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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…
Othello Fair canceled, livestock sale in planning stages
OTHELLO — While the Othello Fair has been canceled for 2020, livestock committee members are looking at options for a livestock sale.
Exhibitors not allowed at Grant County livestock auction
MOSES LAKE — Participants in the livestock sales at the Grant County Fairgrounds next week will deliver their animals Aug. 19.
Rent assistance program offered to Grant, Adams county residents
ELLENSBURG — HopeSource, a non-profit organization that provides services to low-income households, has a program that is designed to prevent homelessness due to impacts from the COVID-19 outbreak.
Enrollment projected down in Othello School District
OTHELLO — After about two weeks of online and in-person registration, a lot of kids still haven’t registered for school in the Othello School District.
Thirteenth COVID-related death in Grant County announced
GRANT COUNTY — Grant County Health District announced late Wednesday that a 13th person, a Warden man in his 40s, has died of complications associated with COVID-19.
Legals for August, 12 2020
Investigation continues into shooting incident
OTHELLO — Investigation is continuing into an incident Aug. 5 where an Othello police officer may have exchanged gunfire with a suspect.
Rose Emma Jones-Anderson
Rose Emma Jones-Anderson, 90 of Othello, Washington, went to be with her Heavenly Father on July 29, 2020. A memorial will be held at a later date.
Incumbents trailing in Adams, Grant county commission races
EPHRATA — An incumbent Grant County commissioner and an incumbent Adams County commissioner are running behind challengers in updated vote totals from the primary election Aug. 4.
Othello demolition derby canceled for 2020
OTHELLO — The annual Othello Demolition Derby has been canceled for 2020. The derby was scheduled for Sept. 16.
Fourth coronavirus death reported in Adams County
RITZVILLE — Adams County Health Department officials have announced a fourth Adams County resident has died after contracting coronavirus.
Othello, Adams County near agreement on court costs
OTHELLO — After years of somewhat contentious discussions, the city of Othello and Adams County appear to have reached an agreement on sharing the costs of maintaining Othello District Court.
Warden School District levy request to go to voters
WARDEN — Warden School District voters will be asked to approve or reject a two-year educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy during the general election Nov. 3.
Blankenship widens lead in Adams County commission race
RITZVILLE — Challenger Dan Blankenship widened his lead over incumbent Adams County Commissioner John Marshall in updated results announced Friday.
Community members work together to help find lost dog
It’s the time of year when bears are in the woods hunting for huckleberries. It is a coincidence, though, that a group was busy looking for one lost Huckleberr…