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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…
Economists unsure of lasting impacts virus could have
OLYMPIA — Hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians have filed for unemployment in the weeks since Gov. Jay Inslee’s “stay home, stay healthy,” order, and now as the state prepares for its gradual reopening of public…
Protesters in Ephrata ask governor to ease restrictions
EPHRATA — About 60 people gathered on the lawn of the Grant County Courthouse to ask Gov. Jay Inslee to ease restrictions on movement and business he imposed to combat the COVID-19 outbreak.
Shutdown continues: Inslee outlines slow plan to reopen state
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee outlined a four-phase plan Friday afternoon that will slowly reopen the state over the next several months, but much of the governor’s initial stay-at-home closure order will remain in pla…
Legals for April, 29 2020
Royal schools advance on online learning, graduation
ROYAL CITY — Like other districts in the area, the Royal School District is moving forward with online learning and making plans for graduation.
Othello to form group to address reopening the city
OTHELLO — How to begin reopening the city was a topic of discussion during the regular, online Othello City Council meeting on Monday, April 27. Among those joining the discussion were Sharon Skorick, manager for t…
Othello to donate $10,000 for small businesses
OTHELLO — The Othello City Council voted almost unanimously to donate $10,000 to help fund grants for small business owners in Othello. The money is part of an effort that Adams County Economic Development and Adam…
Third COVID-19 death reported in Grant County
For the second week in a row, the number of new COVID-19 cases in Grant County has declined, but a third death as a result of the virus was reported this past week.
Inslee begins to slowly open state
OLYMPIA — Over the past week, a lot has happened to begin reopening the state after being shut down since March 25 to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Anytime Fitness trainer looks to bring workouts to clients’ living rooms
MOSES LAKE — Jitka Garza said it was surprising to watch as businesses and stores closed around the state and the nation as concerns over COVID-19 grew in mid-…
School districts look to bring some light to their seniors
GRANT AND ADAMS COUNTIES — Wahluke High School Principal Cody Marlow said the turnout was good on Friday night for the school’s Be the Light celebration, the t…
Wahluke boys soccer team forced to come to terms with losing title shot
MATTAWA — Wahluke High School boys soccer head coach Arthur de Victoria said they held out hope after closures began that they might still be able to salvage t…
Wahluke School District earns national award
MATTAWA — The Wahluke School District has been awarded the Green Ribbon School District Sustainability Award. Five districts or schools in Washington state are nominated by the Office of Superintendent of Public In…
FFA groups hold annual plant sales
SOUTH COUNTY — Despite the lack of normal school activities, area FFA groups are continuing with their annual plant sales. Because of the COVID-19 crisis, the …
Desert Aire woman dies in accident
DESERT AIRE — An accident around noon on Monday, April 27, took the life of a Desert Aire woman.