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Texting while driving is going to cost you

Submitted by KXLY Web Staff
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 7:15pm

It's time to put the cell phone down or be ticketed. Law enforcement around the state of Washington will conduct emphasis patrols to pull people over talking or texting for the next two weeks.

Troopers say texting while driving is so dangerous that if you text your friend "be there soon," your head may be down for 4 or 5 seconds.�By the time you look up, you've�traveled more than 100 yards with your head down.

"A�lot can happen in that time traffic can slow down, cars change lanes, an animal's in the road, you never know," Trooper Morgan Mehaffey said.

It's really amazing all the tools troopers have to track down law-breakers.�Trooper Mehaffey even has a radar on the back of�his patrol�car to tell if you're speeding behind him.�But all he needs to tell your talking on the phone is a set of eyes.

"Got a little chicken wing sitting up there," he said about one driver talking on his phone.

For the next two weeks,�four more WSP�troopers in Spokane will cruise the freeways eye-balling texting, cell phone talking, no-seat-belt-wearing drivers.

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Spring Festival has something for everyone this weekend

Submitted by Camille Troxel on Tuesday, May 21st, 12:31 pm
Spring Festival has something for everyone this weekend

It's time for the 33rd Annual Moses Lake Spring Festival! The festival hits the streets with fun for all ages starting this Thursday evening.

 

The carnival kicks the weekend off starting at 4pm on Thursday evening and will run throughout the festival. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the entrance. Thursday is Buddy Night, where two can ride for the price of one. On Friday, the annual Lip Sync Contest takes the stage. This year's theme is music of the disco era and first prize comes with $400.

 

You can check out the classic car show or shop the farmer's market on Saturday. Basketball players will also be hitting the streets for a three on three tournament. Starting at 8:30pm you can cheer for the Grand Moonlight parade.

 

There are various groups preforming throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday. The festival closes on Sunday night with a free showing of Madagascar 3 in the park.

 

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Final Hoopfest registration deadline is Monday

Submitted by Camille Troxel on Friday, May 17th, 4:53 pm
Final Hoopfest registration deadline is Monday

You have until Monday, May 20th, to get those Hoopfest entries in. This is the final deadline to play in the largest three on three basketball tournament in the world.

Unfortunately, the deadline for guaranteed entry has already passed, this entries made for the Monday deadline will be granted on a space available basis. But don't fret, even if you aren't able to play there are still plenty of opportunities to volunteer. Hoopfest is still need of general volunteers as well as people to act as court monitors. 

Visit http://spokanehoopfest.net to register as a player or to sign up as a volunteer.

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WSP searching for M16 missing from GCSO arms room

Submitted by KXLY Web Staff
Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 11:49am
WSP searching for M16 missing from GCSO arms room

The Washington State Patrol has been called in to investigate the disappearance of an M16 rifle from the Grant County Sheriff's Office.

The rifle was last logged into a secured arms room at the Grant County Courthouse but was discovered missing during a recent routine inventory of equipment. The sheriff's office immediately launched an internal investigation to try and find the rifle.

When that proved unsuccessful, the state patrol was called in to help aid in the search.

I am enormously concerned about this missing rifle, Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones said.

I am sorry to alarm the public that such a weapon has been lost from our control, and I reassure everyone that we will find the rifle and anybody who is found to be responsible for any malfeasance will be held accountable at the highest level, he added.

The M16 is a fully automatic rifle that fires a .223-caliber round. Carried by patrol officers, it is similar to the ones used by the military.

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ATV safety courses provide valuable skills to keep you safe

Submitted by Camille Troxel on Tuesday, May 14th, 3:02 pm
ATV safety courses provide valuable skills to keep you safe

In last two weeks Eastern Washington and North Idaho have seen over five ATV accidents including one death in the LC Valley last week. While ATV riding is fun, it's important to learn proper technique to remain safe.

 

“We think it takes special skills to ride an ATV,” says Dale Stevens, a licensed ATV safety instructor with the ATV Safety Institute. ASI is a non-profit sponsored by the all the major ATV manufacturers. Instructors like Stevens teach regular safety classes to educate riders on proper technique, safety skills and the responsibilities that come with owning and riding ATVs.

 

After taking his course many riders tell Stevens that they didn't know what a work out riding is and that they expected it to be easier. Stevens says that a lot of people expect ATVs to be like riding a couch on wheels but it that it takes a lot of physical effort and knowledge of how ATVs operate to remain safe while riding.

 

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Moses Lake man killed in motorcycle crash

Submitted by KXLY Web Staff
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 9:44am

A 28-year-old man was killed in Grant County on Monday from injuries he received in a motorcycle crash.

According to the Grant County Sheriff's Office, Jonathon Jones was driving near 22nd Avenue NE and Patton Boulevard around 5:30 p.m. when the crash happened. While going around a curve, Jones lost control, hit a curb, flew off the motorcycle and hit a concrete block on the side of the road. He was found unconscious.

Jones was taken to Samaritan Hospital, where he died.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

The Grant County Sheriff's Office said Jones was wearing a helmet.

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Semi-truck crashes into convenience store

Submitted by KXLY Web Staff
Monday, May 13th, 2013, 10:13am
Semi-truck crashes into convenience store

A truck driver parked his semi outside a convenience store in Grand Coulee and went inside to buy some items. The truck ended up rolling into the store, causing significant damage to the building.

It happened Monday morning at Jack's Four Corners 76.

According to the store's owner, the truck was parked up a small hill and became loose while the driver and a few other people were inside the store. No one was hurt.

As of 10 a.m. Monday, the truck is still in the store.

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