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Adams commissioners approve $60.7M budget
RITZVILLE — Adams County commissioners have approved a budget of about $60.73 million for 2025. The county’s gener…
Two Othello roundabouts scheduled for 2025 construction
OTHELLO — While the timelines haven’t been determined yet, two new roundabouts are planned for spring and summer 2025 around Othello. One on State Route 17 wi…
Othello residents invited to weigh in on parking regs
OTHELLO — Othello residents are being asked for their suggestions for some off-street parking regulations. Othello Planning Commission members are reviewing re…
Attendance, readiness addressed by Othello SD
OTHELLO — Keeping children in school and getting them back in school when they’ve stopped attending were among the topics of an extensive discussion at the Oth…
Port of Othello focused on large and small business development
OTHELLO — The Port of Othello’s mission can be summed up in one sentence. “The port is here to bring jobs and build Adams County and the Othello area,” sa…
Adams County 2024 election results certified
RITZVILLE — With the final results in, about 64.99% of eligible Adams County voters cast ballots in the 2024 general election. The results were certified Tuesd…
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 treat surface water are among the projects un…
Mattawa well rehab underway
MATTAWA — The second phase of a project to rehabilitate Mattawa’s oldest well is underway with the removal of the old well house in Hund Memorial Park.
Trash rates to be part of larger Mattawa finance discussion
MATTAWA — A discussion about garbage rates in Mattawa turned into one about city finances and resources at the regular Mattawa City Council meeting Nov. 7.
Adams Co. turnout down from 2020 general election
RITZVILLE — About 62.5% of eligible Adams County voters cast ballots in the 2024 general election. That’s a lower percentage of voters that cast ballots in eit…
Othello schools trims budget
OTHELLO — Parents and Othello School District patrons will be invited to informational meetings as OSD implements a downsizing plan for the 2025-26 school year.
Baumgartner leads Conroy in Fifth District race
SPOKANE — Republican Michael Baumgartner has a substantial lead over Democrat Carmela Conroy in the race for the Fifth Congressional District, which includes m…
ACSO deputy crashes going to call for aid
OTHELLO — A reported burglary led to a damaged patrol vehicle and a trespass citation, according to a statement from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.
Voters helped at Adams Co. service center on Election Day
OTHELLO — People asked questions, answered a few, showed identification, picked up a voter pamphlet. A steady stream of voters kept Adams County election worke…
Royal School District updating phone policy
ROYAL CITY — An updated cell phone use policy will be reviewed and possibly approved by the Royal School Board at its November meeting. Royal School Distr…
'If you're not improving, you need to retire'
RITZVILLE — Interim Ritzville Police Department Chief Bill Benner said he thought the department’s biggest strength is its connection with the community. Benne…