Roundabout construction delayed
OTHELLO — It’s going to take another year or two before a proposed roundabout is constructed at the State Highway 17 and Cunningham Road intersection. The state Department of Transportation announced last week that the... — Updated 3/29/2023
Othello woman sentenced in firearms case
OTHELLO — A local woman has been sentenced to federal prison for illegal possession of a firearm. Alondra Yanez, 25, of Othello, was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for being felon in possession of a firearm. U.S.... — Updated 3/29/2023
Time to remove studded tires
PASCO — If you haven’t yet removed your studded tires, it’s time to do so. The deadline to remove studded tires is today, Friday, March 31, according to the state Department of Transportation. The Washington State Patrol... — Updated 3/29/2023
Chief's Award of Excellence
Second-grade Hiawatha Elementary School teacher Lauren Rathbone was recognized March 9 for her efforts to lock down the school while police apprehended a man on the playground.... — Updated 3/16/2023
Stolen car located; two arrested
OTHELLO — Two men were arrested March 9 for possession of a stolen vehicle. Serafin Rangel-Sambrano, 38, and Jose Joaquin Juarez-Ramirez, 34, both of Othello, were arrested for possession of a vehicle stolen from Ellensburg. At... — Updated 3/16/2023
- Bill mandates recess for K-5 students
- Power outage planned for March 11
- Cotton Booker crowned Oklahoma State auctioneer champion
- Coroner releases cause of death of WSU student
- Canvassing Board to meet
- Teen arrested for car theft
- Farm fuel tax exemptions fail to pass
- Valentine's prostitution sting leads to 5 arrests
State seeks hydraulic board members
OLYMPIA — The state Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking candidates to fill seven positions on a volunteer committee that advises the agency on administering the Hydraulic Code designed to protect fish. The Hydraulic Code... — Updated 3/29/2023
Rallycross Doubletake
John Carscadden drives a 2001 Subaru Forester in the Prepared All-Wheel Drive class on Sunday, March 5, for a total time of 6:32.380. On Saturday, March 4, he raced in the Time... — Updated 3/29/2023
Fun for a while
So we are down to our final two weeks of college basketball. I’m kind of a basketball junky. I love the high school playoffs and tournaments followed by the college conference... — Updated 3/29/2023
Dancing in sneakers
On Sunday the brackets for the 2023 NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournament were announced. This year’s tournament will have the Gonzaga men and women and the Pac 12... — Updated 3/16/2023
Lind Rallycross results reported
LIND - The Northwest Rally Association opened its 2023 racing season March 4-5 in Lind Lions Club Arena. Here are the results of the event: Saturday, March 4 Prepared RWD - Ryan... — Updated 3/16/2023
Basketball coach sues Eastern Washington University
CHENEY – Eastern Washington University and its athletic director, Lynn Hickey, are being sued by basketball coach Wendy Schuller. The lawsuit accuses the university and Hickey of age and gender discrimination. In a court filing... — Updated 3/16/2023
State predicting larger salmon runs
PASCO — Fishermen can expect more Coho, Chinook and sockeye salmon to return to the Columbia River and its tributaries this season. The state Department of Fish and Wildlife’s forecast is based on environmental indicators... — Updated 3/16/2023
Eastern men claim Big Sky crown
Northern Colorado led just once, 5-2 in the opening moments of their Big Sky Conference basketball game against Eastern Washington. After that it was all Eagles as they kept the Bears trailing by double-digits and not only... — Updated 3/2/2023
Big Sky kings
EWU mens' basketball head coach David Riley finished the job of the ceremonial cutting down of the net following his team's clinching the Big Sky Conference regular season... — Updated 3/2/2023
Othello girl named Athlete of Week
OTHELLO — A local girl has been named as a Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Athlete of the Week for her achievements on the court. AnnaLee Coronado, a senior at Othello High School, was recognized for her play... — Updated 3/2/2023
Ag firms support Second Harvest
PASCO — AgWest Farm Credit and Northwest Agricultural Consultants are partnering with Second Harvest to help celebrate the impact our region’s ag community makes for people facing hunger, In addition, the companies will match... — Updated 3/29/2023
No drought on the horizon for state
CONNELL — The March drought report shows good news for farmers across much of Washington state and Franklin County. According to the report released earlier this month, the... — Updated 3/29/2023
Farming kickoff
