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Former Mattawa police chief to be paid $100K, drop appeal
MATTAWA — The settlement agreement between the city of Mattawa and former police chief Joe Harris has the city paying Harris $100,000 for general damages.
Mattawa mayor fires police chief
Mattawa Police Chief Joe Harris has been fired by Mattawa Mayor Maggie Celaya, according to Harris’ lawyer Bill Gilbert.
Mattawa reaches agreement with city’s former police chief
The Mattawa City Council approved and ratified Mattawa Mayor Maggie Celaya’s settlement agreement with former police chief Joe Harris during a city council meeting Thursday.
Officer Joe Harris' decision to return home works out
MATTAWA — It didn’t take Joe Harris very long to figure out he belongs in eastern Washington.
Mattawa mayor releases statement on police chief firing
MATTAWA — Mattawa Mayor Maggie Celaya released a statement Tuesday following public outcry from her termination of Mattawa Police Chief Joe Harris April 8.
Former Mattawa police chief files appeal over being fired
MATTAWA — A hearing will be scheduled, albeit at an unknown time, for the Mattawa Police Department civil service commission for an appeal from Chief Joe Harris, who was fired by Mattawa Mayor Maria Celaya April 10.
Challenges possible in police chief firing appeal
MATTAWA — Attorneys for the city of Mattawa and former Mattawa Police Chief Joe Harris have until June 21 to file requests to disqualify Mattawa Civil Service commissioners who are scheduled to hear an appeal of Harris’ firing.
Mattawa Police hiring officers, accepting reserves
MATTAWA — The Mattawa Police Department is hiring, was the report given by Police Chief Joe Harris at a regular Mattawa City Council meeting on Thursday, Dec. 5.
Mattawa PD hiring officers, accepting reserves
MATTAWA — The Mattawa Police Department is hiring, was the report given by Police Chief Joe Harris at a regular Mattawa City Council meeting on Thursday, Dec. 5.
Grant to fund Wahluke security upgrades moves forward
The Mattawa Police Department is moving forward with a $372,750 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services for security upgrades and personnel at schools in the Wahluke School District, with the city of Mattawa providing $124,250.
Mattawa mayor may have placed police chief on leave
Reports have circulated in the Mattawa community of Mayor Maggie Celaya placing Mattawa Police Chief Joe Harris on administrative leave March 30, after she accused Harris of disrespect and threatened disciplinary action.
Mattawa residents express concerns: Fear of retaliation, hostility cited; administrative assistant resigns
A few community members expressed concerns about the City of Mattawa and mayor firing Police Chief Joe Harris at a city council meeting Thursday.
MAPD purchases new equipment
MATTAWA — The Mattawa Police Department (MAPD) has added two new squad cars to its fleet along with some much needed equipment upgrades.
Mattawa council votes to negotiate with Granger for interim police chief
MATTAWA — Mattawa City Council members voted Thursday to allow Mattawa Mayor Maria Celaya to negotiate an interlocal agreement with the city of Granger for an interim police chief, and terminate the existing agreement with Moses Lake.
Rectenwald to remain as interim Grant Co. sheriff through Nov.
EPHRATA — Ryan Rectenwald will continue as interim Grant County Sheriff through mid-November when the 2022 election is certified. Rectenwald’s appointment to the interim position was approved unanimously by the Grant County Commissioners Monday. Rectenwald had been serving as sheriff since July 1, when former sheriff Tom Jones retired. Jones announced earlier this year he was not running for reelection. Three people are running for the position, including Joe Kriete, currently the chief deputy for investigations, former Mattawa Police Chief Joe Harris, and James Baker, a Moses Lake-area farmer...
Mattawa discusses hiring new police chief
MATTAWA — The Mattawa City Council discussed on Thursday replacing former chief of police Joe Harris, who was fired in April for reasons undisclosed by the city.
A police chief’s perspective on policing and customer service
MATTAWA — On June 1, Mattawa experienced a protest regarding the death of George Floyd. The protest was peaceful.
Mattawa mayor gives statement on police
MATTAWA — Mattawa City Council members are not saying what changes they will make, if any, in the Mattawa Police Department in the wake of the firing of Joe Harris, the former chief of police.
Firing of Mattawa police chief stirs strong reactions
MATTAWA — Some decisions by Mattawa’s mayor and the direction of the western Grant County community are drawing poignant comments from individuals who say they live in the community or previously lived or worked there.
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.