Crime
For information regarding local and national criminal news, see our latest news stories below.
Moses Lake man arrested on suspicion of rape of a child
OTHELLO — A Moses Lake man has been arrested on suspicion of second-degree rape of a child and sexual exploitation…
Legislature looks at lowering blood alcohol content statute
OLYMPIA – To curb traffic fatalities, lawmakers are proposing reducing the legal limit for driving while intoxicated.
Bullying at Frontier points toward frustrations for parents
MOSES LAKE — Harassment or bullying at school often leads to unknown territory for parents, who don’t always know what school officials can do, and may not be …
News bites for Feb. 6, 2024
News bites for Feb. 6, 2024
Police logs for Feb. 2, 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 …
Grant Co. extends marijuana production moratorium
EPHRATA — The Grant County Commissioners have extended the moratorium on establishing new marijuana production or processing operations in unincorporated areas…
NEWS BITES: Jan. 31, 2024
News Bites for January 31, 2024.
MLPD responding proactively to violent crime, chief says
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake has its share of issues with violent crime, but it’s dealing with those issues surprisingly well, Moses Lake Police Chief Dave Sands to…
News Bites for Jan. 30, 2024
EPHRATA — An Ephrata man died Sunday night after a one-vehicle collision near Ephrata, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Eight locals arrested: Joint investigations with city, federal, state agencies land Moses Lake residents in jail
MOSES LAKE – According to the office of U.S. Attorney Vanessa Waldref, based in Spokane, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the U.S. Mars…
Wagner requests better pay for staff
RITZVILLE – The Adams County Commissioners meetings Jan. 16 and 17 featured significant discussion regarding a need in certain corrections and administrative p…
News Bites for Jan. 22, 2024
News Bites for Jan. 22, 2024
Law enforcement logs for Jan. 19, 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 …
Woman shot, Ephrata man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
EPHRATA — A 31-year-old Ephrata man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly shot and wounded a woman, then refused to come out of the …
Tech tune-up: MACC upgrades designed to make emergency response easier all around
MOSES LAKE — Emergencies are no respecters of time, place, or circumstances. With that in mind, operators of the Multi-Agency Communications Center are working…
Residents asked to use online option for non-emergency situations
MOSES LAKE — Officials at the Multi-Agency Communications Center are asking people calling the non-emergency line to use the website’s reporting app instead.