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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 City STEM students invited to apply for scholarship
Royal City STEM students invited to apply for scholarship
Royal City makes changes in light of COVID-19
ROYAL CITY — Along with other cities in the area, the Royal City Council passed a resolution declaring a state of emergency due to COVID-19, during a regular, call-in meeting on Tuesday, April 7. The resolution fol…
American Legion baseball season canceled in Washington
OTHELLO — The American Legion summer baseball season in Washington was canceled last week, following cancellation of the national World Series and regional tou…
Law enforcement answers questions about stay-home order
MATTAWA — After the state shut down schools, churches, many businesses and most normal activities to combat the coronavirus pandemic, rumors have started circulating and people are asking questions. How are police …
Check that your dog’s collar and harness fit properly
The staff at Adams County Pet Rescue encourages pet owners to check collars and harnesses. Not too long ago, they got a male German shepherd in that had a coll…
Old Hotel director assists mask effort in Othello and surrounding areas
OTHELLO — Jenn Stevenson, director at the Old Hotel Art Gallery in Othello, said she was late to the party when she started contacting people two weeks ago abo…
Othello council approves subdivision water hookup
OTHELLO — The Othello City Council on Monday approved providing water from the city’s new irrigation system to the final phase of the Sandstone subdivision at a cost of $36,171 to the city.
MarDon looking to salvage remaining months after losing early part of the season
ADAMS COUNTY — The shutdown of state-operated lands and bodies of water paired with the closure of recreational fishing has put a strain on MarDon Resort early…
COVID-19 cases: The week in review
GRANT AND ADAMS COUNTY— In the past week, the number of COVID-19 cases in Grant County passed the 100 mark and kept rising. As of Monday, April 13, Grant County had 122 confirmed cases. That is up by 32 from Monday…
Desert Aire airport district looks to put levy on November ballot
DESERT AIRE — Residents of Desert Aire will probably see something new on their November ballot — a levy proposed by Grant County Airport District No. 1. The d…
Adams County: Seven new COVID-19 cases, all in Othello
ADAMS COUNTY - After two days of no new reported cases, seven more Adams County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus as of Saturday evening, according to county officials.
Royal City Food Bank seeks donations
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City Food Bank has seen a drastic increase in the number of people needing food assistance since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak. As …
Adams County offers relief on property taxes
RITZVILLE — Adams County Treasurer’s Office announced on Monday, April 6, that property owners who are directly impacted by COVID-19 will be able to get some relief.
Local libraries extend closure date
KENNEWICK — To help citizens stay in compliance with Gov. Jay Inslee’s recently extended stay-home order, the Mid-Columbia Libraries has extended its closure date to Monday, May 4. While the Othello library is clos…
Othello detective helps reconnect mother and daughter after two years
OTHELLO — Othello Police Detective Jamie Mendoza, with the help of federal authorities, was able to help locate and bring home a girl who had been missing for two years.