Crime
For information regarding local and national criminal news, see our latest news stories below.
Moses Lake man arrested in stabbing incident
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of first-degree assault – domesti…
Idaho prosecutors to victims: 'You will not be forgotten'
A week after Bryan Kohberger, 30, was sentenced to four life sentences without the possibility of parole for the murders of the four college students, longtime…
Synthetic opioids driving increased overdoses
MOSES LAKE — More – and more powerful – controlled substances are making their way into the Columbia Basin, and that trend is making itself felt in overdose de…
Basin residents targeted with phone, door-to-door 'PUD' scams
EPHRATA — Franklin Public Utility District and Grant Public Utility District are alerting residents to a surge in phone scams aimed at obtaining personal infor…
First responders to connect with communities at National Night Out
COLUMBIA BASIN — Police, firefighters and other agencies will have a chance to rub elbows with the communities they serve next week at National Night Out. …
Othello man arrested in stabbing incident
OTHELLO — An Othello man was booked on suspicion of first-degree assault-domestic violence after he allegedly stabbed his partner then fled the scene Tuesday. …
GCSO's Kriete elected VP of law enforcement association
EPHRATA — Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete has been elected vice president of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. “I am honored to r…
Public’s help sought in determining identity of John Doe
QUINCY — Quincy Police Department officers are asking for the public’s help in determining whether or not a body found in Georgia in 2009 is a man who had ties…
Crime declining, drugs climbing locally, statewide
OLYMPIA — In the 2024 Crime in Washington report published by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, released Monday, a noticeable decline i…
New Othello Police Department officer sworn in
OTHELLO — Oscar Munoz returned to his hometown to start his law enforcement career. Munoz was sworn in as the newest Othello Police Department officer Monday.
Adams County Jail inmate roster for July 29, 2025
RITZVILLE – The inmate information below was provided by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Gorge shooting trial rescheduled for late August
EPHRATA – The trial for James Kelly, the suspect in the shooting that occurred during the Beyond Wonderland Music Festival in June of 2023, has been postponed …
Moses Lake Police Department logs for July 28, 2025
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Police Department provided the incident details noted below. Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Othello man convicted of sexually abusing child
RITZVILLE — A sentencing date will be announced in August in the case of an Othello man convicted Thursday of sexual assault of a child.
Ephrata Police Department logs for July 24, 2025
Ephrata Police Department
Grant County Commissioners announce appointment of replacement prosecuting attorney
Grant County – Grant County Commissioners announced Tuesday they have selected Brandon Guernsey as the Grant County Prosecuting Attorney succeeding Kevin McCra…