Evening News March 9th, 2021 - NCWLIFE - NCWLIFE News

Good evening and welcome to the NCWLIFE Evening News. I’m Grant Olson. Before we get to today’s top news stories, let’s take a quick look outside our weather

And now, a few of the stories we’re following for you tonight, East Wenatchee police say a domestic violence report Sunday afternoon led to a brief standoff, with the suspect refusing to let family members leave the home./ Local police are seeking charges against an Everett man who allegedly advertised drugs for sale on Snapchat, and tried to peddle them in the Wenatchee area, and, Soap Lake police officers were able to diffuse a potentially volatile situation Monday morning while dealing with an armed man outside the police station.

But first, we begin tonight. . .

A woman passenger in a vehicle that was fleeing police south of Ephrata early this morning was killed when the vehicle lost control and rolled. Kyle Foreman of the Grant County Sheriff’s Office explains what happened. . .

East Wenatchee police say a domestic violence report Sunday afternoon led to a brief standoff, with the suspect refusing to let family members leave the home.

53-year-old Andrew G. Leach faces possible charges including assault, threats to kill and unlawful imprisonment.

Police say they were called to the home in the 200 block of First Street Southeast shortly after 1 p.m., when Leach allegedly assaulted two relatives. Once there, they say he refused to leave the home, and tried to restrain others from leaving as well. Police say they forced their way inside and used a Taser to overpower Leach. A judge on Monday allowed him to go free without bond, but ordered him not to approach the alleged victims.

Local police are seeking charges against an Everett man who allegedly advertised drugs for sale on Snapchat, and tried to peddle them in the Wenatchee area.

22-year-old John Hegel Jackson is suspected of using the social media app to offer cocaine, psilocybin mushrooms and illicit painkillers for sale. He allegedly told Snapchat contacts that he was on his way to Wenatchee, and to place their orders.

A Wenatchee police detective arranged a sting, and Jackson was arrested Friday when he arrived at the agreed meeting place in Wenatchee. Police say he admitted to the crime, and was transporting cocaine, psilocybin, cannabis and Percocet in large quantities, as well as a stolen pistol. Criminal charges have yet to be filed.

Soap Lake police officers were able to diffuse a potentially volatile situation Monday morning while dealing with an armed man outside the police station.

Soap Lake Police Chief Ryan Cox reported seeing a screaming man about 10:45 a.m. running in a field across from the police station to an area between city hall and the station, where he fell down.

Cox said he saw the man holding an open pocket knife in his lap. Sergeant Spencer Nulph and Officer Bryan Johnson responded and used their crisis intervention training to calm the man down. After about 30 minutes of talking with the man they removed two knives from his possession, then transported him to Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake for a mental health evaluation.

Coming up next, The milestones keep coming fast and furious in Washington state’s battle against COVID-19. More than two million vaccine shots have now been administered in the state./ As more people become eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, the administrator of the Chelan-Douglas Health District said the mass vaccination site at the Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee is well-prepared, and, The Wenatchee Valley College machining program has received a $10,000 grant from the Gene Haas Foundation. I’m Grant Olson and you’re watching the NCWLIFE Evening News.

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The milestones keep coming fast and furious in Washington state’s battle against COVID-19. More than two million vaccine shots have now been administered in the state.

That goal was reached this week, and the Department of Health says more than 80 percent of all vaccine doses allocated to Washington by the federal government have now been given to qualified patients. Almost 1,400 provider facilities and four mass vaccination sites, like the one in Wenatchee, have been involved in the effort.

As more people become eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, the administrator of the Chelan-Douglas Health District said the mass vaccination site at the Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee is well-prepared. Luke Davies said the successful operation of the site has become a model not only for the state but also for the rest of the country. Davies appeared on Wake-Up Wenatchee Valley with Dan Kuntz today and talked about the keys to that success. . .

The Wenatchee Valley College machining program has received a $10,000 grant from the Gene Haas Foundation. This is the second time the program has received this grant.

In the past two years, the grant has purchased $18,000 worth of personal tools for 14 students and has provided $2,000 for Skills USA students to attend state and national conferences. Students require around a dozen unique tools each year of the program. Over two years, the cost of necessary tools is around $3,000 out of pocket.

