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…
Moses Lake High School staff member tests positive for COVID-19
MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake High School staff member has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, the school district wrote in a statem…
Three confirmed cases in Adams County, all in Othello
ADAMS COUNTY - There are now three confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Adams County, with two new cases reported Thursday.
Two Quincy High School students among COVID-19 cases
QUINCY — Out of the 16 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Quincy reported as of Wednesday afternoon, three have come from inside Quincy High School, i…
Coronavirus: 33 confirmed cases, Royal City reports its first
There are now 33 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Grant County
Look for the helpers: Moses Lake mask makers rally to the task
MOSES LAKE — In her shop a few miles out from town, Molly Gallaway sits amid small mountains of fabric rolls and thick spindles, slowly sewing pleats and ties …
Grant County drops in-person public meetings
EPHRATA — The Grant County Board of Commissioners has suspended all in-person public meetings until further notice.
Monroe House accepts homemade masks
MOSES LAKE — Monroe House is now among the extended-care facilities that accept homemade air-filtering masks.
EDC to present online seminar for small businesses
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Economic Development Council will host a webinar on Thursday for businesses across the county seeking assistance and relief during the COVID-19 shutdown.
Surgery postponements will hurt Samaritan finances
MOSES LAKE — Hospitals have been ordered to defer all elective surgeries until at least May 18, which already has had an impact at Samaritan Hospital.
People urged to pay more attention to hygiene
MOSES LAKE — The outbreak of COVID-19 is requiring people to pay more attention to hygiene and the possible spread of airborne disease.
Many senior living facilities accept mask donations
MOSES LAKE — Some local assisted-living and extended-care facilities are accepting face masks made by volunteers during the COVID-19 outbreak, as well as other kinds of donations.
ML chamber wants local businesses to take COVID survey
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce and the Grant County Economic Development Council are looking for ways to help small businesses hard hit by closures related to COVID-19.
Grant County Sheriff’s Office addresses rumors
EPHRATA — Contrary to rumor, law enforcement officers will not be arresting people for violating stay-at-home orders, according to a press release from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Regional library suspends some services
WENATCHEE — The North Central Regional Library will suspend most of its services, beginning today, following an order from Gov. Jay Inslee restricting most movement within the state. Regional library director Barba…
Sage ‘n Sun Festival, other events canceled, postponed
EPHRATA — Ephrata Chamber of Commerce officials have announced the cancellation of the 2020 Sage ‘n Sun Festival, scheduled for June 12 and 13.