COVID-19 cases in Grant, Adams counties
Over the past week, the number of COVID-19 cases in Grant and Adams counties has continued to grow.
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Adams County pre-COVID-19 employment looks up
ADAMS COUNTY — The non-farm unemployment numbers for Adams County got off to a good start for 2020, but it is yet to be seen how they will hold during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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City of Warden proclaims state of emergency
WARDEN — Warden City Council passed a resolution proclaiming a state of emergency during the March 24 regular meeting because of the COVID-19 crisis. The council also provided workers with additional sick leave time and waived late penalties for utility bills.
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Adams County businesses asked to take survey about effects of COVID-19
OTHELLO — The Adams County Development Council is conducting a survey to find out what needs Adams County businesses have during the COVID-19 crisis. Adams County Development Council (ACDC) and Adams County are partnering together for the survey.
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Emergency declarations made by Adams County, Othello, Mattawa
As more COVID-19 cases are found, cities and counties are taking measures to handle the virus.
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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.
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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 is waiting for Gov. Jay Inslee to sign it. Othello, Wahluke and Warden school districts all wrote letters to the governor asking him not to sign Senate …
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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 end of April. Five students that competed at the state level talked to the Wahluke School Board on Tuesday, March 10, during a regular board …
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Mattawa rallies together to prepare for COVID-19
MATTAWA — Representatives from around Mattawa met on Friday morning, March 6, to formulate a cohesive plan regarding the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. Those present included representatives from the city’s two medical clinics, first responders, city officials and school district personnel.
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Washing hands: Slowing the spread of COVID-19
MATTAWA — As toilet paper and bottled water fly off the shelves because of the fervor among some people over the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, many agencies, such as health departments and medical clinics, are trying to alert residents to the things they can do to prevent or …
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Local medical facilities, schools prepared for COVID-19
SOUTH COUNTY — As more cases of novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, have been found in Washington state, local medical facilities and schools are making sure they are prepared if an outbreak takes place.
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Names released in fatality, injury fire in Mattawa
MATTAWA — A blaze outside Mattawa on the morning of Tuesday, March 3, killed one person and injured another. The blaze occurred at the 23000 block of Road O Southwest.
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GTA getting a handle on maintenance
MOSES LAKE — Grant Transit Authority is starting to get a handle on its bus maintenance issues.
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I-976 may impact Grant Transit Authority
MOSES LAKE — Grant Transit Authority is starting to build a small reserve of funds. On the flip side, the agency may lose some of its funding from the state.
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Royal School District visits Ron Clark Academy
ROYAL CITY — Last month, 17 Royal School District staff members went to visit the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, during a rescheduled regular board meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Royal School District Superintendent Roger Trail updated the board on the trip.
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Royal City Council approves park plan
ROYAL CITY — While it may take some time to develop, Royal City now has a plan to improve its city park. After a public hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 18, the Royal City Council approved the city’s Park and Recreation Plan. The Capital Improvements section of the plan allows the …
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Wahluke School Board leases field to Wahluke Enrichment Organization
MATTAWA — The Wahluke School Board approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Wahluke Enrichment Organization (WEO), allowing the WEO to lease a 25-acre field from the Wahluke School District. The approval took place during a regular board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
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Warden spring clean-up days planned
WARDEN — The city of Warden has set the date for its annual spring clean-up, according to a regular city council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25. This year, spring clean-up will be held on Friday and Saturday, April 3 and 4. The city of Warden works with Consolidated Disposal to …
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Date set for grand opening of Othello bee research facility
OTHELLO — Washington State University’s new bee research facility in Othello is finally opening, after months of waiting. The university has scheduled a grand opening for Friday, March 6.
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Othello chamber award winners announced
OTHELLO — The annual Othello Chamber of Commerce banquet will be held this Friday, Feb. 28, at 5 p.m. Each year, the Othello chamber honors Othello businesses, citizens and organizations during the banquet. Each honoree is nominated by members of the community. Awards presented are for the Business of the …
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Royal City looks to raise $1 million for new library
ROYAL CITY — Royal City and the Royal City Friends of the Library have until the middle of May to raise $1 million and turn in a grant application to receive funds to build a new library.
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Wahluke School District looks to lease property to WEO
MATTAWA — Wahluke School District Superintendent Robert Eckert has been instructed by the Wahluke School Board to work on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) or lease with the Wahluke Enrichment Organization (WEO) to allow it to farm a piece of farmland owned by the school district. The decision was made …
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Othello to test sewer pipe with non-toxic smoke
OTHELLO – Testing for possible leaks in Othello’s sewer mains will start Monday, Feb. 24. Work should be completed by Monday, March 2.
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Suspects found with mail from Othello, Warden
DAVENPORT — Authorities say two suspects are in custody after being seen searching through the mailboxes of homes in an area north of Davenport and that in their possession was mail from Othello and Warden residents.
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Mattawa Police Department to see promised 2020 raises
MATTAWA – The members of the Mattawa Police Department will finally see the raises that they were promised in the 2020 budget.
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Burger King possibly coming to Mattawa
MATTAWA — Last week, Mattawa city officials and council members met with the owner of the Burger King franchise who is looking to build a new location in Mattawa.
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Proposed Royal City library has opportunity for financial boost
ROYAL CITY — Royal City has learned that it has the opportunity to apply for a grant through the Washington State Department of Commerce Library Capital Improvement Program. The Friends of the Library in Royal City invited Royal City Mayor Kent Andersen and Finance Director Shilo Christensen to meet with …
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Before the fire: Mattawa's wastewater treatment facility struggled with reporting
MATTAWA —Reporting issues, as required by the state Department of Ecology, have been a challenge at the Mattawa Wastewater Treatment Facility system over the past few years. According to the Department of Ecology, the city of Mattawa had a total of 73 violations and permit triggers. Of those, nine were …
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Port of Royal Slope brings on second office employee
ROYAL CITY – Bonnie Valentine has recently been added to the office staff at the Port of Royal Slope. Valentine is working alongside current port Director Cathy Porter as Porter’s assistant.
