Briefly

County planning Broadband Action Team

OTHELLO – An informational meeting will be held Thursday, January 28, at 2 p.m. to discuss forming an Adams County Broadband Action Team (BAT).

“Economic development, public safety preparedness and response, access to healthcare and education rely on a strong broadband internet connection for rural communities across the U.S.,” Janis Rountree, BAT Coordinator and manager of the Adams County Development Council said. “Increasing quality of, and access to, broadband is a widespread community goal for Adams County.”

A member of the Washington State Broadband Office will be presenting information on how Adams County can access funding to conduct a feasibility study that helps bring broadband to rural areas, Rountree said.

Anyone interested in attending the meeting via Zoom to learn about becoming a member of the team is asked to contact Rountree at 509 331 2042 or emailing [email protected].

Locals named to Whitworth honor roll

SPOKANE – Hannah Brittain of Sprague and Logan Stanley of Lacrosse achieved Provost’s Honor Roll status for the Fall 2020 semester at Whitworth University, a university spokesperson announced Jan. 20, 2021. To be named to the list, undergraduate students must maintain a grade-point average of 3.75 or better during the semester.