The state fines businesses in Moses Lake and Ritzville for failing to follow the state’s coronavirus restrictions. The Department of Labor and Industries reports Penhalluricks True Value in Moses Lake was fined $1,500 for workers not wearing masks and no signs requiring customers to wear masks. Zips Drive In in Ritzville received a $2,400 fine … Read more
If you still use one of those things called a paper map to do your navigating you’ll need to pencil in a new Grant County road. The Port of Moses Lake finished construction on Road G NW which connects State Route 17 to Road 10. Port officials say the north-south route provides access to the … Read more
The Grant County Health District reported 18 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday with the total now just under 3,200. Cases are residents of Coulee City, Ephrata and Moses Lake. 11 people remain hospitalized which is up one from Monday. There are a total of 21 COVID-19 related deaths with 4 death certificates pending review. Adams … Read more
A driver involved in a Vernita Bridge collision on Monday now faces a felony charge. Police say Amber Greene of Yakima was heading eastbound when she crossed into the westbound lanes and hit a semi on the driver’s side. Greene remains hospitalized in critical condition. State Police charged her with felony drug possession in addition … Read more
Lowes stores in Moses Lake and Wenatchee will offer two weekends of curbside trick-or treating, Both events are from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 22 and Oct. 29. Starting Saturday parents can go to Lowes.com/DIY to reserve a spot for the trick-or-treating events. Costumes are encouraged, but not required to attend. The Grant … Read more
Warden Police are still looking for tips to catch the thief who took a keepsake from a headstone at the Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery back in August. Investigators say the victim called them saying a golden elephant ring embedded in her son’s headstone was taken but it wasn’t clear when it happened. A $500 reward … Read more
An investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Othello that happened in August is now complete. The Central Basin Investigative Team posted on social media that members will meet with the Prosecutor’s Office on Thursday and turn over the investigation file. The officer shot Aaron Urbina while in a confrontation near the 800 block of E. … Read more
Governor Jay Inslee announced revised coronavirus restrictions on Thursday and while none of the counties are allowed to move forward with reopening plans changes were made to alcohol sales times, restaurant table limits and maximum capacities for wedding receiptions. Other changes include categorizing school sports into separate COVID-19 risk categories and permitting a limited number … Read more
A car-semi collision on State Route 24 near the Grant County line results in a woman critically injured. Police say Amber Greene of Yakima was heading eastbound over the Vernita Bridge when she crossed into the westbound lanes and hit the semi on the driver’s side. Greene’s car came to rest blocking the eastbound lanes … Read more
The Grant County Health District reported 28 new coronavirus cases as of Thursday with the total now 3,174. Cases are residents of Ephrata, Mattawa and Moses Lake. 10 people remain hospitalized which is down 3 from Friday. There are a total of 21 COVID-19 related deaths with 3 death certificates pending review. Adams County reported … Read more