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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…
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…
Legals for July, 15 2020
Grant County Commissioner tests positive for COVID-19
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Commissioner Richard Stevens has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Two more deaths linked to COVID-19 in Grant County
MOSES LAKE/OTHELLO — Two more Grant County residents passed away this week after having tested positive for COVID-19. The first resident, whose passing was reported on Thursday, July 9, was a Moses Lake man in his …
Saddle Mountain Fire contained
MATTAWA — South County fire departments have experienced or responded to a couple of different fires over the past week. The first fire, named the Saddle Mountain Fire 2020, started Monday, July 6, around 12:30 p.m…
Quarantined Quilters featured artists at Othello’s Old Hotel
OTHELLO — Five ladies are the featured artists this month at the Old Hotel Art Gallery in Othello. The quintet of Dianna Booth, Julie Bridges, Janet Larsen, Li…