Rachel’s Challenge at McFarland Middle School tonight
An evening public assembly for Rachel’s Challenge is Sept. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the gymnasium at McFarland Middle School. Share on Facebook
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Othello Community Hospital to offer child dental work
By Briana Alzola Staff writer Othello Community Hospital (OCH) has agreed to partner with the Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) to provide a local place for children to get dental surgery, the hospital board of commissioners decided during their meeting Aug. 26. Alvin Thien, DDS, with CBHA, said the pedodontists, or pediatric dentists, are something [...]
Teen immunization rates improve in Washington
Teen immunization rates are up across the board with Washington at or above the national average in some key categories, according to a new survey. The second year of state teen data from the National Immunization Survey shows improvement for every vaccine. The survey included adolescents 13 to 17 years old. The state met or [...]
Teachers log hundreds of hours of training over summer
By Eric LaFontaine Staff writer Professional development has always been part of the Othello School District (OSD). This summer was no different. During the Monday, Aug. 22, OSD board meeting, Assistant Superintendent Mike Villarreal updated the board on the summer’s training opportunities available to staff. Since the beginning of summer, teachers have had more than [...]
Fair and rodeo parade route changes
The Adams County Fair and Rodeo parade, the last parade during Othello’s centennial year, will take a new route this year. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Bethel Assembly of God church (the old Akin’s building) on First Avenue. The route will head east on Scootney Street to Seventh [...]
Outlook Birth Announcements, Sept. 2
Othello Community Hospital Jenelle Garza to John Jacob and Barbara Garza. She weighed 6 lbs. 11 oz. (Aug. 16) Gabriela Anney Pruneda to Isauro and Analy Pruneda. She weighed 6 lbs. 12 oz. (Aug. 16) Brenden James Ditton to Shawn O’Brien and Kimberly Ann Ditton. He weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. (Aug. 16) Sophia Izabella [...]
DNR dispatches hundreds to help fight eastern Washington wildfires
Some 350 employees of the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) have been dispatched to fight more than a dozen wildfires burning in eastern Washington. DNR’s firefighters are supplemented by staff from federal agencies and the Oregon Department of Forestry, as well as local fire districts. Large fires burning Highway 8 Complex (Klickitat County, [...]
Bomb threat causes evacuation of Grant County Courthouse
Occupants of the Grant County Courthouse were evacuated early Monday, Aug. 30, after a bomb threat was received by telephone. The Clerk’s Office received a call about 8:15 a.m that a person with an explosive device was going to the courthouse. Sheriff’s deputies, Ephrata police officers, and the Washington State Patrol secured the courthouse and [...]
Othello Senior Ctr. menus, Sept. 7-8
Othello Senior Center 755 N. Seventh Ave. 488-5700. Lunch is served at noon. Contact the center by 10 a.m. for a reservation. Price is $4. Menus subject to change. Tuesday, Sept. 7: Roast beef with mashed potatoes and gravy Wednesday, Sept. 8: Taco salad Share on Facebook
Moses Lake man lending a helping hand to fellow vets
By Briana Alzola Staff writer When a soldier returns from duty, sometimes he or she needs help with little things around the home, like the small household chores that just cannot be completed alone. That’s where a new support system, created by Iraqi veteran John Lockard and his wife Isabel, comes in. “It’s a program [...]
Faces from the past: Thomas Booker Sr.
Thomas Booker Sr. came to Adams County to fulfill his dream. In Missouri, he rented land, but what he wanted was to own his farm. So, in 1900, he held an auction to sell his livestock, equipment and his household goods. He then headed west, stopping for a short time in Alaska to work the [...]
U.S. sees record corn crop
According to reports released Aug. 12 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), America’s farmers are on track to produce a record corn crop and record yield per acre in 2010, eclipsing previous records established in 2009. The reports confirmed once again grain supplies will be large enough to satisfy growing demand for food, feed, [...]
