Kevin Rounce
Spring Burning Requires Care and Planning, Particularly This Year
The Washington State Department of Ecology is asking residents that if they don't have to burn, to not do it.
Communications Manager Andrew Wineke says now is not a great time.
"First responders are stretched thin and even if you burn responsibly and you control the fire, there could be a concerned neighbor that calls them out
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23-Year-Old Moses Lake Man Killed in DUI Crash
A 23-year-old Moses Lake man was killed while a passenger in what the Grant County Sheriff's Office is calling a DUI crash.
Shane Phillips was riding in a 2002 Hyundai Accent being driven by 20-year-old Andrew Allbee Monday night.
The car failed to negotiate a curve on Road 16 NE east of Stratford RD
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Gov. Inslee Returning 400+ Ventilators
Governor Jay Inslee announced Sunday he is sending more than 400 ventilators back to the Strategic National Stockpile to help states facing higher numbers of COVID-19 cases.
According to a press release, the state recently purchased more than 750 ventilators, which are expected to arrive over the next several weeks when Washington may need them most
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Quincy Police Investigating Shooting, No One Injured
Quincy Police are investigating a shooting in the 1100 block of 1st Ave SE that occurred overnight Saturday.
Police were called to a home where the residents said they were awaken by gunfire and found a bullet hole in the house.
They did not believe they were the intended targets
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Manson Apple Blossom Festival Pushed to July 4
The Manson Apple Blossom Festival is re-scheduling their event for Saturday, July 4th because of the coronavirus.
This is the 100th year of the festival, which was originally scheduled for May 8th and 9th.
The Manson Apple Blossom website is taking preorders for 100 year Souvenir Books which are $20 apiece
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Vehicle Catches Fire on McNeil Canyon Road Saturday Night
A car towing a trailer on McNeil Canyon Road was destroyed by fire Saturday night, but no one was hurt.
Douglas County Fire District 5 crews responded to the scene a little after 8:30 and a mid-sized passenger vehicle was fully engulfed in flames
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2nd Grant County Resident Dies from COVID-19
A second Grant County resident died as a result of COVID-19.
The Health District says the man died Friday while he was being treated by Confluence Health.
According to a Facebook post, the man was in his 60s and a resident of Moses Lake
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One Acre Fire on Shady Pass Near 25-Mile Creek State Park Saturday
Chelan Fire and Rescue crews responded to a brush fire off Shady Pass Road above 25 Mile Creek State Park Saturday a little before noon.
Assistant Fire Chief Brandon Asher says it was one mile up the slope.
"It was being pushed by erratic winds
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State Superintendent Chris Reykdal Non-Committal on Kids Returning to School
When Governor Jay Inslee extended the stay home order last week through at least May 4th, one the first questions was … how will that affect the school closure order, currently set to be lifted April 24th?
During a YouTube Q&A, State Superintendent Chris Reykdal says it's unclear.
"I don
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Washington State Health Agencies Launch “Spread the Facts” Awareness Campaign
The Washington State Department of Health, Health Care Authority and the Department of Social and Health Services along with some partner agencies have recently launched the "Spread the Facts" campaign.
The goal of the campaign, according to its announcement, is to reinforce the importance of staying home while also providing resources for staying connected with loved ones and managing