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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…
A chance to explore Ginkgo Petrified Forest
VANTAGE — Just past the Columbia River off I-90 rests the Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park. The park presents a key stop for those interested in the Ice Age …
Barracudas finish season 2nd in Mid-Valley Swim League Silver Division
OTHELLO — The Othello Barracudas season has come to a close, finishing second in the Mid-Valley Swim League Silver Division recently in Naches Valley.
Royal School Board approves 2019-2020 budget
ROYAL CITY — The Royal School District expects to spend over $25 million for the 2019-2020 school year. The school board approved the budget for the upcoming school year during a regular meeting on Monday, July 29.…
People For People adds new Ritzville route
MOSES LAKE — People For People offers a variety of services to people in the Othello area and on Aug. 1 they began full-time routes to Ritzville and the Tri-Cities.
VFW to host auxiliary information meeting
OTHELLO — The Veterans of Foreign Wars’ auxiliary representatives will be in Othello on Thursday, Aug. 15, to talk about the benefits they have to offer to those who are eligible for membership.
Adams County Pet Rescue: Getting pets ready for new homes
OTHELLO — You found a stray animal and you’re not sure what to do with it.
15-year-old Mattawa girl dies in head-on collision
MATTAWA — A 15-year-old Mattawa girl died in a head-on collision on westbound state Route 24 about 16 miles east of Mattawa, according to law enforcement. Three others were seriously injured and taken to the Kadlec…
District defends handling of Martinez allegations
OTHELLO — The Othello School District is defending its handling of an investigation into allegations against former Othello girl’s wrestling coach Jacob Jermaine “J.J.” Martinez, after the Adams County Prosecutor f…
Embattled Othello wrestling coach will not face criminal charges
OTHELLO — Adams County prosecutors have declined to press charges against former Othello High School wrestling coach Jacob Jermaine “J.J.” Martinez, who resigned from that position in March following accusations th…
Juvenile arrested for Othello dirt bike pursuit
OTHELLO — A juvenile who attempted to elude deputies on a dirt bike was taken into custody on July 30.
Mattawa celebrates Community Days
MATTAWA — The point of the contest was to see who could suck on a lollipop the longest.
Artist group on display at Old Hotel Art Gallery
Othello — CyberArt 509 is the featured artist for the month of August at the Old Hotel Art Gallery in Othello.
Legals August 7, 2019
Notice of Application with Optional DNS McCain Foods submitted an application July 15 for expansion at their plant, 100 E. Lee Road. The proposal includes a new 145,500 SF processing building, remodeling 2 existing…
Legals July 31, 2019
PUBLIC HEARINGS on the Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington (2020-2023 Area Plan) SENIOR SERVICES Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington, which is the designated Area Agency on Aging for Adams, Chelan, Dougla…
Mattawa Community Days this weekend
MATTAWA — This Saturday, Aug. 3, is the annual Mattawa Community Days celebration.