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You may recall over the last two years, we've covered some of the theatrics in Wapato City government. now, the big embezzlement.

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed a lawsuit against the City Administrator (City Manager) of Wapato, accusing him of using his position to enrich himself. The suit also accuses Juan Orozco of this misconduct, and is asking he refund any monies or profits he gained from this misappropriation to be repaid (as well as civil penalties)...

The Washington State Auditor's Office has released two reports to the City of Wapato, ones that are given to cities and towns all over the state on an annual basis. Sometimes additional audits are prompted if there's evidence of wrongdoing or issues...

Big cities have nothing on the City of Wapato right now, somebody left a headless goat in front of the Mayor's home--she says she will not be intimidated.

The investigation has begun.

The Wapato School District announced Tuesday morning that the usual evening open-houses that take place at the beginning of the school year will be cancelled because teachers have chosen not to participate. There have apparently already been open houses at Camas and Satus Elementary schools, but no word if teachers participated in those events...

Signs have been put up around town, social media utilized, and police are helping as well, But so far, no signs of the Wapato husband and father who just 'vanished' nearly 3 weeks ago. According to reports Jose Canales of Wapato has not been seen or heard from since July 6th. The...

Authorities say it was a crudely made device, but say it could have hurt someone nonetheless. Federal officials have now been called in to investigate the discovery of the piece of narrow pipe with a 12-gauge shotgun shell inside. It was the makings of a bomb although it did not have a direct trigger...

Three strikes, YOU'RE OUTTA HERE!

Next Tuesday the Class of 2017 at Wapato High School will stage what we think will become a powerful message and trend in the Columbia Basin.