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Primary races coming for Adams County offices
RITZVILLE — The job of the Lind mayor and three Lind Town Council seats will be on the primary ballot, and Othello…
‘A great place at a great time’
RITZVILLE — The Wampum fundraiser auction to support the Wheat Land Communities Fair in Ritzville was a small, home-grown affair, much like the fair itself.
Drivers asked to take precautions in road work zones
OTHELLO — Washington Department of Transportation officials are asking Washingtonians and visitors to exercise extra caution and follow traffic laws in work zo…
Construction projected by June on Royal City Lions Park soccer field
ROYAL CITY — The development of Royal City’s expanded Lions Park will begin with a new soccer field, scheduled to be ready for play in spring 2026.
Strong hitting, pitching help Othello baseball defeat Chiawana 12-2
OTHELLO — The Othello High School baseball team used a strong pitching performance and some good hitting – including a three-run home run from shortstop Jordan…
Bristle hopes for family time at Easter
OTHELLO – Bristle is a handsome, young adult looking for a home for Easter. He said that he knows Easter is far away, but he is really excited to celebrate, an…
ACSO handles two high-speed chases Thursday
RITZVILLE – Adams County Sheriff’s Office deputies had an eventful day Friday that included two high-speed chases which led to a combined total of four arrests…
Wahluke boys and girls tennis fall to Connell
MATTAWA—Wahluke's tennis teams both lost to Connell. The girls went 1-4 on the day, and the boys went 0-3, with a lack of second and third doubles matches. …
Shreddin' stuffies in the sun
OTHELLO – Jovie, left and Bugg, right spent Monday playing a very intense game of who can rip up the stuffed animal faster and for longer before the other one …
Mattawa council looks at improvements to Wahluke grad parade
MATTAWA — Changes could be coming to the parade that follows Wahluke High School graduation.
More signs planned for busy Adams Co. intersections near Othello
OTHELLO — Additional warning and stop signs will be installed at 14 intersections in the Othello area. Adams County Commissioners approved $833,000 for the pro…
Othello man arrested after gunfire at local business
OTHELLO — An Othello man was placed under arrest on suspicion of attempted first-degree assault after a dispute at an Othello-area business escalated to gunfire.
Wampum auction to support Wheat Land Communities Fair coming
RITZVILLE — A small fair will be supported in a big way next weekend. Wampum, the annual auction for the Wheat Land Communities Fair, will take place Satur…
Funding a challenge for some Adams Co. projects
RITZVILLE — The second phase of a project to upgrade Schoonover Road that Adams County officials thought had received federal funding may not be getting it aft…
Baginski resigns from Othello school board
OTHELLO — Applications will be accepted March 25 through April 11 for an open seat on the Othello School Board. Board member Chris Baginski announced his resig…
New principal named for Wahluke’s Saddle Mountain Elementary
MATTAWA — Melissa Hattaway has been named the principal at Saddle Mountain Elementary beginning with the 2025-25 school year. “She’s replacing Kurt Hoffman…