Brian Kelly

Washington, D.C.

Editor At Large and Executive Vice President at U.S. News and World Report

Editor and Chief Content Officer at U.S. News & World Report. Interested in education, politics, STEM, economics, health care, hospitals.

Articles

Man accused of keeping woman hostage in hotel room takes plea deal

3 weeks ago | omakchronicle.com | Brian Kelly

An Ellensburg man accused of holding a woman hostage in his Cle Elum hotel room accepted a plea deal with prosecutors last week on reduced charges. Rodrigo Enrique Robles, 62, was previously charged with unlawful imprisonment and fourth-degree assault.
GT’s The Performance Review Episode 31: "Parental Leave." [Podcast]

3 weeks ago | natlawreview.com | Brian Kelly

Skip to main content June 03, 2025 Volume XV, Number 154 Legal Analysis. Expertly Written. Quickly Found.
Man accused of keeping woman hostage in hotel room takes plea deal

3 weeks ago | khq.com | Brian Kelly

An Ellensburg man accused of holding a woman hostage in his Cle Elum hotel room accepted a plea deal with prosecutors last week on reduced charges. Rodrigo Enrique Robles, 62, was previously charged with unlawful imprisonment and fourth-degree assault. At a change-of-plea hearing Thursday in Kittitas County Superior Court, Robles pleaded guilty to fourth-degree assault. The count of unlawful imprisonment was dismissed. Robles was sentenced to time already served in jail, which amounted to 20 days.
Bob Morse Retires

1 month ago | usnews.com | Brian Kelly

He’s known as the godfather of college rankings, the man behind the curtain of the U.S. News annual Best Colleges guide for almost 40 years. But no more. The man the Washington Post called “one of the most powerful wonks in the country," has decided it’s time to cease wonking.
The Performance Review- Arbitration Agreements - What, Why, and How [Podcast]

2 months ago | natlawreview.com | Brian Kelly

Skip to main content April 22, 2025 Volume XV, Number 112 Legal Analysis. Expertly Written. Quickly Found.
Driver arrested after 115 mph chase on I-90

2 months ago | omakchronicle.com | Brian Kelly

An 18-year-old Kennewick man was arrested for felony eluding after a police chase on Interstate 90 that hit speeds of 115 mph on Wednesday evening. John Michael Gomez was booked into Kittitas County Jail just before 8 p.m. April 9.
Driver arrested after 115 mph chase on I-90

2 months ago | khq.com | Brian Kelly

An 18-year-old Kennewick man was arrested for felony eluding after a police chase on Interstate 90 that hit speeds of 115 mph on Wednesday evening. John Michael Gomez was booked into Kittitas County Jail just before 8 p.m. April 9. An hour earlier, Gomez was seen speeding on I-90 near Milepost 101 east of Ellensburg. A state trooper parked in the median of the highway said radar showed the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu that Gomez was driving was going 111 mph in a 70 mph zone.
State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti on tariffs, tax cuts and turmoil

2 months ago | dailyrecordnews.com | Brian Kelly

By BRIAN KELLY staff writer Washington State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti came to Ellensburg last week with tariffs on his trail. Pellicciotti was in Central Washington for visits with local Rotary clubs - with his first appearance on the day President Trump announced his controversial move to impose tariffs on countries around the world.
Man jailed for attempted murder asks to be released on personal recognizance

2 months ago | dailyrecordnews.com | Brian Kelly

By BRIAN KELLY / DAILY RECORD The Ellensburg man arrested for allegedly trying to set his girlfriend and her home on fire has asked a superior court judge to release him from jail on his personal recognizance, and promised to be good once he gets out. Ryan Wayne Peria, 44, is facing charges of attempted murder, kidnapping and attempted arson.
Pair accused in drive-by shooting plead not guilty

2 months ago | dailyrecordnews.com | Brian Kelly

By BRIAN KELLY / DAILY RECORD Two Ellensburg men accused of a drive-by shooting in retaliation for a fight at a college house party the month before pleaded not guilty Thursday in Kittitas County Superior Court. Thomas Richard Sheeley, 20, and Jose Antonio Mora, 19, were arrested March 27 on allegations of drive-by shooting, first- and second-degree mischief, and unlawful discharge of a weapon.

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