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…
Camping to begin reopening in 22 counties across the state
MOSES LAKE — Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Department of Natural Resources announced overnight camping across state public land will begin to reopen on M…
Temporary Grant PUD rate cut to be discussed
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners will discuss a temporary 4 percent rate cut for residential, irrigation, and small and medium commercial customers at its June 9 meeting.
More than 100,000 pounds of produce distributed in Moses Lake on Saturday
MOSES LAKE — Nearly 5,600 20-pound boxes of produce were distributed Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel at 1515 S. Division St.…
Coronavirus: Seven new Grant County cases
GRANT COUNTY — There were seven new cases of the novel coronavirus reported in Grant County on Friday, bringing the total of confirmed positive cases to 222, according to Grant County Health District.
Michael’s on the Lake in Moses Lake welcomed customers back on Tuesday
MOSES LAKE — Restaurant owners in Grant County happily welcomed customers back to their dining areas after the county moved into Phase 2 of the state’s reopeni…
Coronavirus: New cases in Adams County
OTHELLO — One new case of COVID-19 was reported in Adams County on Thursday, May 28. On Wednesday, six new confirmed cases were reported in the county.
Coronavirus: Eight new cases reported Thursday
GRANT COUNTY — There were eight new cases of the novel coronavirus reported in Grant County on Wednesday, including four in the Mattawa area, three in Moses La…
Health officer urges wearing face masks in public
GRANT COUNTY — Grant County Health District wants residents and visitors to mask up – in many public settings.
Coronavirus: Two new cases reported Wednesday
GRANT COUNTY — There were two new cases of the novel coronavirus reported in Grant County on Wednesday, with both cases located in Moses Lake, according to Gra…
Businesses begin reopening with start of Phase 2
MOSES LAKE — The phone was ringing off the hook at Eden Salon, Inc., in Moses Lake on Tuesday morning. Down the street, tables and chairs had been restored to …
Grant County Fair canceled for 2020
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Fair has been canceled for this year.
Unemployment payments may be delayed as state implements safeguards
OLYMPIA — In response to a dramatic rise in incidents of impostor fraud, when an individual using stolen personal information fraudulently applies for unemployment benefits, the state Employment Security Department…
Coronavirus: Seven new cases reported since Friday
Seven new cases of the novel coronavirus reported in Grant County Tuesday.
Phase 2: Grant County allowed to reopen a little
MOSES LAKE — Washington Department of Health on Saturday moved Grant County into Phase 2 of the state’s plan to reopen businesses and remove restrictions impos…
Health district, software company work to improve contact tracing process
MOSES LAKE — Grant County health officials are working with a North Carolina software company to streamline and improve the contact tracing process.