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: 58 new cases in Grant County
MOSES LAKE — There were 58 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus reported in Grant County on Thursday, including 18 new cases in Moses Lake, 11 in Warden, nine each in the Quincy and Mattawa areas, five in Ephrata…
Coronavirus: Benge sees first case
OTHELLO — Benge, an unincorporated community in Adams County, had its first confirmed case of the coronavirus on Wednesday, according to Adams County Health Department.
Inslee releases virus guidelines for nursing home visitors
Gov. Jay Inslee has announced how visitors may return to nursing homes and other long term care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic
Royal, Wahluke school districts plan for reopening
ROYAL CITY — Officials with school districts throughout the Columbia Basin are looking at options for reopening this fall, and districts are coming to different conclusions. Royal School District officials tentativ…
Othello Fair canceled for 2020
OTHELLO — The Othello Fair, originally scheduled for Sept. 16-19, has been canceled. Fair officials announced the cancellation Aug. 5.
Moses Lake woman with coronavirus dies
GRANT COUNTY — An 11th Grant County resident with the coronavirus has died, Grant County Health District confirmed in a press release Wednesday afternoon.
Small Business Administration releases PPP loan forgiveness details
MOSES LAKE — The Small Business Administration has released details about the loan forgiveness portion of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) made earlier this year as part of the first major COVID-19 pandemic re…
Coronavirus: 29 new cases in Grant County
GRANT COUNTY — There were 29 confirmed cases of the coronavirus reported in Grant County on Wednesday, as well as three cases still under investigation, including 22 in the Quincy area, six in Moses Lake, three in …
CBTech summer school dry run for fall classes
MOSES LAKE — With the future of the new school year in some doubt — will it be online, in class, or some combination of both — the state’s skill centers are do…
Livestock but no exhibitors allowed during livestock show, sale
MOSES LAKE — All exhibitors will be barred from the livestock show and auction scheduled for Aug. 19-21 or Aug. 20-21. The sale is planned for when the Grant C…
Grant PUD considers assistance because of coronavirus
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD officials and commissioners are considering proposals to provide temporary assistance to residential customers who have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak in paying their electricity …
These food-related industries have had the most COVID-19 outbreaks in Washington
OLYMPIA — Food-related industries have had the most COVID-19 outbreaks, according to a state report released Tuesday.
Othello, Warden schools work on fall plans
OTHELLO — How schools will reopen has been decided in some districts and is still under discussion in others.
Seven Samaritan Healthcare employees test positive for coronavirus
MOSES LAKE — Seven Samaritan Healthcare employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, the organization said Monday. They are all believed to have been exposed to the virus while out in the community.
Coronavirus: 95 cases reported over the weekend
GRANT COUNTY — There were 95 confirmed cases of the coronavirus reported in Grant County over the weekend, with new cases reported in nearly every community in the county, according to Grant County Health District.