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Williams resigns as interim Mattawa police chief
September 10, 2021 8:15 p.m.

Williams resigns as interim Mattawa police chief

Interim Mattawa Police Chief Mike Williams resigned Friday, but agreed to stay until Sept. 17 at an unnamed city official’s request.

Mattawa adds sergeant position
January 7, 2020 10:32 p.m.

Mattawa adds sergeant position

MATTAWA — Mattawa Police Officer Mabeline Pantaleon was promoted to the rank of sergeant during a regular city council meeting on Thursday, Jan. 2.

July 16, 2019 9:11 p.m.

Mexican Consulate to visit Mattawa

MATTAWA — The Mexican Consulate will be coming to Mattawa August 9 through 11, according to a report from Mattawa Police Chief Joe Harris at a city council meeting on July 11. The meeting was originally scheduled for July 4, but was postponed a week due to the holiday.

December 8, 2016 midnight

Police chief benefits among audit findings

MATTAWA — The Washington State Auditor’s Office audit of the City of Mattawa completed recently has very few negative findings, but it does bring questions to some transactions involving the police department.

Mattawa approves agreement with Granger for interim chief
October 26, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Mattawa approves agreement with Granger for interim chief

MATTAWA — The Mattawa City Council on Thursday approved an interlocal agreement with Granger to pay Granger $50 per hour for its police chief, Estevan Araguz, to be Mattawa’s interim chief for six months.

June 9, 2020 5:32 p.m.

Mattawa sees peaceful protest

MATTAWA - On the evening of Monday, June 1, between 15 and 20 protesters were carrying signs and blocking traffic in front of Mattawa City Hall, protesting the death of George Floyd. Some of the protesters were from out of town.

November 12, 2019 8:29 p.m.

Mattawa to get new school resource officer

MATTAWA — The Mattawa Police Department has reached an agreement with the Wahluke School District for the open school resource officer position.

May 28, 2018 1 a.m.

MAPD addresses immigration concerns

MATTAWA — Following a couple of recent arrests made by the Department of Homeland Security, the Mattawa Police Department has fielded many questions and concerns regarding the nature of the arrests and the MAPD’s involvement with them.

September 25, 2020 1 a.m.

School safety grant awarded to Mattawa Police Department

MATTAWA — A $372,750 grant to improve security in the Wahluke School District has been awarded to the Mattawa Police Department from the U.S. Department of Justice.

March 19, 2018 1 a.m.

Suspects named in recent case of fraudulent check cashing

MATTAWA — Over $9,600 is the estimated total damage caused by a recent string of fraudulent check cashing in Mattawa.

March 20, 2019 3 a.m.

Undocumented man facing federal charges after Mattawa drug bust

MATTAWA — An undocumented Mattawa resident was indicted on federal charges Tuesday in connection with a drug bust last Wednesday that recovered around five pounds of meth, culminating a six month investigation and a raid that local law enforcement said put a major dent into the area’s drug trade.

April 26, 2021 1 a.m.

ML to vote on Mattawa interim police chief deal

Moses Lake City Council members will consider on Tuesday an interlocal agreement to provide an interim police chief for the city of Mattawa at their regular meeting.

August 12, 2021 1 a.m.

Williams to remain interim Mattawa chief through January

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously 7-0 to extend the three-month interlocal agreement with Mattawa, allowing MLPD Capt. Mike Williams to remain the interim Mattawa police chief through Jan. 31, 2022. The initial agreement expired July 27.

Mattawa Police Department training exercises designed to improve skills
October 28, 2020 1 a.m.

Mattawa Police Department training exercises designed to improve skills

MATTAWA — Mattawa Police Department officers took a day to learn more about leadership and cooperation in a training exercise that was also a chance for officers and their families to spend some time together.

Mattawa City Council approves radios for new police vehicles
March 10, 2021 1 a.m.

Mattawa City Council approves radios for new police vehicles

Mattawa City Council on Thursday approved the purchase of mobile radios for three new Mattawa Police Department vehicles, with just council members Tony Acosta and Wendy Lopez voting "no."

April 18, 2018 1 a.m.

New case of fraudulent check cashing in Grant Co.

MATTAWA — The Mattawa and Royal City police departments, along with the Grant County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a new case in fraudulent check cashing that has recently began to affect area businesses.

August 23, 2018 8 a.m.

Connecting to the undocumented in Mattawa to improve safety, community

Agencies in Mattawa have been working for years to improve trust between undocumented immigrants and city officials, especially those wearing a badge.

May 29, 2018 1 a.m.

Mattawa Police Department sees increase in NIXLE subscribers

MATTAWA — Since announcing their partnership with NIXLE nearly a month ago, the Mattawa Police Department has seen an increase in subscribers.

August 27, 2020 1 a.m.

Mattawa sees surge in property crimes

MATTAWA — Mattawa-area residents are being urged to take precautions and to report suspicious activity following a series of property crimes in and around the city.

November 5, 2016 1 a.m.

Mattawa City Council sets housing hookup rates

MATTAWA — The Mattawa City Council adopted rates for hooking up new housing to the city’s water and sewer systems at its Oct. 20 meeting.