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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…
Othello Barracudas swim team coach Natilee Ruiz reflects on canceled season
OTHELLO — The Othello Barracudas swim team officially canceled its swim season near the end of May after it was announced the Othello pool would remain closed …
Grant, Adams counties put off application for Phase 3
MOSES LAKE/RITZVILLE — Officials in Grant and Adams counties decided not to apply for Phase 3 of the state’s four-phase reopening plan over the weekend, when the recommended three weeks in Phase 2 were completed.
Coyote Ridge lockdown means more work for ACPR
The staff at Adams County Pet Rescue (ACPR) have found themselves in a crowded situation.
Othello police give advice on how to be armed in public
OTHELLO — Prior to Saturday’s Black Lives Matter protest in Othello, the Othello Police Department held a meeting with concerned citizens to inform them of their rights while protecting their property.
Othello marchers bring attention to problem of racism in society
OTHELLO — About 80 to 100 people gathered at Othello City Hall on Saturday afternoon to raise awareness of, and demonstrate opposition to, racism and racist at…
Othello School District to serve meals during the summer
OTHELLO — The Othello School District has received funding to continue providing meals to children through the summer. Summer meals will last through Friday, Aug. 21.
Patrick Karl Lee
Patrick Karl Lee was a man of two centuries. He was born, at home, in Cummings, Kansas to John and Marie Lee on May 29, 1933 and passed on June 9, 2020 at home…
Manuel C. Olvera
Manuel was born on Sept. 18, 1955, in Stanton, Texas. He passed away peacefully on May 13, 2020, in Spokane, Washington. Manuel passed away at the age of 64 ye…
Mattawa summer clean up next weekend
MATTAWA — City of Mattawa residents will be able to participate in summer cleanup Friday through Sunday, June 26 through 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The cleanup event will take place at the Mattawa Water Tow…
Fifth death, large increase in COVID-19 cases reported
MOSES LAKE/OTHELLO — The past week has seen a large increase in new cases of COVID-19 in both Grant and Adams counties. It also saw the fifth death in Grant County from the virus.
Car parade sends Wahluke High School graduates out in style
MATTAWA — It might not have been the way the Wahluke High School class of 2020 thought they would graduate, but they went in style Friday night. Graduation sta…
Wahluke High School graduation
Scenes from Wahluke High School’s graduation, Friday, June 12.
Adams County will not apply for Phase 3 Friday
ADAMS COUNTY — Adams County will not apply to move into Phase 3 of reopening its economy Friday due to a higher number of new cases confirmed in the last two weeks, according to officials with the county health dep…