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Mattawa to work on sewer, water projects in 2026
MATTAWA — The city of Mattawa has budgeted to spend about $200,000 more in its current expense (general) fund in 2…
New pipeline to bring more natural gas to Othello area
OTHELLO — A new pipeline being laid along Lee Road on the north side of Othello is expected to double the amount of natural gas available to gas users across t…
Othello sees 23 new cases of COVID-19
OTHELLO — Twenty-three residents of Othello tested positive for COVID-19, it was reported Monday, July 6. That brought the total of confirmed cases in Adams County to 186.
Fire starts on Saddle Mountain
MATTAWA — Firefighting units from around the region responded to a fire on Saddle Mountain, east of Mattawa, on Monday, according to Grant County Sheriff’s Off…
Adams County COVID-19 numbers rise
Adams County COVID-19 numbers rise
Legals for July, 1 2020
Regulations governing fireworks differ from town to town
OTHELLO — Fireworks have been part of celebrating the nation’s birthday since the beginning, and the 244th birthday will be no different.
A pair of Huskies to wrestle in college
OTHELLO — Emily Mendez’s last time on the mat representing her school won’t be her state championship at February’s Mat Classic.
Coronavirus: 3 new cases; 82 percent of all cases symptomatic
GRANT COUNTY — There were three new cases of the coronavirus reported in Grant County on Tuesday — one case each in Royal City, Soap Lake and Warden — according to Grant County Health District.
McFarland Middle School closed for COVID-19 cases
OTHELLO — The Othello School District announced on Monday, June 29, that McFarland Middle School (MMS) is closed until July 7 after two staff members tested positive for COVID-19. The announcement was made on Faceb…
Grant County reports 6th death from COVID-19
MOSES LAKE/OTHELLO — A sixth person in Grant County has died from COVID-19-related issues. The patient was a Moses Lake man in his 90s, according to a statement from Grant County Health District. The patient was no…
Inslee orders face masks to be worn in public
OLYMPIA — An order by Gov. Jay Inslee and the state Secretary of Health for Washingtonians to wear face coverings went into effect Friday, June 26. Masks are to be worn in public when social distancing cannot be ma…
Royal FFA students take fourth in state agronomy contest
ROYAL CITY — The Royal High School FFA program’s agronomy team took fourth place in the state FFA contest two weeks ago.
Othello library offering pickup service
OTHELLO — The Othello branch of the Mid-Columbia Libraries is the first branch in its system to open for curbside pickup. The branch opened on Monday, June 29.
Mercedes-Benz prep baseball club started weekend trip strong, finishing 3-2
NAMPA, Idaho — Mercedes-Benz 18U prep baseball club made the trip to Northwest Nazarene University for summer play Thursday through Sunday, going 3-2 over the stretch.
Port of Royal Slope to sell building
ROYAL CITY - The Port of Royal Slope announced on Tuesday, June 23, that it will be selling its building to Grant County Fire District No. 10.