STAFF REPORT

Level 2 evacuations called near Mattawa, clear as of 9 p.m. Monday

MATTAWA — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office has called a level two fire evacuation (Get Set) in Mattawa near the area of Road U Southwest and Road 24.7 Southwest Monday at 6:30 p.m. Radio traffic reported the fire to be around 2 to 3 acres. The evacuation was removed at 8:40 p.m. after the fire was contained, according to GCSO.

People asked to avoid area of Clink Road Northeast in Cascade Valley

CASCADE VALLEY — People are being asked to avoid the area at the intersection of West Valley Road and Clink Road Northeast due to substantial police activity, according to an announcement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.

Auditions open in July for Masquers’ ‘Anastasia the Musical’

SOAP LAKE — The Masquers Theater will hold auditions for “Anastasia: the Musical” next month. Auditions will take place at 6 p.m. July 17 and 2 p.m. July 18, according to an announcement from the Masquers Theater. Children 7 and older and adults of all experience levels are encouraged to audition. All roles are available, according to the announcement. Those auditioning should be prepared to sing songs listed in the audition material packet – ideally one associated with the role they are pursuing – and will also participate in a cold reading. Auditions will be recorded as part of the casting process.

Othello man arrested on suspicion of burglary, assault

OTHELLO — An Othello man was arrested on suspicion of residential burglary and fourth-degree assault Saturday after he allegedly got in an altercation at a residence about a mile west of Othello.

Mesa man arrested near Othello for alleged stolen firearm

OTHELLO — A Mesa man was booked on suspicion of possessing a stolen firearm following a traffic stop near Othello by Adams County Sheriff’s deputies Friday.

Woman arrested for DUI in collision with 2 streetlights and trash can downtown Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE – On June 10 at about 2:30 p.m., Moses Lake Officers responded to a traffic accident in the 200 block of West Broadway at the corner of Beech Street. Officers found that a pink 2000 Volkswagen had left the roadway and struck two streetlights and a trash can at the corner There were no injuries, and the driver, 53-year-old Tanya Robinson from Wenatchee, was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI and possession of methamphetamine). Robinson was released pending lab results from the Washington State Toxicology Lab.

Three hurt in dump truck collision near Quincy on Monday

QUINCY — Three people were injured when a dump truck struck a car east of Quincy Monday, according to a statement from the Washington State Patrol.

Evacuation notice cancelled for Wildfire Alert Soap Lake

firefighters mopping up the area

The Grant County Sherriff's office cancelled an evacuation notice for a wildfire alert on Rd 18.8 NE and Division 0.5 NE, near Soap Lake as firefighters were on site to mop up the area, the office reported at 3:46 p.m., Saturday.

Woman arrested after alleged assault, robbery

MOSES LAKE — A woman was arrested Thursday night after she allegedly attempted to steal items from a Moses Lake business and used force against an employee who tried to stop her, according to a press release from the Moses Lake Police Department.

Applications open for Confluence Health, WVMG grant program

WENATCHEE — Applications are being accepted for a grant to help community-based initiatives that promote better health and better access to healthcare in North Central Washington.