Appeals court pauses lawsuit over Trump hotel profits

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Financial records related to President Donald Trump’s Washington hotel can be kept on hold, a federal appeals court said Thursday, while Trump asks the U.S. Supreme Court to hear an appeal in a lawsuit that accuses him of illegally profiting off the presidency.

Fair parking reviewed

Grant County board to possibly pay rodeo group

Giving fish a ride helps ensure electricity

Some activists believe there is no such thing as a good dam, that we should destroy all dams to restore fish runs, no questions asked.

Lourence Dormaier

Lourence was born to Christian and Clara Dormaier on March 9, 1924, at the family homestead in Wilson Creek, Washington. He graduated to heaven on Aug. 20, 2021, at the age of 97, in Spokane, Washington.

Quincy port stuck with fiber optics bill

County denies funding to support Zipp services to Gorge, Cave B

Grant PUD recreation plan completed

EPHRATA — Conditions have changed, so changes have been made to the recreation plan proposed by the Grant County PUD. The draft plan was reviewed by PUD commissioners Tuesday. It will be submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in April.

Rocker Tom Petty made his mark

Musician Tom Petty was famous for his many hits, including “Free Fallin’,” “Refugee,” and “American Girl.” Locally, Petty visited the Gorge Amphitheater several time to entertain concertgoers in Grant County, treating guests to his songwriting and musical talents. Several of us were fortunate to see this great act live and in person. He was truly a legend.

Australia firefighters save world's only rare dinosaur trees

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Specialist firefighters have saved the world’s last remaining wild stand of a prehistoric tree from wildfires that razed forests west of Sydney, officials said Thursday.

Australia firefighters save world's only rare dinosaur trees

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Specialist firefighters have saved the world’s last remaining wild stand of a prehistoric tree from wildfires that razed forests west of Sydney, officials said Thursday.

News bites for Sept. 7, 2023

OTHELLO — A 40-year-old man was transported to an out-of-area hospital after falling and suffering a leg injury Tuesday in the 1100 block of South Schaake Road southwest of Othello. The man fell from a height of six to 12 feet, according to a post from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. He suffered injuries to his left leg, the post said, and was transported via air ambulance. GEORGE — Two missing persons, one case of simple assault, one case of threatening behavior and one vehicle prowl were reported during the weekend concert by the Dave Matthews Band at the Gorge Amphitheater, according to a post from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.

Hiawatha Elementary students artist of the month

OTHELLO — Sixth-grade science students at Hiawatha Elementary School are the featured artists for the month of June at the Old Hotel Art Gallery, in Othello.

Vegas execs sue online travel firms, allege unpaid hotel tax

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Two prominent Las Vegas communications executives have sued more than 20 online travel companies for back taxes that they say should have been paid to Nevada based on hotel room rates.

Vegas execs sue online travel firms, allege unpaid hotel tax

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Two prominent Las Vegas communications executives have sued more than 20 online travel companies for back taxes that they say should have been paid to Nevada based on hotel room rates.

Vegas execs sue online travel firms, allege unpaid hotel tax

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Two prominent Las Vegas communications executives have sued more than 20 online travel companies for back taxes that they say should have been paid to Nevada based on hotel room rates.

Silica Road Northwest, West Baseline Road work to start in March

QUINCY — Drivers in the area of Silica Road Northwest, West Baseline Road and Sunland Estates will experience traffic delays beginning in mid-March. Construction crews will widen a section of Baseline Road and a section of Silica Road, along with resurfacing another section of Silica Road, all around the Gorge Amphitheater. “So come mid-March, you’ll see that we’re already doing prep work on (West) Baseline, east of Silica (Road), about a mile,” said David Bren, Grant County engineer. “Because we’re going to widen Baseline and add a center lane – a queuing lane, a turning lane – too. So Baseline is going to be redone and widened, and it’s going to be restriped so it has a center turning lane.” Silica Road north and south of the entrance to the amphitheater also will get some work.

The Old Hotel Art Gallery

Creativity, history come together at Othello business

OTHELLO — The Old Hotel Art Gallery in Othello is a place where local artists can have their arts and crafts displayed and sold on consignment. According to Gallery Director Jenn Stevenson, they fill many pairs of shoes in the community besides art. The main focus of the gallery is to promote art and art education, she said. Every month the gallery selects an artist of the month, and for March it is Sandy Taggares. She is a photographer of birds and wildlife and her family has deep roots ino Othello, Stevenson said. “We’re always looking for new artists,” Stevenson said. “Both to sell their items on consignment and to just feature as artist of the month.” ...

History's future

New Old Hotel Art Gallery director outlines plans for historic venue

OTHELLO – Samantha Copas took over the position of director at the Old Hotel Art Gallery, a nonprofit historical site, in early July after the former Director Jenn Stevenson left the position in order to teach. Copas said that the transition went well, with Stevenson – who had worked at the Old Hotel for eight years – training Copas for her first two weeks in the position...

Celebrating safely

Fireworks restrictions vary across county, but safe mindset it key.

COLUMBIA BASIN — Independence Day is next Tuesday and residents can expect a lot of booms, bangs and whistles, but in a dry climate like this, fireworks get out of hand easily and set off wildfires, said Grant County Fire District 7 Chief Chris Baker. “We have warmer, drier conditions that are going to be affecting the area,” Baker said. “In our jurisdiction, especially the north portion, we haven't had a whole lot of fires in recent years, so we have a lot of light, flashy fuels that are of concern. And of course, the increase in vacationers in the area means that there's a potential for even more issues. If we do have a fire that means evacuations, potential for people to get trapped, things like that.” ...

Kittitas County quarantined for apple maggot

Certificate for shipping 'easily obtainable'

Christmas means family traditions and homemade food

The next time you see me, I will not look like this head shot you see before you. My face might be a little rounder due to holiday eating.