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Agencies acknowledge communication failures during Mattawa wildfire
MATTAWA — A fast‑moving wildfire that burned nearly 3,100 acres near state Route 24 on Sunday night prompted a fou…
Rent assistance program offered
ELLENSBURG — HopeSource, a non-profit organization that provides services to low-income households, has a program designed to prevent homelessness due to impacts from the COVID-19 outbreak.
More than 100 golfers turn out for chamber tournament
MOSES LAKE — Over 100 players descended on Moses Lake Golf Club for the 20th annual Golf Scramble, hosted by Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Aug. 7. …
Hundreds recover from coronavirus
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Health District said Monday that there have been 688 county residents who have recovered in the last two weeks from an earlier diagnosis of the coronavirus. Patients are considered recover…
Adventures in climbing: Youth Dynamics helps Moses Lake kids rise to the next level
MOSES LAKE — Some amazing conversations can happen on the side of a rock face, said Todd Welch.
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.