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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…
Donkey Basketball returns to the hardwood
ROYAL CITY — A tradition in years gone by at Royal High School made a comeback Feb. 20 as students, faculty and community members mounted their noble steeds fo…
Adams County unemployment drops in December
RITZVILLE — Adams County unemployment went down by almost two percentage points between December 2016 and December 2017. Unemployment went up more than 2 percent between November and December 2017, following tradit…
City budget had little wiggle room for added costs
The Othello City Council is facing roughly $175,000 in additional costs related to several major road projects around town, which is a hard hit for the city’s already tight budget.
Legals February 28, 2018
NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE OFFICIAL COUNTY NEWSPAPER ADAMS COUNTY, WASHINGTON Sealed bids for the Official County Newspaper will be received by the Adams County Auditor at 210 West Broadway, Ritzville, Washing…
Big Bend women move into final NWAC Tournament spot
MOSES LAKE — Sophomore Hailey Garrity finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds and all five starters scored in double figures to make certain the Vikings won the most significant game to this point in the season on …
Royal continues its postseason march
ELLENSBURG — It was a highly contested back and forth thriller of a regional matchup between the Knights and the Bellevue Christian Vikings on the hardwood at …
Othello Senior Center receives much needed, helpful donation
OTHELLO — Adams County Commissioners stopped by the Othello Senior Center Feb. 16 to show their support in the form of a $10,000 donation.
New digs on the horizon for Grant County Fire District No. 8
MATTAWA — The T’s have been crossed and the I’s dotted on the sale and purchase of 10 acres north of Mattawa for the construction of the new headquarters for Grant County Fire District No. 8. Chief David Patterson …
Port of Mattawa announces new director
MATTAWA — As expected, the Port of Mattawa has named Lars Leland as its new director. The Sun Tribune reported in January Leland had been named interim directo…
Man charged for hitting parents with shovel
ROYAL CITY — Court documents do not give a motive for a Royal City man who allegedly beat his father and mother with a shovel earlier this month.
Wahluke's Laly Gonzalez-Nunez's first trip to State is a history maker
TACOMA — The story of the local area lady wrestlers at Mat Classic XXX at the Tacoma Dome this past weekend had to be the success of Warriors freshman Laly Gon…
The Knight's place six at Mat Classic XXX
TACOMA — A second place finish at the SCAC East District Tournament and a third place showing at the 1A Regional Tournament at Castle Rock had the Knights prim…
Fresh News Report form MarDon Resort
The current water level on the Potholes reservoir is 1043.67 feet, slightly up from last week. The water temperature on the main lake is in the upper 30’s. The reservoir and Seep Lakes are ice free. The forecast fo…
High-speed chase lands two in jail
A pair of sisters are in jail after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase that started in Othello and ended in Franklin County.
Royal holds off Wahluke; takes third at districts
MATTAWA – It was another classic battle between the Knights and the Warriors in what was their third matchup of the season. This one was for final seeding to the regional tournament and it was Royal coming away wit…