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[7/17/19] Major Drug Bust in Moses Lake
Two federal agents were injured during a major drug bust in Moses Lake. The two agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were injured early yesterday morning during a raid targeting a methamphetamine and heroin drug trafficking organization in eastern Washington. It was a continuation of a December 2017 operation against drug […]
[6/7/19] Wildfire now 28 square miles and 65% contained
A wildfire burning in dry grass and sage lands near the Columbia River in Grant County is holding steady at 20,380 acres, about 28 square miles. The Highway 243 Fire near Wanapum Dam is now 65 percent contained. The Grant County Sheriff’s Office says all evacuation notices have been lifted and they’re reopening roads closed […]
[6/6/19] GRANT COUNTY FIRE UPDATE
The 243 Fire in Grant County near Beverly has now burned nearly 19,000 acres since it started Monday night. It continues moving eastward, but is now 25 percent contained. There are nearly 400 firefighters on scene from local, state and federal agencies. Washington DNR sent in two helicopters, two small planes, 20 firefighters and five […]
[6/21/18] West Nile Virus detected in Grant County mosquito sample
Washington State now has its first case of West Nile Virus this season.
[5/23/18] Grant County Health District Investigates Four Confirmed Cases Of Whooping Cough
Health officials say all four individuals are within a single household and risk to the community is low.
[3/29/18] Warden Substitute Teacher Arrested Thursday On Voyeurism Stemming From Incident In Classroom
Warden Police and the FBI assisted by undercover INET detectives served a search warrant and arrested Michael S. Leavitt.
[9/25/17] It’s Just A Drill! Pangborn Memorial Airport To Hold Emergency Exercise Tuesday Night
The emergency response will begin at approximately 7:00 pm and a large number of emergency vehicles may be in the vicinity of the airport from 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm.