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Construction should begin in early 2026 on Othello broadband expansion

by CHERYL SCHWEIZER
Staff Writer | December 6, 2025 11:38 AM

OTHELLO — Installation of additional fiber optic cables south of Othello is projected to start early next year. A bid for the project should be awarded before the end of this month or in early January. Adams County Engineer Scott Yaeger said the timing of the project depends on selecting a contractor, a process that has hit a roadblock.

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