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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…
No major damage reported from ditch break
A pond formed in the parking lot of Quincy High School after a small lateral canal just north of the high school broke before midnight on Monday, March 30, acc…
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…
State and local officials warn of fraudulent charity scams
OLYMPIA — Washington residents are being warned not to donate to fraudulent charities as Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Secretary of State Kim Wyman issued a joint advisory regarding scammers.
COVID-19 cases in Grant, Adams counties
Over the past week, the number of COVID-19 cases in Grant and Adams counties has continued to grow.
Adams County pre-COVID-19 employment looks up
ADAMS COUNTY — The non-farm unemployment numbers for Adams County got off to a good start for 2020, but it is yet to be seen how they will hold during the COVI…
Othello closes parks
OTHELLO — Othello City Council decided to temporarily close local parks last week following Gov. Jay Inslee’s decree for Washington residents to stay at home t…
City of Warden proclaims state of emergency
WARDEN — Warden City Council passed a resolution proclaiming a state of emergency during the March 24 regular meeting because of the COVID-19 crisis. The council also provided workers with additional sick leave tim…
Adams County businesses asked to take survey about effects of COVID-19
OTHELLO — The Adams County Development Council is conducting a survey to find out what needs Adams County businesses have during the COVID-19 crisis. Adams County Development Council (ACDC) and Adams County are par…
Railroad crossing outside of Othello to be improved
OTHELLO — The railroad crossing at McManamon Road just northwest of Othello will get an upgrade, thanks to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission.
Grant PUD selects route for Royal City transmission line
EPHRATA — A new 115-kilovolt transmission line to a planned electrical substation near Royal City will run along Road D Southwest.
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.
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.