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Othello man arrested in connection with drive-by shooting
OTHELLO — An Othello man has been arrested and booked on suspicion of first-degree assault and drive-by shooting i…
Samaritan application turned down; new study on the way
Samaritan Healthcare's application to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for funding to build a new Samaritan hospital has been declined, but hospital district officials have options for keeping the project moving …
Port cuts ribbon on industrial park road
On Wednesday afternoon, Grant County Commissioner Cindy Carter, Port of Moses Lake Commissioner Stroud Kunkle, and Moses Lake Mayor David Curnel cut the ribbon…
Moses Lake Public Library prepares to welcome back patrons
The staff of Moses Lake Public Library is preparing to reopen the doors to the public on Monday, Nov. 2.
Moses Lake man accused of attempted bribery of trooper
A Moses Lake man is facing charges of driving under the influence and bribery after allegedly trying to hand money to a state trooper while on his way to jail, according to law enforcement officials.
Othello man killed in Monday collision identified
An Othello man who died in a Monday traffic accident at the intersection of state Route 262 and state Route 26 has been identified as 31-year-old Payan Medinairrael, according to a press release.
Juli Rasmussen works to pay it forward
MOSES LAKE — Juli Rasmussen said she wanted to pay back the kindness and support she received when she opened her business, and that she remembered from her yo…
Canceled blood drives leave supply low; Red Cross plans drive in Moses Lake
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, the variation in blood collection and supply has been a “roller coaster,” according to Ryan Rodin, executive director of …
Moses Lake man sentenced after reportedly throwing knife at girlfriend
A Moses Lake man was sentenced to just under a year in jail, with his sentence suspended for two years, after pleading guilty to charges related to an April incident in which he reportedly threw a kitchen knife at …
Wahluke schools to add on-campus instruction in November
MATTAWA — Wahluke School District students will be coming back to school for part time, on-campus instruction beginning sometime in November.
Royal schools bring some classes back to campus full time
ROYAL CITY — Royal School District kindergartners, first graders and fourth graders returned to on-campus instruction full time Monday.
Othello told to hold fireworks show on Dec. 5
OTHELLO — The city of Othello is going to hold its long-delayed Fourth of July fireworks show on Dec. 5 as part of the Miracle on Main Street parade and Christmas tree lighting.
Old Hotel celebrates birthday with drive-thru dinner
OTHELLO — The Old Hotel celebrated its 45th anniversary as an art galley with a drive-through banquet.
Mattawa Police Department training exercises designed to improve skills
MATTAWA — Mattawa Police Department officers took a day to learn more about leadership and cooperation in a training exercise that was also a chance for office…
Adams County unemployment rate improves from July
RITZVILLE — While Adams County’s August unemployment rate was higher in 2020 than 2019, it’s dropping from highs earlier this year.
Othello school officials clarify transgender policy
OTHELLO — Communicating with the parents of transgender students in the Othello School District, and how that will happen, was the subject of a short discussion at the Oct. 26 meeting of the Othello School Board.