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Mavs erupt for 24 runs behind three homers by Mya Martinez
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (16-3) defeated the Wenatchee Panthers 24-4 Thursday behind a three home run…
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.
5 days later: Local family loses uncle to COVID-19
MOSES LAKE — He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a devout Christian, a member of a bowling league and a cancer survivor. He and his wife had just returned …
Three new Adams County cases, bringing total to 23
Adams County update 4/6/2020
Coronavirus: Moses Lake man dies, second Grant County death
GRANT COUNTY - A second Grant County resident sickened with the novel coronavirus has died, according to the Grant County Health District. This story is being …
Coronavirus: 77 confirmed cases, another person hospitalized
Second day in a row with only two additional cases reported
GTA reduces services due to pandemic
Grant Transit Authority will reduce services starting Monday out of concern for the health of the community, riders and employees, the organization announced Friday.
Inslee extends stay-at-home order until May 4
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee announced late Thursday that he was extending his “stay-at-home” order until May 4.
Reactions to virus, shutdowns mix resolution, concern, frustration
MOSES LAKE — For some local people, the current restrictions on movement and business that are part of the response to the COVID-19 outbreak are surreal. Other…