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…
Coronavirus: New cases reported over weekend
There were 97 cases of the coronavirus reported in Grant County over the weekend, including new cases in nearly every community in central and southern Grant County, according to the Grant County Health District.
Adams County reports case numbers
In Adams County, 33 new positive test results for coronavirus were confirmed over the weekend and into Monday.
Library system to expand curbside pickup hours
MOSES LAKE — Libraries in the NCW Library system will be expanding the hours they are open for curbside pickup, beginning today.
Moses Lake Alzheimer's walk postponed
The 2020 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Moses Lake has been rescheduled to Sept. 27.
New school year: Chromebooks distributed to Moses Lake students
Chromebooks were distributed to students in the afternoon on Friday, Sept. 11, at North Elementary School in Moses Lake as staff and parents gear up for the be…
Mass covid testing coming to Quincy, Moses Lake
Grant County Health District will conduct two mass coronavirus testing events in September.
Fridays without football: Local coaches miss the start of the season
Football stadiums remain empty on Fridays this fall with the football season postponed until spring. Coaches from the Columbia Basin discussed what it has been…
Coronavirus: 42 cases reported in Grant County, 2 in Adams
There were 42 new cases of the coronavirus reported in Grant County Thursday, including 16 in rural Grant County near Othello, 15 in Royal City, six in Moses Lake, three in Ephrata and one in Warden, according to t…
Two weeks into school year, coronavirus detected in Royal School District
Five cases of the coronavirus associated with the Royal School District have been detected, according to Grant County Health District.
Two more coronavirus-linked deaths reported in Grant County
Local health officials announced the deaths of two Grant County residents linked to coronavirus, the 16th and 17th, including a man in his 30s with no known un…
Coronavirus: 15 cases confirmed in Grant County
There were 15 cases of the coronavirus confirmed in Grant County Wednesday, including eight cases in the Quincy area, five cases in Moses Lake, and one case each in Warden and Ephrata, according to the Grant County…
Coronavirus: 86 cases over the weekend
There were 86 new cases of the coronavirus confirmed in Grant County over the weekend, including 22 cases in Moses Lake, 17 in the Mattawa area, 15 in Royal City, 14 in the Quincy area, eight in Ephrata, six in rur…
New emergency grants available to small businesses in Adams County
Adams County Development Council is accepting applications for emergency grants up to $10,000 each for businesses with up to 20 employees in Adams County.
Day care in the time of COVID-19
MOSES LAKE — The first thing you notice when you step inside Suky’s Daycare is the sharp smell of disinfectant.
Coronavirus cases reported in Grant, Adams counties
Coronavirus: 32 new cases reported in Grant County