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Design of Othello’s water storage project begins this summer
OTHELLO — The city of Othello has received about $1.5 million in grants for its continuing project to pump and tre…
Teresa Cervantes Montoya
A beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother went home to meet our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, at her home in Othello, Washington, surrounded by her immediate family.
Helen E. Dietrich
Longtime resident of Othello Helen E. Dietrich, 98, passed away Aug. 6, 2020.
East Adams Library District getting creative in offering programs behind closed doors
RITZVILLE — Employees of the East Adams Library District in Ritzville have needed to get creative in how they offer their programs and services with the librar…
Primary election results certified
EPHRATA — Incumbent county commissioners received fewer votes than their challengers in Grant and Adams counties in primary election results certified Aug. 18.
Coronavirus: 57 cases in Adams County during last week
RITZVILLE — Adams County Health District officials reported 57 new cases of coronavirus in the county between Aug 11 and 17.
Coronavirus testing recommended for contacts of Adams County Jail inmates, staff
RITZVILLE — Adams County Health Department officials are recommending that people who came into close contact with staff or inmates from the Adams County Jail between Aug. 3 and Aug. 17 be tested for COVID-19.
Warden School Board approves 2020-21 budget
WARDEN — Enrollment in the Warden School District is expected to drop slightly for the 2020-21 school year. District Business Manager Tricia Schock said enroll…
Wahluke grad makes dean’s list
LEWISTON, Maine — A 2019 Wahluke High School graduate was named to the dean’s list at Bates College for the winter semester ending in April 2020.
Royal schools 2020-21 budget approved
ROYAL CITY — The Royal School District is projected to start the 2020-21 school year with the equivalent of 13 fewer students than was projected at the start of the 2019-20 school year.
Mercedes-Benz win streak comes to end in high-scoring affair
MOSES LAKE — Mercedes-Benz college prep squad went 1-2 over three games this past week, moving to 20-10-1 on the summer.
Othello School District, unions still in negotiations about start of school
OTHELLO — Whether teachers and staff in the Othello School District will be working in the district’s buildings, or from home, is still being negotiated.
Othello library to offer free printing
OTHELLO — The Othello branch of the Mid-Columbia Libraries now offers free print drop and pickup service, in addition to curbside pickup of books and materials, a press release stated.
Births for Aug. 12, 2020
Othello Community Hospital
Warden grad looking forward to college game after summer play
WARDEN — Coming off his summer season with Mercedes-Benz College Prep baseball team, Ryan Arredondo said his confidence is building as he gets set to begin his…
Othello to test security of computer networks
OTHELLO — The city of Othello has decided to conduct a security audit of the city’s computer networks due to an increased frequency of cyber attacks and the amount of employees working from home.