Crime
For information regarding local and national criminal news, see our latest news stories below.
Adams County Jail remodel to start in spring 2026
RITZVILLE — Remodeling of the Adams County Jail is projected to begin in May 2026, with the project completed by t…
Police logs for Jan. 5, 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 …
News Bites for Jan. 2
RITZVILLE — Ritzville Police have made an arrest in a two-week-long investigation, according to a statement from the RPD.
Feds charge two in drug case
SPOKANE — Two men have been indicted in eastern Washington in connection with seized drugs, firearms and commercial pill presses, according to an announcement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Wa…
Fatality accident, GCSO collision shut down SR 17
MOSES LAKE – State Route 17 was closed for nearly four hours Thursday night after two accidents led to the death of one woman and non-fatal injuries for two Gr…
Police logs for Dec. 28, 2023
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 …
Bill aims to protect WA residents from secondhand exposure to narcotics
OLYMPIA – The fentanyl crisis is on the proverbial docket for the 2024 Washington Legislative Session.
Gorge shooting court dates set
EPHRATA – James M. Kelly, 26, the suspect in the June 18 shooting at the Beyond Wonderland music festival, has multiple court dates coming up.
GCSO urges caution while celebrating at bars
EPHRATA – The Grant County Sheriff’s Office has issued a statement warning area residents to be cautious when out at bars regarding Rohypnol, also known as roo…
News Bites for Dec. 27, 2023
News Bites for Dec. 27, 2023
Police Records
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.
Adams commissioners reviewing 2024 budget
RITZVILLE – Adams County Commissioners held their second public hearing on the 2024 budget during Tuesday’s regular meeting in Ritzville, which also featured i…
News Bites for Dec. 21, 2023
EPHRATA — An Ephrata man was booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of DUI and other charges after he allegedly led law enforcement officers on a chase…
Police logs for Dec. 15, 2023
EPHRATA – The reports below were provided by the sheriff’s office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a…
Palubicki appointed to Adams Superior Court
RITZVILLE – Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday the appointment of K. Peter Palubicki to the Adams County Superior Court. He will replace Judge Steve Dixon, who…
News Bites for Dec. 14, 2023
News Bites for Dec. 14, 2023