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Sgt. Jason McDonnell helped a rural Soap Lake resident regain electricity after it had been shut off while the resident was in the hospital. He was called out by a postal worker who discovered a note asking for help inside a mailbox. The citizen was driven to the Grant County PUD office by McDonnell and was able to pay the power bill. McDonnell then drove the citizen home.

Sgt. Jason McDonnell helped a rural Soap Lake resident regain electricity after it had been shut off while the resident was in the hospital. He was called out by a postal worker who discovered a note asking for help inside a mailbox. The citizen was driven to the Grant County PUD office by McDonnell and was able to pay the power bill. McDonnell then drove the citizen home.

December 11, 2025

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GCSO Sgt. McDonnell helps empower rural resident
December 11, 2025 4:56 p.m.

GCSO Sgt. McDonnell helps empower rural resident

SOAP LAKE — After a postal worker discovered a note asking for help inside a rural Soap Lake mailbox Wednesday, the worker called the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. Sgt. Jason McDonnell answered the call and checked on the person who lived at the home, according to GCSO Public Information Officer Kyle Foreman.