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Mattawa, Royal City students compete in Amazing Shake
SOUTH GRANT COUNTY — Students from two Grant County schools competed in the Amazing Shake on Friday, Jan. 31. The Amazing Shake, started by the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, teaches kids soft skills such as eye contact, how to shake hands, how to have a conversation and how …
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Warden lift stations discussed at city council meeting
WARDEN – The Warden City Council had a 10-minute meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28.
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Royal School District talks about more construction at board meeting
ROYAL CITY — Construction was the overarching topic of discussion during a regular meeting of the Royal School Board on Monday, Jan. 27.
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Red Rock Elementary School celebrates remodeled building
ROYAL CITY — Three years ago on Friday, students returned to Red Rock Elementary School after massive flooding had damaged their school. Three years later, last Friday, students, parents, staff and community members celebrated a complete remodel of the school.
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Royal School District proposes replacement levy on ballot
ROYAL CITY — Royal City voters are seeing a $1.37 million school district levy on the Feb. 11 ballot.
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Royal City Council reviews finances
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City Council recently reviewed the city’s finances for the fourth quarter of 2019.
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Nematode researcher aiming for plant resistance
MOSES LAKE — What aquatic, microscopic worm inhabits all of the ecosystems on the earth? While some of its species are beneficial to soil health, others are destructive to crops and the human intestinal tract. What is this parasite species? It is nematodes.
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Blue orchard bees are promising pollinators
WENATCHEE — Bees were one of the topics discussed by the Washington State Tree Fruit Association during the 115th annual meeting and Northwest Horticultural Expo at the Wenatchee Convention Center.
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Wahluke School District to improve cleaning practice
MATTAWA —Wahluke School District Maintenance Director Matt Hyndman has new cleaning techniques that he is hoping to put into practice in the district.
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Mattawa City Council discusses surplused, unsold vehicles
MATTAWA – Previously surplused vehicles that were never sold was one of the topics of discussion during the Mattawa City Council’s recent meeting.
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Mattawa to get loan to help rebuild wastewater treatment facility
MATTAWA — The Mattawa City Council voted to accept a $500,000, zero percent interest loan from the state Department of Ecology to help repair the wastewater treatment facility that was destroyed by fire on Jan. 9.
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Wahluke School District proposes replacement levy
MATTAWA — The Wahluke School District is running a replacement levy on the Feb. 11 ballot.
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Mattawa wastewater treatment facility suffers fire
MATTAWA — The wastewater treatment facility for the City of Mattawa suffered a major fire Thursday morning, Jan. 9.
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Scootney Springs Elementary School officials given written warnings for campaign signs
OTHELLO — The Public Disclosure Commission has closed a case involving Scootney Springs Elementary School officials and staff.
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Royal City City Council holds first meeting of the year
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City City Council held their first regular meeting of the year on Tuesday, Jan. 7.
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Othello's Sleep Center offers health care close to home
OTHELLO — Those in rural communities know the struggle of getting good healthcare without having to travel a distance to get the care they need.
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Mattawa adds sergeant position
MATTAWA — Mattawa Police Officer Mabeline Pantaleon was promoted to the rank of sergeant during a regular city council meeting on Thursday, Jan. 2.
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A look at the area that became home to the Hanford Manhattan Project
HANFORD — The towns of Hanford and White Bluffs were growing towns until 1943 when residents were told to leave to make way for the Manhattan Project.
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Workshops to be held on Lower Snake River Dams
OLYMPIA —Representatives Mary Dye and Joe Schmick, of the 9th District, are encouraging citizens to attend one of three workshops being held on Governor Jay Inslee’s Lower Snake River Dams Stakeholder Engagement Report.
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Wahluke Junior High Robotics team to compete at state
MATTAWA – One Wahluke Junior High robotics team has secured a spot in the state robotics tournament. Coach Eduardo Martinez thinks that three of his other teams will also make it to state.
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Wahluke School District and personnel discussions during meetings
MATTAWA — During the Nov. 12 meeting of the Wahluke School Board, the board announced that it would no longer be discussing personnel during its meetings.
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Parent expresses concern with how school district handled complaint
MATTAWA — A concerned parent addressed the Wahluke School Board during a regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
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City of Mattawa approves 2020 budget
MATTAWA — Despite the winter weather that blanketed the Mattawa area on Thursday, Dec. 19, the Mattawa City Council still was able to pass the 2020 budget. The budget was changed after the last council meeting to account for new positions being added to the city.
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Royal City Golf Course anticipating profit for 2019, 2020
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City Golf Course is projecting a net profit of approximately $10,000 in 2019. That was the report that Patrick Dorsing of the Royal Golf Club Association gave to the Royal City City Council during a regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 17. As part of the …
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Royal School Board elects new officers
ROYAL CITY — A new board member was sworn in at the Royal School Board meeting on Monday, Dec. 16. The meeting was held a week earlier than usual due to the Christmas holiday.
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Wahluke School Board discusses possible conflict of interest
MATTAWA — Is it a conflict of interest for a non-profit to farm a piece of school property and collect the profits when one of their board members is also on the school board? That was one of the topics of discussion during the Wahluke School Board meeting on Tuesday, …
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Wahluke School District to get local behavioral health services
MATTAWA — The Wahluke School District approved a memorandum of understanding with the Mattawa Community Medical Clinic for behavioral health services during a regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
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Warden City Council hears trail report
WARDEN — Rachel Granrath, of the engineering firm ECJ Alliance of Spokane, spoke to the Warden City Council during a regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10. ECJ Alliance is working on a report for Washington State Legislature concerning the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail, formerly John Wayne Pioneer Trail, …
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Othello School District responds to filed PCD complaint
OTHELLO — The attorney for the Othello School District has issued a written statement on behalf of the Othello School District regarding the alleged violation for the misuse of public facilities to support an election campaign.
