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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…
Metal art a 16-year hobby for Ritzville farmer
OTHELLO — It starts with a sketch. Then two sheets of metal are sandwiched together and cut out with precision to bring the sketch to life.
Three injured in three-car collision near Royal City
ROYAL CITY — A 37-year-old Royal City man was hospitalized after his car was rear-ended by a suspected impaired driver the morning of Nov. 30 near Royal City, …
Othello boys basketball drops opener to Wapato
OTHELLO — The Othello Huskie boys basketball team hosted the Wapato Wolves Friday, Dec. 2 at Taggares Gym in Othello in a CWAC season opener.
You wouldn't doubt the love of your dog
If you have read my column before, you probably know that I have dogs.
Emily Bass - Old Hotel artist of the month
OTHELLO — The Old Hotel & Art Gallery will be featuring not just one, but two local Artists of the month throughout December.
GCSO to close parts of 2 days next week
EPHRATA — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office will be closed from 12 noon on Dec. 14 through 12 noon on Dec. 15 for all services except the civil division.
One final great game for Royal Knight Kaden Jenks Royal tops Connell, 25-10, for state 1A football crown
TACOMA — Royal High School concluded its second unbeaten football season in a row and won its second successive state 1A championship at the Tacoma Dome Saturd…
Robert (Bob) Eugene Vietzke April 7, 1939 - December 2, 2016
Robert (“Bob”) Eugene Vietzke, 77, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on Friday, Dec. 2, in Othello, Wash. His son was by his side.
Becky Jane Wilkins-Carter March 7, 1943 - November 26, 2016
Becky Jane Wilkins-Carter, our beloved Nana, went home to dance with the angels on Nov. 26, 2016 surrounded by the love of her children, family, and lifelong f…
Still time to help out Othello Christmas Baskets program
OTHELLO — Residents of Othello wishing to reach out to the less fortunate this Christmas season still have time to participate in the Othello Community Christm…
Saddle Mountain 3rd-5th graders to compete in VEX IQ Robotics
MATTAWA — Saddle Mountain Elementary third- through fifth-grade students will compete in their first-ever VEX IQ Robotics Challenge and First Lego League compe…
Praying for a clear path on these winter roads
Giving myself plenty of time to get to Tacoma last Saturday, I left home at 5:30 a.m. for the usual three-hour drive. Even with a stop at Indian John Hill, I was at the Dome with more than an hour to spare.
Castro's death might open up new market for Washington apple farmers
In the wake of Fidel Castro’s death, Washington apple growers are watching the political winds both here and in Cuba, a country that could potentially import more than a half million boxes a year.
Police chief benefits among audit findings
MATTAWA — The Washington State Auditor’s Office audit of the City of Mattawa completed recently has very few negative findings, but it does bring questions to some transactions involving the police department.
Othello High chess team takes fourth at mini state
OTHELLO — The Othello B team finished fourth at the first chess state competition of the year (mini team state).