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Brian Lumsden builds barbecue rub business
OTHELLO — Brian Lumsden said that when he unlocked the door of the facility where he mixes his barbecue rubs, he...
Mule deer season opens Oct. 17
OLYMPIA — One of the many signs of fall is hunting season - a lot of different hunting seasons, actually. Most general hunting seasons are scheduled to open in October
Othello city officials to look at water-sewer rate study
OTHELLO — Othello City Council members will be considering a study of water and sewer rates.
Mattawa City Council approves uses for CARES Act monies
The Mattawa City Council approved several uses for the money they are receiving from the CARES Act during their online meeting on Thursday, Oct. 1.
Xi Beta Xi to sponsor fundraiser for Othello Food Bank
OTHELLO — A local women’s group will sponsor a fundraiser for the Othello Food Bank Oct. 13. Xi Beta Xi will be collecting food and money donations from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. out in front of the food bank, 949 East M...
X-ray services added to Connell clinic
CONNELL — The Columbia Basin Health Association has added x-ray services to its Connell clinic.
A new chapter after 30 years of service at Wahluke School District
Longtime Wahluke School District employee Alicia Cantu retired recently after three decades of service to the kids and community of Mattawa and was presented...
Amid hunting opportunities, fall turkey season is on
The fall turkey season opened on Sept. 1 in the far eastern counties of Washington and runs through the end of the year.
Legals for October, 7 2020
Second public hearing to be announced on proposed landfill fee increases
Grant County commissioners will vote on a proposal to raise the fees charged to dump garbage at the Grant County landfill. The proposal was the subject of a public hearing Tuesday.
People For People to make route changes
Starting Monday, Oct. 12, People For People will be making changes to two bus routes.
New Big Bend Community College president takes the reins
Sara Thompson Tweedy said her research into the Washington community college system made her interested in applying for a job in the state, if the opportunit...
Royal High School students struggle with online engagement
Of the 120 high school students currently enrolled in 100 percent online learning, 20 percent are checking in daily. Another 20 percent “wiggle in and out,” according to McCoy. It is the remaining 60 percent of o...
Mattawa garbage drop box to remain open, for now
EPHRATA — For the time being, the garbage collection facility operated by Grant County in the Mattawa area will remain open. That is the recommendation of the county’s public works staff, announced during a publi...
Three cases of coronavirus reported in Othello
Three new cases of the coronavirus were reported in Adams Count on Friday. In Grant County, 15 cases were reported, including cases in Moses Lake, Quincy, Royal City and Warden.
Othello School Board asks for restart plan
OTHELLO — Othello School District officials will start working on a plan to restart at least some in-person education. Othello School Board members voted 3-2 to ask for a plan at the regular meeting Sept. 28.