Connell Auto Licensing closes its doors

CONNELL – Connell Auto Licensing is closing its door permanently today, Sept. 9.

“I took another job,” owner Tearsa Cope said of closing the 133 N. Columbia Ave. office.

Cope has owned the business since 2013, providing state licensing services for trucks, cars, boats and more.

“At this time, I’m taking a different career direction,” Cope said.

According to Cope, her decision will impact customers from Connell, Mesa, Eltopia, Kahlotus, Washtucna, Othello, Lind and Ritzville, among other places.

The decision to shut down the licensing sub-agent office was a last-minute decision, she said, notin...