News Bites for June 19, 2023

MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake Police Department officers arrested Kyle L. Knemeyer, 33, of Spokane and Mandilynn A. Law, 25, of Clarkston on June 9 after they allegedly stole a pistol out of a vehicle parked at the WinCo Foots at 960 N Stratford Road in Moses Lake, according to an MLPD statement. “The suspects were caught on video taking the firearm out of the car early Thursday morning. Between MLPD officers and deputies with the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, we were able to identify the suspects,” the MLPD statement said...

ACH’s Tristen, Everett Wood on to state

COULEE CITY – After finishing second in their respective brackets, Almira/Coulee-Hartline senior Tristen Wood and junior Everett Wood are on to represent the Warriors at the 2023 Mat Classic in Tacoma. The duo, who are brothers, are joined by their fellow brother in eighth-grader Porter Wood and ACH junior John Pierce as state alternates in the 126- and 170-pound brackets, respectively.

Back to state

Quincy’s Alvarez, Medina head back to Tacoma Dome

QUINCY – Jackrabbit sophomore Saidt Alvarez and senior David Medina are heading back to Tacoma for the Mat Classic this weekend, a year after both placed at state in their respective brackets.

First-year success

New LRS wrestlers head to state

RITZVILLE – With a roster full of wrestlers new to the sport, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos still managed to have six wrestlers move on to the 2023 Mat Classic. Bronco senior Myra Miller (190) and sophomore Emmy Klewin (155) both advanced to the girls state tournament. For the boys, junior Gabe Smith (195) and sophomore Brock Tracy (285) advanced to state. Eighth-grader Wyatt Gibler (106) and freshman Waylon Rosman (113) are alternates in the boys tournament...

Coug MBB sets non-conference slate

PULLMAN – The Washington State men’s basketball team will play in seven home non-conference games along with four neutral site non-conference contests in this upcoming season, the school’s athletic department announced on Monday.

Installation of Othello playground to begin

OTHELLO — The long-running project to build a new playground and expanded basketball courts in Othello’s Lions Park should be completed by this fall...

Fire burns about 100 acres near Mattawa

MATTAWA — A wildland fire scorched about 100 acres about two miles west of Mattawa Tuesday afternoon. Grant County Fire District 8 Chief Matt Hyndman said the fire was reported at about 4:45 p.m.

Gas prices rise locally, nationwide

MOSES LAKE — Average gas prices in Grant County and across the nation rose slightly. While in Washington the average stayed the same for the second week in a row and Adams County saw a slight decrease, according to AAA.

Vietnam evacuating low-lying areas as strong typhoon nears

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam scrambled Tuesday to evacuate more than a million people in its central lowlands as a strong typhoon approached while some regions are still dealing with the aftermath of recent killer floods, state media said.

Vietnam evacuating low-lying areas as strong typhoon nears

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam scrambled Tuesday to evacuate more than a million people in its central lowlands as a strong typhoon approached while some regions are still dealing with the aftermath of recent killer floods, state media said.

Goldman Sachs profits nearly doubles, helped by trading

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (AP) — Goldman Sachs said Wednesday that its profits jumped sharply in the third quarter, helped by a strong performance by its trading desks and less need to set aside funds to cover potentially bad loans.

Goldman Sachs profits nearly doubles, helped by trading

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (AP) — Goldman Sachs said Wednesday that its profits jumped sharply in the third quarter, helped by a strong performance by its trading desks and less need to set aside funds to cover potentially bad loans.

Winds and rain could lead to landslides, flooding

SEATTLE (AP) — Western Washington and Oregon are in for a winter wallop this weekend with strong winds, widespread rain in the lowlands, and significant mountain snow to start off 2021.

Winds and rain could lead to landslides, flooding

SEATTLE (AP) — Western Washington and Oregon are in for a winter wallop this weekend with strong winds, widespread rain in the lowlands, and significant mountain snow to start off 2021.

Winds and rain could lead to landslides, flooding

SEATTLE (AP) — Western Washington and Oregon are in for a winter wallop this weekend with strong winds, widespread rain in the lowlands, and significant mountain snow to start off 2021.

Griezmann ends partnership with Huawei, cites Uighurs

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — French soccer player Antoine Griezmann ended his affiliation with Huawei on Thursday, saying there are “strong suspicions” that the Chinese tech giant has contributed to the repression of the mostly Muslim minority Uighurs.

Griezmann ends partnership with Huawei, cites Uighurs

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — French soccer player Antoine Griezmann ended his affiliation with Huawei on Thursday, saying there are “strong suspicions” that the Chinese tech giant has contributed to the repression of the mostly Muslim minority Uighurs.

Tesla seeks to raise another $5B in stock offering

Tesla is looking to raise up to $5 billion in capital through a stock offering as the electrical vehicle and solar panel maker seeks to take advantage of strong demand for its products.

2 Moses Lake women arrested for mail theft

MOSES LAKE — Two Moses Lake women were arrested in Moses Lake early Wednesday morning with almost 400 pieces of stolen mail.

Auditor's report finds Samaritan in good health

MOSES LAKE — An independent auditor's report found Samaritan Healthcare in Moses Lake is in strong financial health compared with other hospitals.