Gov. Jay Inslee implements a cap on fees charged to restaurants by third-party delivery platforms like DoorDash and GrubHub. The executive order which takes effect this Wednesday limits delivery fees at 15% and total fees at 18% of the purchase price of an order. Several cities have already imposed similar limits. Inslee says he encourages … Read more
A shooting in Moses Lake on Saturday leaves a man injured and the suspect still at large. Police say it happened Stratford Road near Harris Road where a witness reported a vehicle had been fired on multiple times. The victim self-transported to Samaritan Hospital and was airlifted to another faciltiy. Anyone with information on the … Read more
The Grant County Health District is reporting 9 McKay Healthcare residents have died with 5 of those confirmed to be from COVID-19 related complications. The confirmed deaths include a woman in her 60s, two women in thier 80s, one woman in her 90s, and one man in his 80s. Lake Ridge Center in Moses Lake … Read more
Gov. Jay Inslee announced $135 million in grants, loans and other assistance to help businesses and workers hurt by new restrictions in response to a rising number of coronavirus cases across the state. Businesses can apply for $70 million in grants, as well as $30 million in loans to help offset the business restrictions. The … Read more
The man accused of two armed robberies in Moses Lake and shooting a deputy during a pursuit is also suspected or robbing a gas station in Rock Island before his arrest early Wednesday morning. 24-year-old Jesus Torres, is facing several charges in Grant County including first-degree attempted murder with a deadly weapon. The Grant County … Read more
Up to 40 people have now tested positive for COVID-19 after a large wedding near Ritzville. More than 300 people attended the wedding on November 7th. In addition, Grant County public health authorities are dealing with coronavirus outbreaks at a long-term care facility and a school district with a direct link to wedding attendance or … Read more
A Royal City man is in jail following a drug raid at his home on yesterday morning. 42-year-old Luis Alcala-Ochoa, was arrested near his home at 142 Fern Street Northwest. Grant County’s Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team was investigating Alcala-Ochoa for alleged drug trafficking in the area. Methamphetamine, illegal marijuana and a stolen firearm were reportedly … Read more
The Moses Lake School District is “watching developments closely” after nearly 40 COVID-19 cases were tied to the “super-spreader” wedding near Ritzveille. Sage Point Elementary School transitioned to distance learning this week after three students and two staff members tested positive for COVID-19. Health and school officials haven’t said if the cases are connected to … Read more
The Washington Hospitality Association is asking Governor Jay Inslee to reconsider his temporary ban on indoor dining. The organization’s letter to Inslee says the ban will lead to 100-thousand families or more losing their income right before the holidays. Restaurants are banned from offering indoor dining until December 14th, but outdoor dining, delivery and take-out are … Read more
4th District Congressman Dan Newhouse announced that he has tested positive for coronavirus. Newhouse posted the message on Twitter saying he started to feel run down and took a test on Tuesday. The Republican says his symptoms are mild but is under quarantine. Newhouse was elected to Congress in 2014 and defeated Doug McKinley and … Read more