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Asking questions, curiosity, knowledge focus of Wahluke FFA project
MATTAWA — The fifth graders from Morris Schott Elementary had seen bugs and gross worms and skulls and some gross …
Kriete, Wagner express opposition to bills on sheriff eligibility
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete and Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner have both expressed concerns regarding Senate Bill 5974, companion bill to H…
Contract awarded for Othello fiber project
OTHELLO — Delays slowed the project down, but a section of Adams County south of Othello will be getting access to fiber this summer. Adams County Engineer Sco…
New Mattawa port commissioner interested in diversification
MATTAWA — Port of Mattawa Commissioner Kevin Anderson said the port is looking for new customers and ways to diversify the economy of the Mattawa area. It’s a …
Ballots coming Jan. 21 for Wahluke EP&O levy election
MATTAWA — Ballots will be mailed to Wahluke School District voters Jan. 21 for a special election to decide the fate of a four-year educational programs and op…
ACSO seeking controlled substance homicide suspect
RITZVILLE — Adams County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance locating subject Brittney Marie Jones, 35.
One jailed, one hospitalized from knife wounds on New Year’s Eve
MATTAWA — On Thursday night, two subjects had a disagreement resulting in both parties injuring one another with knives. Mario Cortez Perez, 34, was arrested a…
Crash near Hatton claims two lives
HATTON — Two Othello men died in a single-vehicle collision Tuesday morning in Adams County, according to a statement from the Washington State Patrol.
Adams Co. nursing assistant loses credentials
OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Health announced that it has indefinitely suspended Lisa Ann Adams’ certified nursing assistant credential. Her license was suspended in November, but it was announced in mid-…
Othello man injured in alleged vehicular assault
OTHELLO — An Othello man was airlifted to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center after his car was hit while sitting on the shoulder about a mile west of Othel…
Othello man injured in alleged vehicular assault
OTHELLO — An Othello man was airlifted to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center after his car was hit while sitting on the shoulder about a mile west of Othel…
Outgoing Othello council members recognized for their work
OTHELLO — Outgoing Othello City Council members were recognized at the last meeting of the year Monday. “It’s been a huge honor in my life, the biggest hon…
Othello approves $29M budget for 2026
OTHELLO — The city of Othello is projected to spend about $10.1 million from its general fund in 2026, the biggest part of a $29 million overall budget. Counci…
New Othello mayor, council members sworn into office
OTHELLO — New Othello Mayor Ken Johnson and two of three new Othello City Council members were sworn in Monday during the last council meeting of 2025. Alma Ca…
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 2026 than it is projected to receive in revenu…
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 of improvements in 2026. The first phase of u…