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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…
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.
Fatal traffic accident Sunday morning in Adams County
ADAMS COUNTY — Kristen Icenogle, 52, of Kettle Falls, died in a traffic accident on U.S. Highway 395 near milepost 70 in Adams County just after 10:15 a.m. Sunday, according to a report by Washington State Patrol.
Bevery Water District receives audit finding
BEVERLY — The Beverly Water District failed to file its financial reports for 2016 and 2017 in a timely manner, according to a report from the Washington Auditor’s Office. In addition, the financial statements for …
Mattawa skate park, basketball court closed
MATTAWA — The Mattawa City Council has closed the skate park and basketball court in Mattawa. The decision was made during a regular, call-in meeting on Thursday, April 2.
Spring prep sports officially canceled
RENTON — After weeks of uncertainty, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association officially canceled spring sports.
COVID-19 cases: The week in review
While many wish that COVID-19 were already a thing of the past, the total of positive cases coming in is rising.