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Othello Teen Fleeing Police Causes Fatality on I-182
2+ hour, 21+ min ago (160+ words) A Grandview woman was killed Friday night after a pickup truck driven by a suspected drunk driver crossed the median and struck her vehicle while being pursued by police on Interstate 182. The Washington State Patrol says the crash happened around…...
Washington Moves Toward Nation’s Strictest DUI Law
1+ week, 3+ day ago (156+ words) Washington took a major step Wednesday toward lowering the legal limit for drunk driving. The state Senate voted 26-to-23 to pass Senate Bill 5067, which would reduce the maximum blood alcohol concentration for drivers from 0.08% to 0.05%. If approved by the House…...
Chelan PUD Confirms Fatal Workplace Incident
1+ week, 4+ day ago (115+ words) A contractor working on a project for Chelan PUD was killed Tuesday afternoon. An internal memo was sent out to Chelan PUD employees notifying them of the incident. PUD Spokesperson Rachel Hansen confirmed the death and said it happened in…...
Othello Man Jailed in Online Child Abuse Case
1+ week, 5+ day ago (157+ words) An Othello man received almost three and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to dealing child sexual abuse material. Othello Police Department said 30-year-old Juan Marcos Hernandez-Arciniega received 41 months in prison after he was arrested in September 2025, when…...
Scammers Demand Thousands Over Fake Jury Duty Calls
1+ week, 5+ day ago (171+ words) The Okanogan County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a jury duty phone scam reported twice in the past week. In both cases, callers claimed the victims failed to appear for jury duty in Spokane and demanded payment to avoid…...
16-Year-Old Boy Arrested After Dangerous Vehicle Pursuit In East Wenatchee
1+ week, 6+ day ago (219+ words) A teenage boy is in police custody after allegedly leading officers on a dangerous vehicle pursuit in East Wenatchee early Saturday. The East Wenatchee Police Department says it began at around 2 a.m. when officers attempted to pull over a sports car…...
Two-Hour Standoff Ends Safely in Moses Lake
2+ week, 2+ day ago (90+ words) Two-Hour Standoff Ends Safely in Moses Lake'kpq.com Moses Lake Man Arrested After Two-Hour Gun Standoff Police in Moses Lake responded to a gunshot report near Grape Drive and Highway 17. Officers say 42-year-old Travis Hanson fired a shot into the…...
Man Arrested After Allegedly Firing Rifle At Four People On Rufus Woods Lake
2+ week, 3+ day ago (255+ words) A Grant County man is facing five felony assault charges after police say he willfully discharged a firearm in the direction of several people who were boating in Douglas County on Sunday. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded…...
Stolen Truck Leads to Arrest on Federal Warrant in Warden
2+ week, 4+ day ago (303+ words) Stolen Truck Leads to Arrest on Federal Warrant in Warden'kpq.com Stolen Truck Leads to Arrest on Federal Warrant in Warden Stolen Vehicle Recovery Leads to Arrest in Warden Warden police say a routine check at a residence in the…...
Quincy Man Arrested in Wenatchee Gas Station Robbery
2+ week, 6+ day ago (179+ words) A Quincy man is in jail for allegedly robbing a gas station in Wenatchee. The Wenatchee Police Department said the incident occurred at approximately 8:50 p.m. on Dec. 8. Security footage captured a man taking cash from the store and entering a nearby…...