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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…

Updated 5 years, 10 months ago
Royal City STEM students invited to apply for scholarship

Royal City STEM students invited to apply for scholarship

Updated 5 years, 10 months ago
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…

Updated 5 years, 10 months ago
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…

Updated 5 years, 10 months ago
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 …

Updated 5 years, 10 months ago
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…

Updated 5 years, 10 months ago
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…

Updated 5 years, 10 months ago
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.

Updated 5 years, 10 months ago
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…

Updated 5 years, 10 months ago
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…

Updated 5 years, 10 months ago
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…

Updated 5 years, 10 months ago
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.

Updated 5 years, 10 months ago
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 …

Updated 5 years, 10 months ago
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.

Updated 5 years, 10 months ago
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…

Updated 5 years, 10 months ago
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.