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Army expresses interest in renting Port of Mattawa land
MATTAWA — The Army has expressed interest in renting Port of Mattawa property to use as a staging area for potential river crossing exercises.
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Positive influenza tests in Adams County
OTHELLO — The Adams County Health Department announced that residents have been testing positive for Influenza A and B.
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Mattawa City Council modifies preliminary budget
MATTAWA — The Mattawa City Council approved some modifications of the city’s preliminary budget during its regular meeting on Thursday, Dec. 5. The changes come as a result of two department heads requesting additional staff in previous council meetings.
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Royal City passes a variety of ordinances
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City Council passed more ordinances during a regular city council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 3, than it has the rest of the year. Seven was the magic number for the council, some of which were routine end-of-the-year ordinances.
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Othello looking for donations for annual Christmas baskets
OTHELLO — About 45 years ago, four volunteer firefighters decided to make Christmas food and gift baskets and give them to seven families who needed some extra help. The next year, they gave baskets to more families. In the years since, the Othello Community Christmas Baskets has become a city-wide …
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Mattawa Police hiring officers, accepting reserves
MATTAWA — The Mattawa Police Department is hiring, was the report given by Police Chief Joe Harris at a regular Mattawa City Council meeting on Thursday, Dec. 5.
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PDC receives second complaint against Othello School District
OTHELLO — Another complaint against the Othello School District was filed with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC). The alleged violation is for the misuse of public facilities to support an election campaign.
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Royal School Board passes levy resolution
ROYAL CITY — The Royal School Board passed a resolution to put a $1.37 million educational programs and operations levy on the Feb. 11, 2020 ballot. The resolution was passed during a regular school board meeting on Nov. 25.
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Warden City Council passes 2020 budget
WARDEN — The Warden City Council approved its 2020 budget during a regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
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Multiple events to be held in Othello this December
OTHELLO — Several Christmas related events will be happening in Othello in December. Four of the events will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7.
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Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association to hold annual conference
KENNEWICK — Two days in November will be jam-packed full of information about vegetables. The Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association will hold their annual conference and trade show on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 20 and 21.
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Yakima beekeeper group provides bee education
YAKIMA — Worker bees gathered around the queen bee as she goes about her job of laying bees. This scene was on display for visitors of the Central Washington State Fair to witness. The display was provided by the Central Washington Beekeepers Association.
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Army, water rates topic of next Port of Mattawa meeting
MATTAWA — The Port of Mattawa will be holding their next commissioners meeting in the Wahluke School District board room due to several extra visitors that will be attending. The Yakima Training Center has approached the port about renting some of their land to use as a staging area for …
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Wahluke School District to work with Mattawa Police Department for SRO
MATTAWA — The Wahluke School District approved a contract with the Mattawa Police Department for School Resource Officer (SRO) services during a regular board meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
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MATTAWA — Mattawa Police Officer Alex Zesati was able to get over $3000 of school supplies for the Inspire Development Center in Mattawa.
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OHS drama club to put on 'Seussical'
OTHELLO — The Othello High School Drama Club will be putting on the show “Seussical” this weekend.
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Royal City revises noise ordinance
ROYAL CITY — A new noise ordinance was passed by the Royal City Council, during a regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
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Scootney Springs officials accused of electioneering
OTHELLO — Officials of Scootney Springs Elementary School have been accused of violations of RCW 42.17A.555 for authorizing the misuse of public facilities to support the election campaign of school board candidate Lindsy Prows, according to the Public Disclosure Commissions website.
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Mattawa to get new school resource officer
MATTAWA — The Mattawa Police Department has reached an agreement with the Wahluke School District for the open school resource officer position.
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Mattawa City Council discusses adding park impact fees
MATTAWA — Impact fees were one of several topics discussed during a regular Mattawa City Council meeting on Thursday, Nov. 7.
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Preliminary election results in
EPHRATA — Preliminary results of the Tuesday, Nov. 5 election are in.
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CBHA gives statistics to Mattawa City Council
MATTAWA — Leo Gaeta, vice president of programs at Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) and Carlos Ruiz, site director for the Wahluke CBHA clinic, gave some clinic information during a Mattawa City Council meeting on Thursday, Nov. 7.
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People For People offers more than transportation
MOSES LAKE — They can be seen at various times a day driving around Grant and Adams counties – People For People buses.
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A look at the history of Desert Aire
DESERT AIRE — “They expect it to be, they say, ‘the Palm Springs of the North,’ and they call it now ‘Desert Aire,’” read the newspaper from July 10, 1970.
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Othello Food Bank receives Xi Beta Xi fundraiser donation
OTHELLO — The Xi Beta Xi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi in Othello presented the Othello Food Bank with $2,656 from their annual silent auction fundraiser.
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Othello candidates express love for town
OTHELLO — Candidates from contested races in Othello expressed their point of view on various subjects during a candidate forum held on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
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Wahluke School Board learns about district hiring practices
MATTAWA — Liz Leitz, director of human resources for the Wahluke School District, discussed the districting hiring practices with the school board at a regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
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Royal School District to get key card locks
ROYAL CITY — The Royal School District will have new locks, effective Nov. 12, was the report at a regular school board meeting on Monday, Oct. 28.
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Red Rock Elementary School construction still behind schedule
ROYAL CITY — The construction at Red Rock Elementary School is continuing, was the report during a regular meeting of the Royal School Board on Monday, Oct. 28.
