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Mattawa to work on sewer, water projects in 2026
MATTAWA — The city of Mattawa has budgeted to spend about $200,000 more in its current expense (general) fund in 2…
Four students and one staffer of Royal School District tested positive for COVID-19
Five cases of the coronavirus associated with the Royal School District were detected last week, only two weeks after the district opened its doors to a mix of…
NCW Libraries expands curbside pickup hours
ROYAL CITY — The NCW Libraries system has expanded its curbside pickup hours.
Adams County Health District: Two more deaths attributed to COVID-19
RITZVILLE — The Adams County Health Department has announced two additional Adams County residents have died of complications from the COVID-19 virus.
Paul Thomas Snyder
Paul Thomas Snyder, a resident of Othello, Washington, passed away on Sept. 11, 2020, at his home at the age of 81.
Erin Louis Sanders Jr.
On Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, Erin Louis Sanders Jr., aka Sandy/Buddy, left earth to meet our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 5:30 a.m. at the Spokane VA Hospit…
Air quality advisory in effect in Adams, Grant counties
OTHELLO — While visibility may have improved, the smoke that arrived in eastern Washington over the weekend is still sticking around and is expected to affect …
Adams County: 82 new coronavirus cases in 10 days
RITZVILLE — The Adams County Health Department reported 82 new cases of the coronavirus diagnosed in the county between Sept. 4 and 14.
Adams County unemployment increases in July
RITZVILLE — Unemployment rose in Adams County in July, both when measured against July 2019 and against June 2020, but it might not be as bad as the inital numbers make it look.
Sparrell welcomes volunteers at the local animal shelter
OTHELLO - When Thalia Sparrell first started working at Adams County Pet Rescue, staff there said she was definitely a cat person. They were right.
Grants available to Moses Lake business owners
MOSES LAKE — Qualifying businesses and community organizations in Moses Lake that suffered losses due to the COVID-19 outbreak are being encouraged to apply for grants being awarded by the city of Moses Lake
Warden schools requesting small groups be allowed on campus
WARDEN — While Warden schools are conducting online classes to start the school year, district officials have submitted a plan to the Grant County Health District to allow on-campus instruction for small groups.
Wahluke girls soccer look to build off last year's run
Wahluke High School girls soccer team look to build off last year’s success after making their first trip to the 1A State tournament since 2001. The start of t…
New emergency grants available to small businesses in Adams County
OTHELLO – Adams County Development Council is accepting applications for emergency grants up to $10,000 each for businesses with up to 20 employees in Adams County.
Othello Food Bank to add service for seniors
OTHELLO — The Othello Food Bank will start a new service for seniors, opening just for them on Monday afternoons beginning Sept. 14.
Drive-through event provides census assistance
MATTAWA — Volunteers from a number of Mattawa agencies and organizations got together to make it as easy as possible to fill out a census form with drive-throu…