Moses Lake man arrested following domestic violence incident

MOSES LAKE – A 35-year-old man is in custody following a domestic violence incident that escalated into a standoff with law enforcement Monday morning, according to Grant County Sheriff's Office.

Some cases against Seattle protesters could be dismissed

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes said Wednesday his attorneys will review the misdemeanor cases referred to his office involving peaceful protesters and that some could be dismissed or referred to a restorative-justice program.

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Winter is coming: Chance of snow as early as Friday morning

The Columbia Basin may see its first snowfall of the season as early as Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service office in Spokane, as a storm system passes through the region and temperatures continue to drop.

9-year-old girl injured in accidental shooting

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. (AP) — Authorities are investigating an accidental shooting in a Federal Way apartment Wednesday night that sent a child to the hospital.

9-year-old girl injured in accidental shooting

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. (AP) — Authorities are investigating an accidental shooting in a Federal Way apartment Wednesday night that sent a child to the hospital.

SR-24 closed for wildfire

OTHELLO — State Route 24 was closed at a little after 6 p.m. Thursday between Othello and Road 24 SW in Grant County, according to a release from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.

German police launch raids over suspected terror offenses

BERLIN (AP) — German police have have raided 20 homes and businesses in Berlin in connection with suspected Islamist terror-related offenses.

Quincy police ask for help finding wanted man

QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department has asked for the public’s help locating a man wanted following a July 8 domestic violence incident.

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Franklin County is seeking applicants to fill two open positions

Flu outbreak claims two, Ephrata hospital closed to visitors

EPHRATA -- The public is asked to stay away from an Ephrata nursing home after two residents recently died because of a flu outbreak. Grant County Health Officer Dr. Alexander Brezny stated in a release that the staff at Garden Oasis Assisted Living is working with county health officials to contain the outbreak.

Herald closes at 5 p.m. for New Year's Eve

MOSES LAKE - The Columbia Basin Herald closes at 5 p.m. Wednesday for New Year's Eve.

No bomb in threat at GC Airport

MOSES LAKE - A bomb threat the morning of July 11 phoned in to Grant County International Airport resulted in no bomb.

Correction: US-George Floyd-Investigation-Autopsy story

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In a story June 3, 2020, about George Floyd’s autopsy report, The Associated Press erroneously reported that a summary indicated Floyd had a heart attack while being restrained by officers. The summary indicated Floyd’s heart stopped while he was being restrained. The story also said Floyd had tested positive for COVID-19. It should have said he tested positive for coronavirus.

20 years with the city of Quincy

QUINCY — Quincy deputy finance officer/clerk Laura Camacho receives a certificate commemorating 20 years with the city during the regular Quincy City Council meeting Tuesday. “I want to thank Laura for babysitting all the employees, helping them keep their time cards straight for the last umpteen years,” said Mayor Paul Worley when giving Camacho a 20-year pin and the certificate.

Israel: Palestinian shot and killed after stabbing policeman

JERUSALEM (AP) — A Palestinian attacker was shot and killed on Wednesday after he rammed his vehicle into an Israeli checkpoint and stabbed a police officer there, Israeli police said.

Police: Person on the run after shooting 2 in carjacking

VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — Police are searching for a person who they say shot two people with an AR-15-style weapon while stealing their car in southwestern Washington.

Police: Person on the run after shooting 2 in carjacking

VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — Police are searching for a person who they say shot two people with an AR-15-style weapon while stealing their car in southwestern Washington.

Grant County landfill to close temporarily

Grant County landfill to close temporarily

EPHRATA — The Grant County Commissioner’s Office announced in a press release that Grant County’s landfill will close to the public beginning on Friday.

German SWAT team member killed in drug raid shooting

BERLIN (AP) — German authorities say a police SWAT team member was shot and killed during a drug raid in the western city of Gelsenkirchen.