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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…
Occupy Wall Streeters must meet my people
I can stand only so much of the Occupy Wall Street crowd. At best, they are brats so spoiled by our nanny state that they believe everything should be free.
Americans can learn from Poland's past
People don't appreciate what they have until they lose it. For example, if your water line breaks and you go without showers for a couple of days, you have a w…
Police shooting inquiry continues
ROYAL CITY - The investigation of the police shooting of a domestic violence suspect here on Oct. 24 could be completed and in the hands of the county prosecut…
Gard Vintners to highlight Scandinavian heritage
ROYAL CITY - Gard Vintners, a Royal City-based winery and estate vineyard, will focus on Scandinavian heritage when it celebrates its third annual Norse Night …
Mattawa Chamber to meet Wednesday
MATTAWA - The Mattawa Area Multicultural Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a general meeting for Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the offices of the Port of Matawa.
Ruth Marie Cochran
Ruth Marie Cochran, 83, Royal City resident passed away on October 28, 2011 in Arizona where they wintered since 1996. Private family graveside services will b…
Calendar Nov. 9 - Nov. 15
When Alaska prospers, the Puget Sound prospers
The 1896 Yukon gold rush triggered a boom for Seattle as prospectors flocked to ships bound for Alaska. In 1968, ARCO found black gold - oil - on the state's N…
Seth Weeks wants to adjust attitudes as Wahluke Board member
MATTAWA - Seth Weeks is not just running for the Wahluke School Board. He's running with passion.
State prisoners picking Royal City fruit
ROYAL CITY - In a deal struck with the Washington State Department of Corrections, an apple grower with orchards here and in Quincy is receiving harvest help f…
Police say domestic violence the worst calls
I have worked with police agencies throughout my 40 years of newspapering and have had occasion to discuss their work and their lives.
Wahluke schools institute admin walk-throughs
MATTAWA - In its effort to improve instruction, the Wahluke School District had instituted a program of weekly administrator visits to classrooms.
Space and finances at our schools
The greatest physical need for our district is space. We need to provide space to existing teachers and programs that lack sufficient accommodations. We must a…
Meeting set for Royal student educational travel to Europe
ROYAL CITY - Parents who would like their high school-aged students to take advantage of a European educational excursion in less than two years are invited to…
Juarez leads Wahluke girls to state in cross country
MATTAWA - Maria Juarez had the run of her life Saturday to lead the Wahluke High School girls to second place at the District 5 cross country meet and a berth …