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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…
13 suspected gang members from Grant County arrested in raid
MOSES LAKE — Thirteen Grant County residents with alleged ties to the Eastside Familia Norteño street gang were arrested last week in an extensive, regional drug raid, including two men accused of being the leaders…
Newhouse votes against condemning Trump tweets
WASHINGTON D.C. — Fourth District Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, joined almost all of his Republican colleagues last week in the U.S. House in voting against a r…
One-size-fits-all minimum wage hike hurts rural Central Washington
Last week, the House of Representatives voted on the Raise the Wage Act, which would increase the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025, despite warnings…
Firefighters association receives grant
OTHELLO — The Othello/Adams County Fire District No. 5 Firefighters Association has received a $2,500 grant from the America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Bayer Fund. The grant was announced in a pre…
Former Royal City student earns scholarship
SEATTLE -— A former Royal City student has been awarded a scholarship from the Lynden Memorial Scholarship program, according to a press release on July 10.
Wahluke School Board talks money
MATTAWA — A public hearing was held during a meeting of the Wahluke School District Board of Directors on Tuesday, July 16. The meeting was rescheduled from its normal date of July 9.
Mattawa Port makes personnel change
MATTAWA — A changing of the guard is taking place at the Port of Mattawa. Longtime Port of Mattawa Secretary Linda Watkins is retiring in August.
Legals July 17, 2019
Seperior Court of Washington, County of Adams In re: | | Petitioiner/s(person/s who started this case): | No.19-3-00005-01 | Carolina Vargas Gomez | Summons Served by Publication | (SMPB) And Respondent/s (other pa…
Powerline Fire scorches almost 8,000 acres
MATTAWA — The scene of the Powerline Fire, which sparked Sunday afternoon near Mattawa and burned 7,800 acres, had largely settled by Monday afternoon, with th…
Othello Farmers Market starts tomorrow
OTHELLO — The Othello Farmers Market will open for the season tomorrow from 3 to 7 p.m. at Pioneer Park.
Wahitis Elementary details 'house system'
OTHELLO — Most of us have heard about the houses in the “Harry Potter” book series. But what may be new to some is that area schools are adopting a similar system in their schools.
West Nile Virus found in Grant County
GRANT COUNTY — Residents are being urged to wear bug repellent and clean up potential mosquito breeding sites on their property after West Nile Virus was discovered in a mosquito trapped in Grant County.
Mexican Consulate to visit Mattawa
MATTAWA — The Mexican Consulate will be coming to Mattawa August 9 through 11, according to a report from Mattawa Police Chief Joe Harris at a city council meeting on July 11. The meeting was originally scheduled f…
Baseball roundup: Othello finishes 2-2 at Red Hawk Classic
Othello Red Raiders 11, Walla Walla 0
Adams County Pet Rescue: Beginning a new life with mixed emotions
OTHELLO – This week, Michelle Murillo is setting off on a new adventure. With her associate’s degree in hand, she is heading to Washington State University to …