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Warden property tax gets annual increase
WARDEN — There were no comments during an annual public hearing concerning the increase in property taxes for the City of Warden during a regular city council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
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State Parks representatives visit Port of Royal Slope
ROYAL CITY — Two representatives from the Washington State Parks were present at the Port of Royal Slope meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Randy Kline, trail program manager, and Kevin Davis, a park ranger and assistant area manager of the East Central Cascades Area, gave the commissioners a short presentation …
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Students instigate school board candidate forum
MATTAWA — Two students were instrumental in getting a school board candidates forum, which took place on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Wahluke School Board student representatives Karen Arellano-Cruz and Emma Anderson asked for the forum to be held to give students and community members the opportunity to get to know the …
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Othello Career Showcase highlights local jobs
OTHELLO — Close to 40 employers, as well as military, post-secondary and career-training schools were present for the third annual Othello Career Showcase at Othello High School on Thursday, Oct. 17. The Othello Career Showcase allows students to see what options are available to them after high school.
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New Grant Transit Authority manager glad to be back
Moses Lake — Grant Transit Authority (GTA) welcomed their new general manager with a reception Thursday evening, Oct. 17, before a regular meeting for the board of directors. Greg Wright has previously worked as the general manager for GTA. He left GTA for four years to work for the Washington …
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Candidate Q&A: Contested races in Mattawa, Warden, Othello
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Wahluke School District to receive positive learning climate grant
YAKIMA — The Wahluke School District will be receiving funds to establish a positive learning climate for students at Wahluke Junior High and Wahluke High School. The district is one of approximately seven school districts in the Yakima Educational Service District to receive the money, according to a press release …
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Royal City Food Bank receives donation
ROYAL CITY — The Bayer Fund announced last week that it has given the Royal City Food Bank a $2,500 donation in a press release on Oct. 10.
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Old Hotel Art Gallery benefit auction this Saturday
OTHELLO — The Old Hotel Art Gallery will be holding its annual benefit auction on Saturday, Oct. 19.
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Warden City Council hears report
WARDEN — Crack sealing has been happening in Warden, was the report from Warden Public Works Director Don Edson during a regular city council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Public Works has also been testing fire hydrants and preparing equipment for winter.
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Othello Rodeo straw maze opens this weekend
Othello — The Othello Straw Maze will be scaring visitors the last two weekends in October and Halloween night.
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Wahluke School Board changes meeting time
MATTAWA — The Wahluke School board voted to add a second meeting per month during their regular board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8. The second meeting was approved through a vote to update board policy No. 1400 regarding board meetings. The updated policy changes the meeting dates to the second …
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Othello to hold candidates forum
OTHELLO — A candidates forum of the contested races in Othello will be held Tuesday, Oct. 22. The forum is being sponsored by five Othello businesses — GPS Financial, Basin Insurance, RDO Equipment, Johnson’s Glass and Othello Dental Arts.
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Moses Lake, Israeli companies partner to create apple picking robot
MOSES LAKE — An apple picking robot — it isn’t something out of a sci-fi movie. It is the creation of Automated AG, of Moses Lake and FFRobotics, of Netanya, Israel.
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A visit to Trinity Gardens Lavender Farm
GEORGE — The smell of lavender is one of the first things that impacts visitors to Trinity Gardens Lavender Farm, located southwest of George and owned and operated by the Putnam family. They have been raising and producing lavender essential oils since 2015.
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Warden volleyball sleepover reportedly includes hazing, car crash
WARDEN — On Friday, Aug. 30, the Warden High School volleyball team had a lock-in, an overnight event with team-building activities that students were not allowed to leave. According to reports, hazing-like activities may have occurred, which spurred some distressed students to leave the event early, with one crashing a …
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Othello mayor proclaims next week Kindness Week
OTHELLO — Othello Mayor Shawn Logan proclaimed Oct. 13-20 as Kindness Week during a regular city council meeting on Monday, Oct. 7.
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Jesse Chiprez appointed to Wahluke School Board
MATTAWA — Jesse Chiprez was appointed to the Wahluke School Board by the Yakima Educational Service District and sworn in on Tuesday, Oct. 1 before a district workshop. Chiprez’s appointment fills the board of directors spot that has been vacant since Feb. 12, 2019.
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City of Mattawa to lose city clerk
MATTAWA — Mayor Scott Hyndman, of Mattawa, gave the Mattawa City Council some bad news during a regular city council meeting on Thursday, Oct. 3. City Clerk Ann Hastie will be leaving the city.
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State auditors at Royal City
Royal City — The City of Royal City has representatives from the state auditor’s office doing an on-site audit. Royal City Finance Director Shilo Christensen told the city council about the audit during a regular city council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The audit takes two weeks onsite. A final …
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Firefighters receive money for new fire nozzle
Othello —The Othello/Adams County Fire District No. 5 Firefighters Association has purchased three piercing nozzles. The funds for the nozzles came from a grant from the “America’s Farmers Grow Communities” sponsored by the Bayer Fund. Othello farmer Richard Colley directed the grant to the firefighters.
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Archaeology Days to be held at Wanapum Heritage Center
Mattawa — The Wanapum Heritage Center and Grant County PUD will be hosting Archaeology Days at the Wanapum Heritage Center as part of Washington State Archaeology Month. Events will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 15 and 16.
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1907 bank robbery rattled Ephrata
EPHRATA, DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wash. — A loud explosion from the Bank of Ephrata roused two women from their beds around midnight on Saturday, April 6, 1907.
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Othello to celebrate Kindness Week October 13-20
Othello — Throughout the week of Oct. 13-20, Othello residents will be going out of their way to show kindness to others.
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Othello Food Bank fundraiser scheduled for Tuesday
OTHELLO — The Xi Beta Xi will hold their annual silent auction fundraiser on Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. It will be held at the Othello Eagles Aerie No. 3396 on 127 E. Larch St.
