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…
Moses Lake movie theater gets ready for reopening
Fairchild Cinemas in Moses Lake continue to work on getting ready to reopen their doors after being closed to the public for months during the pandemic. Mamie …
Coronavirus: Grant County case rate falls
Since last Thursday, 107 cases of the coronavirus have been reported in Grant County, according to Grant County Health District.
Quincy schools set tentative date for return
Quincy School District officials have set a tentative date for the return of part-time on-campus instruction.
WIAA updates guidelines again for return of school-based activities
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association revised the guidelines for school-based sports and activities returning last week. Rather than continuing to follow the phases of the Governor’s Safe Start Plan…
Moses Lake City Council recommends against trick-or-treating this Halloween
Responding to advice from county, state and federal health officials, Moses Lake city officials are recommending that locals not participate in door-to-door trick-or-treating this Halloween due to the pandemic, May…
Three more COVID-19 deaths, including woman in her 30s
Three Grant County residents infected with the coronavirus have died, including a woman in her 30s with no underlying health conditions.
Local organizations benefit from Rotary Club COVID-19 grants
Three Moses Lake organizations have received funds through the Rotary Club of Moses Lake for COVID-19-related needs.
Moses Lake FFA pumpkin patch provides opportunity to socialize, raise funds
MOSES LAKE — Saturday was the last day for the Moses Lake FFA pumpkin sale.
Golf tournament raises money for wrestling team during uncertain year
Twenty teams with four golfers each made the rounds through The Links at Moses Lake on Saturday morning in support of the Moses Lake High School wrestling team.
Moses Lake museum offers Project Postcard
MOSES LAKE — A new project sponsored by the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center has the goal of using art to help connect with people isolated by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Othello schools to return to some on-campus instruction
Students will start returning to Othello schools for some in-person instruction in November.
Coronavirus: Case rates drop in Grant County, still third-highest in state
There were 24 cases of the coronavirus reported in Grant County Wednesday, including cases in Moses Lake, Ephrata, and the Coulee City, Mattawa, Quincy and Wilson Creek areas, according to the Grant County Health D…
Ephrata coach remains in 'wait and see' mode as proposed athletics start date draws closer
Heather Wood, Ephrata High School head softball coach, varsity cheer coach, physical education teacher, and junior class adviser, felt firsthand what it was li…
Safety tips for celebrating Halloween this year
The city of Moses Lake issued some safety tips in advance of Halloween, courtesy of the State Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Inslee announces expansion to Phase 2 activities
More activities will be allowed in counties like Grant County which are in Phase 2 of the state’s four-step reopening plan, including limited access to libraries and movie theatres, Governor Jay Inslee announced Tu…