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Vehicle Fire Snarls Traffic On Eastmont Extension

1 day ago | kpq.com | Chris Hansen

Traffic on the Eastmont Extension in East Wenatchee was snarled by a vehicle fire on Tuesday afternoon. Wenatchee Valley Fire Chief Brian Brett says crews were dispatched to the blaze at just before 3 p.m."Some people were driving in a Subaru Outback when they noticed it had caught on fire. They were able to safely stop and evacuate the vehicle, which became significantly involved.
DOT Worker Injured When Semi Slams Into Work Zone Truck

1 day ago | kpq.com | Chris Hansen

A worker with the Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT) was injured when a semi-truck slammed into a DOT vehicle on Tuesday morning. The Washington State Patrol says it happened just after 10 a.m. on Interstate-90 about 11 miles west of Cle Elum when the semi, driven by 60-year-old Eliazar Moreno of Moses Lake, struck the rear of the DOT attenuator truck that was parked on the freeway as part of a lane closure. The DOT worker, 59-year-old Daryl D.
Town Hall About Gang Activity To Be Held In Ephrata

1 day ago | kpq.com | Chris Hansen

In the wake of several recent gang-related incidents, including one involving the murder of a 14-year-old in Moses Lake last month, the community of Ephrata is holding a town hall meeting called Understanding Youth Gangs next month.
Juvenile Arrested After Police Find Stolen Car Near Leavenworth

2 days ago | kpq.com | Chris Hansen

A juvenile suspect is in police custody after allegedly stealing a car in Snohomish County and driving it to Chelan County early Monday. The Chelan County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to reports of a vehicle that was stolen out of Monroe at around 5:15 a.m. after receiving information that it had been spotted in the Leavenworth area.
Ephrata Man Arrested In Alleged Drive-By Shooting

3 days ago | kpq.com | Chris Hansen

A Grant County man is behind bars after police say he discharged a firearm during a domestic altercation on Thursday afternoon. The Grant County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to a residence in the 17000 block of Road A Northwest at around 2:45 p.m. and soon learned that 21-year-old Jandy Castellon of Ephrata had gone to the home armed with a handgun to start a fight.
Teen Facing Felony Charges After High-Speed Chase On I-90

3 days ago | kpq.com | Chris Hansen

An 18-year-old Kennewick man has been arraigned in Kittitas County after he allegedly led police on a high-speed pursuit on Interstate-90 near Ellensburg earlier this month. John Gomez is facing multiple charges in connection with the incident, including felony eluding, driving without a license, and being a minor in possession of alcohol. He was arrested after reportedly leading Washington State Patrol troopers on a chase at speeds reaching 115 mph in a vehicle with no license plates.
Two Injured In Hit-&-Run Collision Near Othello

3 days ago | kpq.com | Chris Hansen

Two people have injuries and a teenager is facing felony charges following a two-vehicle, hit-and-run collision in Adams County on Saturday night. The Washington State Patrol says it happened at around 8:25 p.m. on State Route 17 about two miles north of Othello, when a sedan driven by 19-year-old Demetrio D. Robles of Moses Lake crossed the center line and struck another sedan driven by 44-year-old Nancy Cortes of Othello.
Landlord Allegedly Murders Tenant In East Wenatchee

3 days ago | kpq.com | Chris Hansen

More details are coming to light about a shooting in East Wenatchee on Friday night that left a 48-year-old man dead.
Major Change if You're Flying Delta Airlines — Will Other Airlines Follow?

4 days ago | kpq.com | Lauryn Schaffner

Do you get to the airport at least an hour or two before your flight? It may depend on how often you fly. Sitting around an airport isn't the most popular thing, which is why airports have become destinations all their own over the years. Obviously, some are better than others; however, from shopping to dining or just bellying up to a bar, getting to the airport early shouldn't be boring. Again, it depends on your airport.
Man Jailed On Arson Charges Following Soap Lake Fire

5 days ago | kpq.com | Chris Hansen

A Grant County man is behind bars after police say he intentionally set a fire near Soap Lake on Wednesday night. Officials with Grant County Fire District No. 7 say crews responded at around 7:45 p.m. to reports of a brush fire in the 2200 block of Road 20 Northeast. After arriving at the scene, firefighters discovered the blaze had already been fully extinguished by a nearby resident and later learned the fire originated from a set of coveralls at the side of the road.