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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…
Ephrata girls use a 16-0 run to run away from Othello
EPHRATA — Ephrata went on a 16-0 run to end the third quarter and held Othello to just one fourth-quarter field goal to win Saturday night’s Central Washington Athletic Conference (CWAC) girls basketball game 52-30.
RSD seeks waivers on make-up school days
ROYAL CITY — Royal School District students may not have to make up the school days canceled by severe winter weather. The same could be true for the days missed at Red Rock Elementary because of the Jan. 7-8 flood…
Snow days not welcomed by teachers
When I was in a store last week, I overheard someone say, “I sure wish these snow days would end. Those teachers are just getting a vacation.”
Wahluke girls basketball wins 2, loses 1 last week
MATTAWA — The Wahluke girls had a successful week last week in high school basketball, winning two games while losing one.
I-90 murderer to spend 30 years in prison
RITZVILLE — A Chicago man will spend 30 years in prison for murdering his girlfriend near here on I-90 in front of their young son while high on drugs early in 2015.
One hurt in Royal City car crash
ROYAL CITY — A Highway 26 collision of two cars near Royal City on Jan. 18 sent one person to a hospital.
Wahluke wins 3, rises to 1st in boys basketball
MATTAWA — Everything came up roses for the Wahluke High School boys basketball team last week. The Warriors swept three games and woke up Sunday morning at the…
Jim Romans October 6, 1939 - January 8, 2017
Jim Romans passed away peacefully from cancer on Jan. 8 in Gilbert, Ariz. Jim moved to Arizona in August 2016 to be near his son Bryce and daughter-in-law Pats…
Old Hotel's February Artist of the Month followed father
OTHELLO — Michael J. Lewis’ passion for painting began when he was just a child. Having watched his artist father paint wildlife and landscapes growing up, it …
Royal boys capture 3-of-4 in high school basketball
ROYAL CITY — Except for a hiccup at Wahluke Friday night, the Royal High boys enjoyed a successful 4-game streak in basketball last week and this week, winning…
Still remember the Toppenish flood of 1996
I’m looking out the window at new snow falling on more than a foot of settled, packed snow as I write.
Royal wrestling 2nd at Dream Duals last weekend
ROYAL CITY — The Royal High wrestling team is finding its stride as the post-season approaches, taking second place last weekend at the prestigious Dream Duals in Spokane.
Wind Valley starts the Bible Bowl season with a triumph
SCHAWANA — Wind Valley, the team that has won the last four international Bible Bowls, has started the Bible Bowl season with a victory at the Columbia Basin P…
Legals February 1, 2017
PUBLIC NOTICE The Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting will be Wednesday, February 15, 2017, 12 PM in the Public Works conference room located at 210 W. Alder Ritzville, WA 99169. Please Call 509-659-3276 if you …
Othello man takes over CBDL reins
OTHELLO — Kevin Lyle, president of Wind Prairie in Othello, has taken over leadership of the Columbia Basement Development League, effective Jan. 1.