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Port moving forward with airport
By Bob Kirkpatrick Editor The Port of Othello has completed its sealed bid process on two outbuildings and is now ready to proceed with the relocation of the airport runway. “We received nine bids on the Simpson property — four on the house and five on the shop,” Mike Beardsley, port commissioner, said. “We were [...]
Shotgun blast disables Othello home alarm system
By Bob Kirkpatrick Editor A gunman toting a shotgun blew a hole through the eaves of a steel pole garage building in the alleyway of the 900 block of East Larch Street late Tuesday, Aug. 10, disabling the alarm and motion detector system. The area has had ongoing problems with gang-related activities, specifically tagging incidents [...]
New venture back on track
By Bob Kirkpatrick Editor Construction is slated to begin this week on a storage-distribution warehouse at 515 Bruce Road. Angel Garza, owner of Angel Garza Trucking, purchased the property from Bob Boersma with Washington Carriers, which was originally earmarked for a bio-diesel plant. “This facility will service the entire Columbia Basin,” he said. “We’ll be [...]
Local man named head of breeder association
By Bob Kirkpatrick Editor Dan Baginski, owner of Dan-Maur Farms, Othello, has been elected director of the Western Region of the National Brown Swiss Breeders Association. It’s the second time in the last 10 years he’s been appointed to the position. “I served as director from 2000 to 2007,” he said. “I represent Washington, California, [...]
Lineup set for summer American Fiesta Amistad
By Bob Kirkpatrick Editor The final preparations are underway for the 12th annual American Fiesta Amistad, which is sure to be a crowd pleaser as several new and old favorites take the stage Aug. 13 and 14 at Lions Park. “I haven’t been this excited about the entertainment lineup in a long time,” Sean Bates, [...]
