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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…
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.
Grant County International Airport removing runway hump
MOSES LAKE — Half a million cubic yards of dirt, rock and asphalt — that’s how much the crews with Granite Construction are moving out at Grant County Internat…
Happy food: Red Door owners continue to supply community with donuts
MOSES LAKE — “We call it ‘happy food.’”
Samaritan employees fill in as screeners
MOSES LAKE — The stop signs and barriers at Samaritan Hospital, the screening regimen in place before people can move beyond the lobby, are signs of the impact…
When you’re on your own, we are there with you
As the United States faces its worst public health crisis in a generation, we want you to know we are here for you — and with you.
COVID-19 testing: What happens after a sample is taken?
MOSES LAKE — A person with symptoms that resemble COVID-19 is tested for the virus. What happens to the test? How long does it take to get results back? How do…
Unemployment claims rise rapidly
OLYMPIA — Last week, unemployment insurance claims in the state rose by over 2,346 percent since the end of February due to the closures mandated by public officials following the coronavirus outbreak.
One arrested after reports of shots fired
MOSES LAKE - Officers responded to a report of shots fired near Knolls Vista School in Moses Lake on Saturday shortly before 7 p.m. Moses Lake Police Captain Mike Williams said officers spotted a Toyota passenger c…