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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…
COVID-19 case found in Adams County
OTHELLO — Adams County has its first confirmed coronavirus case, according to a press release issued Saturday by the Adams County Health Department.
Wahluke robotics team qualifies for world competition
MATTAWA — A robotics team from Wahluke High School has qualified for the world robotics competition in Louisville, Kentucky, that was originally set for the en…
Sex ed legislation prompts local school districts to write governor
GRANT AND ADAMS COUNTIES — Last week, three local school districts discussed the sexual education legislation that passed the Washington state legislature and …
Spring sports suspended after schools close
Columbia Basin sports fields and courts will be empty for the foreseeable future after Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced the mandatory closure of all K-12 schools statewide. The closure went into effect Marc…
Third Grant County COVID-19 case identified
GRANT COUNTY — As of Monday, March 16, there were seven cases of COVID-19 identified in Grant County and none in Adams County.
Preliminary closure plans given to Othello School Board
OTHELLO — Othello School District officials haven’t announced yet how they plan to conduct school during an emergency shutdown ordered by Gov. Jay Inslee, but it won’t be online.
Preschools to remain open during K-12 school closures
OLYMPIA — While parents are scrambling to make child care arrangements for their school-age children for the next six weeks, day care and preschool parents may be able to keep their current child care situation.
CWAC all-league wrestling, basketball teams
Girls wrestling
Cougars look to go from bronze to gold trophy
WARDEN — After a heartbreaking beginning to the 1A state softball tournament last season, Warden rallied to place third. This year, Warden has its eyes set on …
Coronavirus impacts local libraries
WENATCHEE — Grant County libraries closed for at least six weeks on Monday evening.
Food donations desperately needed at local animal shelter
Adams County Pet Rescue seems to suddenly be overrun with new puppies. Just two weekends ago, they took in 17 of the little ones, most of which are still being…
Warden residents invited to participate in comprehensive plan update
WARDEN — The city of Warden is working on updating its comprehensive plan, according to Kriss Shuler, Warden city administrator. The comprehensive plan states the city’s policies and goals regarding how it wants to…
Royal School District receives audit finding
ROYAL CITY — The Royal School District has received a finding from the Washington State Auditor’s office. According to the report published by the auditor’s office on March 5, the district failed to have adequate c…
Adams County declares state of emergency
ADAMS COUNTY — Adams County is under a state of emergency, according to a press release from the office of the Adams County commissioners.