News Staff A haystack fire that started Friday afternoon near Moses Lake is considered arson. The fire near Road Q Northeast and Frontage Road consumed an undetermined amount of acreage. Spontaneous combustion was ruled out by Grant County Fire District 5 crews and the investigation was forwarded to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office and Grant County Fire … Read more
Strong winds on Tuesday ripped off the gymnasium roof at Ancient Lakes Elementary in Quincy. Officials say a severe downdraft hit around 4:30 p.m. sending parts of the roof flying. Grant County Fire District 3 Assistant Chief Jim Kling says while no one was hurt there would have been injuries if classes were 100% back … Read more
The Grant County Health District reported 3 more people died from COVID-19 related complications. One is a Mattawa woman in her 30s with no underlying health conditions along with men in their 60s from Moses Lake and Quincy who both had underlying medical conditions. 55 confirmed coronavirus cases were added on Monday with the total … Read more
Moses Lake High School students will transistion from 100% distance learning to a blended learning model beginning Nov. 2. That means students will be on campus two mornings a week with the rest of the time in remote learning. Classes will not be held on Wednesdays to allow for deep cleaning before classes resume on … Read more
North Central Washington Libraries officials announce locations in Grant County and two other counties will reopen Nov. 2. There will be mask wearing requirements and 30-minute visitation limits plus capacity is capped at 25%. NCW Libraries will continue to offer a number of programs and author events online at ncwlibraries.org. Curbside pickup also remains available … Read more
The Church of Latter-Day Saints broke ground on its Moses Lake temple last week. Plans for the 20,000 square foot temple were announced last year. The building with be single-story with a center spire. The meetinghouse will be about 17,000 square foot and will be built alongside the temple. The Moses Lake temple will be … Read more
WorkSource Central Basin is holding two virtual rapid response events for those laid off from Genie Industries and contractors for Genie through AeroTEC, Manpower or on-site dining services One session is on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. and the other is Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Each event provides retraining and reemployment information as well as details … Read more
The Quincy Police Department is seeking donations for its annual Thanksgiving & Cops and Kids Christmas programs. Officers deliver a Thanksgiving meal to nominated families in including a Turkey or Ham, a pan to cook it in, two pies, stuffing, potatoes, and cranberry sauce. In December the department holds its Cops and Kids event but … Read more
Charges are filed against a man who attempted to sexually assault an Ellensburg bus driver. Police say it happened Wednesday when Ronnie Lee Meyers of Yakima attacked the woman driver near W. Fith Ave. Meyers was the only rider on the bus. According to investigators a passerby tried to distract Meyers by beeping their horn … Read more
The Grant County Health District reported 15 new coronavirus cases on Friday with the total just over 3,250. Cases are residents of Ephrata, Moses Lake, Quincy, Soap Lake and Wilson Creek. 14 people remain hospitalized. There are a total of 21 COVID-19 related deaths with 4 death certificates pending review. Adams County reported 3 new … Read more