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…
Proposal to move state to Phase 2 gets a hearing
SB 5114 would allow businesses, facilities and institutions in all regions to operate under Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery” plan.
Othello High School video details rules for reopening
Sometimes it’s hard to direct or be in a video.
Wahluke School District students start hybrid classes
Students in the Wahluke School District set foot in classrooms for the first time in months after Christmas break.
Grant County Fair for this year is being planned
The 2021 Grant County Fair will have a livestock show and sale, but what else will happen during fair week is still to be determined.
Students may be eligible for emergency waiver program if legislation passes
State legislators are looking to create a permanent waiver program for graduating public and private high school students in case of a local, state or national emergency.
Moses Lake softball team practices as players, coaches remain hopeful for a season
The Moses Lake High School softball team took advantage of the warmer weather this week and took to Lions Field on Thursday afternoon for practice and scrimmag…
State representatives agree to extend Inslee's proclamation indefinitely
State representatives voted to extend indefinitely the governor’s proclamation order Friday evening during the House floor debate.
Warnick wants to establish state meat, poultry inspection program
Washington could have its own meat and poultry inspection program if a bill passes during this year’s state legislative session.
North Central Region high schools work together for athletics
Several high schools will combine in the new North Central Washington Region for athletic competition this season.
Banks to accept next round of PPP loan applications next week
A senior manager with Banner Bank in Moses Lake said most small business owners will be able submit applications for the latest round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans as soon as next week.
Biden unveils $1.9T plan to stem virus and steady economy
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Saying the nation faces “a crisis of deep human suffering,” President-elect Joe Biden unveiled a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan Thursday to turn the tide on the pandemic, speeding up vaccine…
Local senators vote against extending emergency proclamations
State senators adopted a resolution Wednesday to extend all of the governor’s emergency proclamations indefinitely during a virtual floor debate.
Dent, Ybarra, Warnick pinpoint legislative plans
State legislators in District 13 recently shared their goals for this year’s unprecedented legislative session.
MLHS looks at regional scheduling for athletics when they return
High school athletic directors are working to update their planning and processes for the season after new guidelines were announced by Gov. Jay Inslee last we…
Vaccinations ramping up slowly, but surely, in Grant County, surrounding areas
In spite of delays in delivery and some hesitation from potential recipients, distribution of the coronavirus vaccine by health care providers has steadily ram…