A. Iverson wins art contest at Sandhill Crane Festival

Alyssa Iverson, 8, daughter of Todd and Victoria Iverson of Odessa, has won her age division in an art contest sponsored by The Old Hotel Art Gallery in Othello. The art contest is an annual event held in conjunction with Othello’s Sandhill Crane Festival, held this year on March 25, 26 and 27.

The contest is held on Saturday, and entries are divided into divisions depending on age; 8 and under, 9-12, 13-15, 16-18 and adult. Any art medium is accepted, but the subject matter must feature nature and/or wildlife of the Columbia Basin.

Iverson’s picture of a long-billed curlew has been on display...