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Adams, S. Grant Co. EP&O levy requests being approved
EPHRATA — Educational and operations levy requests in three Grant County are still winning approval by substantial…
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.
Planning to continue for new morgue
EPHRATA — Grant County officials will keep working with Samaritan Healthcare officials on a plan to build a new county morgue at the new Samaritan hospital in Moses Lake. The new hospital is currently in the planni…
Othello physician develops app to help treat infant jaundice
OTHELLO — A Columbia Basin Health Association physician has developed a phone app designed to help medical professionals treat a disease that can cause serious…
Adams County unemployment rates up for May 2020
OLYMPIA — The layoffs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic brought an increase in the unemployment rate in Adams County during May 2020. While April 2020 numbers showed a rise in unemployment, it was not as high a…
Big dreams for a small stand owner in Othello
OTHELLO — It’s The Stand’s first day of business.
NWAC announces postponement of most fall sports
MOSES LAKE — DeVries Activity Center on the campus of Big Bend Community College won’t be hosting sports in the fall.
Othello school reopening plan reviewed
OTHELLO — Othello schools will reopen to students for the 2020-21 school year, but on a staggered schedule. Othello School Board members gave verbal approval for district officials to keep working on the reopening …
Mercedes-Benz prep baseball club wins four of five against LC Twins
LEWISTON, Idaho — Mercedes-Benz College Prep summer team finished up a five-game series against LC Twins beginning last Thursday, losing just once.
Othello High School to hold graduation ceremonies
OTHELLO — Graduation ceremonies for the Othello High School Class of 2020 are scheduled for 6 p.m. July 17 at Huskie Stadium behind the high school, 340 S. Seventh Ave.
Othello School District hires new communications director
OTHELLO — Ed Petersen has been hired as the new communications director for Othello School District. Petersen started work July 1.
Fate of Grant County Fair livestock show still uncertain
MOSES LAKE - Wednesday, July 15, is the last day to register for the fitting and showing portion of the livestock show and sale that is replacing the event that normally takes place during the Grant County Fair. Wh…