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Fire, water, sewer projects part of Othello facilities proposal
OTHELLO — Establishing a municipal fire department and building a new sewer plant, animal shelter and facility to …
Incumbents trailing in Adams, Grant county commission races
EPHRATA — An incumbent Grant County commissioner and an incumbent Adams County commissioner are running behind challengers in updated vote totals from the primary election Aug. 4.
Othello demolition derby canceled for 2020
OTHELLO — The annual Othello Demolition Derby has been canceled for 2020. The derby was scheduled for Sept. 16.
Fourth coronavirus death reported in Adams County
RITZVILLE — Adams County Health Department officials have announced a fourth Adams County resident has died after contracting coronavirus.
Othello, Adams County near agreement on court costs
OTHELLO — After years of somewhat contentious discussions, the city of Othello and Adams County appear to have reached an agreement on sharing the costs of maintaining Othello District Court.
Warden School District levy request to go to voters
WARDEN — Warden School District voters will be asked to approve or reject a two-year educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy during the general election Nov. 3.
Blankenship widens lead in Adams County commission race
RITZVILLE — Challenger Dan Blankenship widened his lead over incumbent Adams County Commissioner John Marshall in updated results announced Friday.
Community members work together to help find lost dog
It’s the time of year when bears are in the woods hunting for huckleberries. It is a coincidence, though, that a group was busy looking for one lost Huckleberr…
WIAA continues to work on revisions for 2020-21 athletic calendar
RENTON — The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Executive Board continued planning and processes for carrying out the 2020-21 athletic calendar.…
Swartz named interim Othello HS principal
OTHELLO — Longtime Othello High School teacher and administrator Scott Swartz has been named interim OHS principal.
Wahluke School District to start school year online
MATTAWA — Wahluke School District officials are considering a proposal to delay the start of the 2020-21 school year. Whenever school starts, all first quarter classes will be online.
Legacy Golf Course hosted second annual Special Olympics fundraising tournament last weekend
OTHELLO — Golfers came out early Saturday morning to The Legacy Golf Course and Resort at Frenchman Hills for its second annual Special Olympics Fundraising To…
Othello officer on leave, suspect sought after shooting incident
Othello officer on leave, suspect sought after shooting incident
Mercedes-Benz summer squad unbeaten against 2020 City Baseball
MOSES LAKE — Mercedes-Benz summer college prep baseball team wrapped up four games Sunday and Monday, going unbeaten through the stretch.
Royal School District announces tentative reopening plan
ROYAL CITY — If possible, Royal School District officials plan to have children back in school buildings this fall. Royal Superintendent Roger Trail laid out the district’s plan and answered questions at an online …
Challenger leads incumbent in race for Adams County Commission
RITZVILLE — Challenger Dan Blankenship has a substantial lead over incumbent John Marshall in the race for Adams County commissioner in early results from the primary election Tuesday.