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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…
Coronavirus: 94 confirmed countywide, two new cases each in Moses Lake, Soap Lake
94 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Grant County as of Tuesday evening, with two new cases reported each in Moses Lake and Soap Lake
Inslee extends schools closure through June
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday that he is ordering schools — public, private and charter — closed for the rest of the academic year.
Health officer: Models suggest 350-650 Grant County residents already infected with COVID-19
GRANT COUNTY — Dr. Alexander Brzezny, Grant County health officer, said at a Monday morning briefing that models indicate between 350 and 650 people in Grant C…
Quincy High School principal reflects on long, ongoing school year
QUINCY — Even though it was cut short with an unexpected intermission, it has been a long school year at Quincy High School.
Moses Lake closes skate park, playgrounds
MOSES LAKE — The skate park and all park playgrounds in Moses Lake are temporarily closed until further notice to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, city officials said in a statement.
Inslee: Vetoes will save $445 million over next three years
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee said he vetoed 147 separate budget items last week as the COVID-19 virus and response to the outbreak put the state’s economy on hold.
Grant County asked to return 20 ventilators
GRANT COUNTY — Grant County will be returning 20 ventilators, needed to help patients with severe respiratory illness to breathe, that it received from the Str…
Coronavirus: 90 confirmed cases, 14 have recovered
GRANT COUNTY - There were 90 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Grant County as of Monday evening, with two new cases reported in the Mattawa area, ac…
Sheriff's Office: Poor social distancing may lead to Sand Dunes closure
MOSES LAKE - Following reports of visitors to the Moses Lake Sand Dunes not practicing social distancing, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office warned Monday that …
Coronavirus: 88 confirmed cases in Grant County, eight new cases
After a week of the rate of new cases decelerating, Sunday saw one of the largest single-day increases yet.
Night of lights: first responders converge to honor health care workers
MOSES LAKE — Lights flashing, over a dozen emergency vehicles from various first responder agencies converged at Samaritan Hospital at sunset Friday night, par…
State superintendent says schools may remain closed
OLYMPIA — State school superintendent Chris Reykdal said schools may remain closed for the rest of the school year in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Samaritan Healthcare projects revenue lower than projected
MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare officials expect gross patient revenue in March to be about $5 million less than budget projections. They also expect revenue to decrease even more in April and May. Gross patient …
MLSD names new Frontier principal
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District has named Guinevere Joyce as the new principal of Frontier Middle School.
One company’s way of saying ‘thank you’ to health care workers
MOSES LAKE — The folks at Assured Home Health wanted to show a little appreciation for nurses, physical therapists and other health care workers.