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Kittitas County Deputies Discover a Second Body in Truck of Car in Ellensburg Canyon
Kittitas County Deputies Discover a Second Body in Truck of Car in Ellensburg Canyon
Kittitas County Deputies Discover a Second Body in Truck of Car in Ellensburg Canyon
A murder case involving a body found in a car near Roza Dam took an odd turn recently when deputies discovered a second body in the trunk of the same car. Kittitas County deputies now have a double murder case on their hands. The victims were identified Monday as 37-year-old Michael Eby and 35-year-old Ryan Pederson, both from Yakima...
Another Major Marijuana Plant Bust In Kittitas County
Another Major Marijuana Plant Bust In Kittitas County
Another Major Marijuana Plant Bust In Kittitas County
KITTITAS COUNTY NEWS RELEASE -- The Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office busted another marijuana grow shortly after 8 AM Monday.  This one, just two weeks following the harvest of a major grow operation a few miles away in the Manastash Canyon southwest of Ellensburg...
13,500 Marijuana Plants Seized in Kittitas County
13,500 Marijuana Plants Seized in Kittitas County
13,500 Marijuana Plants Seized in Kittitas County
Sheriff Gene Dana showcased his newest military surplus vehicle Tuesday during a Marijuana Eradication Operation in Manastash Canyon which yielded over 13,500 plants. Sheriff Dana voiced satisfaction in stating that "this operation, the largest single grow in Kittitas County, prevented over ten million dollars worth of illegal marijuana from reaching the streets...
Local Tea Party Leader Believes He Is A Hate Crime Victim
Local Tea Party Leader Believes He Is A Hate Crime Victim
Local Tea Party Leader Believes He Is A Hate Crime Victim
The leader of the Tea Party in Central Washington believes he's been the victim of a hate crime. Kirk Groenig says on February 21st his vehicle tires were slashed and the words t-bag and racist spray painted on side of the car while it was parked at his Ellensburg home. Gro...