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Mattawa to work on sewer, water projects in 2026
MATTAWA — The city of Mattawa has budgeted to spend about $200,000 more in its current expense (general) fund in 2…
'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 …
Vehicle theft suspect turns self in
WARDEN — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a man being sought in connection with alleged vehicle and trailer theft.
Dent discusses fires, gangs and non-partisan teamwork
MATTAWA – Representative Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, is running unopposed for reelection, and despite a lack of opposition opted to participate in a Sept. 12 candi…
Commercial development proposed in Mattawa
MATTAWA — A developer has purchased land and announced tentative plans to build a convenience store at the intersection of State Route 243 and Road 24 Southwes…
WA Supreme Court candidates discuss justice
MATTAWA — A Washington State Supreme Court judge’s seat has opened, and this time, instead of the governor filling the position, the voters will. Candidates Sa…
Design work begins on Adams County bridge project
RITZVILLE — Construction will start in fall 2025 on the first of six bridges that will be rebuilt to accommodate widening the East Low Canal. Adams County …
Othello man indicted in odometer rollback case
OTHELLO – A federal grand jury for the Eastern District of Washington has indicted Reynaldo Valdez Garza Jr., 52, Othello, on five counts of odometer tampering…
Young Warrior team looks to build off 2023
MATTAWA -- The 2024 Wahluke girls soccer team is looking to improve from its 7-9-2 finish from a season ago, when last year’s young Warrior team saw their seas…
Music, dancing horses, prayer part of Wahluke return
MATTAWA — The first day of the 2024-25 school year at the Wahluke School District started with an ecumenical prayer, many elementary students in new buildings …
Bid awarded for Ritzville fiber buildout
RITZVILLE — Installation of fiber optic cable within the Ritzville and Lind city limits will start sometime this fall and should be finished by spring 2025. Ad…
Othello pool fix to be a multiyear project
OTHELLO — Reopening the Othello Municipal Pool likely will be a multiyear project, according to the chair of a city task force looking into alternatives for re…