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State immunization rates decline
OLYMPIA — Immunization rates - for vaccines other than COVID-19 - for children and teens in Washington declined during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data from the Washington Department of Health. Immunization rates dropped 13% in 2021 when compared with rates prior to the pandemic, said a DOH press release...
Basin sports weekend roundup for March 13-15
A roundup of the Columbia Basin's high school sporting events from this past weekend.
Climbers rescued from Mount Rainier
MOUNT RAINIER - Two climbers were rescued from the Kautz Climbing Route on Mount Rainier on Friday after inclement weather forced them to halt their climb....
State officials urge poultry growers to take steps to mitigate avian flu
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Agriculture is asking owners of chickens, ducks and other domestic birds to be vigilant following an outbreak of avian influenza in six non-commercial flocks statewide...
USDA Issues health alert for possibly tainted meat
WAHSINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service on Wednesday issued a health warning for ground beef produced by JBS Foods subsidiary Empire Packing and sold in Washington and Oregon in December 2021 after some of the meat tested positive for E. coli O26.
Columbia Basin sports schedule April 6-13
High school sports schedule for the week of April 6-13
I-90 repaving to close lanes, exits this week
MOSES LAKE — Travelers westbound on Interstate 90 will experience some delays next week as paving begins on a section of freeway near Moses Lake. . .
WCOG settles suit with redistricting commission
OLYMPIA — The Washington Coalition for Open Government and the Washington State Redistricting Commission agreed Thursday to settle a lawsuit brought by WCOG over alleged violations of the Open Public Meetings Act, according to a press release from WCOG. The parties reached an agreement on a consent decree to present to Thurston County Superior Court for approval.
Moses Lake woman dies from injuries in suspected medical emergency-caused collision
A Moses Lake woman died Thursday morning from injuries in a collision Wednesday night on Road 4 Northeast, according to a Grant County Sheriff’s Office social media post.
Special election preliminary results show few school levies failing
Preliminary results were in Tuesday night for a special election, which saw a handful of communities across the region casting ballots on school levies and tax increases.
Othello man dies in collision south of Warden
An Othello man died Saturday morning in a collision on Road U Southeast, near Road 10 Southeast, south of Warden, according to a Grant County Sheriff’s Office social media post.
Sens. Warnick and King criticize response to Kittitas County offer to help clear snow on state highways
Sens. Warnick and King say they are shocked and very disappointed that the state Department of Transportation refused Kittitas County’s offer to help clear snow off key highways because county employees are not required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Two teens injured in possible DUI rollover
Two teenage boys were injured Sunday morning in an alleged DUI-caused rollover collision on state Route 17, southeast of Othello, according to the Washington State Patrol.
NWS issues storm warning
The National Weather Service on Wednesday afternoon issued a winter storm warning for the Basin, including Grand Coulee, Coulee City, Quincy, Wilbur, Ephrata, Ritzville, Harrington, Othello, Odessa, Moses Lake, and Creston.
Three injured in head-on collision south of Quincy
Three men were injured Tuesday morning in a collision on state Route 281, just south of Quincy, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Commission seeks fair board volunteer
The Grant County Commission announced Thursday it was looking for a volunteer to serve as a regular member on the Fair Advisory Committee to help prepare for and oversee the annual Grant County Fair.
Washtucna teen injured in Adams County collision
A Washtucna teenager was injured Wednesday afternoon in a collision about nine miles south of Ritzville in Adams County, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Two injured, another jailed in possible DUI collision
Two men were injured and another was jailed due to a possible DUI collision Friday morning on state Route 24, east of Mattawa, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Othello bicyclist struck by ambulance, flown to hospital
An Othello bicyclist was injured Wednesday evening on state Route 26, near Othello, when he was struck by an ambulance, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Five-car pileup causes injuries, road closure
A five-car collision Thursday afternoon caused multiple injuries and closed Stratford Road across the Alder Street Fill in Moses Lake for several hours.
Negotiations yield agreement between Confluence Health, Premera Blue Cross
The new contract allows Premera members to retain in-network access at Confluence Health.
Northrup Canyon Fire burns hundreds of acres, draws state mobilization
The fire was estimated at 300 acres and threatens structures and wheat. Level 2 and 3 evacuations were in effect.
