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Mavs suffer loss in districts, conclude season
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (16-4) fell 11-1 to the West Valley Rams Saturday, bringing an end to their …
‘It’s a blessing’: High school experience ends for Warden seniors
WARDEN — Warden High School class of 2021 student speaker Averie Golladay said she welcomed and regretted graduation.
Quincy’s graduating class celebrates 160 versions of success
QUINCY — “Pause and take a little time to be in this important moment,” Quincy High School Principal Felicie Becker said Saturday to the assembled Jacks — QHS’…
New study details Othello housing challenges
OTHELLO — The city of Othello doesn’t have enough housing to meet the demand, according to a study commissioned by city officials.
Othello Police Department starts neighborhood watch program
OTHELLO — The Othello Police Department has started a program designed to encourage neighbors to work together, look out for each other and help reduce crime.
Education, health care ‘immune’ to COVID-19 layoffs
RITZVILLE — Unemployment in Adams County was lower in April 2021 than April 2020 and March 2021.
Street work: Othello City Council approves rebidding Ash Street contract
OTHELLO — Othello city officials will advertise a second time for bids for a project to modify some street corners on Ash Street and build a few sections of si…
Mattawa Civil Service to have own budget fund
MATTAWA — The Mattawa Civil Service Committee has been approved to have its own spending fund of $2,130 for 2021.
Challenges possible in police chief firing appeal
MATTAWA — Attorneys for the city of Mattawa and former Mattawa Police Chief Joe Harris have until June 21 to file requests to disqualify Mattawa Civil Service commissioners who are scheduled to hear an appeal of Ha…
Quincy names new high school assistant principal
QUINCY – Quincy School District announced last week the selection of Elizabeth Averill as assistant principal at Quincy High School.
Fairgrounds events, revenue starting to recover from COVID-19 pandemic
MOSES LAKE — As would be expected for an event venue, the COVID-19 pandemic drastically reduced revenue at the Grant County Fairgrounds. But director Jim McKiernan said activity — and revenue — have started to incr…
Newhouse schedules mobile office visit
Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., plans “mobile office hours” in Washington’s 4th Congressional District in June, including a stop in Quincy: 10 a.m. to noon, June 23, at Quincy Public Market, 1004 F St. SW.
Race comes down to a coin toss
Moses Lake real estate broker Doug Robins (left) prepares to toss a coin to decide who won the “horse race” ...
Grant County to consider budget amendment for possible property purchases
EPHRATA — The Grant County commissioners will have a public hearing 1:20 p.m. June 21 to consider changes to the 2021-26 capital facilities plan ...
Australia, Britain reach free trade deal to cut many tariffs
LONDON (AP) — Britain and Australia announced the broad outlines of a free trade deal Tuesday, eliminating tariffs on a wide range of goods as the U.K. seeks to expand links around the world following its exit from…
Biden administration pushes plan to combat domestic terror
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration says it will enhance its analysis of threats from domestic terrorists, including the sharing of intelligence within law enforcement agencies, and will work with tech compa…