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Healthcare reform on hospital board agenda

Healthcare reform on hospital board agenda »

The majority of discussion topics during the June 25 Hospital Board Meeting related to patients’ care and records. The Health Information Management department is currently undergoing a project with an electronic records system called “Docuware.” This...

June 30 2009 / No comment / Read More »
Grand opening for Dialysis Center

Grand opening for Dialysis Center »

The Fresenius Medical Care Leah Layne Dialysis Center will host its grand opening celebration today, July 1 at 3 p.m.  The open house will be held at the new Othello clinic, located at 530 S....

June 30 2009 / No comment / Read More »
Nothin’ Else Matters

Nothin’ Else Matters »

“Typical musician – he lost track of time working on a song,” bass player Jordan Johnson said while waiting for band-mate Ryley Peterson in the parking lot.  Johnson and Peterson along with guitarist Derek Wagner and...

June 30 2009 / No comment / Read More »
Stars of the Future a hit at the Showhouse

Stars of the Future a hit at the Showhouse »

Reichert’s Showhouse hosted its first annual “Stars of the Future” talent competition on Thursday, June 18.  The show featured nine acts by local high school performers.  A judges panel consisting of Othello’s Shirley Dever, Jenny...

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What’s the buzz about honey? »

What’s the buzz about honey?

Local beekeepers Ken and Barb Caylor enjoy their profession. “It’s really rewarding.  The saying ‘busy as a bee’ is very true.  They are very fascinating...

Jun 9 2009 / No comment / Read More »

Board approves lunch detention »

Board approves lunch detention

Project Manager Mike Currie gave his routine update on the progression of renovation in the district at Monday night’s school board meeting. What...

Jun 9 2009 / No comment / Read More »

Funds Limited for Local Cemetery Maintenance »

Funds Limited for Local Cemetery Maintenance

Editor’s note: This is the second of a series on Adams County cemeteries. Historical data on Othello area cemeteries was compiled in part...

Jun 6 2009 / No comment / Read More »

Huskies compete in Seattle for 2A title »

Huskies compete in Seattle for 2A title

  Two doubles teams participated in the 2A state tennis tournament on May 29 and 30 at the University of Washington tennis facility.  Both teams...

Jun 2 2009 / No comment / Read More »

Candidates file for local positions »

Candidates file for local positions

Candidates began filing for elected office on June 1, 2009.  As of the Independent’s press time, the following had filed:  for State Representative Pos....

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Kirkwood javelin state champion »

Kirkwood javelin state champion

Making remarkable improvement throughout the season Christine Kirkwood won the 2A state javelin championship with a throw of 151 feet, 10 inches in Tacoma...

Jun 2 2009 / No comment / Read More »

THANK YOU! »

THANK YOU!

I just wanted you to know that I enjoy reading the weekly paper, I was born and raised in Othello and have lived in...

May 27 2009 / No comment / Read More »
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Forum

The Port Report…Mike Beardsely »

The Port Report…Mike Beardsely

It will be hard to stay awake through this report!  We’ll be looking at the 2008 financial statements and you know how exciting numbers can be! The Port financial statements are now being prepared on a full accrual basis following all the guidelines established in Olympia...

Jun 30 2009 / No comment / Read More »

A day at the Rancho »

A day at the Rancho

“There once was a beautiful house on a hill that worked so hard to stand until one day it just crumbled, disappearing into dust. Its foundation had been neglected for so long that it could no longer carry the weight of its walls.” — L....

Jun 30 2009 / No comment / Read More »
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Sports

10-U All-Stars place third

10-U All-Stars place third

Othello All-Star pitchers shut out two opponents at the Firecracker Classic 10U baseball tournament in Moses Lake over the weekend but were unable to cool the bats of Woodenville in the semifinal. “They’re a...

Jun 30, 2009 / More »
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Faith

Local students host blood drive

Local students host blood drive

We want your blood! The Warped Tour blood drive will be debuting at the Columbia Physical Therapy building 116 South First Street in Othello on July 8 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Renae...

Jun 30, 2009 / More »
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School

Slow down for children

Slow down for children

Drivers are reminded that summer school is now in sesion; please observe speed limits in school zones. Pictured above, left to right: Alejandro Aguilar, Max Zuniga, Roberto Aguilar and subsitute education assistant Maribel...

Jun 30, 2009 / More »
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Community

Othello plans all-American fourth

Othello plans all-American fourth

Othello will celebrate this Independence Day with the usual flair and festivities of the annual SunFaire.  Organized by the Greater Othello Chamber of Commerce the SunFaire celebration includes an entire day of activities...

Jun 30, 2009 / More »
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