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EPHRATA — An Ephrata man was arrested on suspicion of fourth-degree assault — domestic violence and making a bomb threat after portions of the neighborhood around the 10 block of K Street Northeast were evacuated Sunday night. Nicholas Svetich, 49, was arrested Monday morning, according to a release...
Central Washington Law Enforcement Officer Found Guilty of Attempted Online Enticement of a Minor
SPOKANE - Vanessa R. Waldref, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced that a jury returned a verdict on Tuesday following the trial of 49-year-old Koby Don Williams. Williams was found guilty of one count of Attempted Online Enticement of a Minor. Evidence introduced at trial established...
Grant, Adams counties need more housing, Department of Commerce says
OLYMPIA — The state of Washington will need to build more than 1 million new residences over the next 20 years to catch up to current demand and accommodate new residents, according to a report released this week by the Washington Department of Commerce. The Housing Advisory Plan was...
Lind council rescinds vote to vacate Mayor’s position
LIND — The Lind Town Council voted 4-0 on Tuesday to approve motions by council member Robert Dew to rescind the council’s April 23 votes to vacate Mayor Paula Bell’s position and appoint council member Jamie Schmunk as temporary mayor. Council member Mike Wold was absent. Dew...
Teens take the wheel: Truck driver shortage has public schools preparing the pipeline
OTHELLO, Wash. — Almost every item you own -- from your toothbrush to your bedframe, to the makings of that daily cup of coffee – gets to you by truck. For needed goods, it is estimated that 80% of Washington communities rely on trucks alone, according to the Washington Trucking Association.
Lane closures on SR 17 this weekend, other projects continue
MOSES LAKE — Lane closures are scheduled for the State Route 17 bridge that crosses Interstate 90, starting at 8 p.m. today and lasting through Monday. Crews will be working 24 hours per day, from Friday night through 6 a.m. Monday. Drivers should plan for some delays, according to...
Lind facing unbudgeted expenses, errors and $1.7 million loan
LIND — The Lind Town Council dealt with several issues during Tuesday’s regular meeting, including about $40,000 in unbudgeted expenses due to clerical errors dating back to 2008, other staff errors and a $1.7 million loan offered by the Department of Health. The loan, applied for by city...
Othello board reflects on national conference
OTHELLO – Monday afternoon’s Othello School Board meeting saw a presentation from Superintendent Pete Perez and the board members on their time at the National School Board Association’s annual conference from April 6 to 8 in New Orleans. The presentation discussed topics such as school board governance,...
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