crime

A former Ellensburg doctor faces 26 federal felonies for falsifying CDL exams and issuing illegal prescriptions in two fraud schemes, with allegations of impairment and threats at work.

A former BIA corrections officer was sentenced for sexually assaulting an inmate during a 2024 transport, with DNA evidence and the victim’s report leading to his conviction.

A federal judge sentenced an East Wenatchee man to 23 years for producing child pornography after investigators found videos of his abuse of a 12-year-old and related cases.

A Wenatchee man was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for stealing his brother’s identity to obtain a passport, travel abroad, and commit additional fraud.

A Cascade Valley shooting injured one person early Monday, with deputies confirming the incident was not random as the victim and suspect know each other.

Moses Lake Police conducted a targeted Civic Park enforcement sweep, issuing trespass notices and arrests to address drug issues, disturbances, and public safety concerns.

A multi-agency sting seized $1.3M in narcotics and arrested four people in Bridgeport after detectives uncovered large drug shipments flowing into Washington.

Juan Estrada-Lopez pled guilty to second-degree murder and assault for fatally shooting tenant Gregorio Garza in East Wenatchee. Sentencing set for Jan. 8.

Wenatchee soccer advocate Adnan AbouAmmo killed; family launches GoFundMe to cover funeral, living costs. Community rallies. Homicide, youth soccer, immigrant story.

A Warden man was arrested after police say he climbed into a locomotive, released the brakes, and tried to move the train before fleeing on foot.