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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…
Police work in the spotlight: Legislation to change law enforcement gains traction; local police chiefs comment
As the Washington Legislature moves past the halfway mark of this year’s session, bills that aim to reform law enforcement agencies also advance day by day.
Amy Suarez named Othello School District finance director
OTHELLO — Amy Suarez is the new executive director of business for the Othello School District.
Othello Fair planning begins tentatively
Planning is underway for the 2021 Othello Fair, although whether the fair will occur is still unknown because longer-term use and maintenance of the fairground…
Royal City City Council to resume in-person meetings
The Royal City City Council plans to start in-person meetings April 6 in the council chamber at Royal City City Hall, 445 Camelia St.
Phase 3 begins: Move forward encourages local business owners
MATTAWA — The first day of the third phase of Washington’s reopening didn’t produce much additional business at Tiddaly Diddalys sandwich and pizza shop in Mat…
Mattawa City Hall reopens
Mattawa City Hall reopened to the public on Monday, after the Mattawa City Council approved it during a meeting March 18.
Othello man pleads not guilty to manslaughter
An Othello man pleaded not guilty Monday in Adams County Superior Court to first-degree manslaughter in the death of his 4-year-old son Feb. 27.
Remove studded tires soon to avoid a fine
Washington’s March 31 studded tire removal deadline is approaching.
Lost man rescued with drone outside Hartline
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office, and Hartline and Almira fire department volunteers, rescued a Hartline resident around 4 a.m. Monday using a drone.
Motor Meetup: Car enthusiasts show off their rides
It was a sort of makeshift museum.
Former Moses Lake man pleads not guilty to numerous sex crimes
A College Place man charged with multiple sex crimes in Moses Lake pleaded not guilty Monday in Grant County Superior Court.
Ephrata businesses inch back to normal
Like many Washington businesses, those in downtown Ephrata are ready for Phase 3.
‘Roller coaster’ ride continues as reopening moves forward
The parking lot at Checo's Mexican Grill was almost full during Monday’s lunch hour.
Quincy restaurant owners hopeful about advance
It may be a slow Monday for Bluebell Cafe owner Deborah Freese, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t excited about the prospects now that Washington State is in Pha…
Senators discuss bill on long-term care program
House Bill 1323 would require employees who choose not to participate in the LTSS Trust Program to affirm they have a long-term care insurance plan before the …