The Grant County Health District reported 23 new coronavirus cases as of Wednesday with the totalnearly 3,025. Cases are residents of Mattawa area, Moses Lake, rural Othello, Ephrata, and Royal City. Officials say they will be renewing a death certificate from an individual who had COVID-19 to verify cause of death. Adams County reported 10 … Read more
The suspect taking a plea deal to drug and firearms trafficking in Grant County will be in federal prison for the next 11 years. Prosecutors say Jesus Valencia-Morfin will also serve 5 years of supervised release for his guilty plea to possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. Valencia-Morfin was targeted … Read more
The Moses Lake City Council agrees to negotiate a two-year lease on land that was home to a State Route 17 lumber yard to build a homeless camp. The original plan was to put the camp at Longview Tracks but that was changed after feedback from the public as well as concerns from the Moses … Read more
The City of Ephrata may have a new top cop by the end of next week. Former Chief Mike Warren became city manager when Wes Crago left earlier this year and Captain Eric Koch was named interim chief. Koch and retired State Patrol Lieutenant Kurt Adkinson of Moses Lake are the remaining two finalists for … Read more
The Grant County Health District reported 42 new coronavirus cases as of Wednesday with the total just over 3,000. Cases are residents of Mattawa, Moses Lake, rural Othello and Quincy. On Wednesday Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake notified its staff and students about an employee who tested positive for COVID-19. That individual was … Read more
Ephrata Police report a new phone scam is making the rounds where the caller claims to be with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and threatens to arrange deportation unless the victim sends money via a prepaid debit card. Investigators say the caller also asks for personal information including the victim’s address. If you get … Read more
Overnight construction on Stratford Road in Moses Lake begins on Monday and goes through Oct. 23. The work takes place between 6:30 p.m. until 6:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. No work is being done during the day but there may be lane restrictions during those times so plan for delays. We have a list of … Read more
The Moses Lake Museum and Arts Center is holding its Rusty Mammoth Art & Collectible Sale this Saturday in the Moses Lake Civic Center parking lot from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. There will be art, collectibles, antiques, ceramics, glassware, vintage textiles, books, art supplies, home decor and more items for sale. All proceeds benefit … Read more
The Kittitas County Law and Justice Council is offering mini grants to organizations and community groups that support the law and justice system. This can include equipment materials, new programs and projects that support the goals of the Law and Justice Council and benefit the public and law and justice community. Application must be postmarked … Read more
The State Department of Commerce is awarding over $1.3 million to help increase child care availability. 16 organizations will get the grants awarded during the first round which goes through June 2021. Commerce Director Lisa Brown says thousands of parents are either paying more than they could afford, or struggling to find quality child care … Read more