Colockum Fire Now 80% Contained

The Colockum Fire is now about 80 percent contained. Crews will remain active on the west end of the perimeter to ensure protection of structures and timber stands. Just over 3,300 acres are consumed. There are a lot of areas of rocky terrain with fuels growing in it which makes it hard to dig into. … Read more

Free Family Saturday To-Go Craft Giveaway

Even though the Moses Lake Museum and Arts Center is closed to the public they are still working to bring the arts to our community. Staffers have bagged up the Museum’s Family Saturday Craft for August entitled Beaded Butterflies. You can visit the Museum on S. Balsam in Moses Lake any day this week between … Read more

Local Coronavirus Update

The Grant County Health District reported 67 additional confirmed coronavirus cases since last Friday with the total case count at 1,145. The new cases are residents in Ephrata, Mattawa, Moses Lake, Quincy, Royal City and Warden.. 9 patients remain hospitalized and 582 are listed as recovered. Adams County reported 40 new coronavirus cases since on … Read more

Extreme Fire Danger Warning

With triple-digit temperatures in the forecast for the next few days the State Department of Natural Resources elevates the fire danger to extreme for Ephrata, Soap Lake, Moses Lake, Othello, and Warden. All debris burning on DNR jurisdiction is prohibited. This includes rule burning and permit burning. Campfires are allowed in approved, designated campgrounds only. … Read more

Blue-Green Algae Found In Potholes Reservoir

The Grant County Health District reports there is toxic blue-green algae present at the Potholes Reservoir. Samples were taken from the Blythe Public Access and Perch Point showed toxin levels are above recreational guidelines meaning the water is not safe and contact should be avoided, especially for pets and livestock because it can be fatal. … Read more

Local Coronavirus Update

The Grant County Health District reported 33 more confirmed coronavirus cases last Friday with the total case count at 1,078. The new cases are residents in Ephrata, Grand Coulee, Mattawa, Moses Lake, Quincy, Royal City, Soap Lake and Warden. 9 patients remain hospitalized and 464 are listed as recovered. Adams County reported no new coronavirus … Read more

Colockum Fire Near Malaga

Evacuation levels for the Colockum Fire near Malaga were reduced on Sunday as containment of the nearly 3,400 acre blaze reached 25 percent. The Southeast Washington Interagency Incident Management Team reports over 225 personnel are on the scene with helicopters assisting ground crews. Roadways are at limited access to only residents or property owners. The … Read more

Teenager’s Body Recovered From Lake Cle Elum

The body of a teenager who went missing while swimming in Lake Cle Elum was recovered on Friday. Police say the 15-year-old boy was with family on Thursday when a sudden current near the boat launch at the Wish Poosh campground pulled all of them in. Most of the others made it to the shore … Read more

Woman’s Body Recovered Near Crescent Bar

A missing woman’s bidy is recovered from the Columbia River shoreline near Crescent Bar. Christa Gerard of Lynnwood was reported missing by her family on Thursday evening after she went floating on the river and never returned, Gerard had been staying with family in the Crescent Bar area. The Grant County Coroner’s Office is conducting … Read more

New Mask Requirements

New mask wearing requirements take effect in Washington. You are now required to wear a mask pretty much everywhere except in your home or your car. That includes common areas in buildings including hallways and elevators. And the mask mandate still applies even if 6 feet of distance can be maintained. Other changes include limiting … Read more