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Design of Othello’s water storage project begins this summer
OTHELLO — The city of Othello has received about $1.5 million in grants for its continuing project to pump and tre…
Summerfest may be a festival for others to copy
When first I heard there would be no carnival at Royal City's Summerfest, I wondered just how good a festival it could be.
Idaho producer recalls sprouts
WASHINGTON (AP) - An Idaho sprout producer has recalled its alfalfa and spicy sprouts because they may be linked to 21 cases of salmonella poisoning.
Fly-in nets $1,600
DESERT AIRE - Poor weather kept some planes from making an appearance, but the spirits of the locals were as high as ever for the fifth annual Desert Aire Fly-in Breakfast on June 18.
Royal Summerfest golf tournament slots still open
ROYAL CITY - Organizer Andrew Perkins announced on Friday that there are still open slots for the Royal City Summerfest Scramble golf tournament.
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School district runs survey
ROYAL CITY - There was a questionnaire by the Royal School District in last week's The Royal Register by which school officials hope to determine the best way, or ways, to communicate with parents.
CPOW topic: update on processing plant
RITZVILLE - An update on the progress of the new meat processing plant at Odessa is on top at the monthly general meeting of the Cattle Producers of Washington on July 13.
Dr. Carlson wins $2,500 for Royal High science
ROYAL CITY - Dr. Eric Carlson's video for the Science WoRx contest on the Internet was the winning video.
County fire districts prepare for wildfire season
MOSES LAKE -Residents of Grant County are no strangers to wildfire. Last Fourth of July an errant firework sparked the McConihe Flats Fire northwest of Moses L…
Nearly all Red Rock students on for test day
ROYAL CITY - Principal Richard Gregoire reports that students were on hand the first day for 1,089 of the 1,098 Measurement of Student Progress tests this year.
Gov. Gregoire will not seek third term
OLYMPIA - Gov. Chris Gregoire issued the following statement after announcing she has decided not to pursue a third term as governor:
Groundwater supplies are reportedly dwindling
MOSES LAKE - Groundwater supplies feeding agricultural wells and city supplies aren't receiving enough new water for the future, according to representatives with the Columbia Basin Groundwater Management Area, or …