Crime
For information regarding local and national criminal news, see our latest news stories below.
Army takes custody of Gorge shooting suspect
MOSES LAKE — The Army has taken custody of the soldier accused of killing two people and injuring several others d…
Law enforcement records for July 27
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 …
Othello police logs for July 26
The incidents below were reported by the Othello Police Department and are a matter of public record. Any suspects that may be identified are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
News Bites for July 26, 2023
A selection of news bits from first responder agencies around the Basin.
News Bites for July 20, 2023
News bits from around the Columbia Basin.
Adams Co. Commissioners discuss new evidence storage facility
RITZVILLE – The Adams County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday for their regularly scheduled meeting to discuss the location of a new Adams County Sheriff’s O…
News Bites for July 18
News bits from first responder agencies around the Columbia Basin.
News bites for July 17, 2023
SOAP LAKE — A Quincy man is in jail after cutting his wife’s throat, according to a statement from the Soap Lake Police Department. Samuel Y. Montoya Arroyo…
Fentanyl crisis in Grant County
EPHRATA – According to staff at the Grant County Jail, roughly 90% of detainees arrive with some substance abuse-related concern. Of those, roughly 70% have so…
Law enforcement records for July 13, 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 …
News Bites for July 13, 2023
A collection of news bits from around the Columbia Basin.
New Othello police chief wants to continue 'path of success'
OTHELLO — Dave Rehaume said the Othello Police Department is going in a positive direction, and he wants to continue and enhance that. Rehaume was hired as OPD…
News Bites for July 7, 2023
News tidbits for July 7, 2023.
News Bites for July 6, 2023
A collection of news tidbits for July 6.
Rehaume chosen as Othello PD chief
OTHELLO — Dave Rehaume, a 34-year veteran of the Othello Police Department who was named interim chief in May, was hired and sworn in as chief during the Othel…
Alleged Gorge shooter pleads not guilty
EPHRATA – James Kelly, the suspect accused of killing two people and injuring two others at the Gorge Amphitheatre campground during last month’s Beyond Wonder…