Overview
Othello is a city of about 8,500 people in the Columbia River Plateau of Washington State. It's a food processing hub for the region, processing approximately 1.5 billion pounds (680 kt) of frozen potato products annually, comprising 15 percent of production in North America.
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Best things about Othello
Sandhill Crane Festival
Celebrating the annual arrival of sandhill cranes to the nearby Columbia National Wildlife Refuge since 1998.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 87°F; winter lows dip to about 19°F. Cold months (Jan, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Leavenworth)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PSC Tri Cities Airport, Pasco — 39 mi away. Directions
- EAT Pangborn Memorial Airport, Wenatchee — 63 mi away. Directions
- GEG Spokane International Airport, Spokane — 94 mi away (major hub). Directions
Othello is at the intersection of State Route 17 (WA-17) and State Route 26 (WA-26).
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
Othello is at the intersection of State Route 17 (WA-17) and State Route 26 (WA-26).
Do
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