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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…
Rodney Marsh
Rodney James Marsh, 75, of Othello, Washington, passed away on July 23, 2020 at home with his loving wife Jenny Marsh by his side.
Royal first day of school a little different
ROYAL CITY — The first day of school was a little different for the students at Red Rock Elementary.
Sixty COVID-19 cases reported Aug. 25-31
OTHELLO — Adams County Health Department reported 60 new cases of the coronavirus from Aug. 25 to 31.
Legals for September, 2 2020
New tenant at Wahluke Industrial Park
MATTAWA — A new tenant has set up shop in the Wahluke Industrial Park. Azteca Products Corporation opened its operation in town last week.
Wahluke AD's focus on student athletes for coming season
Wahluke Athletic Director Jackson Haak heads into his second season with the school facing unprecedented challenges and a season unlike any other. His focus re…
Othello baseball duo getting set for next level
After missing out their final season with the Othello Huskies, Jaxon Rocha and Trey Garza wrapped up their final summer together with Mercedes-Benz College Pre…
Othello officer remains on desk duty during investigation of use-of-force incident
An Othello police officer remains on desk duty during a standard investigation into a August 5 incident in which the officer fired eight shots at a fleeing suspect believed to have been armed with a gun.
Some local museums already open, others will stay closed for year
OTHELLO — While the Old Hotel Museum and Art Gallery has been open since early June, other museums won’t be opening at all this year.
Royal City school nurse prepares to face new challenges, keep students healthy
School nurses will face challenges this year in Royal City and Moses Lake, the only major public school districts in Grant County that have opted for some degree of in-person learning to start the school year five …
Veterans job fair canceled
MOSES LAKE — The annual Veterans Job Fair, originally scheduled for Sept. 26 at the Grant County Fairgrounds, has been canceled for 2020.
Registration open to Sept. 1 for Adams County livestock auction
OTHELLO — Registration will be open through Sept. 1 for the livestock sale sponsored by the Othello Fair Livestock Committee.
Mattawa sees surge in property crimes
MATTAWA — Mattawa-area residents are being urged to take precautions and to report suspicious activity following a series of property crimes in and around the city.
Despite different format, livestock sale successful
MOSES LAKE — While it was different than exhibitors and organizers expected back in the spring, the livestock sale at the Grant County Fairgrounds last week ac…
Charles (Chuck) Dean Koepke
Charles (Chuck) Dean Koepke, 57, was born Oct. 12, 1962, at Grangeville, Idaho, to Jason and Charlotte Koepke. He joined half-brother Mark Koepke and brother L…