The 23rd annual Othello Sandhill Crane Festival scheduled for next weekend is now canceled. Organizers made the decision after a meeting with Adams County commissioners and Grant and Adams County Health Officer Dr. Alexander Brzezny. Full refunds will be issued for anyone who had preordered tickets. The festival organization is a nonprofit that says it … Read more
North Central Regional Library officials announce that while library branches will remain open all events and programs are now cancelled through April 5. The restrictions also mean meetings rooms are not available for community use; computers and seating may be reconfigured or limited; and Bookmobile along with other outreach services are canceled. Officials say they … Read more
A road rage incident in Moses Lake on Wednesday escalates when one of the participants pulled out a gun. Police say a driver reported being pursued as he neared his apartment so he drove to the North 40 Outfitters parking lot and that’s where the other driver got out and walked up to the caller’s … Read more
The Grant County Health District reports there continues to be no new confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The district is working closely with owners and managers of long-term care and assisted living facilities, nursing homes, adult-family homes and senior centers to protect residents from the virus. Statewide there are more than 360 confirmed coronavirus cases … Read more
An oversized crane will be on C St. SW in Ephrata this Friday to install a piece of air-conditioning equipment from the roof of Grant PUD headquarters. C Street will be closed from Division Avenue to First Avenue SW. between 7:00 a.m. to noon while the cooling tower is installed. Detours will be posted. The … Read more
Washington State University officials announced all campuses will transition from in-person classes, testing, and advising to distance delivery beginning on Monday, March 23, following spring break. This move is being made to allow for increased social distancing in light of the spread of the coronavirus. Employees will report to work as normal. On the Pullman … Read more
A fundraiser is under way for former Moses Lake High School swim coach Tony St. Onge who was diagnosed with non-Hodkins lymphoma. The online fundraiser was started by Mary Rathbone who says Tony’s ability to make a difference in the lives of his students is what ultimately led the Moses Lake School District to name … Read more
Juveniles will no longer be allowed in solitary confinement as a punitive practice under a bill heading to Governor Jay Inslee’s desk. The measure was sought by Attorney General Bob Ferguson who cited studies showing solitary confinement is emotionally and psychologically damaging for youth. Solitary confinement can also worsen stress and other mental conditions. There … Read more
A newly formed non-profit in Ephrata is working to bring a homeless outreach center back to Grant County. Russell Lajueness founded the organization called The Brotherhood and is seeking donations to rent a building and equip it to provide resources for the homeless. Last month the group worked with the Columbia Basin Foundation to assemble … Read more
State Attorney General Bob Ferguson reaches a settlement with two Grant County men over campaign finance violations. Ferguson’s office announced that former Grant County Superior Court Judge Jerry Moberg and Moses Lake business owner Ken Greene acknowledged they violated campaign finance law several times when they sent a 2014 mailer in the election for Grant … Read more