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Adams County Sheriff’s candidates talk retention, AC Jail at Othello forum
OTHELLO — Recruiting and retaining staff and continuing work on the Adams County Jail were among the questions fie…
Othello's future news coverage talk of council meeting
OTHELLO — The future of news coverage in Othello became clearer at Monday’s city council meeting.
Department of Labor grant helping Washington manufacturers
The U.S. Department of Labor is paying for the training to boost the skills of those who work at small and mid-sized manufacturers in 31 rural Washington count…
Die-hard Sanders backers divided on backing Clinton
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bernie Sanders tried to calm tensions among his delegates Monday at the Democratic National Convention but some weren’t in a listening mood…
Newhouse tours Othello hospital
OTHELLO — Rep. Dan Newhouse got a look at Othello Community Hospital and talked with hospital officials about some of the challenges the hospital faces in a to…
James 'Jim' Liebrecht details candidacy for Grant County commissioner
MOSES LAKE — James Liebrecht is keeping his campaign promises short, simple and to the point. If elected as Grant County commissioner, the former Moses Lake Ci…
Google knew even before it was asked
When an opportunity like this comes along, sometimes it’s just too good to pass up. So let’s have some fun.
Kim Wyman best qualified for Washington Secretary of State
As president of the Grant County Republican Women, I’ve become acquainted with Secretary of State Kim Wyman. Kim is also a member of the Republican Women and Washington Federation of Republican Women. She has alway…
OSPI candidate to visit Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Ronald L. Higgins, one of nine candidates for the job of state Superintendent of Public Instruction, will talk to interested voters at 1 p.m. Mond…
Former prosecutor Angus Lee reprimanded by state bar
MOSES LAKE — A Washington State Bar Association disciplinary board voted to reprimand former Grant County Prosecutor Angus Lee for an ethics violation committe…
Excessive force by police is a widespread problem
All lives matter. Our laws need to be changed, not just to investigate police shootings butt those officers that use excessive force on citizens. This is bigger than one could imagine, but it was only a matter of t…
America shouldn't be 'us versus them'
First, with respect to the shooting of police officers in Dallas, as well as the many attacks on our country’s police officers, let us all pray for them and their families. Let us use this as a starting point to ch…
Killing of black men by police is heartbreaking
I am so sad about the two black men killed by policemen in Louisiana and Minnesota. I could not sleep Tuesday night. Sometimes our black sons are feared because of their color.
Supreme Court candidate talks candidacy, McCleary
MOSES LAKE — This year’s Washington Supreme Court races could come down to the court’s funding of education decision in the McCleary ruling. Retired Gonzaga la…
Soap Lake councilmember sues city over free speech
SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake City councilmember Robert Brown is claiming a city policy violates his First Amendment right to free speech and wants an answer from Gran…
Anti-Trump Virginia delegate hopes ruling sends message
A Virginia delegate to the GOP national convention who opposes Donald Trump's presidential campaign is hoping a favorable ruling on a legal challenge to state …