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: 120 confirmed cases, virus shows early signs of slowing
120 cases countywide, three in Quincy area, two in Mattawa area and one in Moses Lake.
Even in a crisis, feeding the most vulnerable
MOSES LAKE — Inside an otherwise empty Moses Lake Senior Center on a warm Thursday morning in April, three women portion out beef stroganoff, peas, dinner roll…
Adams County: Seven new COVID-19 cases, all in Othello
ADAMS COUNTY - After two days of no new reported cases, seven more Adams County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus as of Saturday evening, according to county officials.
Coronavirus: 114 confirmed cases, twenty percent in Mattawa area
Four new cases reported, half of which in the Mattawa area, while tests are increasingly less likely to come back positive.
Coronavirus: 110 confirmed cases, reported recoveries double
GRANT COUNTY - There were 110 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Grant County as of Friday afternoon, with nine new cases reported since yesterday, ti…
Coronavirus: Number of Grant County cases tops 100
101 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Grant County as of Thursday evening, with two new cases reported in Moses Lake and one each in the Quincy and M…
In the wake of coronavirus: Companies needing aid can take loans or tax credits, but not both
MOSES LAKE — Congress included several major tax incentives for employers as part of its $2 trillion COVID-19 relief package, but small businesses will have to choose between either the tax relief or the Small Busi…
Basin residents have differing experiences keeping supplied with toilet tissue
MOSES LAKE — A by-product of the stay-at-home measures put in place to combat the spread of COVID-19 has been a struggle to keep toilet paper in supply for man…
Moses Lake Presbyterian also streaming services
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Presbyterian Church, 1142 W. Ivy Ave., is among the local churches livestreaming its services, according to the church’s social media. Videos of Sunday services are available on the church’s…
Regional library expands online offerings
WENATCHEE — With people unable to borrow physical books from North Central Regional Library branches, the library system has expanded its online material and offers a virtual library card called an eCard.
Coronavirus: Confirmed cases up to 98 in Grant County, 30 in Adams
GRANT COUNTY — Four more Grant County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, bringing the county’s total to 98, the Grant County Health District reported Wednesday evening.
COVID-19 costs health district about $200K
EPHRATA — The COVID-19 outbreak has cost Grant County Health District around $202,000 in the last six weeks as staffers contact people who have or may have come into contact with those who have tested positive for …
Churches work to meet challenge of coronavirus
MOSES LAKE — Christian church services are among the many activities affected by the restrictions on movement and gatherings prompted by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Aid begins to trickle to troubled companies
MOSES LAKE — Gov. Jay Inslee was only a few minutes into his formal announcement on Tuesday of grants of up to $10,000 for struggling small businesses when the first applications arrived at Grant County Economic De…
Inslee may call legislature for a special session
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee said Tuesday that it is probable he may call state legislators back to the Capitol for a special session before January to work toward providing additional relief and assistance funding in…