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East Adams Rural Health expects emergency rural hospital approval soon
RITZVILLE — East Adams Rural Healthcare could be converted to an “emergency rural hospital” as early as this summe…
Threat to schools most likely a hoax
MATTAWA — A threat spoken over the phone that sent schools in the Wahluke School District into a “teaching lockdown” two weeks ago may have been no threat at all.
Sandra Lee Adams March 5, 2017 - March 20, 1939
Sandra Lee Adams, age 77, of Othello, Wash., passed away peacefully in her sleep March 5, 2017 in Moses Lake, Wash. She was born in Seattle on March 20, 1939 t…
Irrigation partnerships bill passes State House recently
OLYMPIA — A measure that would give irrigation districts the authority to enter into private-public partnerships unanimously passed the state House of Representatives recently.
Manweller would drop high-stakes testing for graduation
OLYMPIA — The Washington State House of Representatives has passed House Bill 1046, which would maintain accountability in graduation requirements while discontinuing the Certificate of Academic Achievement and Cer…
Good turnout, optimism for Othello track program
OTHELLO — The numbers are good, and the Othello track and field youth movement intends to make its presence felt in the Central Washington Athletic Conference …
Grant County to revise master plan
EPHRATA — Grant County officials are beginning the slow process of reviewing the county’s rules, regulations, and plans as it prepares to update its compliance with the state’s Growth Management Act (GMA).
Next man up for Othello after soccer loses keeper
OTHELLO — The Othello boys soccer team took a pretty good hit during the offseason when starting goaltender Jose Chairez tore an anterior cruciate ligament and…
Kaiden Quigley chosen Othello's Distinguished Young Woman 2017
OTHELLO — Kaiden Quigley won the title of Othello Distinguished Young Woman at a program Saturday that the masters of ceremony, and even audience members, said…
Senate approves Warnick's bill for more tasting rooms
OLYMPIA — The state Senate has approved legislation sponsored by 13th District Sen. Judy Warnick that would expand the number of tasting rooms small wineries can operate from two to four.
Democrat education plan would greatly help Wahluke Schools
OLYMPIA — The House Democrats’ education plan, if passed, could bring an additional $1,200 to local school districts, with the biggest increase in Wahluke School District.
Sen. Judy Warnick's legislation would help cattle industry
OLYMPIA — Sen. Judy Warnick’s legislation to have air-quality rules treat cattle feedlots the same as other agricultural operations was approved on Feb. 28 by the state Senate.
Warnick bill would beef up state's cattle industry
OLYMPIA — The state Senate approved legislation from 13th District Sen. Judy Warnick that would help promote the state’s beef industry.
After 15 years as volunteers, couple still excited about sandhill cranes
OTHELLO — Chris and Kurt Braunwart have volunteered 15 years at the Sandhill Crane Festival, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary on March 24-26 in and ar…
State qualifier, freshman star to lead Othello Huskies golf
OTHELLO — Othello senior Ben Garza qualified for the Washington 2A state golf tournament in 2016 and returns to lead the Huskie boys golf team this season.
Agritourism bill passed by Senate
OLYMPIA — The state Senate approved Senate Bill 5808, sponsored by 13th District Sen. Judy Warnick, chair of the Senate agriculture committee, that would limit liability for ranchers and farmers engaged in agritour…