Back to drawing board in chief search

RITZVILLE – It’s back to the drawing board in the city’s search for a new chief of police — including an interim chief.

During the Aug. 6 City Council meeting, Mayor Scott Yaeger cast the deciding vote to begin negotiating with former Moses Lake Police Chief Kevin Fuhr to temporarily take on police chief duties.

With the City Council split 3-3, Yaeger voted to begin negotiations with Fuhr as a temporary replacement for Police Chief Dave McCormick, who is retiring Sept. 30.

Councilwomen Jen Verhey, Michelle Plumb and Brooke Scheel supported the interim negotiations proposed by Yaeger. Council m...