COVID-19 NEWS
Keep up with all the fast-moving novel coronavirus news, particularly as it impacts the Columbia Basin.
COVID-19 update
RITZVILLE — Adams County Health Department administrators have reported another death related to COVID-19, raising…
Registration open for mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic
Online registration is open for a mass vaccination clinic scheduled for Saturday at the Grant County Fairgrounds.
As pandemic enters 2nd year, voices of resilience emerge
One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has seen death, economic hardship and anxiety on an unprecedented scale. But it has also witnessed self-sacrifice, courage and perseverance.
Congress OKs $1.9T virus relief bill in win for Biden, Dems
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Congress riven along party lines has approved the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, as President Joe Biden and Democrats claimed a major triumph on legislation marshaling the governme…
Officials discuss reopening courthouse
Adams County commissioners and other officials discussed reopening the Adams County Courthouse for an hour March 3.
Lawmaking at a distance: Local legislators miss interaction with others during remote session
Sitting in an office in his hangar at the Moses Lake Municipal Airport, Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, does not hesitate to say what’s hardest about this year’s …
Registration open for mass vaccination clinic Saturday
Registration opens at 10 a.m. today for a vaccine clinic at the Grant County Fairgrounds Saturday.
More than a trophy: Quincy’s Youth Day of Fishing goes back to the basics
The Quincy Chamber of Commerce's annual Youth Day of Fishing trout derby, on the first Saturday of March, was COVID-cautious this year by stripping the accesso…
Moses Lake tutoring center launches student voucher program
This Thursday, Hometown Studyhall owner Holly Rock will fully launch the sponsor-a-student program, in which businesses and individuals can fund a student’s ex…
Local legislators urge state to resume full in-person learning
District 13 legislators outlined recommendations to restore full in-person learning in a letter sent to the governor and state superintendent of public instruc…
Workers worry about safety, stress as states ease mask rules
JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Leo Carney worries that bigger crowds and mask-less diners could endanger workers at the Biloxi, Mississippi, seafood restaurant where he manages the kitchen.
Jill Biden sees teachable moment in the depths of a pandemic
WATERFORD, Pa. (AP) — Jill Biden sees a teachable moment in the depths of the coronavirus pandemic.
Grant County child found to have COVID-19 variant
The first case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children, or MIS-C, in Grant County has been confirmed.
Retired pastor, farmer steps into county commissioner role
Danny Stone, a retired pastor (church in Chewelah) and semi-retired farmer, said he’s spent his whole life in eastern Washington.
Keeping music in the air: Moses Lake band teacher, students talk about getting through the year
Moses Lake High School band director Dan Beich discussed navigating the school year with students during COVID-19 and looks forward to some opportunities for p…
Commissioners to discuss reopening county offices
Grant County Commissioners will meet with other county officials Monday to discuss reopening the Grant County Courthouse and county offices.