Mattawa Area News

03/08/2025

30/06/2025

I am.asking for myself. Is there anyone who would allow me to park an RV on their property for a fee or minimal cost? I am asking in case I start working in Mattawa. This would allow me to stay during the week.

08/06/2025

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Wildfire SR-243, avoid the area between SR-26 and Beverly Burke road.

29/05/2025

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Grant County Major Crimes Detectives are investigating a shooting in Schawana late Wednesday that left a 44-year-old Beverly man dead.

Deputies were called around 10 p.m. after a car was found along Road T.5-Southwest (pronounced ROAD TEE POINT FIVE SOUTHWEST) and a man with bullet wounds inside. The man was pronounced dead on the scene.

Investigators gathered video evidence that captured the suspect vehicle leaving the Schawana area. Ephrata Police spotted the car and arrested the driver, 23-year-old Angel Luis Olivares, as he parked at his Crest Drive home in Ephrata. Olivares is lodged in the Grant County Jail on suspicion of first-degree murder and drive-by shooting.

The victim’s body is in the care of Coroner Craig Morrison, whose staff will conduct an autopsy. The victim’s name will be released after his family has had time to notify loved ones.

Detectives are interviewing witnesses to find out whether this shooting was gang-involved.

The investigation continues.

Cooperating agencies:
MACC 911
Ephrata Police Department, WA
Grant County Fire District 8
Grant County Coroner’s Office
Grant County Sheriff's Office - WA

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Shooting homicide in Schawana, Road T.5 SW south of Lower Crab Creek Road. One man dead inside a car. Detectives on the scene.

More info shared Thursday afternoon.

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06/01/2025

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Three Mattawa juveniles stole a car in Mattawa and were apprehended in Ephrata. Found on the car were fi****ms and drugs. Details here from Grant County Sheriff's Office.

Over the weekend, three Mattawa boys were arrested Saturday morning after stealing a car and leading police on a short pursuit near Ephrata.

Deputies at around 6:30 a.m. received a stolen vehicle report after a black Ford Fusion was taken from the 100 block of Second Street in Mattawa. The description of the car was broadcast to police countywide.

Around 8:30 a.m., an Ephrata Police officer pulled over the stolen Ford Fusion, and the vehicle took off as the officer got out of his car. A pursuit was started and the Fusion eventually traveled south on Dodson Road Northwest from State Route 282.

Heavy fog south of Ephrata caused Ephrata Police units to terminate the pursuit. A deputy at Road 10.8-Northwest and Dodson Road Northwest set out spike strips that flattened the driver’s side tires on the Fusion as the occupants continued to flee.

Deputies soon found the Fusion crashed in a ditch at Dodson Road Northwest and Road 4-Northwest and three people were seen running west from the car. Three boys, ages 14, 14, and 16, were quickly found in an empty irrigation canal under Dodson Road and taken into custody.

Found with the three boys were a .22-caliber revolver, a stolen .22-caliber rifle, and a small amount of drugs.

The three boys were lodged in the Chelan County Juvenile Justice Center for investigation of possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of a stolen firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm, and attempting to elude police.

Cooperating agencies:
MACC 911
Ephrata Police Department, WA
Grant County Sheriff's Office - WA

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30/12/2024

Obituary for Joan Roylance Risenmay
Condolences to.the family.

11/12/2024

Estan passando Los carros a rededor El accidente en El local de 23rd y 243. Si estan desviando Los carros

11/12/2024

UPDATE: Traffic is being detoured around a 3-vehicle accident at 23rd and 243. Please drive safe.

11/12/2024

I just got news that 243 is closed due.to an accident. Drive safe!
El Camino de 243 esta cerrado por causo de Un accidente

05/12/2024

Don't forget!!!

02/12/2024

Please mark this on your calendar!
This Saturday!!!

22/11/2024