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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…
CBHA makes donation to Mattawa for park improvements
MATTAWA — The city of Mattawa has received a $5,000 donation from Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) for improving the city’s park.
School districts make plans for reopening this fall
OLYMPIA — Last week, on Saturday, June 20, state Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction…
Prep summer ball helping Ryan Arredondo prepare for collegiate level
WARDEN — Missing out on his final season with the Cougars, Ryan Arredondo looks to get his final prep in this summer with Mercedes-Benz College Prep Baseball C…
Grant PUD may extend study of bank at dam
EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners will consider extending a study of seismic conditions of the left bank at Wanapum Dam and an increase in the contract cost. If approved, the contract with Jack R. Benjamin A…
Moses Lake man dies after collision on Route 17
GRANT COUNTY — For the second weekend in a row, a fatal crash has been reported on Highway 17 between Moses Lake and Othello. On Friday, June 19, Delbert Chase, 84, of Moses Lake, was driving a 2009 Chevrolet Silve…
Mattawa sidewalk construction delayed
MATTAWA — The Mattawa City Council has voted to delay construction of a sidewalk construction project until next year due to possible funding issues. The decision was made during a regular city council meeting on T…
COVID-19 cases jump significantly in Grant County
MOSES LAKE/OTHELLO — The news for new COVID-19 cases in Grant County has not been good this past week. On Monday, June 15, a total of 337 cases had been reported. As of Monday, June 22, 471 confirmed cases had been…
Othello tests well, water system
OTHELLO — Recent tests on a system to store water in the aquifer underneath Othello have proven successful, according to engineers overseeing the project.
Warden High School sets graduation date
WARDEN — Seniors at Warden High School now know when they will graduate. Warden High School has announced that graduation will take place on July 24 at 7 p.m. The school is working with the health department to dev…
New hangars being built at Port of Othello
OTHELLO — It was a symbolic construction stake that Port of Othello Commissioner Gary Weaver pounded into the ground at the Othello Municipal Airport on Friday.
George to hold modified 4th of July celebration
GEORGE – Since 1957, a Fourth of July celebration has been held every year at the George Community Hall. Even with COVID-19, this year is no exception.
State launches new support line in response to elevated stress from COVID-19 pandemic
MOSES LAKE — Washington State Health Care Authority recently launched a new support line for people dealing with added stress as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Warden student Avree Pruneda powers forward through physical, mental tolls of cancer treatment
WARDEN — Almost six months from the day she received her initial diagnosis, Avree Pruneda perseveres as she moves toward her hopefully final chemotherapy treat…
Othello School District renews superintendent contract
OTHELLO — The contract of Othello School District Superintendent Chris Hurst has been extended through 2023.