWA – A 33-year-old Mattawa woman died Friday and three other people were injured from a two-vehicle collision near Mattawa Friday, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Two teens hit by suspected drunk driver
QUINCY – The Grant County Sheriff’s Office responded to a collision in the 8500 block of Road T-Northwest Monday night, according to a release from GCSO.
A cycle of abuse
MOSES LAKE — On a single day in October, the Moses Lake Police Department received 62 calls for service, according to its records. More than one in eight of th…