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WEATHER: May 14-20
Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 69. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 …
Libraries wait to reopen
WENATCHEE — Libraries in Grant County will reopen when all counties in the area served by North Central Regional Library reach Phase 3 of the state’s reopening plan, according to an NCRL spokesperson.
Coronavirus: 11 new cases reported in Othello
OTHELLO — Adams County Health District announced Friday that there were 11 new cases of COVID-19 in Othello, bringing the city’s total to 120.
Othello man dies after two-vehicle accident
OTHELLO — Felix Rodriguez Martinez, 74, of Othello, has died of injuries suffered in a two-vehicle accident June 20 outside Othello, Washington State Patrol announced Friday.
Health district warns of blue-green algae toxin in lake
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Health District on Friday announced it had found concerning levels of a toxin associated with blue-green algae in Moses Lake. The district said it has posted warning signs around the lake.…
Local authors to sign books
GRAND COULEE — Local history authors John M. Kemble and Dan Bolyard will sign books from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 4, at Coulee Wall Variety Store, 414 Midway Ave., Grand Coulee.
Port of Othello builds more hangar space
OTHELLO — More airplanes will soon find room at Othello Municipal Airport.
Hotel set to open in George, a first for small community
GEORGE — Caleb McNamara has never run a hotel before.
Senate Republican leaders support ruling against Inslee vetoes
OLYMPIA — Washington Senate Republican Leader Mark Schoesler and Sen. Curtis King, Republican leader on the Senate Transportation Committee, issued statements Friday after Thurston County Superior Court Judge Carol…
Fireworks users: Be aware of local rules and regulations
OTHELLO — The nation’s 244th birthday will be celebrated with fireworks. They can be fun, and they can be dangerous, especially in dry Central Washington.
Active lifestyle can boost immune system
MOSES LAKE — Jose Zambrano, general manager at South Campus Athletic Club, has a simple adage he tells gym-goers.
No matter how you slice it: Chico’s reopens after coronavirus scare
MOSES LAKE — The doors at Chico’s Pizza Parlor opened Wednesday for the first time in two weeks after an employee tested positive for the coronavirus earlier t…
Othello man dies after two-vehicle accident
OTHELLO - Felix Rodriguez Martinez, 74, of Othello, has died of injuries suffered in a two-vehicle accident June 20 outside Othello, Washington State Patrol announced Friday.
Adams County virus cases up
OTHELLO — No new COVID-19 cases were reported in Adams County on Thursday, June 25. It was the second day this week with no new reported cases. Prior to that, June 11 was the most recent day that no new cases were …
District leaders hope for ‘normal’ return to school
MOSES LAKE — Officials with Moses Lake School District are working to make sure school restarts next fall in “as normal conditions as possible,” though no one knows yet if there will be fall sports such as football.
Brzezny: Rising virus cases not likely due to more testing
GRANT COUNTY — Commenting about the recent rise in new confirmed coronavirus cases in Grant County, county health officer Dr. Alexander Brzezny said the surge is largely not explained by a recent increase in overal…