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Mattawa to work on sewer, water projects in 2026
MATTAWA — The city of Mattawa has budgeted to spend about $200,000 more in its current expense (general) fund in 2…
Martinez lifts way to medal in first try ever
ROYAL CITY - Power lifting coach Paul Olsufka has been building a program at Royal High School the past couple of years, and his efforts got a big boost from t…
Flea markets may return to Mattawa's Hund Park
MATTAWA - The Mattawa City Council heard at its meeting last Thursday that the city is contemplating operating a weekend flea market again at Hund Memorial Par…
January Students of the Month named at Royal High School
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School has announced the January winners of Student of the Month.
Key state Senate panel approves felony-DUI bill
OLYMPIA - Momentum and support continue to grow for Sen. Mike Padden's bill to make a fourth DUI conviction within 10 years a felony.
26 homeless in Royal City, 18 in Mattawa
MOSES LAKE - There are fewer homeless individuals in the county this year than there were last year, according to recently released results from the 2015 Point…
Flight program is designed for student success
MOSES LAKE - Joseph MacDougall said his interest in aviation began on a long trip, when he got bored and started teasing his little sister.
Royal man sentenced for heroin possession
EPHRATA - A Royal City man will be serving 15 days in jail after being caught with heroin in his pocket at a Moses Lake store.
One big money winner so far at Harvest Foods
ROYAL CITY - Sherrie Renteria was done with her school bus route and went into Royal City Harvest Foods on Wed., Feb. 18, to shop.
Carter Noftle is Red Rock's spelling champ
ROYAL CITY - Fourth-grader Carter Noftle was crowned the Red Rock Elementary School Spelling Bee champion on Feb. 17, and now he and fifth grade champ Broderic…
Export seminar to help potential businesses
MOSES LAKE - Small business owners in the Basin can learn more about exporting their products during the Eastern Washington Export Readiness Seminar in Moses L…
Grant County Sheriff Jones: Early learning would help reduce crime
The legislative session is approaching the half-way mark, and there are many important issues being discussed and debated.
Mattawa-Desert Aire Lions Club offers a chance to Serve
MATTAWA - The Mattawa-Desert Aire Lions Club, which is about 25 members strong, is launching a campaign to attract new people who want to serve their community.
5 injured in SR 26 collision
OTHELLO - A man from Othello and four young adults from western Washington were injured when two cars collided on Highway 26 in Othello on Feb. 16.
Royal wrestlers finish 6th at state
ROYAL CITY - Seven Royal High boys placed at the 27th Mat Classic in Tacoma last weekend, elevating the team to sixth place and the best performance by a South…
Flowers chosen as next community mural
MATTAWA - "Flowers", by Wahluke Junior High student Alejandra Ramos will be the Makeover Mattawa community mural, set to be painted on a wall at Estudillos gro…