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More park improvements planned for Royal City in ‘26
ROYAL CITY — Lions Park in Royal City now has a soccer field, so city officials will be working on the next phase …
Othello SD asked to change bookkeeping procedures
OTHELLO — The Othello School District will change procedures for bidding school meal program supplies and tracking students who transfer from Othello High School following the results of the district’s 2015-16 scho…
Desert Aire man's long-time vision takes flight
DESERT AIRE — Cliff Naser has had a passion for flying for many years. In 2002 he began building his own airplane. It finally took to the air last week in test…
Inconsistent play haunts Othello at State tournament
SELAH — Othello leadoff hitter Cayleen Garza turned on a 2-2 fastball in the bottom of the seventh and drove it deep. It was one of those rubber-neck moments f…
Warriors' season comes up one win shy of a championship
SUMNER — It’s a big disappointment when you come up just one goal short of a state high school soccer championship. It is also a sign of excellence for your pr…
Fundraising event scheduled
Plans are in the works for the annual Othello Lions Club fundraising auction June 13 at the Othello Senior Center, 755 N 7th Ave. The evening kicks off with dinner at 6, followed by the live auction at 7. Tickets a…
3 dead, at least 8 injured in crash south of George
The Grant County Sherrif’s Office reported three people were killed and eight others injured in a two-vehicle collision about 4:30 a.m.Thursday morning, May 24…
Legals May 31, 2017
Notice of Continued Public Hearing City of Othello Hearings Examiner - Sagestone 8th Addition Plat Notice is hereby given that the Hearing Examiner for the City of Othello will hold a continued public hearing to co…
Jack Vernon Labbee November 24, 1924 - May 26, 2017
Jack Vernon Labbee, age 92, of Harrah, Washington was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday evening, May 26, 2017. He was able to spend his last 3 w…
Othello Girl's doubles place among the Top 10 at State
SEATTLE — Othello seniors Tanaya Anderson and Katie Walker had been working for this momentum for the past 12 months.
Othello Huskies qualify two golfers for state tournament
SUNNYSIDE — Othello freshman Patrick Azevedo and teammate Ben Garza qualified for the 2A state golf championships with top 13 finishes on May 10 at the CWAC District 5-6 at Black Rock Creek Golf Course in Sunnyside.
Growing number of Washington students report they've thought about suicide – or attempted it
In every average-size high-school class in this state, there are likely two or three students who have attempted suicide in the past year. An additional three or four probably have seriously considered ending their…
Governor signs Manweller pension policy fix legislation
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee has signed Rep. Matt Manweller’s pension policy legislation protecting public hospital districts from substantive costs. It also mean…
Wahluke State Track and Field entrants
Abby Yorgeson set a personal record in the high jump (4-10) at the SCAC District Track and Field meet at Naches Valley High School over the weekend. She along with teammates Jose “Tony” Avalos (6-0 /high jump), Tan…
Refinancing of bonds saves a cool half-million dollars for Othello
In an effort to exhibit its charge of responsible governing, the City of Othello has refinanced a portion of its Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds to lower interest payments.
A look at local candidates who have filed for the 2017 August primary
The list excludes write-in candidates.