You’re watching the NCWLIFE Evening News. Coming up next, tonight’s feature story and your complete local weather forecast. That and much more still to come on the NCWLIFE Evening News, stay with us.

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The Douglas County PUD officially broke ground Monday on its planned renewable hydrogen facility, near Baker Flats.

The plant is a pilot project that could turn out more than two tons of hydrogen per day, for industrial use including hydrogen fuel cars. In tonight’s feature story, at the ceremony, General Manager Gary Ivory said the PUD is rolling the dice on hydrogen as a future source of energy and income. . .

And that is a look at your local weather forecast, coming up next, tonight’s sports report with Eric Granstrom and more as the NCWLIFE Evening News continues right after this.

Gonzaga is back for another shot at the WCC Tournament Title after a 77-58 win over Saint Mary’s in the semifinals Monday…

Drew Timme led a balanced attack with 18-points as all five Bulldog starters scored in double-figures. Highlights from the WCC Network…

Drew Timme says he loves the Gonzaga system where it could be anyone’s night to have a big game…

This was the 3rd time this season for Gonzaga to beat Saint Mary’s as the Bulldogs remained unbeaten at 25-and-oh. Coach Mark Few says they never taken any team for granted…

The WCC Tournament, like many this post-season, is being played in an empty arena with no fans, which is a bone of contention for coach Few…

Gonzaga will face BYU in the championship game tonight at 6 o’clock on ESPN after the Cougars needed overtime to beat Pepperdine 82-75.

The Gonzaga women are also in the WCC Championship after taking down Santa Clara in Monday’s semifinal 72-62…

Okanogan’s Jill Townsend led Gonzaga four players in double-figures with 14-points and 10-rebounds. Highlights courtesy of the WCC Network…

Gonzaga coach Lisa Fortier was happy the way her team bounced back after a slow start…

The Bulldogs last won the WCC Tournament Title in 2018 and fell in the title round the last two years. Townsend says she and the team want to concentrate on the NOW rather than what happened in the past…

Gonzaga will face BYU in today’s championship after the Cougars cruised to a semifinal win over San Francisco 85-55. Today’s game tips at 1 o’clock on ESPN-U.

Prep girls soccer returns to NCWLIFE tonight at Lee Bofto Field at the Apple Bowl…

The Wenatchee Panthers play host to the Cascade Kodiaks tonight at 7 o’clock. Wenatchee has bounced back after an opening-night loss to Eastmont to win two straight. Cascade comes in with a 2-and-oh record after wins over Cashmere and Chelan. Sebastian Moraga and Matt Wisen have your pre-game beginning at 6:50.

In other action today, Chelan hosts Royal; Wahluke visits Brewster; Okanogan entertains Omak; and Liberty Bell travels to Tonasket at 4 o’clock. Bridgeport visits Moses Lake at 5. And, also tonight at 7, Eastmont takes on Cashmere.

Cleveland swatted the Mariners in Cactus League play Monday 10-nothing…

Yusei Kikuchi dropped to oh-and-2 on the spring taking the loss, going 3-innings and allowing a solo home run among his two hits and walked two.

Taylor Trammell went 1-for-3 with a double and Kyle Seager was 1-for-1 with two walks. Seattle is taking on Kansas City today in Peoria.

Thanks Eric.

Finally tonight, Washington state was ranked as the best state in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in a new report released Monday night. The publication annually ranks all 50 states across a myriad of categories, such as health care, opportunity, the economy and education. Washington ranked first for broadband access and GDP growth, as well as tying for first for government credit rating score and ranking in the top ten of five other categories. By the way, Washington has held the top ranking since 2019.

Now let’s check in with Dan Kuntz for a look at what’s coming up tomorrow morning on Wake Up Wenatchee Valley, Dan. . .

And that’s going to do it for our newscast tonight. For more on these stories and other news from around North Central Washington, you can find us on Facebook or our website at ncwlife.com. And, remember, if you see news happening we’d like to hear from you. You can send us an email at news@ncwlife.com, or give us a call 888-NCWL (6295). I’m Grant Olson, thanks for joining us and have a great night.

Published On: Tue, 09 Mar 2021 23:14:01 GMT