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GCSO continues search for missing ML couple
EPHRATA — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday issued a statement featuring a recent picture of Charles Bergman, who along with his wife Theresa was reported missing on Monday. The photo reportedly shows Bergman at an ATM machine, though the GCSO did not say when or where the photo was taken, noting only that it is recent. The photo was being shared so that people would know what Charles Bergman looks like now, the post added. “For investigative reasons, where and when the photo was captured are not currently being disclosed,” the post said.
Grant County email hit by phishing attack
EPHRATA — If you’ve received an email from anyone affiliated with Grant County government asking you to open an attachment, don’t. “If you receive an email asking you to open a proposal or the sender is sharing a file, delete the email. Do not open the email; do not input any username or password if requested,” wrote Grant County Director of Central Services Tom Gaines in an email alert sent out by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office Thursday morning...
Investigators release more details in Gorge shooting case
WENATCHEE – Moses Lake Police Department Detective Edgar Salazar is on administrative leave following the incident wherein he reportedly shot shooting suspect James M. Kelly, according to a press release from Captain Brian Chance of the Wenatchee Police Department...
Employers to begin deducting Washington Cares premiums
OLYMPIA - Washington employers will begin deducting premiums from Washington workers’ paychecks on Saturday for the Washington Cares Fund, announced a news release from the Washington State Employment Security Department. The Cares Fund is the state’s new long-term care insurance program. “Most of us will need some form of long-term care but don’t have a way to pay for it,” said Washington Cares Fund Director Ben Veghte. “Washington Cares will make a modest but critical amount of long-term care coverage affordable for all Washington workers for the first time.”
San Juana Dominguez
San Juana Dominguez, 84, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many, went to be with the Lord July 1, 2023. She was born on Nov. 6, 1938, in Pharr, Texas, and has resided in Moses Lake, Washington the last 35 years. San Juana was a strong woman of faith. Her career was as a certified nursing assistant where her heart and compassion touched many.
Moses Lake’s Green-Cerrillo to play at CBC
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake High School alumna Joelee Green-Cerrillo will move on to play soccer at Columbia Basin College this fall, achieving her dream of playing at the college level.
Quincy Schools buildings go on the market
QUINCY — Quincy School District officials will start advertising the existing district office and the former support services buildings for sale. A public hearing on the proposed sale at the Quincy School Board meeting Tuesday didn’t generate any comment for or against it...
Grant PUD warns of potential scammers
EPHRATA – The Grant County Public Utility District announced Friday that the county has been targeted by a scam from a third-party carll center. “It has come to our attention that a 3rd party call center, falsely claiming to represent Grant PUD, has been contacting customers to schedule home energy services audit appointments at their home,” the announcement read...
Masquers season finale opens June 2
SOAP LAKE — A pair of comedy shorts on wages of deceit will be the season finale for the Masquers Theater troupe for 2022-23. “White Liars” and “The Black Comedy” open June 2 at the theater, 322 E. Main Ave., Soap Lake. The shows will be on stage for three consecutive weekends. Tickets can be purchased online at the Masquers website, www.masquers.com.
CWU receives $130m for new construction, salaries, expanded programs
ELLENSBURG — Central Washington University has secured roughly $130 million over the next two years to begin construction on two major university projects as well as increase staff salaries, expand its College in the High School program, and improve teacher preparedness, according to a CWU press release.
MLHS's Byers signs to hit the Spokane CC court
MOSES LAKE – Jayson Byers, a six-foot-seven post for the Mavericks, signed to play college basketball at Spokane Community College on Wednesday to continue his athletic career. “I’m so excited, it’s a huge opportunity for me,” Byers said. “I’m really looking forward to it.” ...
Dent introduces childcare provider qualifications bill
OLYMPIA - A bill to make it easier for early learning providers to receive state certification was introduced to the House last week by Representative Tom Dent (R-Moses Lake)...
Stalking bill to eliminate blur between online and in-person issues
OLYMPIA - Stalking is stalking, whether it is in person or online, and they will be treated as identical crimes if a bill presented in the Legislature is adopted...
Moses Lake woman jailed following damage to courthouse
EPHRATA — A Moses Lake woman is in jail after inflicting damage on the Grant County Courthouse in the wee hours of Friday morning.
Healthcare industry to collect demographic data
OLYMPIA — More than 400,000 health care professionals in Washington would be required to provide information on their race, ethnicity, gender, and spoken languages under a bill that passed the House and is now being considered by the Senate. “This is something that we need to do to align our racial and ethnic makeup, and also just understanding better how we can get the workforce that reflects our state,” said Rep. Marcus Riccelli, D-Spokane. “This is needed to help us have a more robust and diverse workforce.”
Am. Legion announces oratorical scholarship finalists
EPHRATA – The American Legion held its Washington semi-finals and finals of its Constitution Speech Contest at Big Bend Community College on March 11...
Othello man arrested in connection with house fire
OTHELLO — An Othello man was arrested on suspicion of arson Wednesday following a Tuesday afternoon fire that destroyed a trailer about one mile west of Othello. No one was injured. Petronilo Osorio-Mendoza, 35,was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson, burning a dwelling, according to a statement from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. The fire was reported at about 3:15 p.m. in the 600 block of Danielle Road. Law enforcement and firefighters arrived to find the home fully engulfed in flames. Adams County Fire District 5 Chief Gary Lebacken said 10 firefighters responded. Fire crews were on scene for about three hours, he added. “The responding fire units extinguished the burning structure and limited damage to adjoining properties,” the ACSO statement said. Osorio-Mendoza also was charged with third-degree assault in connection with an incident while he was in a temporary holding area of the sheriff’s office, the post said.
Grant Co. awarded traffic safety grant
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Grant County will be one of 16 municipalities in Washington to receive federal money aimed at reducing traffic accident fatalities, according to a statement from Sen. Maria Cantwell’s office...
ACSO personnel recognized for outstanding service
RITZVILLE — Deputies and staff at the Adams County Sheriff’s Office recognized their fellow employees for outstanding effort in 2022 at the ACSO awards dinner last week...
New nickname?
OLYMPIA - Washington State might have an official nickname if a bill that passed a Senate committee becomes law, but it's not really “new.” You’ve seen it on everything from license plates to a state college...