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Port of Coulee City receives grant for new library, clinic upgrades
COULEE CITY — The Port of Coulee City has received a $200,000 Strategic Infrastructure Grant to start design work …
Othello Rotary donations to feed children and prepare them for school
OTHELLO — The Othello Rotary Club stepped up Thursday for school supplies and meals for school children, with donations to the Othello Food Bank and Lighthouse…
CBHA Run for a Cause coming Saturday
OTHELLO — A lot of folks in Othello will look very colorful this weekend. The Columbia Basin Health Association will hold its eighth annual Run for a Cause…
Salaries for Adams Co. elected officials under discussion
RITZVILLE — Adams County commissioners decided to delay consideration of an ordinance to revise the way salaries for county elected officials are established. …
Wahluke schools budget for declining enrollment
MATTAWA — The general fund for the Mattawa School District will be about $51.5 million for the 2025-26 school year. That’s slightly higher than the 2024-25 bud…
Ritzville’s new chief has spent a lifetime in the police arena
RITZVILLE — On the wall behind Ritzville Police Chief Mike Suniga’s desk, there’s a quote from Theodore Roosevelt. “It is not the critic who counts; not th…
Othello Library provides free fun
OTHELLO — Othello Library branch manager Georgia Reitmire said the library offers something people can’t get just anywhere. “We’re a free place to have fun…
Dave the Tire Guy opens new, bigger shop
EPHRATA — Dave the Tire Guy has expanded with a new shop and improved equipment offerings. “We’ve got a 7,000-square-foot shop, and then we’ve got another 7…
Adams County Sheriff’s Jail roster for Aug. 20, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Skill-A-Thon offers free AI training
MOSES LAKE — The North Central Washington Tech Alliance is offering free courses to help locals put artificial intelligence to work for them, and offering some…
Gas prices see slight decrease except for Grant Co.
MOSES LAKE – Washington, Adams County and nationally all saw slight decreases in gas prices this week. Grant County saw slight increases in average fuel prices…
GCSO dealt with 49 incidents during Bass Canyon EDM concert
GEORGE – The Gorge Ampitheatre hosted its annual three-day electronic dance music festival, Bass Canyon, over the weekend. The festival security managed by bot…
Cougars baseball announces 2025 signing class
PULLMAN – According to a statement by Washington State athletic communications, the Cougars baseball program has finalized its 2025 incoming class, Head Coach …
Othello youth soccer looking for volunteer coaches
OTHELLO – On Monday, the City of Othello announced it needs more volunteer coaches for Othello MLS GO, a local youth soccer group. According to Parks and Recre…
Ephrata PD logs for Aug. 21, 2025
The reports below were provided by the Ephrata Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Spice up your life
Spice is a Siamese Mix that’s just a bit under six years old. She has notably blue eyes with a bit of fun twinkling inside. Like all of the pets at Grant Count…