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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…
GTA announces free fare starting April 1
Other COVID-19 plans put into place
The Old Hotel Art Gallery in Othello continuing to share arts and crafts
OTHELLO — Jenn Stevenson, director at the Old Hotel Art Gallery in Othello, was looking for ways to continue to contribute to the local community after the gallery temporarily closed its doors last week.
Irrigation districts close offices to the public
OTHELLO — The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District has closed its offices to public access in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The closure will be in effect until further notice.
Mattawa works on wastewater treatment facility repairs
MATTAWA — Progress is being made toward repairing Mattawa’s wastewater treatment facility after a fire destroyed the blower room on Jan. 9.
Irma Mercer
Due to the current social distancing requirements, Irma Mercer’s memorial services have been postponed. Please check later for more information at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com.
Spring sports canceled for Big Bend CC
MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College officially canceled its softball and baseball seasons this spring due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. Big Bend has al…
Othello library closed until April 24
KENNEWICK — The Mid-Columbia Libraries has announced that it will close the branches and bookmobile until April 24. This will include the Othello Public Library.
Inslee orders Washington to stay at home
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee ordered Washington residents to stay in their homes for the next two weeks in response to the state’s COVID-19 outbreak.
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.
COVID-19 reaches Adams County
OTHELLO — Adams County has its first confirmed coronavirus case, according to a press release issued Saturday by the Adams County Health Department.
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.