The Grant County Health District reports 1 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Friday with the total at 198. The newest case involved a Moses Lake resident. Around 100 cases are pending test results, with nearly 35 probable cases. Of the 197 confirmed cases 2 patients remain hospitalized and 106 are listed as recovered. Adams County … Read more
The Moses Lake Police Department is resuming fingerprinting on an appointment-only basis for pre-employment checks and concealed pistol license applications starting next Thursday. Applicants are requested to have all paperwork filled out in advance so they can serve as many people as possible. You’re asked to bring a mask or face covering to wear while … Read more
Adams County Commissioners and Sheriff Dale Wagner send letters to Olympia as part of the county’s application so it can move to Phase 2 of Governor Jay Inslee’s reopening plan. On Wednesday County Health Officer Alex Brzezny provided a written recommendation, indicating that the county is eligible and should apply for variance. It’s the second … Read more
Four juveniles are facing multiple car prowl charges in Moses Lake and two of them are connected to an armed robbery earlier this month. Police say the car prowls occurred Sunday night and into Monday morning in the Knolls Vista and Paxson Road area with cash, credit cards and electronic items stolen. A 15-year-old and … Read more
The City of Quincy joins the City of Ephrata in closing the community swimming pool due to the coronavirus outbreak and the state’s phased-in reopening plans. Officials say even if they could re-open the pool swimmers would not be able to touch or play together on the water toys. The pool would also require multiple … Read more
The Washington State Patrol is conducting extra patrols this Memorial Day weekend looking for speeders, distracted driving and impaired drivers. Impaired driving continues to be one of the leading causes of serious injury and fatal crashes. The state patrol has reported an increase in people driving at high speeds as less vehicles are on the … Read more
The Grant County Health District reports 3 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Thursday with the total at 197. The newest cases involve 1 Mattawa resident and 2 from Quincy. Around 120 cases are pending test results, with nearly 35 probable cases. Of the 197 confirmed cases 2 patients remain hospitalized and 92 are listed as … Read more
MLPD will resume fingerprinting on an appointment-only basis for pre-employment checks and concealed pistol license applications. We will be starting next Thursday, May 28th. You can call 764-3887 or email evaldez@cityofml.com for an appointment. We would request that you have all paperwork filled out and ready when you arrive, so we can serve as many … Read more
Washington’s unemployment rate went to 15.4% in April making it the highest jobless rate since the state started keeping comparable records in the 1970s. The previous record was set in November 1982 at 12.2%. Employment Security Department Commissioner Suzi LeVine says the April numbers were expected to go up based on the record number of … Read more
Grant County Sheriff’s Office K9 Hawk is now equipped with a bullet and stab protective vest provided by a donation to Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest was sponsored by Marjorie Lacoy of Ephrata and embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Gordon Lacoy. Vested Interest in K9s is a Massachusetts-based nonprofit that’s provided … Read more