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Two Eastern Washington sheriffs oppose a new state gun law taking effect in 2027. House Bill 1163, signed by Governor Bob Ferguson on May 20, requires Washington residents to obtain a permit before purchasing a firearm. The permit process includes fingerprinting, a background check, and mandatory live-fire training...

An Adams County man is behind bars after police say he got into a traffic accident while intoxicated and fled the scene on Friday. The Adams County Sheriff's Office says deputies were dispatched at around 8:40 p.m. to the 800 block of South Bluebird Lane where the driver of a vehicle said the man had crashed into him before leaving the scene...

After facing weeks of excoriation on social media regarding his previous run-ins with the law, Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner has issued a statement that he hopes will clarify any public misconceptions about his character. Wagner's message was released on Tuesday via the Adams County Sheriff's Office's Facebook page and has received hundreds of reactions since then...

Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner testified at a hearing of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security & Enforcement on Wednesday. During the proceedings, which were dubbed "Sanctuary Jurisdictions: Magnet for Migrants, Cover for Criminals," Wagner strongly criticized sanctuary policies, and underscored the roadblocks he claims they create for his and other la

Adams County Sheriff's are searching for a man who allegedly provided false or misleading statements about a drive-by shooting in January. Authorities are searching for 26-year-old Jamie Johnny Lopez for suspicion of providing false information and misleading statements for a shooting taking place January 25...

An Adams County man has injuries after police say he was shot during an altercation at a convenience store in Othello on Saturday afternoon. The Adams County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to reports of shots fired at around 1:40 p...

An Othello man is in custody for child sexual abuse crimes. According to the Adams County Sheriff's Office, police arrested 54-year-old Benito M. Garza for child rape, molestation, and incest. Wednesday, March 5, Othello Police Department School Resource officers alerted detectives regarding a sex offense occuring in Adams County...

Adams County faces a state lawsuit alleging the sheriff's office is aiding federal immigration enforcement. Washington state law prohibits local, state, or county law enforcement agencies from aiding federal immigration enforcement agencies such as Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the "Keep Washington Working" Act...

An Othello man is in jail after police say he absconded from law enforcement following the theft of a vehicle. The Adams County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to a residence in the 800 block of South Taylor Road in Othello at around 3 p...

An Othello woman is behind bars after police say she led them on a vehicle chase that culminated when she drove her SUV into an irrigation canal and become stuck on Thursday night. The Adams County Sheriff's Office says deputies attempted a traffic stop at around 8:30 p...