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Huskies suffer loss in district tournament
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (19-4) suffered a 5-1 loss at home to the Ellensburg Bulldogs in the semifinals of t…
Mattawa housing inspection notices raise concerns
MATTAWA — The biennial inspection of rental properties required by Mattawa’s city code doesn’t usually cause problems, but due to the current political climate there, recent inspection notices have raised questions.
Gina Bullis hired for consulting work for OSD
OTHELLO — Former Othello School District administrator Gina Bullis has been hired to work with the district as an operations consultant.
Position added to Othello School Board; director map changes
OTHELLO — The Othello School Board has been reconfigured from one at-large position to two.
Homegrown: Aaron Garza relishes job as school resource officer
OTHELLO — Aaron Garza said he wanted to come back to his hometown.
Adams County projects slated for funding through capital budget
OTHELLO — Upgrades to the Lions Park playground in Othello, money for a new evidence building for the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and fiber upgrades to impro…
Fire destroys abandoned house near Othello
OTHELLO — A brush fire destroyed an abandoned house at around 11:45 a.m. Thursday on West Bench Road, about eight miles southwest of Othello.
Biden nominates Grant County judge to federal district court
EPHRATA — President Joe Biden recently announced three judicial nominees to serve at federal district courts, one of whom was Grant County Superior Court Judge…
Grant County District Court judge announces retirement this summer
EPHRATA — Grant County Commissioners will replace two Grant County District Court judges this summer.
Candidates in Adams County encouraged to file online
RITZVILLE — People who want to file for offices up for election in Adams County are encouraged to file online, but can file in person at the Adams County elections office, 106 W. Main St., in downtown Ritzville.
Oak Harbor man ejected, injured in I-90 rollover collision
An Oak Harbor man was injured when he rolled his truck and was ejected just before 4:15 a.m. Tuesday morning on Interstate 90, about two miles west of the Schrag Rest Area in Adams County.
Oak Harbor man ejected, injured in I-90 rollover collision
An Oak Harbor man was injured when he rolled his truck and was ejected just before 4:15 a.m. Tuesday morning on Interstate 90, about two miles west of the Schr…
Sun and shopping: Moses Lake Farmers Market opens strongly
The Moses Lake Farmers Market will be at McCosh Park Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through the last Saturday of October.
Grant County awaits decision on possible rollback
EPHRATA — While increasing numbers statewide sign petitions to recall Gov. Jay Inslee, it appeared likely on Monday that Grant County will be moved back to Phase 2 of the state’s COVID-19 recovery plan.
Construction to delay traffic on four Grant County routes
Heavy roadwork this week means encumbered routes in Grant County.
New judge selection process paused
EPHRATA — Applications have been put on hold for the open judge position on the Grant County District Court.