On Wednesday the total coronavirus case count in Grant County went over 4,250after the Health District reported close to 70 new cases. They include residents of the Coulee City area, Ephrata, Moses Lake, rural Othello, the Quincy area, Royal City, and Soap Lake. There are 28 deaths and 8 pending death certificate review. Adams County … Read more
Even though Governor Jay Inslee ordered all gyms in Washington to shut down for 3 weeks at least one in our area is not closing their doors. Anytime Fitness in Ephrata posted on social media that they are allowed to stay open since their club is designated as a Comprehensive Wellness facility and is contracted … Read more
A Grant County Sheriff’s Deputy shot in the line of duty Tuesday night is now out of the hospital. It happened when the deputy was pursuing a suspect wanted in two Moses Lake business robberies and a bullet pierced the metal of his patrol car. Moses Lake Police say the suspect identified as Jesus Torres … Read more
The parking lot full of Boeing 737 MAX jets at the Grant County International Airport will soon start to empty now that the FAA approved the jet to go back in service after software problems caused two fatal crashes. Port of Moses Lake officials say the jets parked here will start to take off in … Read more
Over 40 COVID-19 cases are confirmed in the Moses Lake School District over the last 14 days. The cases were in 7 elementary schools along with 2 middle schools and the High School. Sage Point Elementary already switched to 100% distance larning through the end of the month and the 3 middle schools are remote … Read more
Samaritan Healthcare, Confluence Health and the Moses Lake Community Health Center are teaming up for the 20th annual Turkey Drive. Staff will be at the Moses Lake Walmart and Grocery Outlet from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday collecting frozen turkeys, canned food or other non-perishable items. Bags stuffed with Thanksgiving items … Read more
Nearly 40 confirmed coronavirus cases in Grant County are being linked to a Nov. 7 Ritzville wedding reception where hundreds were in attendance. Health officials are not releasing the names of the wedding party but did confirm they are working with a long-term care facility and a school district because of a direct link to … Read more
The Washington State Department of Transportation closed the North Cascades Highway for the season. The section of State Route 20 is shut down each year during late fall once once snow fills the avalanche chutes that line the highway. The closure points are the Ross Dam Trailhead and at the Silver Star Gate. When significant … Read more
Fires at two Brewster churches within a block of each other are being investigated as possible arsons. The New Testament Baptist Church burned early Sunday as did Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Damage at New Testament is said to be extensive while Sacret Hart had minimal damage. We’re awaiting word on if any suspects have been … Read more
On Tuesday the total coronavirus case count in Grant County neared 4,200 after the Health District reported close to 90 new cases. They include residents of Ephrata, Mattawa area, Moses Lake, Quincy area, Royal City, Soap Lake, and Warden. Close to half of the new cases are tied to a Nov. 7 weeding reception in … Read more