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Trash rates to be part of larger Mattawa finance discussion
MATTAWA — A discussion about garbage rates in Mattawa turned into one about city finances and resources at the reg…
Adams Co. turnout down from 2020 general election
RITZVILLE — About 62.5% of eligible Adams County voters cast ballots in the 2024 general election. That’s a lower percentage of voters that cast ballots in eit…
Othello schools trims budget
OTHELLO — Parents and Othello School District patrons will be invited to informational meetings as OSD implements a downsizing plan for the 2025-26 school year.
Baumgartner leads Conroy in Fifth District race
SPOKANE — Republican Michael Baumgartner has a substantial lead over Democrat Carmela Conroy in the race for the Fifth Congressional District, which includes m…
ACSO deputy crashes going to call for aid
OTHELLO — A reported burglary led to a damaged patrol vehicle and a trespass citation, according to a statement from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.
Voters helped at Adams Co. service center on Election Day
OTHELLO — People asked questions, answered a few, showed identification, picked up a voter pamphlet. A steady stream of voters kept Adams County election worke…
Royal School District updating phone policy
ROYAL CITY — An updated cell phone use policy will be reviewed and possibly approved by the Royal School Board at its November meeting. Royal School Distr…
'If you're not improving, you need to retire'
RITZVILLE — Interim Ritzville Police Department Chief Bill Benner said he thought the department’s biggest strength is its connection with the community. Benne…
Othello Fall Clean Up coming Saturday
OTHELLO — Just in time for leaf-raking season, Othello residents will have a place to dispose of yard debris during the city’s annual fall cleanup from 8 a.m. to about 2:30 p.m. Saturday.
High-speed chase ends in truck rolling
RITZVILLE – Friday evening, the Washington State Patrol initiated a pursuit with a red Toyota Tacoma. The vehicle was traveling southbound on Highway 395 near …
Mattawa woman dead after two-vehicle collision
MATTAWA – A 33-year-old Mattawa woman died Friday and three other people were injured from a two-vehicle collision near Mattawa Friday, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Licensing requirements added to Othello home business ordinance
OTHELLO — Home-based businesses will be required to obtain a license under the provisions of a revised ordinance considered Monday by the Othello City Council.
Port of Othello reservoir scheduled for 2025 construction
OTHELLO — A project to build a second water reservoir at the Port of Othello facility in Bruce is scheduled to go out to bid in early 2025. Port commission…
Threat closes Lind-Ritzville schools
RITZVILLE — A 14-year-old boy was arrested Tuesday and Lind-Ritzville Cooperative Schools were closed for the day after a threat was made against Lind-Ritzvill…
New Othello Public Works Director says job requires attention to detail
OTHELLO — New Othello Public Works Director Robin Adolphsen said it’s her department’s job to make sure city services are running smoothly. That takes, she sai…