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Warden officer shoots perfect score
Warden — Jonathan Balas, Warden’s police officer in training, shot a perfect score, reported Warden Police Chief Rick Martin during a regular Warden City Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24.
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Othello City Council swears in new officers
Othello — Two recently graduated police officers were sworn in during a regular Othello City Council meeting on Monday, Sept. 23.
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Area school districts hire many new teachers
School is well underway for the year. Before the doors opened, school districts ensured that they had enough personnel to make the school year run smoothly.
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Potato feed to be held Friday for charities
Othello — Pilgrim Lutheran Church will be holding their annual Baked Potato Feed on Friday. Donations from the event will go to the Othello Food Bank and Assured Hospice, in Moses Lake.
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Road repair to take place in Othello
Othello — Road construction will be taking place along Broadway Avenue in Othello starting Oct. 7. The project is expected to last four days.
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Red Rock Elementary School construction is progressing
Royal City — Construction continues on Red Rock Elementary School was the report at a regular Royal School District board meeting on Monday, Sept. 23.
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Seahawks tailgate party scheduled for next Thursday
Othello — The Othello Farmers Market and Othello Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Seahawks tailgate party in Pioneer Park in Othello on Thursday, Oct. 3. The event is free to anyone wishing to attend.
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CBHA to host color run this Saturday in Othello
Othello — The Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) will hold its second annual Run For A Cause 5K Color Run in Othello this Saturday, Sept. 28.
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Avista hosts seminar for local rural communities
Ritzville — Having small, rural towns thrive is important to Avista. Last week, they hosted a seminar to help local communities do just that.
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GTA gives a conditional offer to new general manager
Moses Lake — The Grant Transit Authority (GTA) board of directors made a conditional offer of employment for the open general manager position during a regular GTA board meeting on Thursday evening, Sept. 19.
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The last grand roundup a huge joint effort to bring in excess horses
Grant County — Over 100 years ago, wild horses used to roam the area. But that all changed in 1906 when the last great horse roundup happened in Grant County.
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Jones discusses proposed tax with Royal City Council
Royal City — The Royal City Council heard a presentation from Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones concerning the proposed 0.3 percent sales tax increase during a regular council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 17.
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Wahluke School Board discusses allowing open campus lunch
Mattawa — The Wahluke School Board discussed allowing Wahluke High School students the ability to leave campus during lunch at a regular board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10.
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Wahluke principal gives beginning of school year reports
Mattawa — The principals from the schools in the Wahluke School District reported on the start of the school year to the Wahluke School Board during a regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10.
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Sentinel Gap Industrial Park is close to completion
Mattawa — Road T.7 in the Sentinel Gap Industrial Park has been paved, fiber, water and sewer has been installed and is waiting for final inspection. That was the report at the Port of Mattawa meeting on Monday, Sept. 9.
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Warden city council supports Criminal Justice Funding tax
Warden — The Warden City Council signed a resolution in support of the Criminal Justice Funding, during a regular city council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10. No members of the public commented on the resolution. If the Criminal Justice Funding sales tax is approved by voters in November, Warden will …
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Pear Bureau Northwest receiving $1.54 million
MILWAUKIE, OREGON — The Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) is receiving $1.54 million from the second part of the Agricultural Trade Program (ATP) to help promote pears grown in Washington and Oregon.
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Showing chickens is a family affair for Mattawa 4-H family
Othello — Six-year-old Mahtahya McLean has two goals — to show a duck and sell a chicken. But she will have to wait a couple of years before her dream can be fulfilled. Those under the age of eight are not allowed to sell their animals.
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Langley Equine Studies honors unique horse
SOAP LAKE — In early August the new arena at Langley Equine Studies outside of Soap Lake was dedicated in memory of a horse who spurred his family on to greatness.
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Three-year-old lets brother show, sell lamb at Othello Fair
Othello — Gracie Wade effortlessly leaded her lamb Ghost around the walkway of the sheep barn at the Othello Fair on Friday, Sept. 13. This is her second lamb, and the first one she is selling.
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Othello Special Olympics team encourages athletics, volunteering
OTHELLO — What do track and field, basketball, bowling and tee-ball have in common? They are the sports that the Othello Dream Team Community Special Olympics team competes in.
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Othello City Council gets final zoning recommendations
Othello — The Othello Planning Commission gave its final recommendations on the new zoning changes to the Othello city council on Monday, Sept. 9. The commission has been working on these changes for the past two years.
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Royal High School grad builds lunar lander house
BEVERLY — One block off of Highway 243 stands a house that looks like it came out of the future, or maybe the past.
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Mattawa Police to begin negotiations with Wahluke schools
Mattawa — The Mattawa City Council gave its approval for the Mattawa Police Department to enter negotiations with the Wahluke School District for a school resource officer contract during its regular meeting Thursday.
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Royal City golf course having issues with some rentals
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City Golf Course faces damage and problems with cleanup a couple of times a year stemming from the rental of the community center.
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Warden City Council hears presentations from sheriff and OB-3 Resource Management
WARDEN — Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones gave the Warden City Council a presentation on the proposed sales tax for criminal justice funding during a regular city council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27.
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Wahluke School District adopts 2019-2020 budget
MATTAWA — The Wahluke School District board approved the 2019-2020 budget during a special board meeting on Monday, Aug. 26.
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Othello gets new curb ramps at Kiwanis Park
OTHELLO — Two new curb ramps have been installed on Seventh Avenue and Kiwanis Park, just in time for the beginning of the new school year.
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Warden Community Days set for Labor Day
WARDEN — Warden will be holding their annual Community Days celebration on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2. The celebration is put on by the Warden Lions Club.