Clearwater Supply, 1086 S. First Ave., Othello, hosted its annual Farming Kickoff lunch and barbecue on Friday, March 10. The firm invited area farmers, community members and law... — Updated 3/16/2023
Irrigation districts may move to all-mail elections
OLYMPIA - Under a bill making its way through the Legislature, irrigation districts would be required to move to all-mail ballots for elections. Senate Bill 5709, introduced by... — Updated 3/2/2023
Water supply forecast released
SPOKANE – Forecasts from the Natural Resources Conservation Service shows a probability for above-normal precipitation and temperatures across Washington. This annual report... — Updated 2/21/2023
Public safety needs more than a step
Law enforcement in our region continue to serve the people with professionalism, dedication and compassion. The brave men and women behind the badge are an integral part of our... — Updated 3/29/2023
Protect local pharmacies
In small communities across Eastern Washington, the local pharmacy is a business you rely on. Often it is the only outlet for miles around where you can get your prescriptions... — Updated 3/29/2023
Hospital merger bill threatens rural access
As a senator representing rural Washington, I understand the importance of accessible healthcare for all residents, regardless of where they live. Unfortunately, for far too long,... — Updated 3/29/2023
Patients should have a right to know
Do patients have a right to know if an insurance plan is going to force them to use a mail-order pharmacy or the insurance-owned mail order system during open enrollment? Do patients have a right to chose who they receive medical... — Updated 3/16/2023
LOL at crazy hair-colored women
Who would have ever imagined that a fashion would prevail whereby women would purposely choose to look “not pretty?” I am past 80, no longer pretty and right in style. I just wish the green-, purple- and orange-haired people... — Updated 3/16/2023
Greenhouse gases raise Earth temp
We all need to understand climate science. Climate fundamentals are simple: Sunshine warms the Earth, and the Earth radiates heat back into space as infrared. Earth’s temperature results from how much radiant heat gets trapped... — Updated 3/16/2023
Proposed mileage tax targets ruralites
The Vehicle Miles Travelled tax, or VMT, is once again raising its ugly head in Olympia in the form of House Bill 1832. It has been rebranded the "Road Usage Charge" (RUC), a more... — Updated 3/6/2023
Fighting for farmers' survival
Too many Puget Sound lawmakers never look beyond their grocery stores to understand the struggle of our farmers to keep those stores supplied. That’s why Sen. Mark Schoesler,... — Updated 3/6/2023
People Depend More on Local Pharmacies for Medical Information
While the coronavirus clobbered many businesses, pharmacies were not among them. In fact, since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19, a pandemic, local pharmacists... — Updated 3/2/2023
Sen. Schoesler sponsors two pages
OLYMPIA — Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, hosted two pages during the last two weeks at the Capitol. Charlie Alford, a Jennifer Middle School student from Lewiston, Idaho,... — Updated 3/29/2023
A week at the Capitol
Tekoa High School sophomore Alexis Taylor, 15, of Tekoa, served as a page in the state House of Representatives from 19-24 at the state Capitol in Olympia. Taylor was sponsored by... — Updated 3/6/2023
Lil Miss pageant set for Saturday
CONNELL — The third annual Lil Miss pageant will take center stage for five hours Saturday, March 4. The event begins at 3 p.m. Contestants include girls 5-12 years of age. During the pageant, older Miss Connell contestants... — Updated 3/2/2023
Daddy-daughter dance set for Saturday
CONNELL — Fathers and their daughters will have a chance to kick up their heels this Saturday, March 4, at a special masquerade ball. The annual Father Daughter Dance is set for 6-8 p.m. at Connell Elementary School, 1001 W.... — Updated 3/2/2023
Posse recognition
Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner presents the Sheriff Belt Buckle Award to Sheriff's Posse volunteer Juli Maine during an appreciation dinner at the Othello Golf Club on Saturday... — Updated 2/21/2023
Ice Age Institute has new secretary
RITZVILLE — The Palouse Chapter of the Ice Age Flood Institute has a new secretary. Cecilia Cochran of Pomeroy was appointed to fill the vacancy, replacing LeeAnn Blankenship. The organization which promotes education on the... — Updated 2/21/2023
Elizabeth Ann Rogers
Elizabeth Ann Rogers May 20, 1937 Elizabeth Ann Williams was born to Mack Olif Williams and Florence Elizabeth Wheaton in Colby, Kan., on May 20, 1937. She graduated from Colby... — Updated 3/16/2023
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