China now driving car market

In the 1950s, America’s “Big Three” automakers (General Motors, Ford and Chrysler) were the pacesetters for our industrial dominance. They had the skilled workers, financing, mass production technology, and sales networks, supply chains and customer base. In short, they had it all.

John Spellman, best leader for tough times

Too often, virtues and accomplishments of quiet leaders go unsung. Such is the case with John Spellman, former Washington governor and King County executive, who died Jan. 16 at the age of 91.

The Knights claim their first district title in six years

ROYAL CITY — The battle between Royal and Wahluke for the District 5 bragging rights was all you’d expect it to be –a close physical defensive affair from two talented squads that had split close matches in the regular season with each winning on their home turf.

'Why pay rent?': Frustration in South Grant County over homeless

Small towns across rural Grant County have been responding with frustration and derision at a recent circuit court decision that restricted the ability of municipalities to criminalize homeless encampments on public land when no other shelter options exist.

How to choose a safe, effective fish oil supplement

(ARA) - Americans now swallow fish oil more often than multivitamins, according to ConsumerLab's recent annual survey of vitamin and supplement users. And it's no wonder why - fish oil is one of the best supplements anyone can take.

Royal-Wahluke soccer match lives up to its billing

ROYAL CITY - The big high school soccer match that was expected between Royal and Wahluke last Friday on the Royal field was exactly that.

Royal volleyballers start season with a comeback

ROYAL CITY – For one game against Cle Elum last week, the Royal High volleyball team looked like the Knights of old, falling 11-25.

Oscar Vazquez has an inspiring story on his own

Royal boys finish 10th and girls take 13th at state cross country

ROYAL CITY - Another successful season of cross country at Royal High School ended at the state meet in Pasco Saturday with Knight leader Marcos Quiroz earning all-state honors.

New Grant County Republican chair revels in red, white & blue

MOSES LAKE - If you want to be in a red, white and blue mood at the Grant County fair this week, a good suggestion would be a visit with Grant County Republican Party Chair Kimber Lybbert.

EU sighs with relief as Biden readies to enter White House

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s top officials breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday that Joe Biden will be taking over as president of the United States, but they warned that the world has changed after four years of Donald Trump and that trans-Atlantic ties will be different in the future.

EU sighs with relief as Biden readies to enter White House

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s top officials breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday that Joe Biden will be taking over as president of the United States, but they warned that the world has changed after four years of Donald Trump and that trans-Atlantic ties will be different in the future.

Estonia to get first female PM as government deal clinched

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Estonia’s two biggest political parties clinched a deal on Sunday to form a new government to be led by a female prime minister for the first time in the Baltic country’s history, replacing the previous Cabinet that collapsed into a corruption scandal earlier this month.

Estonia to get first female PM as government deal clinched

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Estonia’s two biggest political parties clinched a deal on Sunday to form a new government to be led by a female prime minister for the first time in the Baltic country’s history, replacing the previous Cabinet that collapsed into a corruption scandal earlier this month.

Lind-Ritzville falls 9-0 in home opener against Chewelah

Lind-Ritzville football fell 9-0 in their home opener against Chewelah on Friday night at Lind-Ritzville High School on Friday night. The Broncos honored their senior class before the game with a short ceremony on Senior Night.

Kentucky lawmakers advance historical horse racing bill

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky lawmakers started advancing a bill Thursday to prevent the unplugging of historical racing machines that have expanded into lucrative ventures for the state's horse tracks.

Kentucky lawmakers advance historical horse racing bill

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky lawmakers started advancing a bill Thursday to prevent the unplugging of historical racing machines that have expanded into lucrative ventures for the state's horse tracks.

Kentucky lawmakers advance historical horse racing bill

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky lawmakers started advancing a bill Thursday to prevent the unplugging of historical racing machines that have expanded into lucrative ventures for the state's horse tracks.

Right on point: Columbia Basin Pointing Labrador Club holds first training day

Columbia Basin Pointing Labrador Club holds first training day

Training days are just as much for people as they are for dogs, said Doreen Oakes, president of the Columbia Basin Pointing Labrador Club.

Court closes courthouse door on slain Mexican teen's family

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 Tuesday to close the courthouse door on the parents of a Mexican teenager who was shot dead over the border by an American agent.