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16-year-old arrested for drive-by-shooting in Othello
OTHELLO, Wash. — A 16-year-old was arrested after a drive-by shooting in Othello earlier this month. According to the Othello Police Department (OPD), officers received the report of the shooting on May 20, four days after the shooting took place. OPD said there were no reports received at the time of the shooting.
Prison inmate gets another 17 months for fleeing police
WENATCHEE — A Douglas County man already serving prison time received an additional 17-month sentence on Wednesday for fleeing Chelan County deputies and crashing his vehicle into a trailer. Dominique Roshad Lockhart, 30, of Palisades was behind the wheel of a borrowed van in March 2023 when a deputy...
Othello-ACFD 5 negotiations continue
OTHELLO — The Othello City Council meeting Tuesday featured an update from the city regarding its contract negotiations with Adams County Fire District 5, with a mediation date set for July 25. The city recently provided ACFD 5 with a two-year notice of termination of its contract. During Tuesday’s...
Othello Preschool reports on operations, priorities
OTHELLO – Othello School District Early Childhood Director Jennifer Garza presented to the Othello School Board Tuesday evening, following the board’s May 21 site visit at the Othello Preschool, on how the preschool is doing and some of its priorities over this school year. Garza started with some...
Kahlotus Days set for Saturday
KAHLOTUS — The annual Kahlotus Days celebration is set for Saturday, June 1, throughout the community. There will be a 5K run/walk, parade, softball tournament and Kid Zone. The main event of the festival will be the Battle of the Bull, where cowboys and cowgirls will pit their riding skills against a mechanical bull. The winner will receive the coveted golden buckle.
New Central WA districts spark drama as the 2024 election revs up
Para leer este artículo en español, haga clic aquí. Ana Ruiz Kennedy thought she would be making a second run for Franklin County Commissioner this year. She would be competing under a district-based system, a result of a May 2022 settlement of a lawsuit against the county under the state’s Voting Rights Act. Her 2020 election bid — as Ana Ruiz Peralta — for Franklin County Commissioner, in which she won the Latino-majority precincts but lost the seat overall to her opponent, Rocky Mullen, was at the center of that lawsuit.
Upgrades for Pasco's HAPO Center will only be considered with crucial input from the community
PASCO, Wash. -- Franklin County Leaders said they want to continue making improvements to the Pasco HAPO Center but before they make any decision, they need the community's input.
Othello man arrested in fuel theft case
OTHELLO — Anthony Earl Lee, 33, of Othello was arrested for suspicion of theft in the second degree and suspicion of unlawful use of red dyed diesel after an investigation by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies had responded to a report of stolen diesel in the 10...
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