The Grant County Health District gave a preview of sorts on what things will be like once the state moves towards re-opening. Officials say even with a slow, measured relaxation of physical distancing interventions they are likely to see a spike in COVID-19 cases. Effective treatments for COVID-19 or a vaccine need to be developed … Read more
The investigation into a fire Saturday night in downtown Ephrata finds it was a homeless person who accidentally started the blaze. Crews were called to Moore Furniture on 2nd St. where spools that were once used to hold electrical cable that are owned by Grant PUD caught fire. Investigators say the individual was trying to … Read more
A small plane crash on Sunday south of Ellensburg results in three poeple hospitalized. The Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office says the Cessna aircraft went down near Rosa View and Arrowhead Drive after the pilot tried to make a low-approach flyover of the runway and ended up clipping a hillside. One of the passengers was hospitalized … Read more
With social distancing rules being carefully observed, groundbreaking took place Friday for a new Grant County Fire District 8 station in Mattawa. Two years ago Grant County finalized the purchase of a parcel at Highway 243 and Road 22.5. Work was expected to begin by late 2018. The land cost was $290,000 and the entire … Read more
Those who are currently unemployed or underemployed, as a result of the coronavirus outbreak can now get help online from local WorkSource partners, including Big Bend Community College, the Employment Security Department, SkillSource and Job Corps. WorkSource virtual orientations will take place each Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Agencies will be utilizing Zoom, a remote video … Read more
A fire broke out Saturday at an Ephrata business. Crews were called to Moore Furniture on 2nd St. where spools that were once used to hold cable caught fire. Firefighters contained the flames to the spools and had things under control in around 20 minutes. Some of the warehouse’s contents were damaged but no injuries … Read more
The Grant County Health District reports a total of 143 confirmed coronavirus cases. The newest cases are residents of Ephrata, Mattawa and Moses Lake. 52 cases are listed as recovered and around 150 cases are pending test results. In Adams County, no new cases were reported on Sunday with the case count at 41. 31 … Read more
An ATV rider is facing multiple charges for leading Grant County Sheriff’s Deputies on a pursuit hitting two of their vehicles in the process. It happened Saturday night when the suspect identified as Jarod Taylor was spotted riding the ATV that was reported stolen near Road 2 Northeast and Road O Northeast. The pursuit ended … Read more
Grant County Prosecutor Garth Dano and area law enforcement agencies say they are concerned over the state’s decision to release 34 inmates from the county who are in state prisons because of the coronavirus outbreak. Dano said he plans to send a letter to the state Department of Corrections and Gov. Jay Inslee urging the … Read more
The Columbia Basin Foundation receives a $56,000 donation from Microsoft to help local businesses, families, nonprofits and first responders in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. The foundation started a COVID-19 Crisis Fund last month to serve the local community during this global healthcare crisis. A Microsoft spokesperson says this contribution is an extension of … Read more