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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…
Don't ignore DOE's water workshops
There is a notice in this week's paper about workshops the Department of Ecology is planning on Sept. 7, 8 and 9 in Richland, Wenatchee and Spokane regarding the water supply in the Columbia River.
Royal Schools seek help with student safety
ROYAL CITY - Royal Schools Superintendent Rose Search is hoping parents will cooperate with a new vehicle traffic plan at the Royal Middle School.
Church basement to help ease school crowding
ROYAL CITY - There may be little talk now about crowding in Royal Schools this fall, but the problem persists, according to Superintendent Rose Search.
Mattawa Communities Day a huge success
MATTAWA - The people of Mattawa hasn't had a community day the past five years, but they didn't forget how to celebrate.
Free lunch for all students at Royal
ROYAL CITY - For the second year, all students in the Royal School District will receive free lunches, the school board has decided.
Anna Valle loses school board vote
ROYAL CITY - After electing Anna Valle to the Royal School District Board of Directors for two terms, Royal Slope voters have denied her a third term.
EMS, fire levies win by big margins
ROYAL CITY - The voters of the Royal Slope approved emergency medical services and fire levies for Grant County Fire Districts Nos. 10/11 on Aug. 16.
Schools at Mattawa get a re-set
MATTAWA - Wahluke Schools Superintendent Aaron Chavez has excitedly reported that all Wahluke schools, from eighth grade down, have been re-set for the coming school year as a result of restructuring.
Packers Continue Unique Tradition With Fans
Today in History for August 30th
Boeing's prospects are bright ... for now
A Royal gathering 85 miles out of town
I've heard "it's a small world" many times, and the adage proved out again last Saturday.
Today in History for August 29th
Darrel and Nikki Martindale
ROYAL CITY - Husband-and-wife team Darrel and Nikki Martindale are volunteer firefighters for Grant County Fire District No. 10.
Annual bluegrass festival dates set
GEORGE - The fifth annual George, Washington Bluegrass Festival has been slated for Sept. 12-18 in the George city park.