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Updated 3 years ago
Masquers to hold auditions for ‘Almost, Maine’

SOAP LAKE - Masquers Theater is calling for auditioners for their upcoming show “Almost, Maine.” “Almost, Maine” is set in a remote, mythical Maine town. As…

Updated 3 years ago
Ritzville Shop with a Cop brings community partners together

RITZVILLE - The Ritzville Shop with a Cop was held on Dec. 10, bringing together Ritzville businesses, organizations and children for an afternoon of Christmas…

Updated 3 years ago
Property owners cast ballots in MLIRD board race

MOSES LAKE — It’s a rare sight in Washington — a polling place and a ballot box. “We’ve only been open an hour, and It’s been quiet so far,” said Beth Yonko…

Updated 3 years ago
Tentative date set for opening new Othello District Court

OTHELLO — Othello city officials have established Jan. 13 as the tentative date for the first hearings before the new municipal court. Jessica Melo, the court …

Updated 3 years ago
Kennewick man injured in Othello-area wreck

OTHELLO — A Kennewick man was transported to Othello Community Hospital after his car was hit by another car that crossed the centerline near Othello early Saturday morning. Stanislav Semenyuk, 53, was driving so…

Updated 3 years ago
Cold hunting

MARDON - The duck hunting has been tough this week with a lot of the small waters icing over, according to MarDon Resort’s Pete Fisher. Goose hunting has gone …

Updated 3 years ago
Bells on Basin '22

EPHRATA — It may not have gotten all that much above freezing on Saturday, but that didn’t stop folks from lining Basin Street to watch this year’s tree lighti…

Updated 3 years ago
Basin sports schedule Dec. 14-20

COLUMBIA BASIN – Winter sports continue over the next week before teams begin to rest over the holiday break. Check out this week’s Basin sports schedule...

Updated 3 years ago
“Everything matters”

ROYAL CITY – After spending 17 years as an assistant coach with the Royal Knights, Wiley Allred decided to “put my name in the hat” for head coach after Washin…

Updated 3 years ago
Screen test

ROYAL CITY — Royal High School students can’t say they don’t know what’s going on in their school. “Hello, and welcome to this … edition of Royal High Schoo…

Updated 3 years ago
Local teams compete at Warden Girls Wrestling Invitational

WARDEN — Four local teams traveled to the Warden Girls Wrestling Invitational on Saturday, with the Othello Huskies taking home a tournament win followed by Mo…

Updated 3 years ago
Othello voters to decide fate of Educational Programs and Operations levy

OTHELLO — Othello School District voters will be asked to approve or reject a three-year educational programs and operations levy in a special election on Feb.…

Updated 3 years ago
Huskies place first at Leonard Schutte tournament

OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies returned to their home mat on Saturday for the 25th Leonard Schutte tournament, where the Huskies hosted numerous teams from arou…

Updated 3 years ago
Ziply Fiber announces purchase of iFiber

EPHRATA — Local internet provider iFiber has been sold to Kirkland-based Ziply Fiber. The sale was announced Dec. 12 via a Ziply Fiber press release. “Today…

Updated 3 years ago
Adams County Pet of the Week: Andorian

Meet Andorian. Andorian came in with ringworm but is on the mend now and done with his medications. He’s got a bit of a bald spot as a result but he’s complete…