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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…
Runaway Warriors blast Eagles, Ki-Be in prep boys basketball
MATTAWA — The Surprising Wahluke High School boys basketball team is no longer a surprise. The Warriors proved last weekend they can play both ends of the cour…
City, fire district at odds over cost of services
MATTAWA — The City of Mattawa and Grant County Fire District No. 8 have had two discussions of fee increases the Fire District wants for service to the city, and there is no agreement.
Middle quarters undo Royal girls against River View
ROYAL CITY — River View was too much to handle in the second and third quarters last Saturday, and the Royal Knights dropped a SCAC East girls basketball conte…
Law enforcement, firefighter disability board seeks member
Ephrata — The Grant County Law Enforcement & Fire Fighters Disability Board (LEOFF) is seeking an individual to fill the citizen-at-large position on the Board. The term is for two years.
Othello School Board discusses 14th Street with city officials
OTHELLO — Traffic, traffic flow and pedestrian safety, especially for elementary students, were the subjects of a lengthy discussion at the Othello School Board meeting Monday.
After brilliant half, Royal boys hoops team struggles
ROYAL CITY — It could be that the long football season finally caught up with the Royal High basketball team afterall — last weekend.
Royal High School names November students of month
ROYAY CITY — Marcos Espino, Jessica Arellano Sandoval, Areli Camacho Candido and Jessica Ventura Martinez have been named the November students of the month fo…
Winter is here: looking at the season differently this year
No greater gift than sacrifice
Third MRJ arrives at Grant County International Airport
MOSES LAKE — The third Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp MRJ regional jet rolled up the 65,000-square-foot hangar at Grant County International Airport as light dwindled and the temperatures dropped about 4:30 p.m. on Dec. …
New jury duty scam hits Grant County recently
EPHRATA — A new scam has made its way into Grant County and the Grant County Sheriff’s Office wants the public to know what to do if they feel they are being victimized by the scam.
Othello Christmas Basket project wraps up
OTHELLO — “They were all delivered, that’s what I love to hear,” said Merritt Johnson to a volunteer driver.
Still time to donate to Warms Hearts Winter
MATTAWA — There is still time for Columbia Bank customers and other residents of this community and surrounding area to give the bank’s Warm Hearts Winter Drive.
Seahawks not playing as bad as they sometimes look
I’ve been hearing Seattle Seahawks fans – including me occasionally – bad-mouth the team this year. That’s because we were spoiled with Super Bowls 48 and 49.
Wahluke girls basketball down to 6 varsity players last week
MATTAWA — With one girl recovering from a torn meniscus, one on academic suspension and three on family trips in Mexico, the Wahluke girls basketball team had only six varsity players for both games last weekend.
Writer suggests spreading the love
Janell Wood, a resident of Othello and a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Othello, called last week to ask about how to get the word out about an event …