EMRY DINMAN
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Death of man after dog attack ruled accidental
MOSES LAKE — The death of a Moses Lake man who was attacked last Thursday by his dog in his own home was ruled accidental by the Grant County Coroner, according to local law enforcement.
Moses Lake City Council recommends against trick-or-treating this Halloween
Responding to advice from county, state and federal health officials, Moses Lake city officials are recommending that locals not participate in door-to-door trick-or-treating this Halloween due to the pandemic, Mayor Dave Curnel said at Tuesday’s council meeting.
Candidate for state's highest court visits Moses Lake
Dave Larson, candidate for the Washington state Supreme Court, stopped through Moses Lake last week on a 32-stop tour of Central and Eastern Washington.
Police records for Oct. 14, 2020
Moses Lake police logs and Grant County arrest records for October 8-11
Ancient Lakes Elementary gymnasium's roof blown off by windstorm
Metal roofing was blown clear from the top of the gymnasium of Ancient Lakes Elementary Tuesday afternoon in the midst of a windstorm sweeping across Central and Eastern Washington, according to local fire officials.
Small, dedicated team of volunteers lights up the night in honor of fight against cancer
A handful of volunteers, some from as far as Wenatchee, braved brisk winds Saturday night and lit luminaria to honor those who have battled cancer.
Adams County Sheriff's endorsements may have broken electioneering laws
Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner may have violated state electioneering laws by using the department’s official social media page to endorse two candidates for the county board of commissioners, according to staff with the Public Disclosure Commission.
Local judicial race colored by years of contention between incumbent and prosecutor’s office
The race for the seat on the Grant County Superior Court between Judge John D. Knodell and Deputy Prosecutor Kevin McCrae is another chapter in a years-long contentious relationship.
Three more COVID-19 deaths, including woman in her 30s
Three Grant County residents infected with the coronavirus have died, including a woman in her 30s with no underlying health conditions.
Four-legged confidant to help local children survivors talk through their trauma
Valor, a calm and cuddly two-year-old yellow lab, is in the last leg of a lifetime of training and whose will soon simply be to sit with the children entering Kids Hope, to reassure them with a comforting presence.
Golf tournament raises money for wrestling team during uncertain year
Twenty teams with four golfers each made the rounds through The Links at Moses Lake on Saturday morning in support of the Moses Lake High School wrestling team.
Body discovered in canal west of state Route 28
Police are investigating after human remains were found in a canal along Road J Northwest, west of state Route 28, according to law enforcement officials.
One dead, another hospitalized after being attacked by dog
One person is dead and another seriously injured after being attacked by their own dog in their home on Airway Heights Thursday, according to law enforcement.
Coronavirus: Case rates drop in Grant County, still third-highest in state
There were 24 cases of the coronavirus reported in Grant County Wednesday, including cases in Moses Lake, Ephrata, and the Coulee City, Mattawa, Quincy and Wilson Creek areas, according to the Grant County Health District.
90 days for man who choked woman
A Moses Lake man was sentenced to 90 days in the Grant County Jail for grabbing a woman by the neck and pinning her against a door, according to court records.
A new chapter after 30 years of service at Wahluke School District
Longtime Wahluke School District employee Alicia Cantu retired recently after three decades of service to the kids and community of Mattawa and was presented with the Crystal Apple Award by district officials.
Inslee announces expansion to Phase 2 activities
More activities will be allowed in counties like Grant County which are in Phase 2 of the state’s four-step reopening plan, including limited access to libraries and movie theatres, Governor Jay Inslee announced Tuesday evening.
Man pleads guilty in rape case, given 5 years in prison
A Moses Lake man and known member of the Norteño gang was sentenced to 60 months in prison after pleading guilty to raping an unconscious woman in 2018, according to court documents.
Quincy man sentenced to 15 months
A Quincy man was sentenced to 15 months in prison after pleading guilty in a case involving his ex-girlfriend.
Quincy man sentenced to four months for sawed-off shotgun
A Quincy man has been sentenced to four months in jail after a sawed-off shotgun was located in a vehicle he was driving after a 2019 traffic stop and arrest.
Artist completes portrait of K-9 Chief
MOSES LAKE — Once again, K-9 Chief is coming home – but this time, it’s his likeness, etched into a clay slate by scratchboard artist Allie Raines.
Ephrata Maintenance and Facilities Director celebrated by current, former colleagues
Rock Witte, Maintenance and Facilities Director at the Ephrata School District, was named the 2020 Regional Classified School Employee of the Year for the education service district that encompasses North Central Washington.
Students with autism were among hardest hit by sudden changes to schooling
While all students and their families have had to navigate through changes to schooling brought on by the pandemic, few have felt the impact like students with autism, whose routines were upended in March.
Grant County burn ban expires
A countywide burn ban in place for Grant County since the beginning of the summer expired at midnight Wednesday night and is no longer in effect, according to county officials.
Coronavirus: Incidence rate continues to drop
There were 11 cases of the coronavirus reported in Grant County on Wednesday, including cases in Moses Lake and the Grand Coulee and Mattawa areas.
