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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 …
Moses Lake apartment complex residents donate to food bank
MOSES LAKE — Central Park Apartments residents held a food drive that resulted in a donation of more than 300 pounds of non-perishable food to the Moses Lake F…
Mattawa City Council discusses vacant council position
MATTAWA — With the appointment of former councilmember Maggie Celaya to the position of mayor, after the resignation of former mayor Scott Hyndman, the Mattawa City Council is in need of a new member.
Othello students won’t return on-campus in December
OTHELLO — All students in the Othello School District will stay in all-online instruction at least through the start of winter break Dec. 18.
Sun Hwang named Mattawa mayor pro tem
MATTAWA — The Mattawa City Council chose a new mayor pro tem, Sun Hwang, during its regular, online meeting Dec. 3. The position of mayor pro tem was held by C…
Othello Christmas Basket project continues in pandemic
OTHELLO — Even in a year of a pandemic, some traditions continue, as donations are being accepted for the Othello Christmas Baskets, a charitable project that …
Othello council rejects bids for Main Street crossings
OTHELLO — The Othello City Council has agreed to throw out all six of the bids for an upcoming safety project on Main Street, citing “irregularities” with the two lowest bidders.
Miracle on Main Street: Othello makes it a Seahawk Christmas
One of the main participants in the parade was retired construction worker Roger Ensz, otherwise known as “Seahawk Santa.”
Mike Garza re-elected as Othello School Board chair
OTHELLO — Mike Garza has been re-elected for another one-year term as Othello School Board president, with a 4-0 vote during the regular school board meeting Monday.
One dead, three injured in Sunday collision
GRANT COUNTY — A Mattawa woman died Sunday night and another three people were injured in a three-vehicle collision on state Route 243 south of Mattawa, according to the Washington state patrol.
Red Cross seeks volunteers
The American Red Cross is in need of people who like to meet people to help with customer service at blood drives in Othello. This is an ongoing need, but especially during the holidays.
Moses Lake Parks and Rec director to retire after 30 years of service
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake Parks and Recreation Director Spencer Grigg, who has served in the position for 15 years and worked with the department for three decad…
Law enforcement seeks information in Beverly case
BEVERLY — Grant County Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help in the case of an unidentified man whose body was found outside a Beverly home Dec. 8.
Three more COVID-19 deaths reported in Othello
The Adams County Health Department on Tuesday reported three COVID-19-related deaths of Othello residents, bringing the total coronavirus deaths in the county to 14.
Ephrata adopts 2021 budget, eyes major projects
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Council last Wednesday unanimously approved the city’s $22.4 million total budget for 2021.
Grant County PUD to vote on new contract
EPHRATA — Grant County Public Utility District commissioners will vote today whether to approve a contract to avoid higher electrical rates for customers.