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Man arrested in Thursday morning hit-and-run
MOSES LAKE — A suspect was taken into custody Thursday afternoon in the hit-and-run of a county road worker early …
Othello Chamber of Commerce looking for new manager
Othello Chamber of Commerce directors are looking for a new manager, as current manager Sharon Skorick has announced her retirement, effective Feb. 28.
Othello High School video details rules for reopening
Sometimes it’s hard to direct or be in a video.
Othello High School adds graduation options
Students at Othello High School will have more options for getting their diplomas, following some changes to the district’s graduation requirements.
Car parade to honor retiring chief
Retiring Royal City Police Chief Darin Smith will be recognized with a car parade from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 29, starting at 445 Camelia St. N.E., but civilians can join anywhere on the route.
Royal City police seek information on theft suspects
Royal City Police Department officers are asking the public to help identify two people who attempted to break into a Royal City business earlier this month.
Wahluke School District SRO contract to be updated
The SRO (school resource officer) contract between the City of Mattawa and Wahluke School District is being modified to reflect changes that have occurred because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wahluke School District to vote on new levy
The Wahluke School District has a three-year, $4.5 million levy on the Feb. 9 ballot to pay for capital improvements and safety projects.
Othello hires grant writing administrator
Thalia Lemus DeLeon has been hired as the grant writing administrator for the city of Othello and started this week.
Wahluke School District students start hybrid classes
Students in the Wahluke School District set foot in classrooms for the first time in months after Christmas break.
Royal City weighs options for new police chief
Royal City officials aren’t sure how they’re going to replace retiring Royal City Police Chief Darin Smith.
Soap Lake seeks funds for basketball court grant
It looks like Smokiam Park in Soap Lake will get a new basketball park.
Grant County Fair for this year is being planned
The 2021 Grant County Fair will have a livestock show and sale, but what else will happen during fair week is still to be determined.
Students may be eligible for emergency waiver program if legislation passes
State legislators are looking to create a permanent waiver program for graduating public and private high school students in case of a local, state or national emergency.
Sheriff's office warns of impersonators
The sheriff’s office said it was likely the two were impersonating officials to get inside “for reasons yet unknown, but possibly to lay the groundwork for committing future crimes at the home.”
Moses Lake man sentenced to 20 years for child porn
A Moses Lake man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for possession of child pornography, according to a statement released Friday by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.