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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 …
First doses of coronavirus vaccine administered at Samaritan
The first doses of the coronavirus vaccine developed by Pfizer-BioNTech were administered in Moses Lake Thursday to two doctors at Samaritan Hospital.
Unincorporated Grant County building permits for Dec. 17
Building permits for Unincorporated Grant County, Dec. 17
Othello Building Permits for November
Othello Building Permits for November
Police respond to alleged gunshot Thursday
No shooting Thursday night near J's Teriyaki on East Broadway Avenue.
Soldiers go through exercises at airport in Moses Lake
Christmas is coming. And often that means time off to travel and be with family. But for 150 soldiers of the U.S. Army’s 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team out o…
Samaritan to expand Patton Clinic
Construction should start by mid-2021 on a $3,755,035 expansion of Samaritan Healthcare’s clinic near Patton Boulevard, as commissioners approved the project T…
Deadlines loom to get Christmas packages to destinations
Lisa Castro, owner of The UPS Store on South Pioneer Way, had some advice for people who are still planning to mail Christmas presents and actually get them to…
Eight more COVID-19 deaths reported, including five long-term care residents
Eight more Grant County residents died due to a coronavirus infection, including five at long-term care facilities, according to the Grant County Health District.
Schoesler to continue serving on committees
Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, will continue serving on two committees when the Legislature convenes in January: the Senate Ways and Means Committee, and th…
Wahluke School District launches superintendent search
MATTAWA — Wahluke School District patrons are being asked to fill out a survey detailing some of the attributes they want to see in a new superintendent.
Othello schools make changes to secondary grading system
OTHELLO — A new grading policy recently was introduced for middle and high school students in the Othello School District.
Pets available for adoption in Othello this Christmas
OTHELLO — The Adams County Pet Rescue has partnered with Pawsitive Alliance to encourage adoption of animals this Christmas season.
Adams County commissioners release third round of grants
OTHELLO — The Adams County commissioners have authorized a third round of grant money to support small businesses and nonprofit groups, which will be distribut…
Remodeling project underway at Royal Middle and High schools
ROYAL CITY — Bleachers in the Royal High School gym are gone, so is one locker room and the footings are in for new classrooms at Royal Middle School.
Mike Garza re-elected as Othello School Board president
OTHELLO — Mike Garza was re-elected — on a 4-0 vote during the regular school board meeting Dec. 7 — for another one-year term as Othello School Board president.