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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...
Brewster Chamber processes one Independence Day, plans the next
BREWSTER—A post-event analysis of the U.S. Independence Day festivities just passed, and plans for the upcoming Dia de la Independencia de Mexico (Mexican Independence Day) on Sept. 16 were among issues on the agenda of the Brewster Chamber of Commerce last Wednesday, July 10. The chamber approved a $3,000...
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.
Foxhole Bar and Grill closing Wednesday
MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. – Foxhole Bar and Grill in Medical Lake will close its doors on Wednesday. The restaurant announced the closure via social media on Tuesday. “We can't keep it going. I hope someone can come in soon and give this town a bar. We're so very sorry, we tried. Please come in if you can tonight or tomorrow and love our staff because they deserve it,” ownership said.
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.
Powerboat racing competition hits Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE, Wash. – Hydroplane and runabout racing boats hit the water this week in Moses Lake for a racing competition. Cascade Park in Moses Lake will be hosting the Championship American Power Boat Association Nationals. Races will run all week long, with testing on Tuesday and the finals...
Updated Confluence Parkway Project design keeps Denny’s & The Igloo | Phase 1 to break ground spring of 2025
WENATCHEE — During an open house last night, the City of Wenatchee shared updated design plans for the Confluence Parkway Project and says Phase 1 is scheduled to break ground next spring. Updated designs for the roughly $134 million parkway and bridge project will spare both Denny’s and The...
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