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…
Royal schools bring some classes back to campus full time
ROYAL CITY — Royal School District kindergartners, first graders and fourth graders returned to on-campus instruction full time Monday.
Othello students start returning to school Nov. 4
OTHELLO — Othello primary grade students will return to campus part time Nov. 4.
Limited practices starting up for high school athletics
Limited practices have started for athletic programs in the area in recent weeks after revisions to the WIAA’s guidelines regarding interscholastic activities …
Coronavirus: 25th resident of Grant County dies
A 25th Grant County resident has died due to complications related to a COVID-19 infection, according to a statement by Grant County Health District.
State grants available for non-profits
The Washington State Department of Commerce has announced that it will provide $2 million in relief grants to qualifying non-profits hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and related closures.
Scout troops staying involved during pandemic
Their summer camp was canceled because of the coronavirus outbreak, but local Boy Scout troops have found ways to meet and stay active.
Royal schools start full-time, on-campus instruction for 3 grades
Royal School District students in three grades will go back to school full time beginning today.
State announces new restrictions for college residents
Washington colleges and universities will be responsible for providing isolation and quarantine facilities to students living in dorms, Greek system houses, off-campus congregate houses, as well as personnel if the…
Health care officials talk with Newhouse about pandemic response
Congressman Dan Newhouse met with local health care providers and officials in Othello on Tuesday to discuss the needs of workers on the frontlines of the pandemic.
Second Harvest Mobile Market comes to Othello
Second Harvest’s Mobile Market food distribution stopped by Othello High School on Tuesday to the welcome of a long line of cars. The free food dispersal even…
Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce holds annual meeting online
It was a different kind of annual meeting that the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce held on Tuesday. Online and short.
Pandemic relief talks inch ahead but McConnell is resistant
WASHINGTON (AP) — Negotiations on a huge COVID-19 relief bill have taken a modest step forward, though time is running out and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, President Donald Trump's most powerful Senate a…
McKay Healthcare pays down debt to Grant County
McKay Healthcare and Rehabilitation has cut its debt to Grant County by more than half, due in part to money the facility received as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Newhouse meets with local hospital officials
Congressman Dan Newhouse discussed additional COVID-19 funding, paying back COVID-19 funding already received, profit and loss for health care organizations, h…
Warden schools to start some on-campus instruction Oct. 26
WARDEN — The Warden School District will start in-person instruction for preschool through fifth grade students Oct. 26. Middle school and high school students will return to campus Nov. 9.