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…
State health officer discusses COVID-19 trends
OLYMPIA — Limited data seems to suggest that COVID-19 activity is increasing in Washington, but it does not seem to be increasing exponentially, according to Kathy Lofy, state health officer with the Department of …
Most large local industrial employers remain in operation
MOSES LAKE — Most of the region’s largest businesses are either too specialized or essential to the fight against the COVID-19 virus to change to producing medical goods or equipment, according to the head of a loc…
Red Cross blood drive still set for April 22
EPHRATA — Planning is continuing for a Red Cross blood drive tentatively scheduled for 12:30 to 6 p.m., April 22, at the Ephrata Recreation Center.
Washington homeowners to receive assistance with mortgage payments
Washington homeowners to receive assistance with mortgage payments
Moses Lake residents add some color to neighborhood
MOSES LAKE — Neighbors in the Ridgeview/Parker Springs community of Moses Lake found a way to brighten up their walks during this period of mandated social dis…
What we know about the Samaritan staff sickened with COVID-19
MOSES LAKE — On Monday, Samaritan Healthcare announced that two of its staff members had tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Coronavirus: 63 confirmed cases, seven hospitalized
63 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Grant County as of Monday evening
Inslee: State seeks voluntary compliance but will enforce closures if necessary
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee said he wants all Washington residents to comply voluntarily with his “stay-at-home” order, but that the state is prepared to enforce that order if necessary.
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It seems everyone has a little more time on their hands.
Look for the helpers: Ephrata fabric shop co-owner, quilters working to ease mask shortage
EPHRATA — A former nurse practitioner in the area for 20 years, Cindi Rang watched the news last week as hospitals and emergency responders around the country …
Volunteer lunch program halted, at least temporarily
MOSES LAKE — Dorine Mata and her best friend Erika Espinoza had to make a tough decision.
Happy food: Red Door owners continue to supply community with donuts
MOSES LAKE — “We call it ‘happy food.’”
Samaritan employees fill in as screeners
MOSES LAKE — The stop signs and barriers at Samaritan Hospital, the screening regimen in place before people can move beyond the lobby, are signs of the impact…
When you’re on your own, we are there with you
As the United States faces its worst public health crisis in a generation, we want you to know we are here for you — and with you.
COVID-19 testing: What happens after a sample is taken?
MOSES LAKE — A person with symptoms that resemble COVID-19 is tested for the virus. What happens to the test? How long does it take to get results back? How do…