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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…
Royal Intermediate School announces new principal
ROYAL CITY - Royal Intermediate School has hired a new principal for the next school year, according to a press release from the Royal School District, on Mond…
R-90 petitions available for signing on Thursday in Othello
OTHELLO — Washington residents are collecting signatures to get the new controversial sex-ed legislation on this November’s ballot for voters to weigh in on. A total of 129,811 signatures are required, according to…
Othello High School track closed for renovations
OTHELLO — After 20 years of service, the track and field at Othello High School closed last week for a complete renovation, according to a post from the Othell…
Othello pool to stay closed this summer
OTHELLO — The Othello Community Pool will not be opening this year. The city council voted to keep it closed with a near-unanimous vote during a meeting on Tue…
Othello postpones 4th of July fireworks
OTHELLO — There will be no official Fourth of July fireworks show in Othello’s Lions Park this year.
Old Hotel Art Gallery reopens
OTHELLO — After being closed since March 18, the Old Hotel Art Gallery has reopened for business. Manager Jenn Stevenson said the art gallery opened for business on Tuesday, June 2.
Kelly Scott Peterson
Kelly Scott Peterson passed away peacefully at age 53 on May 14, 2020, at Kadlec Hospital in Richland, Washington.
Grant, Adams health officer issues face mask directive
EPHRATA/RITZVILLE — Residents of both Grant and Adams counties are being instructed to wear face masks, according to a directive issued by Dr. Alexander Brzezny, health officer for both counties. Brzezny issued the…
Stormy weather keeps emergency services busy
SOUTH COUNTY — Fire crews and emergency services were busy on Saturday with the lightning storms that passed through the area both early in the morning and again in the afternoon and evening.
Mid-Columbia Libraries announces summer reading challenge
KENNEWICK — Each year, Mid-Columbia Libraries offers the Summer Reading Challenge. This year, with the libraries closed due to COVID-19, the Summer Reading Cha…
Leaving children, pets in hot cars is dangerous
EPHRATA/OTHELLO — While it may only be 70 degrees outside, the temperature inside of a car can quickly rise to over 100 degrees. As sunny days and warm weather continue throughout the summer, it is important to not…
2020 Grant County Fair canceled
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Fair has been canceled for this year. The cancellation was recommended by fair manager Jim McKiernan and approved by the Grant Co…
Spike in new COVID-19 cases in Grant, Adams counties
MOSES LAKE/OTHELLO — There were a lot of new cases of COVID-19 reported in Grant and Adams counties this past week. From Friday, May 22, to Monday, June 1, 38 new cases were reported in Grant County, bringing the n…
Camping reopened in 22 counties on Monday
MOSES LAKE — The Department of Natural Resources, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and the Department of Fish and Wildlife announced camping in state public lands reopened on Monday.
Adams County reports new cases of COVID-19
OTHELLO — Since Wednesday, May 27, at least one new case of COVID-19 has been reported every day in Adams County. One new confirmed case was reported Tuesday.