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WA officials propose focus on America’s shortcomings for its upcoming 250th birthday
(The Center Square) – Planners of Washington state's participation in a national celebration of the 250th anniversary of America's founding want to put heavy emphasis on some of the country's darker history, including underrepresented voices. Members of Washington's America250 committee met to get an update on plans for the...
Area grocery stores to be sold if merger of Albertsons, Kroger succeeds
As Albertsons/Safeway works to merge with Kroger (Fred Meyer), the two will sell off 124 of their stores in Washington state (19 in the county), plus 456 in other states. The nation’s two biggest grocers are shedding stores to try to meet antitrust concerns that have so far interrupted the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history.
Catholic clergy abuse survivors call for alleged Washington abuse documents to be released
SPOKANE, Wash. - Survivors and advocates are calling on the three Washington State Catholic diocese to release alleged documents they have that contain evidence of clergy abuse and cover-up.
AG candidate changes website bio after request from King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Candidate for Washington Attorney General Manka Dhingra has updated her campaign website twice to clarify her employment status with the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. On June 20, King County Human Relations Director Heidi Parkington-Thal emailed Dhingra following the release of a campaign video on...
Longtime Moses Lake Martin Luther King Jr. Committee President Charlie Jones Passes Away
MOSES LAKE - Longtime Moses Lake Martin Luther King Jr. Committee President Charlie Jones has died. The esteemed and respected leader in the Moses Lake community was 70 years old. Jones passed away on July 10 from natural causes stemming from cardiovascular issues, according to the Grant County Coroner. Jones...
Moses Lake Fire Department denies starting fire near homeless encampment
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Fire Department expressed its frustration with accusations that it set fire to land near homeless encampments early Monday. Shortly after midnight, fire crews responded to a fire in a field next to Fairchild Cinema. Firefighters say its an area they respond to nearly every night for various reasons, many of them fire calls. On day two of the fire, Moses Lake Fire Battalion Chief Dave Holly says a firefighter checking the area for potential hotspots was approached by people living in the camp accusing the fire department of starting the 65-acre fire. Firefighters say the fire grew to the size it did because the terrain that was difficult navigate. At one point, Holly says a Grant County Fire District 5 fire truck rolled on to its side when ground gave away under a sloped access point to the area. No one was hurt and the truck sustained minimal damage.
Fundraiser started to raise money for purchase of prosthetic leg for Quincy firefighter
QUINCY - The community is coming together to support one of their own, 18-year-old Ben Belino of Ephrata, in his quest to fulfill his dreams of serving others. A GoFundMe campaign has been started to help raise money for a specialized prosthetic leg and other equipment necessary for his work as a firefighter.
Vicki Baker selected as new Yakima City Manager
YAKIMA, Wash. – The Yakima City Council announced on Tuesday during a meeting that Vicki Baker will be the next Yakima City Manager. The City of Yakima says Baker and the two other finalists, former Franklin County Administrator Mike Gonzalez, who is now the City Manager of Sunnyside, and Wellton, Arizona Town Manager Richard Marsh, Jr., were each interviewed on July 1. Negotiations started with Baker the next day.
Washington Adult Home Operator Facing Felony Charge in Alleged Workers’ Comp Scam
A Spokane, Washington woman who ran an adult family home while claiming she was too injured to work faces a felony charge in a $60,000 workers’ compensation fraud case. Serah Kamau, 52, reportedly operated her business, Brookhouse Adult Family Home, for 15 months in 2021 and 2022 while still collecting wage-replacement benefits from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
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