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Warden Public Library holds Summer Celebration
WARDEN — Aliens were the theme of the Summer Celebration at the Warden Public Library on Thursday, Aug. 22.
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Work begins on new well for the City of Othello
OTHELLO — Work has begun on a new well for the City of Othello. On Wednesday, Aug. 21, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the new Well No. 10.
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Warden City Council discusses cryptocurrency
WARDEN — Cryptocurrency and bio-solids were topics of conversation during the regular Warden city council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
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Citizens address concerns to Wahluke School Board
MATTAWA — Concerned citizens and teachers filled the room during a regular meeting of the Wahluke School Board on Tuesday, Aug. 13 as rumors swirl around the district in the wake of the cancellation of four extracurricular August activities.
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Starr Mountain Blueberries: Bringing brain food to the people
QUINCY — Starr Mountain Blueberries is a family-owned business that produces and sells delicious blueberries.
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Othello gets new provisional officer
OTHELLO — A new provisional officer was sworn in at a regular Othello city council meeting on Aug. 12.
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Othello gets new provisional officer
OTHELLO — A new provisional officer was sworn-in at a regular Othello city council meeting on Monday.
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Separating fact from fiction: A look at The Old Hotel Art Gallery murder
OTHELLO — Each town has its stories. Some are true; some are not. There are events that happened, but the truth is shrouded in a thick layer of mystery. Did it really happen? Did it happen the way the stories claim? In these cases, the truth is lost to time, …
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Smulligan's Pizza and BBQ off to great start in Royal City
ROYAL CITY — When longtime Royal City resident Warren Small heard that the old hotel in Royal City was being rebuilt and the owner was looking for a restaurant, he knew that he had an opportunity to not only fulfill a dream, but to also offer a new restaurant option …
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Separating fact from fiction: A look at The Old Hotel Art Gallery murder
OTHELLO — Each town has its stories. Some are true; some are not. There are events that happened, but the truth is shrouded in a thick layer of mystery. Did it really happen? Did it happen the way the stories claim? In these cases, the truth is lost to time, …
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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. The meeting was re-scheduled from July 22 due to a lack of a …
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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.
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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.
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Mattawa Community Days this weekend
MATTAWA — This Saturday, Aug. 3, is the annual Mattawa Community Days celebration.
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Auditors: Hatton clerk missapropriated funds
HATTON — The former clerk/treasurer of the Town of Hatton has been found to have misappropriated money and used other money in a questionable manner, according to a report published on July 25 by the Washington State Auditor’s office.
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Othello Library closed for repairs
OTHELLO — Those wishing to use the Othello library this past week may have had a surprise when they discovered that it was closed. Currently the library is closed for plumbing repairs.
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Wahluke School District starting Dual Language program
MATTAWA — The Wahluke School District is starting a new program this school year. They are will be offering a Dual Language program at the kindergarten level.
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New People for People schedules start Aug. 1
MOSES LAKE — People for People (PFP) is starting service between Othello and the Tri-Cities. The organization has also redone the Health Express schedule with service to Wenatchee. Both schedules start Thursday, Aug. 1.
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Othello City Council roundup
OTHELLO — The Othello City Council met on Monday, July 22 for their regular city council meeting.
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Royal City UV disinfection system close to running
ROYAL CITY — Royal City’s new ultraviolet disinfection system should have its initial start up the second week of August, according to a report at a regular Royal City council meeting on Tuesday, July 16.
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Classic cars slow drag down Main Street in Othello
OTHELLO — Oldies music played on Main Street in Othello Friday evening as spectators gathered in front of Othello City Hall to watch the Slow Drag race. Friday and Saturday marked the 24th annual Spud Run Car Show in Othello and was sponsored by the All City Car Classics Club.
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Othello celebrates town advocate Gladys Para
OTHELLO — Gladys Para in known in Othello for many things – teacher, historian, mother and establishing the Old Hotel Art Gallery as a cultural center for Othello.
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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 press release on July 9.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 for July 4, but was postponed a week due to the holiday.
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Othello classic car show coming this weekend
OTHELLO — The All City Car Classics Club will be holding its 24th annual Spud Run on Friday and Saturday, July 19 and 20. The car show kicks off Friday evening with a registration at 6 p.m. The Slow Drags start at 7 p.m. in front of Othello City Hall.
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Warden Community Center gets new landscaping
WARDEN — The sod is all in at the Warden Community Center, was the report that Warden Public Works Director Don Edson gave during a regular Warden City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 9.
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Adams County Public Services building gets new name
OTHELLO — The Adams County Public Services building received a new name on Tuesday, July 9. The building was named in honor of Roger Thieme, a longtime career-training advocate from Othello. The new sign for the building was unveiled in a ceremony that honored Thieme.
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Othello City Council roundup
OTHELLO — Cars permanently parked on the street is a problem in Othello, according to Roger Ensz during public comment time during a regular Othello City Council meeting on Monday.
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Gladys Para honored at Old Hotel Art Gallery
OTHELLO — This month, the Old Hotel Art Gallery is honoring one of their founding members, Gladys Para, as their artist of the month.
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Royal City looking to build new library
ROYAL CITY — Royal City is in beginning stages of building a new library. The Royal City council discussed the second library in a recent meeting, which was just one of a few meetings that are being held in conjunction with Washington State University professor Bob Krikac and a team …
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ACDC holds another successful annual banquet
OTHELLO — The Adams County Development Council (ACDC) held its annual banquet on Thursday, June 27.
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Warden Council talks water, roads
WARDEN — The Warden City Council had an unusually long meeting on Tuesday, June 25. The meeting consisted of reports, public comment and a few items of business.
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GTA changing up bus routes
MOSES LAKE — The Grant Transit Authority (GTA) has modified its bus schedules.
