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 to provide some in-person instruction
ROYAL CITY — Royal School District officials have announced the district will begin the school year with on-campus instruction part-time for all grades.
Coronavirus cases reported at Adams County Jail
RITZVILLE — Three inmates at the Adams County Jail have tested positive for coronavirus. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office announced the test results Aug. 11.
Veterans job fair canceled
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Veterans Advisory Board members have announced the cancellation of the annual veterans job fair, which had been scheduled for Sept. 26 at Grant County Fairgrounds.
One new coronavirus case in Adams County, 27 in Grant County
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Health District officials said there were 27 new cases of coronavirus in the district on Wednesday. The Adams County Health Department reported one new case, in Hatton.
Downtown Moses Lake to offer more outdoor seating
MOSES LAKE — A block-long stretch of Third Avenue in downtown Moses Lake, from Division to Ash, is going to start closing on Fridays and Saturdays to encourage…
Grant County Fairgrounds livestock auction details announced
MOSES LAKE — Exhibitors participating in the livestock sale at Grant County Fairgrounds will drop off their animals Aug. 19, and the sale will be held Aug. 20 …
Rent assistance program offered
ELLENSBURG — HopeSource, a non-profit organization that provides services to low-income households, has a program designed to prevent homelessness due to impacts from the COVID-19 outbreak.
Hundreds recover from coronavirus
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Health District said Monday that there have been 688 county residents who have recovered in the last two weeks from an earlier diagnosis of the coronavirus. Patients are considered recover…
Most Grant County libraries to open for curbside pickup
MOSES LAKE — Library patrons will be able to get books and other materials from most libraries in Grant County beginning Aug. 13. Library patrons can start reserving materials for curbside pickup Aug. 12.
Gov. Inslee: Agricultural events allowed, but only without spectators
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday announced new guidelines for agricultural events, such as livestock exhibits or sales, in counties currently in Phase 2 of the state’s four-phase reopening plan.
New guidelines handed down for indoor fitness facilities in Washington
MOSES LAKE — An update to the requirements and guidelines for indoor training and fitness facilities was issued by Gov. Jay Inslee last week to go into effect …
Coronavirus-related deaths announced in Grant, Adams counties
MOSES LAKE — The 12th coronavirus-related death in Grant County and a fourth coronavirus-related death in Adams County were reported on Friday.
Quincy, Ephrata school districts to start year largely online
GRANT COUNTY — With the school year fast approaching, and a strong suggestion from state officials that Grant County is not ready for in-person education, more school districts are opting for all-online starts to t…
Coronavirus: 36 new cases in Grant County
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Health District reported 36 new confirmed cases of coronavirus Friday.
Twelfth COVID-19-related death in Grant County announced
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Health District officials on Friday announced a 12th coronavirus-related death in the county. The patent was a Moses Lake man his 80s.