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Othello High next focus with EP&O levy passing
OTHELLO — Voters in the Othello School District are approving a four-year educational programs and operations levy…
Damaged spillway gates in need of repair
EPHRATA — Two spillway gates at Wanapum Dam have been taken off line while engineers investigate possible damage to the opening-closing mechanisms.
Desert Aire man sentenced for molestation
DESERT AIRE — A Desert Aire man was sentenced to 90 days in jail for molesting a young girl.
Othello Hospital audit meets required procedures
Non-operating revenues helped Othello Community Hospital turn a profit in 2015. Patient revenues increased but so did expenses, according to information attached to the Washington Auditor’s Office report released M…
Applications open for fairgrounds mural project
MOSES LAKE — Artists are being invited to submit applications to paint new murals at the Grant County Fairgrounds, to be installed during the Grant County Fair…
Construction bond decision could come Monday
The Othello School Board could decide Monday whether or not to offer a construction bond to district voters next February.
Othello City Council approves Relay For Life site
The Othello City Council unanimously approved an agreement to allow Relay For Life to use Lions Park during its last regularly scheduled meeting June 26, but before it could do that, members had a long conversation…
Samaritan quality control measures improving
MOSES LAKE — Some areas still need attention, but the yardsticks used by Samaritan Hospital to measure quality mostly are trending in the right direction, according to hospital officials. Director of nursing Becky …
Othello School District extends superintendent's contract
Othello School Board members voted 5-0 to extend the contract of district superintendent Chris Hurst.
Fire destroys house of Othello mayor
An early evening fire Wednesday destroyed the home of Othello mayor Shawn Logan. Othello Police, EMS and Adams County Fire District #5 personnel arrived on the…
Abundant natural gas is a giant step toward energy independence
In the last half century, Americans yearned for energy independence. We were tired of being held captive by foreign governments – some of which continue to be …
SummerFest Grand Marshalls have deep roots in Royal City
ROYAL CITY — Patrick and Dorothy Lee are this year’s Grand Marshall’s of the SummerFest Parade.
Dorothy Mae Robbins December 27, 1931 - July 2, 2017
Dorothy Mae (Field) Robbins, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Sunday, July 2, 2017, in Kennewick, WA. Dorothy was born in Malta, MT, on Dec…
Locals shine in District Golf Tournament at Desert Aire
MATTAWA — Area high school golfers finished at or near the top of the leader boards at the District 4 Sub-District 3 Tournament held at Desert Aire Golf Course…
Legals July 5, 2017
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Board of Adams County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the following rate increase request proposed by the Adams County Noxious Weed Control Bo…
Ashton achieves Top of the Table status
PARK RIDGE, Ill. — Othello’s Tony Ashton has qualified for Top of the Table of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT). Tony is a 23-year MDRT member and 12-year…