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4th District candidates talk affordability, ag and healthcare
RICHLAND — Rising costs, agricultural challenges and concerns about the future of rural healthcare dominated discu…
Othello to conduct cyber security audit
OTHELLO — With an increase in cyber attacks and so many employees working from home, the city of Othello has decided to conduct a security audit of the city’s computer networks.
Most Grant County libraries to open for curbside pickup
MOSES LAKE — Library patrons will be able to get books and other materials from most libraries in Grant County beginning Aug. 13. Library patrons can start reserving materials for curbside pickup Aug. 12.
Gov. Inslee: Agricultural events allowed, but only without spectators
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday announced new guidelines for agricultural events, such as livestock exhibits or sales, in counties currently in Phase 2 of the state’s four-phase reopening plan.
Ephrata bar raises over $7,500 for local man’s medical expenses
EPHRATA — Dozens of attendees packed 12 Hawks Bar and Grill in Ephrata on Friday, buying drinks and T-shirts in support of Tanner Williams, a 26-year-old local…
New guidelines handed down for indoor fitness facilities in Washington
MOSES LAKE — An update to the requirements and guidelines for indoor training and fitness facilities was issued by Gov. Jay Inslee last week to go into effect …
East Adams Library District adjusting to keep programs going behind closed doors
RITZVILLE — Empty aisles of books and quiet hallways have become the new normal for East Adams Library District employees at the Ritzville Public Library. Like…
Coronavirus-related deaths announced in Grant, Adams counties
MOSES LAKE — The 12th coronavirus-related death in Grant County and a fourth coronavirus-related death in Adams County were reported on Friday.
Quincy, Ephrata school districts to start year largely online
GRANT COUNTY — With the school year fast approaching, and a strong suggestion from state officials that Grant County is not ready for in-person education, more school districts are opting for all-online starts to t…
Grant County to start installing keyless entry systems
EPHRATA — The Grant County Courthouse and other county buildings will be getting new keyless entry systems on their exterior doors, a project that could cost m…
Blankenship widens lead in Adams County commission race
RITZVILLE — Challenger Dan Blankenship widened his lead over incumbent Adams County Commissioner John Marshall in updated results announced Friday.
Coronavirus: 36 new cases in Grant County
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Health District reported 36 new confirmed cases of coronavirus Friday.
Twelfth COVID-19-related death in Grant County announced
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Health District officials on Friday announced a 12th coronavirus-related death in the county. The patent was a Moses Lake man his 80s.
Coronavirus: 58 new cases in Grant County
MOSES LAKE — There were 58 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus reported in Grant County on Thursday, including 18 new cases in Moses Lake, 11 in Warden, nine each in the Quincy and Mattawa areas, five in Ephrata…
Coronavirus: Benge sees first case
OTHELLO — Benge, an unincorporated community in Adams County, had its first confirmed case of the coronavirus on Wednesday, according to Adams County Health Department.
A life of service: Lee Blackwell remembered
MOSES LAKE — Lee Blackwell, who passed away July 7 at the age of 88, was among the pillars of Moses Lake.