Fore! Local Republican fundraiser hits the greens
Twenty-four participants, including local lawmakers from the 13th legislative district and candidates for an open seat on the County Board of Commissioners, attended the first-annual Grant County Republican fundraising golf tournament last weekend at The Links at Moses Pointe.
Police records for Sept. 30, 2020
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Federal government extends WIC program waiver
The federal government has extended the waivers that allow Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) to offer remote services to participants during the pandemic, according to a press release.
Newly formed organization works to keep animals out of shelters
Saturday's adoption event is just one way the group, which earned non-profit status in March, is working to keep animals in homes and out of shelters.
Coronavirus cases reported in Grant, Adams counties
Fifty new cases of the coronavirus were reported in Grant County since Friday, including new cases in Moses Lake, Ephrata, Royal City, Warden, and the Mattawa and Quincy areas, according to the Grant County Health District.
School year has been a breeze for some, a whirlwind for others
The new school year, complete with pandemic restrictions, has been a mixed bag for families, with households having very different experiences, depending on their student’s needs and skill sets.
Line by line, scratchboard artist works to capture Moses Lake's K-9 Chief
Months after it was deemed medically necessary for him to retire, K9 Chief’s one-eyed, toothy smile is being immortalized into a slate of black and white clay by nationally recognized K9 scratchboard artist Allie Raines.
Stratford Road to close at night Monday through October 23
Starting Monday, drivers on North Stratford Road will experience significant daytime delays and closures each night, according to city officials.
Police records for Sept. 24, 2020
MLPS and Grant County Jail
Moses Lake approves homeless camp at former lumber yard
The Moses Lake city council voted 6-1 Tuesday to move forward with a one-year lease on the southeast corner of East Broadway Avenue and state Route 17 for the development of a managed homeless camp.
Coronavirus: Total cases exceeds 3,000, 42 reported Wednesday
There were 42 cases of the coronavirus confirmed Wednesday, including new cases in Moses Lake, the Mattawa and Quincy areas, and rural Grant County near Othello, according to the Grant County Health District.
Moses Lake man arrested in alleged rape and assault with a firearm
A 24-year-old Moses Lake man was arrested early Monday morning on suspicion of raping a woman and assaulting her with a firearm, according to local law enforcement.
Coronavirus: New cases in Grant, Adams counties
There were 67 cases of the coronavirus reported in Grant County over the weekend.
Police records for Sept. 22, 2020
MLPD, Grant County Jail records
Smoky skies give way over the weekend to Cars Under The Stars
After two consecutive viewings were rescheduled due to oppressive wildfire smoke, the Grant County Fairgrounds’ Cars Under The Stars drive-in theatre was able to present two movies this weekend under a clear sky that was, in fact, filled with visible stars.
Moses Lake man dies after car rolls into canal
A 33-year-old Moses Lake man died early Sunday morning after his car slid and rolled over into an irrigation canal about five miles southeast of Ephrata, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Health officials perform nearly 800 coronavirus tests during weekend events
Nearly 800 Grant County residents were tested for the coronavirus at mass testing events hosted by the Grant County Health District over the weekend, part of an effort to get a better understanding of the true prevalence of the virus in the community.
Trial for suit against Moses Lake scheduled for February
A jury trial is scheduled for February for a civil lawsuit filed against the city of Moses Lake by a former employee alleging discrimination and sexual harassment.
1,500 rally in Moses Lake Sand Dunes for annual Bounty Hole
Around 1,500 people from across the region rallied to the Moses Lake Sand Dunes Saturday for the local off-road vehicle group’s largest event of the year, according to a crowd estimate by an onsite sheriff’s deputy.
Memorial for fallen firefighter no longer public, procession route changed
A planned memorial service for deceased Moses Lake firefighter Andrew Deering announced Wednesday will no longer be open to the public, city officials announced Thursday.
Coronavirus: Eleventh Adams County coronavirus-linked death reported
An Adams County resident has died due to complications from the coronavirus, the 11th thus far, Adams County Health Department officials announced Thursday.
Moses Lake elementary, middle schools to reopen for in-person learning Thursday
Moses Lake School District will welcome elementary and middle school students inside classrooms for the first time this school year, as air quality has improved from a hazardous rating to unhealthy.
Thursday COVID-19 test event in Moses Lake canceled, later events still on
Due to poor air quality, a free COVID-19 testing event planned for Moses Lake Thursday has been canceled, the Grant County Health District said in a statement.
Local lawmaker calls for investigation after Inslee reportedly brings infested apples into pest-free area
A local lawmaker is calling for an investigation and possible penalties after recent reports that Governor Jay Inslee brought apple maggot-infested fruit to Eastern Washington towns that had been razed by wildfires, allegedly breaking state law in the process.
Saturday processional route announced for Moses Lake firefighter
A Saturday processional route has been announced for Moses Lake firefighter Andrew Deering, who died over the Labor Day weekend due to injuries sustained in a hiking accident.