Quincy teen injured in Whitman County
A Quincy teen was injured Saturday evening in a collision, about nine miles west of Colfax, when his motorcycle veered off the road, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Grant County Jail inmate escapes
A Grant County Jail inmate escaped Sunday evening, according to an alert from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Nine residents die from COVID-19 in Grant County
The Grant County Health District on Tuesday announced nine more people died from COVID-19, bringing the county’s COVID-19 death toll to 134.
State resources tapped to help fight wildfire in Adams County
Firefighters on the Lind Fire near Lind, in Adams County, will have help from state resources, as the Washington State Fire Service Resource Mobilization Plan was authorized Sunday.
Grant County Health District issues heat advisory
The Grant County Health District on Tuesday issued a heat advisory due to the high temperatures in the region.
Vehicle collision causes small brush fire
A collision Monday started a small brush fire about eight miles west of Moses Lake, near the Hiawatha Road exit, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Vaccination clinic to be held in Moses Lake
The city of Moses Lake plans its second public clinic for coronavirus vaccinations.
State accepting COVID recovery grant applications from veterans organizations
The state Department of Commerce and the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs are accepting applications for a total of $1.75 million in COVID-19 recovery grants for local non-profit veterans service organizations.
Three men, ‘armed and dangerous,’ sought in connection to two drive-bys Thursday
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is looking for three men in connection to two drive-by shootings in Mattawa Thursday morning. All three are armed and considered dangerous.
8-year-old shooting victim identified
Jacob Munoz, of Moses Lake, was the 8-year-old boy fatally shot in the chest Tuesday by a 13-year-old boy with a pellet gun, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday on social media.
8-year-old fatally shot with pellet gun in Moses Lake
An 8-year-old boy was fatally shot in the chest by a 13-year-old boy with a pellet gun at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday on Scott Road near the lake in Moses Lake, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Five more COVID-19 deaths in Grant County
Five more Grant County residents died from COVID-19, bringing the total deaths to 125, the Grant County Health District announced Tuesday.
Six injured in two-vehicle collision
Six people were injured Sunday afternoon in a two-vehicle collision at state Route 243 and Road 22.5, northwest of Mattawa.
Four injured in four-vehicle collision Sunday afternoon
Four people were injured Sunday afternoon in a four-vehicle collision on state Route 17 at milepost 24, south of Othello in Adams County.
Two injured early Sunday in DUI collision
An Othello man and an Ephrata woman were injured in a two-vehicle DUI collision that closed a westbound lane of Interstate 90, near Hansen Road, early Sunday morning.
Hospitality association calls for reopening, pushes petition
The Washington Hospitality Association is asking Gov. Jay Inslee to reopen the state by June 15 and for residents to sign a petition urging him to do so.
Secretary of State announces candidate filing week
Those interested in running for public office can file from May 17 to 21 in their respective counties or other jurisdictions in which they seek election.
Oak Harbor man ejected, injured in I-90 rollover collision
An Oak Harbor man was injured when he rolled his truck and was ejected just before 4:15 a.m. Tuesday morning on Interstate 90, about two miles west of the Schrag Rest Area in Adams County.
Train strikes irrigation line on tracks near Ephrata
A wheeled irrigation line was struck by a Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) locomotive engine on Saturday.
Fire strikes Ephrata United Methodist Church Sunday
A blaze Sunday morning caused extensive damage to the Ephrata United Methodist Church at 117 C. St. NW.
Hagadone dies at 88; built business group
One of the pillars of Coeur d'Alene passed away Saturday afternoon.
Soap Lake woman killed in Ephrata vehicle-pedestrian collision
A Soap Lake woman was fatally struck by a car while crossing Basin Street in Ephrata Wednesday morning.
Man barricades himself in home near Soap Lake; arrested
An unidentified man was arrested Tuesday night after he barricaded himself in a home near Soap Lake for several hours, coming out only after police fired tear gas into the residence.
Othello police seek suspect in stabbing
Othello police are looking for an Othello man in connection with a stabbing at an Othello motel Saturday night.
Household hazardous waste collection event May 1
Grant County Public Works will have a hazardous waste collection event from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 1 at the Grant County Road District 2 shop, 12171 Wheeler Road in Moses Lake.
Inslee appoints Hill to Superior Court judge position
Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Tyson R. Hill to the Grant County Superior Court on Thursday. He will replace Judge John Antosz, who is to resign today.
Man arrested after three-county chase
A Warden man was arrested for felony eluding after a high-speed chase through three counties Saturday night.
Moses Lake Distinguished Young Woman winner
Esther Roeber was selected Tuesday night as the Moses Lake Distinguished Young Woman winner for 2021.