The summer concert scheduled at the Gorge Amphitheater in George is taking a substantial hit due to the coronavirus. Concert promoter Live Nation announced Country music star Brad Paisley’s May 23 performance is cancelled and Sturgill Simpson postponed his three-day July appearance until next year. Live Nation says refunds will be issued for cancelled show … Read more
A barn fire east of Royal City results in the death of 10 horses. According to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office the fire started early Saturday in 60’x120’ barn in the 12-900 block of Dodson Rd. and firefighters from Grant County Districts 10 and 11 found the barn was fully engulfed. There were no reports … Read more
Two men are charged in the death of a 20-year-old man near Ellensburg. Police say Raylin James and Joshua Gerald were apprehended in Pierce County for killing Leroy Scott. They are said to be active-duty military members from Joint Base Lewis-McChord. According to investigators the three men were at a party in Ellensburg on April … Read more
Moses Lake-based Samaritan Healthcare is implementing nearly $7 million in expense reductions as a result of loweer patient visits due to the coronavirus outbreak. Officials say a 40% decline in patient volume since March 1st has translated into a loss of $15 million in gross patient revenue. Management and leadership are taking pay cuts and … Read more
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to identify three suspects responsible for several vehicle prowls and a vehicle theft near Moses Lake. Deputies say the three suspects were captured on home security camera in the early morning hours of April 29 in the area of Vernal Avenue Southwest in the Pelican Point … Read more
The Moses Lake Spring Festival scheduled for Memorial Day weekend is now cancelled. Two weeks ago organizers issued a statement saying the event was still being held but on Thursday that decision was reversed. The Chris Janson performance that was scheduled for this year’s festival will take place next year and anyone who paid to … Read more
The operators of the Moses Lake Farmers Market announced they will be opening on Saturday, May 9. In view of the coronavirus outbreak vendors will be employing social distancing regulations and attendees are asked to the same. The market at McCosh Park will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. every Saturday though October … Read more
The Grant County Health District reported 6 new coronavirus cases on Thursday bringing the total to 167. The new cases are residents of Mattawa and Moses Lake. Around 145 tests are pending results. Officials say that 82% of positive cases are under the age of 60 and only 18% were identified as having underlying health … Read more
The Grant County Health District reported no new coronavirus cases on Wednesday but said that even though the number of cases of COVID-19 have declined, it is still important to protect those around you when you leave home. Up to 50% of people who have COVID-19 will not have any symptoms but they can still … Read more
Governor Jay Inslee announced his Stay Home, Stay Safe executie order is being extended beyond next Monday but for how long isn’t yet known. At a news conferrence on Wednesday Inslee said they will provide more details on Friday for what is to be a phased-in approach. The governor also issued a clarification to allow … Read more