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Soap Lake to hold cleanup day
SOAP LAKE — Residents of Soap Lake can dispose of household refuse at the city’s Free Fall Cleanup Friday through Sunday, according to a statement from the city. The cleanup is for Soap Lake residents only, the city wrote, and either a photo ID or a current utility bill will be required as proof of residency. Certain items may not be dropped off, including liquids, animal carcasses, car parts, appliances, oil and hazardous materials, according to the statement. The city may limit the number of loads per household if it becomes excessive. Materials may be brought to the Cardboard Recycling Center on Second Avenue Southwest, according to the statement.
Household hazardous materials disposal Friday in Mattawa
MATTAWA — People who want to dispose of those mostly empty paint cans and bottles of weed spray, or those burned-out fluorescent tubes, among many other things, will have the opportunity at a household hazardous waste event from noon to 3 p.m. Friday.
Collision reported between truck and train in Bruce
BRUCE — Emergency crews are on the scene of an injury collision between a truck and a train near the intersection of West Lee Road and South Booker Road.
Masquers production postponed
SOAP LAKE — The Masquers Theater performances of “Anastasia: The Musical” that were scheduled for this weekend have been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, according to an announcement from the Masquers.
Othello man arrested in Warden domestic violence incident
WARDEN — An Othello man was booked into the Grant County Jail on suspicion of residential burglary and fourth-degree assault Monday after he allegedly broke into the house of a former romantic partner in Warden. Andres Torres Garcia, 39, was booked on suspicion of residential burglary, domestic violence; third-degree malicious mischief, domestic violence and fourth-degree assault, domestic violence, according to a press release from the Warden Police Department. The incident was reported at about 9 p.m., the press release said.
Masquers to audition for ‘A Snow White Christmas’
SOAP LAKE — The Masquers Theater will hold auditions next week for its winter play, “A Snow White Christmas,” according to an announcement from Masquers. Auditions will be held at 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 19 and 20, at the theater, according to the announcement. The play will open Dec. 4.
Moses Lake man arrested after firing gun in car
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested Friday after allegedly firing a gun inside his car, according to a statement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. Kyle Steinke, 33, was arrested Friday afternoon after a 911 caller said Steinke had driven to their home, displayed a gun, and accidentally fired the pistol while seated inside his car, according to the statement. Steinke then drove about one block home, where deputies arrested him without further incident a few minutes later. Nobody was injured.
Othello man arrested on suspicion of DUI after vehicle chase
OTHELLO — An Othello man was booked for possible DUI after he led Adams County Sheriff’s deputies on a chase down West Bench Road and SR 26 Oct 7.
Drug, weapons investigation underway in Moses Lake Wednesday
MOSES LAKE — An elevated law enforcement presence in Moses Lake Wednesday is the result of a multi-agency investigation into narcotics and illegal firearms trafficking, according to a media release from the Moses Lake Police Department, Local and federal agencies are involved in the investigation, which began at about 6 a.m. Wednesday, said Captain Mike Williams, MLPD public relations officer, in the press release.
BBCC nursing program passes review with no issues
MOSES LAKE — The nursing program at Big Bend Community College has had its national accreditation renewed, according to an announcement from the college. Evaluators found no issues in the program during the review process by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, according to the announcement. “This is an extraordinary accomplishment that reflects years of dedication, continuous improvement, and commitment to student success,” BBCC Dean of Academic Transfer and Allied Health Dr. Jeannie Hunt wrote in the announcement. “Receiving continuing accreditation with no findings demonstrates the exceptional quality of our program and the outstanding work of our faculty and staff.”