The Grant County Health District reported 9 new coronavirus cases on Thursday with the total now 3,477. Cases are residents of Ephrata, Moses Lake and Quincy, 10 people remain hospitalized and there are 24 COVID-19 related deaths. Adams County officials reported 1 new COVID-19 case with the total at 921. 3 people remain hospitalized. There’s … Read more
A $10,000 grant is awarded to the Mattawa Food Bank by the Royal Neighbors of America through its National of Neighbors program which provides financial assistance to businesses, organizations and nonprofits. Food Bank officials the timing of this award couldn’t have been better as their forklift is unrepairable so they will now be able to … Read more
New home construction continues in Quincy with grounbreaking on a new development in the north end near the Yahoo-Verizon data center. Paradise Park is being built by Aho Construction and phase 1 has 70 lots along 5th, 6th and 7th Ave NE, Jackrabbit St. NE, and I, J and K St. NE. The entire development … Read more
3 semis along with a car and pickup truck collided Wednesday on Highway 395 near Connell. Police say a semi driven by a Longview man was going northbound when it drifted off the roadway and the driver overcorrected sending the semi sliding broadslide. It was then hit by the second and third semis. The car’s … Read more
With snow in the passes being forecast for today the State Patrol is warning drivers to chain up or else face a more than $500 fine. That’s the sanction if chains are not on a vehicle after passing the last of the designated chain-up areas. Chains are only required for non all-wheel-drive-capable vehicles when road … Read more
The Grant County Sheriff’s office partnered with Ellensburg-based HopeSource to help those who are homeless get items they need especially with colder temperatures moving in. HopeSource has provided select Deputies with generous packs which include items such as socks, beanies, wipes, sanitizer, feminine hygiene and other necessary supplies. Deputies can then distribute the items to … Read more
The Grant County Health District reported 13 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday with the total now 3,468. Cases are residents of Ephrata, the Grand Coulee area, the Mattawa area, Moses Lake, Quincy, and Warden.. 10 people remain hospitalized and there are 24 COVID-19 related deaths. Officials say that community spread is the largest source of … Read more
An investigation into drug sales at a Larson Housing Community home results in 2 men facing charges. Last Thursday police went to the Tinker Loop home where an unspecifed amount of narcotics were seized. Jamie Urbach is charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance within … Read more
Kittitas County Health Officials say nearly 7 in 10 current coronavirus cases involve a Central Washington University student. Those cases resulted from a recent outbreak at Wendell Hill Hall and the college increased sanitization, mandated face masks, strictly enforced social distancing, and have switched to a hybrid learning mode. Governor Jay Inslee recently tightened restrictions … Read more
Adams County health officials report five people contracted coronavirus at an assisted living facility in Adams County. Two are are staff members and the other three are residents. Facility-wide testing was done on Oct. 15 with follow-up testing done 4 days later. The name of the facility is being withheld now to aid in an … Read more