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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…
New COVID-19 cases reported in Adams County
OTHELLO — Four new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Othello on Thursday, July 23, along with one new case in Hatton. The new cases bring the total in Adams County to 326 confirmed cases. Also, the first death in …
First Adams County resident dies after being sickened with COVID-19
ADAMS COUNTY — An Othello man has died after becoming infected with the coronavirus, the first Adams County resident to die with COVID-19, Adams County Health District stated in a press release.
Ninth COVID-19-linked death in Grant County announced
GRANT COUNTY — A ninth Grant County resident with the coronavirus has died, according to Grant County Health District.
A happy end to a strange year for Othello High School grads
OTHELLO — It was the kind of unusual graduation ceremony that has become all too common during the pandemic, as around 250 Othello High School graduating senio…
Mattawa City Council talks park impact fees
MATTAWA — The Mattawa City Council is close to passing park impact fees that will apply to new residential properties.
Legals for July, 22 2020
New COVID-19 cases continue to increase
MOSES LAKE/OTHELLO — The number of positive cases of COVID-19 continues to rise in both Grant and Adams counties.
Outdoor graduation ceremony planned for Warden High School
WARDEN — The Warden High School Class of 2020 brings down the curtain on its high school career at 7 p.m. July 24 at the WHS football field.
Royal School District to hold ‘virtual community meeting’ on reopening
ROYAL CITY — Parents of Royal School District students and other district patrons are being invited to an online meeting, tentatively scheduled for July 29, to discuss the district’s options for the 2020-21 school …
Wahluke’s Sentinel Tech: Helping students succeed
MATTAWA — This year Sentinel Tech, the alternative high school in Mattawa, had a 100 percent graduation rate. That is a major accomplishment for a school that has had a low graduation rate in the past.
Adams County to start COVID-19 screenings
RITZVILLE — Beginning Monday, July 20, Adams County will implement COVID-19 screenings in Othello and Ritzville for all members of the public who enter county buildings for court services.
Othello High School graduation 2020
Photos from Othello High School’s graduation on Friday, July 17.
Desert Oasis High School celebrated 2020 graduating class last Thursday
OTHELLO — While it may have been later in the summer than expected, the smiles and excitement were still visible as graduating seniors crossed the stage at Des…
Health officers have vast powers in pandemic
GRANT COUNTY — Washington state law is clear that health officers, such as Grant and Adams counties’ Alexander Brzezny, have vast powers to respond to pandemics like the COVID-19 outbreak. And that includes the Jun…
Hand sanitizer containing methanol considered dangerous
OLYMPIA — Government agencies are warning the public about the dangers of hand sanitizers containing methanol.