OTHELLO -- Applications are now being accepted for two director positions with the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District.

The first position is for Division 2, which includes a portion of Grant County.

The second position is for Division 4, which includes Adams County.

To file for the position, a candidate must file a petition signed by at least 10 voters in the division by 5 p.m. Nov. 5.

The election is Dec. 11 and the three-year term begins in January.

The district office is at 55 N. Eighth, Othello

For more information, call 488-9671.