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West Nile virus detected near Moses Lake. Officials advise repellents, long sleeves, and removing standing water to reduce mosquito risk.

A COVID-19 outbreak at a Grant County care facility caused two deaths and dozens of cases, marking the county’s first virus-related deaths since 2024.

In the wake of numerous infections and the first death from avian influenza (bird flu) in a human in the U.S., the Grant County Health District is recommending numerous precautions for waterfowl hunters. Health officials are advising hunters to stay alert for any sick or dead birds they might encounter, and to take other precautions including wearing protective eyewear, gloves, and a facemask when

The Grant County Sheriff's Office is alerting the public about someone who's reportedly been making phone calls and impersonating a County official. Sheriff's spokesperson, Kyle Foreman, says the person is contacting local businesses and falsely claiming to be a member of the Grant County Health District's Environmental Health staff...

Grant County is joining a list of other counties in the state that are being impacted by an outbreak of whooping cough. The Grant County Health District says the highly-communicable illness, which is also known as pertussis, has been officially detected in 60 people in the county since early summer...

The Washington state Department of Health says the death of a Grant County man in his 20s was due to hantavirus and is the first case reported this year in Washington state.

Health officials are reporting the first death of the 2023-24 flu season in Grant County. The Grant County Health District (GCHD) says the victim, whose gender and age were not released, had underlying health conditions. GCHD spokesperson, Lexi Smith, says the fatality coincides with the district's official announcement of the start of flu season, which is being recognized along with two other ill

Xylazine is federally approved for veterinarians to traquilize large animals , but it's now being mixed in to prolong or strengthen the effect of illicit drugs.

Anyone experiencing SO2 exposure side effects should contact their local healthcare provider.

The Wilbur Ellis fertilizer plant outside Moses Lake burned to the ground Sunday afternoon when the building collapsed, and smoldering continued well after the fire was under control.