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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…
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…
Grant, Adams counties see a few more COVID-19 cases
MOSES LAKE/OTHELLO — Not much change was made in COVID-19 cases in Grant and Adams counties between Monday, May 18, and Friday, May 22. Both Grant and Adams county health departments were closed over the Memorial D…
Changing world from recent pandemic presents parallels for changes in agriculture
SEATTLE – As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the country, people and communities have quickly learned to alter their behaviors and practices.
Local school districts announce graduation plans
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Two superintendents reflect on school closures
ROYAL CITY — The COVID-19 school closures have changed the rules for school districts across the state. Districts have had to approve a variety of plans and policies to stay in compliance with new state regulations.
Royal High School junior Zoe Noftle headed to state in August for FFA speech contest
ROYAL CITY — Royal High School junior Zoe Noftle placed second in the FFA’s District IX Extemporaneous Speaking Contest earlier this month and will compete at …
Wahluke’s Yerik Arrellano going coast-to-coast as he heads to Paul Smith’s College next year
MATTAWA — Wahluke senior Yerik Arrellano will get the chance to extend his soccer career as he heads to Paul Smith’s College in Paul Smiths, New York, next yea…
City of Mattawa to investigate port, school district water rights
MATTAWA — The Mattawa City Council approved two contracts during its Thursday, May 21 meeting that will move the city forward toward obtaining water rights from the Port of Mattawa and the Wahluke School District. …
Warden senior Jocelyn Chagoya said eyes were on the title before softball season got canceled
WARDEN — Loaded with returning starters from last year’s South Central Athletic Conference district championship team, Warden softball looked primed for anothe…
City of Mattawa tentatively plans summer clean-up
MATTAWA — The city of Mattawa is tentatively scheduling summer cleanup for June 26 through 28. Public Works Director Juan Ledezma discussed the current plans with the city council during a regular council meeting o…
Wahluke science teacher creates unique learning opportunities
MATTAWA — When Wahluke Junior High science teacher Mike Bosko started teaching, he had an idea for how to give students hands-on experience in the field of sci…