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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…
Bills on forest health, child care pass
The Washington state House passed multiple bills during a virtual legislative debate Thursday, including a bill to improve the state’s forest health and wildfi…
Quincy man sentenced to federal prison on drug-trafficking charges
A Quincy man was sentenced Thursday to more than 11 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess and distribute methamphetamine.
Seattle woman killed, Royal City man injured in head-on collision
A Seattle woman was killed when she attempted to pass a semi and collided head-on with a pickup truck near Royal City at about 8:15 p.m. Wednesday. The Royal C…
Yonezawa Boulevard project depends on Department of Transportation review
Whether construction will begin this year at the intersection of Yonezawa Boulevard and Pioneer Way depends on a review process with an unknown completion date by the Washington State Department of Transportation.
Moses Lake council approves covenant for marijuana facility
The Moses Lake City Council recently approved the Sunshine Grow covenant, allowing the marijuana processing facility to move forward with construction, while d…
Capital gains tax bill inches closer to governor’s desk
In a 52-46 vote, the Washington state House passed legislation during a virtual legislative debate Wednesday to impose a capital gains tax starting next year. …
Soap Lake woman killed in Ephrata vehicle-pedestrian collision
A Soap Lake woman was fatally struck by a car while crossing Basin Street in Ephrata Wednesday morning.
Moses Lake man arrested after standoff near Soap Lake
A 40-year-old Moses Lake man was booked into the Grant County Jail following a three-hour standoff Tuesday night at a home near Soap Lake.
Rite of angling: Potholes Open takes to the water again
While the Potholes Bass Club holds seven tournaments a year, this is its 41st year doing an open tournament.
'Strong compass': Newly appointed Superior Court judge to put best foot forward
Tyson Hill can still clearly visualize the time he experienced an epiphany in law school.
COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expanded
Adams County Health Department officials announced eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines for people age 16 and older, as expanded guidelines went into effect statewide Thursday.
Roundabout planned for Cunningham Road and State Route 17 intersection
The intersection of Cunningham Road and state Route 17 near Othello will get a roundabout in 2023, with Washington State Department of Transportation engineers designing the project in 2022.
Details released for Othello School District superintendent contract
Interim Othello School District superintendent Pete Perez will receive an extra $8,946.27 for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year in addition to his existing salary as assistant superintendent.
Perez follows path from Othello student to administrator
Whether as a student, teacher or administrator, interim Othello School District Superintendent Pete Perez has been part of the district most of his life.
Graduation plans begin to take shape
A second year of pandemic graduations are being planned by local high schools. While not all the details have been finalized due to the ever-changing nature of COVID-19, some districts have an idea of their plans.