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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…
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.
Coronavirus: New cases in Adams County
OTHELLO — One new case of COVID-19 was reported in Adams County on Thursday, May 28. On Wednesday, six new confirmed cases were reported in the county.
Legals for May, 27 2020
Royal student competes in Global Amazing Shake
ROYAL CITY — Five sixth-grade students from Royal Intermediate School competed in the Global Amazing Shake last week. One of them, Logan Piper, placed seventh overall.
Grant County approved for variance, allowed to reopen some
MOSES LAKE — Grant County was moved into Phase 2 of the state’s “safe start” plan on Saturday by the Washington Department of Health.
March, April unemployment numbers available for Adams County
ADAMS COUNTY — The non-farm unemployment rate in Adams County in March looks much better than was expected for a month that saw the closing of businesses across the state. Non-farm unemployment rates for March 2020…