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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…
Othello Food Bank sees increase in clients
OTHELLO — Like other food banks, the Othello Food Bank has seen an increase in families coming to get food, thanks to the closures ordered by the state to comb…
Wahluke seniors receive letters from their younger selves
MATTAWA — On Monday, April 27, Wahluke High School seniors received their caps and gowns. They also received letters they had written to themselves at the end …
Sun Tribune offers matching grants for small businesses
MOSES LAKE — Many small businesses are struggling as a result of the COVID-19 shutdowns. With the shutdowns, business owners have gotten creative to try to keep money coming in. Yet for many, it isn’t enough.
Royal seniors wrestle with loss of traditional graduation
ROYAL CITY — The loss of a traditional graduation event has been a disappointment to some seniors who have been looking forward to the ceremony. One Royal School District student, in particular, is wrestling with t…
Wahluke School District looks to rest of this, next school year
MATTAWA — There was a lot of discussion during the Wahluke School Board meeting on Tuesday, April 28, about COVID-19’s effect on the second half of this school year and what may happen next year.
Family pets help with feelings of isolation and anxiety
It goes without saying that many people are feeling pressure as the country continues to be “locked down” in the face of COVID-19. It’s not easy sheltering in …
Wahluke schools close learning gap
MATTAWA — Four Wahluke School District schools have received awards for closing the learning gap for their students. While the students might not be at the state level yet, there have been strides made to get them …
Othello receives grant for housing plan
OTHELLO — The city of Othello has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce for the creation of a Housing Action Plan, according to Anne Henning, community development director f…
COVID-19 weekly update
GRANT AND ADAMS COUNTIES — As of Monday evening, May 4, Grant County had 182 confirmed cases of COVID-19. That is up 24 cases from 158 on Monday, April 27.
Schoesler encourages use of COVID-19 resource guide
OLYMPIA — State Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, is encouraging residents in the ninth legislative district and beyond to access the COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide. The resource guide was created to provide…
Ag World Golf Classic postponed
MOSES LAKE — The seventh annual Ag World Golf Classic has been postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a press release on Thursday, April 30. The event, originally scheduled for June, has been moved to…
Mid-Columbia Libraries extends due date
KENNEWICK — The Mid-Columbia Libraries has extended the due date for all physical materials to June 15, according to the library’s website.
Wahluke senior Tanu Buck carrying a chip after losing final shot at state
MATTAWA — Wahluke senior Tanu Buck said it’s been tough dealing with having his final track season ripped away this spring.
Wahluke High School welcoming pair of new head coaches next season
MATTAWA — Wahluke High School athletics will have a pair of new head coaches stepping into the fold next season. Anfernee Cortez will take over as head coach o…
Othello High School greenhouse sells out on first day
OTHELLO — The annual plant sale sponsored by the Othello High School FFA chapter was scheduled to last three days, but sold out in less than six hours.