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GTA finances appear to be stabilizing
MOSES LAKE — The finances at Grant Transit Authority (GTA) appear to be stable, according to a report from interim GTA General Manager Terry Weed during a regular board of directors meeting on Thursday, June 20.
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Royal City to have two site visits in near future
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City Council was informed by Royal City Public Works director John Lasen that the city is receiving two site visits. The Department of Ecology will be collecting data to renew the city’s sewer permit, while the other site visit will make sure the city is …
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Wahluke School District board adopts new math curriculum
MATTAWA — The Wahluke School District board adopted a new math curriculum during a regular meeting on June 11.
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Adams County Development Council to hold annual banquet
OTHELLO — The Adams County Development Council will hold its annual banquet on Thursday, June 27 at 5:30 p.m.
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Othello Community Museum opens this Saturday
OTHELLO — The Othello Community Museum will open for the season this Saturday at 1 p.m., the museum announced in a press release on June 10. The museum will be open every Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. through September. It is located in the original Presbyterian church, at the …
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Royal City considering dog, animal control ordinance updates
ROYAL CITY — Royal City is looking to update their dog and animal control ordinances. Royal City’s attorney, Katherine L. Kenison, told the city council during its regular meeting on June 4 that the city’s ordinance is old and needs to be updated to match state statutes with regard to …
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Othello's quilting ladies: Quilting with a purpose
OTHELLO — Putting together eight quilts a week is no small feat. However, a group of ladies in Othello does it in a morning.
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Old Hotel Art Gallery in the middle of outside facelift
Othello — The Old Hotel Art Gallery recently installed a new handrail. But this isn’t just any handrail. This is a custom-made support that is part of a larger project that has a final bill of $56,000.
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Wahluke High School graduates say goodbye one last time
MATTAWA — “There are 137 amazing graduates sitting behind me,” said Wahluke High School Principal Dr. Andie Webb as she welcomed the parents, families and friends to the graduation of the Wahluke class of 2019 on Saturday.
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Warden city council complimented at meeting
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Idaho musician to perform at Royal City Public Golf Course
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City Public Golf Course will be hosting Eric E., a guitarist from Idaho, on Saturday, June 15 at 7 p.m.
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Original Zentangle drawings to be featured at Old Hotel Art Gallery
OTHELLO — Sandy Mitchell began drawing Zentangle art three years ago when she lost someone close to her and needed a way to cope with the loss.
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Rep. Dan Newhouse speaks at Othello FFA awards banquet
OTHELLO — Fourth District Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, was one of the featured speakers at the Othello FFA awards banquet on Friday, May 24. Other speakers were Othello businessman Larry Kent and Zach Schilter, the 2018-2019 Washington FFA Sentinel. Kent was the first speaker of the evening. He reminisced about …
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Warden swears in new police officer
WARDEN — Warden welcomed a new police officer to the city during a regular council meeting last week.
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GTA to modify services
MOSES LAKE — The Grant Transit Authority (GTA) board of directors voted to modify service to Ellensburg and Warden during a regular meeting on Thursday, May 16.
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Othello Community Garden: A labor of love
OTHELLO — What do a community garden and a food bank have in common? They both are helping to feed those in need. In Othello, extra produce from the community garden gets donated to the food bank.
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Mattawa farmers market opens in June
MATTAWA — As summer approaches, local farmers are busily growing fruit and vegetables to sell at farmers markets.
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Washington state capital budget roundup
OLYMPIA — Othello and Royal City each received funds for construction projects in the new two-year state capital budget that was passed by the Washington state legislature on April 28, according to a press release.
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Washington Nashville Country Star contestants to perform in Othello
OTHELLO — Two Grant County seniors will be performing at the Ironworks Cafe & Market in Othello on Saturday. Zoe Butler of Warden and Olivia Kinzle of Moses Lake are two of five performers headlining the event. Other performers include Chloe Forsyth and Riley Bergan, of East Wenatchee, and Jayden …
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Capital budget includes funds for new George Community Hall roof
GEORGE — The George Community Hall has received $201,000 from the 2019-2021 Capital Budget for a new roof. The budget was passed on April 28 by the Washington State House and Senate in Olympia. The funding is thanks to the efforts of Rep. Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy and Sen. Judy Warnick, …
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Othello FFA to hold plant sale
OTHELLO — The Othello FFA will hold its annual plant sale on Friday and Saturday, April 26 and 27 and May 3 and 4. The sale will be held at the Othello High School greenhouse, located at the back of the school, off of Juniper Street.
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NCRL gets new name
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Desert Aire to open visitor center
DESERT AIRE — The new Desert Aire visitor center will hold its grand opening on Saturday. The visitors center is located at the entrance of Desert Aire, in the old Desert Aire Citizens Patrol building. The grand opening will include the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, the local fire department, a …
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Wahluke School Board approves gift of field house
MATTAWA — The Wahluke School Board voted to accept the gift of a field house from the Wahluke Enrichment Organization (WEO) during a meeting on Tuesday, April 9.
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Othello City Council discusses accessory dwelling units
OTHELLO — Accessory Dwelling Units were the primary topic of discussion during an Othello city council meeting on Monday, April 8.
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McFarland Middle School students get taste of medicine
OTHELLO — What is it like to touch a human brain? Ask the students from McFarland Middle School in Othello.
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Old Hotel Art Gallery features new artist of the month
OTHELLO — Pat Bullis is the featured artist this month at the Old Hotel Art Gallery in Othello.
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Mattawa to hold car insurance expo
MATTAWA — The Mattawa Police Department will be hosting a car insurance expo on Saturday, April 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. The event will be held at Wahluke High School in the commons area.
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Port of Mattawa seeks to partner with Grant Integrated
MATTAWA — The Port of Mattawa is looking to partner with Grant Integrated Services to help them get a bigger facility in Mattawa.
