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Donations sought for Othello Christmas baskets
OTHELLO — Donations are being accepted for the annual Christmas basket distribution in Othello. Co-chair Ken Johns…
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…
City denies parking variance for proposed Mattawa business
MATTAWA — A request for a variance in parking rules submitted by a developer interested in building a convenience store in Mattawa has been denied. The denial …
Fire Safety Day celebrated at Lind Elementary
LIND — Kindergarten students at Lind Elementary School Friday celebrated Fire Safety Day, a day dedicated to learning essential fire safety practices, accordin…
Othello PD investigating Friday shooting
OTHELLO — Othello Police Department officers are asking for the public’s help as part of their investigation of an Oct. 11 shooting. “Two gunshot victims …
Substance abuse, retaining health care priorities for 9th District incumbent
RITZVILLE — Republican Joe Schmick said he wants to focus on combating substance abuse and maintaining health care access in the Ninth District if he’s reelect…
Gridiron Roundup: Big wins for several local squads
MOSES LAKE – Blowout wins were a common theme on Friday night, as ACH, Moses Lake, MLCA/CCS and Royal all claimed wins by more than four scores. Check out this…
O-Town showdown fundraiser coming Thursday
OTHELLO – This Thursday, the Othello Police Department and various teachers from the Othello School District will be competing in a game of flag football to ra…
'Once you’ve dealt with bees, it gets in your blood'
OTHELLO — Barbara Caylor said her late husband Ken was the kind of guy who didn’t have much time for leisure. “He was interested in being involved in some…
Wanapum, PUD host archaeology events
MATTAWA - In celebration of Washington State Archaeology Month, the Wanapum and Grant Public Utility District are holding two Archaeology Day events at the Wan…
Strategic planning begins for Mattawa Community Medical Center
MATTAWA — Staff and commissioners of the Mattawa Community Medical Clinic will discuss ideas for the future at a strategic planning session this weekend.
Othello Middle School threat deemed not credible
OTHELLO — An alleged threat against McFarland Middle School and specific students at the campus reported Thursday was not credible, according to an Adams County Sheriffs Office press release.
Infrastructure, including jail, area of focus for Blankenship
RITZVILLE — Adams County Commission candidate Dan Blankenship said he believes the biggest projects and the ones he wants to work on if he’s elected, focus on …