STAFF REPORT

Adams County Sherrif’s Office seeking public’s help in Othello drive-by

OTHELLO — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in its investigation of a drive-by shooting Saturday about one mile west of Othello.

Moses Lake man arrested for alleged vehicle theft

Multiple agencies and public boaters worked together for affective response to collision that injured 8 people

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested after a truck that had been stolen from Wenatchee was found on his property Wednesday night. Nathaniel Parker, 32, was booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of possessing a stolen motor vehicle, according to a media release from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.

Moses Lake man arrested for rape of a child

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested Friday following an investigation into child sexual abuse, according to a statement from the Moses Lake Police Dept.

GALLERY: June 2026 in review

MOSES LAKE — The sun was bright, the weather was hot and the Columbia Basin had a lot going on in June. Here are a few looks back at the last month.

Ephrata Running Club hiring volunteer instructor

EPHRATA — The Ephrata Parks and Recreation announced in a Facebook post Monday that a position for a Volunteer Running Club instructor has opened for this fall. In the post Ephrata Parks and Recreation said the Running Club is designed to introduce kids of all experience and ability levels to the fun and rewarding sport of running. The program focuses on building confidence, encouraging personal growth and creating a positive experience where effort, attitude and teamwork are celebrated. The program is set to run from September through the middle of October, but a full schedule will be coordinated with the new instructor. Practices will include group warm-ups, stretching and running drills, interval workouts, strength and conditioning activities, running games and preparation for an end of season cross country meet.

Warden’s Clausen selected for LEAP Committee

RENTON — The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association announced the WIAA Leadership through Education Activities and Personal Development Committee Class of 2028 Monday morning. Among those selected was Warden High School’s Soren Clausen. Clausen was one of the eight incoming juniors selected for the LEAP Committee, according to the announcement. LEAP is comprised of eight juniors and eight seniors representing the WIAA’s member schools, according to the press release, and serves as a voice for the Association’s over 225,000 student participants.

Deputies searching Moses Lake for missing man

UPDATE: The missing man has been identified as Jaime Lazaro Ticorralco, 40, of Federal Way. MOSES LAKE — Grant County Sheriff’s deputies are continuing to search for a Federal Way man who was last seen swimming near the south end of Moses Lake Saturday afternoon. The 39-year-old man, who has not been identified, was reported missing Sunday by friends who became concerned when they couldn’t find him, according to a GCSO media release. The man was last seen swimming near the Sand Dunes at about 1 p.m. Saturday. The man’s car was found unoccupied, with his phone inside, parked nearby. Deputies used sonar to search the area where the man disappeared Saturday afternoon and are continuing the search Monday, the GCSO release said. This is a developing story and information will be updated as it becomes available.

Five injured in vehicle rollover near Ephrata

After emergency responders assisted, the couple dropped man's vehicle off at hospital

EPHRATA — A woman was airlifted to Confluence Health-North Central Washington Hospital after the car she was riding in rolled about five miles south of Ephrata Wednesday morning.

Five injured in vehicle rollover near Ephrata

EPHRATA — A woman was airlifted to Confluence Health-North Central Washington Hospital after the car she was riding in rolled about five miles south of Ephrata Wednesday morning.

Lind assault suspect arrested

LIND — A man sought in connection with a stabbing in Lind Sunday was arrested Tuesday in Spokane County, according to an Adams County Sheriff’s Office media release.