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Royal City council selects engineer for Poplar Street project
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City Council selected an engineer for the Poplar Street Project during a city council meeting on Tuesday, April 2. Anderson Perry and Associates, from Walla Walla, was chosen. The city will work with the engineer to finalize the details of the project before doing a …
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GTA changes routes schedules, times
MOSES LAKE — Grant Transit Authority’s (GTA) changes to its bus routes and schedules were implemented on Monday. Some routes stayed the same, while others were cut or combined with other routes. A few routes were turned into Dial-A-Ride Transportation (DART) services.
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Royal School Board approves 2019/2020 calendar
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City School Board approved the calendar for next school year during a meeting on Monday, March 25.
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New wind farm to be built near Lind
LIND — Avista announced in a press release on Tuesday, March 19, that it will be purchasing power from a new wind farm to be built between Lind and Washtucna. The wind farm will be built by the Clearway Energy Group, headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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City of Othello and CBHA still need to reach an agreement
OTHELLO — The City of Othello and Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) are not any closer to reaching an agreement on the construction of Columbia Street than they were a month ago.
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Big Bend Electric Cooperative announces scholarship winners
RITZVILLE — Big Bend Electric Cooperative announced their three scholarship winners for 2019 in a press release on Thursday, March 21. Winners will receive $500 a year for up to four years.
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Longtime Royal City volunteer honored
ROYAL CITY — One of Royal City’s longtime volunteers was honored during a surprise reception on Thursday, March 21 at the Port of Royal Slope. Sharon Chesterman, a resident since 1964, is involved in almost every community project in town.
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McFadden receives the 2019 Emerging Professional in Economic Development award
RITZVILLE — Stephen McFadden, Adams Council Development Director, received the 2019 Emerging Professional in Economic Development award last week from the Washington Economic Development Association. McFadden was nominated for the award by Jonathan Smith, former director for the Grant County Economic Development Commission and current Executive Director for the Yakima …
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Royal City Council approves contractor
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City council met for it regular meeting on Tuesday evening, March 5. During the meeting, Apollo Inc, of Kennewick, was awarded the contract for the city’s UV construction project. They will be doing the construction and installation necessary to install the city’s new ultraviolet disinfection …
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Othello City Council revisits snow plowing policy
OTHELLO — The Othello City Council agreed Monday evening to leave the current snow plowing procedures as they currently stand.
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Adams County Sheriff's Posse annual dinner, auction this weekend
Othello — The Adams County Sheriff’s Posse will hold their annual dinner and auction on Saturday, March 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the Othello Eagles Lodge. This year, they will be serving spaghetti with three different sauces, breadsticks and dessert.
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Othello Music Boosters raises $6,000 for student music events
The Othello Music Boosters raised over $6,000 during their dinner auction fundraiser Thursday evening.
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Othello City Council discusses CBHA development agreement
OTHELLO — The Othello City Council met for two hours Monday evening and discussed a proposed amendment to the original development agreement with Columbia Basin Health Association, instituting codes for new and current accessory dwelling units and to give recognition to members of the police force for exceptional work.
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Othello Pilgrim Lutheran Church competes for food bank donations
Othello — What happens when you have saints and angels competing against each other? At Othello’s Pilgrim Lutheran Church, it means that you collect 3,000 pounds of food for the Othello Food Bank and Adam’s County Pet Rescue.
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My Kitchen opens in Royal City
ROYAL CITY — Handmade tortillas and fresh ingredients are two things that the new Royal City restaurant, My Kitchen, prides itself on.
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Wahluke Junior High students participate in National Amazing Shake competition
Mattawa — Ten students from Wahluke Junior High attended The Amazing Shake National Competition in Atlanta, GA, this past weekend, Feb. 22-24. All of the Wahluke students who attended placed in the top 200, with one placing in the top 40.
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Voters approve Othello School Board reapportionment
Othello — In a special election on Feb. 12, residents of the Othello School District approved the reapportionment of the school board. The reapportionment will realign the school board to three director districts and two at-large positions.
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2 arrested for attempting to cut INET impound lock
EPHRATA — Two men were arrested early Thursday morning after one of them allegedly jumped the fence at the Grant County INET impound lot in Ephrata late Wednesday night.
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Winter blizzard drops on Grant, Adams counties
MOSES LAKE — Winter slammed most of Washington this past weekend, reminding residents that spring isn’t here yet. The area received between 2-5 inches of snow.
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Local FFA officers seeking donations for service project
MOSES LAKE — Local District 9 FFA officers are seeking donations for their upcoming leadership event, to be held during FFA week, Feb. 16-23. This year, they will be making tie blankets to give to members of their communities.
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Deadline approaching for scholarships from the Washington Apple Education Foundation
WENATCHEE — Over $1 million in scholarships for the 2019-2020 school year are to be awarded by the Washington Apple Education Foundation. March 1 is the deadline for applications to be submitted. Applications and scholarship qualifications can be found online at www.waef.org/scholarships.
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Royal City library gets new head branch librarian
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City Public Library will see more a familiar face in the days ahead. Tim Hoelscher has been appointed as the new Royal City head branch librarian by the North Central Regional Library.
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'American Pickers' looking for unique items for TV show
MOSES LAKE — The History Channel show “American Pickers” is looking for unique, valuable antiques for upcoming shows. The American Pickers team, including Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, will be filming episodes in Washington during the month of April.
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Grant County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner approaching
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Republicans will hold their 2019 Lincoln Day Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Pillar Rock Grill, 1373 Rd F.2 NE, in Moses Lake, at the golf course. A reception and silent auction will be held at 5 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m. …
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Dog hit in Mattawa area recovering from surgery
MATTAWA — People from the area showed an outpouring of compassion for a young puppy with a broken leg the past two weeks.
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