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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…
Seven additional Grant County COVID-19 cases identified
Adams County announces first case
Inslee warns more action may be necessary in COVID-19 battle
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee said late Friday that while the vast majority of Washington’s 7 million residents are complying with a flurry of orders this week clo…
Coronavirus: First Moses Lake case reported, two more in Quincy
GRANT COUNTY — A Moses Lake resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the first confirmed case in that city, according to the Grant County Health…
Community Health announces patient visit changes
Only medically necessary visits to Moses Lake, Quincy clinics
ECBID closes offices to public
OTHELLO — The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District has closed its offices to public access in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The closure will be in effect until further notice.
Quincy irrigation district closes office to public
QUINCY — The irrigation water will still flow, but Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District offices will be closed to the public until further notice.
Customers with payment concerns urged to contact Grant PUD
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD customers who are having trouble paying their bills are being asked to contact the utility on its customer service line, 509-766-2505. Utility district facilities are closed to the public…
A world apart: At Samaritan, a new virus center opens
Protective steps Long days
Senior centers around the Columbia Basin reduce activities, close
Normally the tables at the Moses Lake Senior Center are full at lunchtime, but not this week.
Local food banks remain open, take extra precautions
MOSES LAKE — Food banks in Moses Lake and Ephrata have changed some of their procedures in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, but they are open and will rem…
Columbia Basin Allied Arts reschedules performances
Spokane Jazz Orchestra still coming to town
Chamber president asks for local business support
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce President Debbie Doran-Martinez discussed how the chamber is working to keep the community informed and safe amid C…
How and where to pay utility bills
MOSES LAKE — During this time of closures related to the coronavirus, residents of Columbia Basin communities who want to pay utility bills by phone or drop box can contact city officials at the following phone num…
Ephrata woman is eighth confirmed COVID-19 case
EPHRATA - Ephrata now has a confirmed case of coronavirus, the eighth case in the county and the first in that city, according to the Grant County Health Distr…
MLPD: Some businesses reported defying order to close
MOSES LAKE - Some businesses in Moses Lake are being reported for allegedly refusing to abide by Governor Jay Inslee’s emergency proclamation issued Monday that ordered that all restaurants, bars, entertainment and…