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Home sales up despite higher interest rates
KIRKLAND — Activity in the housing market increased in April in spite of rising interest rates, according to data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which compiles statistics from 26 of Washington’s 39 counties. Interest rates have increased by 0.38 percentage points over the past month to 7.17%, continuing to constrain prospective buyers’ purchasing power and prospective sellers’ willingness to give up low-interest-rate mortgages, according to the NWMLS.
Adams Co. receives funding for bridge rebuilds
RITZVILLE — Adams County officials are scheduled to start work this fall on the first of six bridges that will be rebuilt to accommodate the widening of the East Low Canal. Adams County Engineer Scott Yaeger wrote in an email that the county has received funding from the federal government to rebuild the bridge at Sackman Road northeast of Warden. The work is scheduled for winter 2024-25.
Lower Monumental Lock and Dam to Temporarily Close Public Crossings for Maintenance May 13 - 21
KAHLOTUS – Officials at Lower Monumental Lock and Dam will be closing public dam crossings May 13 through 21 to perform maintenance. Normal crossing hours are once an hour, on the half-hour, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Public dam crossings are also available at Lower Granite Lock and Dam and Little Goose Lock and Dam.
Othello’s Eldred, Haro sign with Wenatchee Valley
OTHELLO — Othello seniors Don Eldred and Felipe Haro signed their national letters of intent to play college soccer at Wenatchee Valley College on Wednesday evening at Othello High School. According to Head Coach Bernie Garza, Eldred and Haro chose where to do the signing, which was located in...
Othello council approves new summer youth recreation program
OTHELLO — The Othello City Council unanimously approved Monday the Parks and Recreation Department to implement a three-week summer youth recreation program in June and July for children ages four to 12 with a fee of $45 per child. The new program comes after the city recently announced the...
Arrest warrant prompts school lockdowns, SWAT response in Kennewick Friday
Shortly after the domestic situation in Franklin County Friday, Tri-City Regional SWAT was called to Kennewick after a man ran from authorities trying to arrest him on an outstanding warrant. COPYRIGHT 2024 BY APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
Softball Game Preview: Moses Lake Hits the Road
The Moses Lake Mavericks will head out on the road to square off against the Othello Huskies at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches. Moses Lake took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their...
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