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…
With more supplies, state to expand COVID-19 testing
OLYMPIA — Charissa Fotinos, deputy chief medical officer with Washington State Health Care Authority, and Reed Schuler, senior policy adviser to Gov. Jay Inslee, said Wednesday that they expect the federal governme…
Coronavirus: Three new cases each in Moses Lake, Mattawa area
GRANT COUNTY - There were 167 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Grant County as of Thursday evening, including three new cases reported each in Moses…
Inslee says closures will mostly remain after May 4
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday that much of his “stay home, stay healthy” order will remain in place after May 4 even as he clarifies what will have to happen in order for businesses to reopen.
Patients urged not to delay medical care
MOSES LAKE — The COVID-19 outbreak is having an impact on patients who don’t have the virus. Some people who need medical treatment are delaying that treatment due to concerns about the virus, according to local ho…
Telemedicine provides health care option
MOSES LAKE — In the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, visiting the doctor isn’t as easy as it used to be.
Coronavirus: No new cases reported Wednesday, second time in three days
GRANT COUNTY - No new cases of the novel coronavirus were reported Wednesday for the second time in three days, according to the Grant County Health District.
Coronavirus: Three new cases confirmed, including first in Electric City
161 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Grant County as of Tuesday evening, including the first case in Electric City and one new case each reported in…
Warnick: Hospitals need to reopen, special session likely before end of year
MOSES LAKE — With private residential construction set to restart and outdoor recreation to open up on May 5, Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, says “non-essent…
Construction allowed to resume, but restrictions may be burdensome
GRANT COUNTY — Construction has been allowed to resume for projects already underway, Gov. Jay Inslee announced April 24, so long as workers follow stringent s…
Officials focus on contact tracing, testing capacity
OLYMPIA — Secretary John Wiesman of the Washington State Department of Health said Tuesday that over 1,500 people will be trained to conduct phone interviews and track down individuals who may have come into close …
Coronavirus: No new cases, 60 have recovered as of Monday
GRANT COUNTY - No new cases of the novel coronavirus were reported Monday, the third time this has happened in the last two weeks, according to the Grant Count…
School districts take part in honoring senior class with Be the Light campaign
EPHRATA — Ephrata head baseball coach Jason Laugen waved as cars passed by Johnson-O’Brien Stadium on Friday night, illuminated in honor of the 2020 senior cla…
Inslee announces partial reopening of outdoor recreation May 5
OLYMPIA - Certain outdoor activities will be reopened May 5 as some data suggests Washington is begginning to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Jay Insl…
Some recreational fishing, hunting, and golf set to reopen May 5
MOSES LAKE — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, or WDFW, announced yesterday that it plans to reopen some recreational fishing and hunting, with many wildlife areas and boat ramps reopening on May 5 fo…
Inslee to announce next steps for reopening fishing, outdoor recreation
OLYMPIA - Gov. Jay Inslee is expected to announce next steps to reopen fishing, hunting and other outdoor recreation at today’s 2:30 p.m. press conference, acc…