Royal claims back-to-back titles on the pitch

The Royal Knights were crowned SCAC East Conference champions for the second year in a row after getting past Connell 1-0 at home on a windy Friday evening at David Nielsen Stadium April 28.

Some good news for schools

ROYAL CITY - With the governor and legislators looking for ways to cut education spending to balance the state budget, Royal Schools Superintendent Rose Search noted last week that her district got a bit of good financial news recently.

Royal student entry advances in prep art competitions

ROYAL CITY - Five pieces by ESD 105 area high school artists, including one from Royal, will be advancing to OSPI's statewide Superintendent's High School Art Show later this spring.

Please help family cope Summer Falls tragedy

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The past eight days have been incredibly difficult for the family of Scott Kolves and Korey Kolves. Eight-year-old Korey's funeral was held Saturday and was attended by more than 250 people from all across the area.

With one shot, Royal High School golfer improves over last year

ROYAL CITY - Royal High golf coach Pete Christensen has a veteran boys golf team this year, and he was looking for improvement over last year as the season started.

3 officers honored for life saving initiatives

EPHRATA - Three Grant County law enforcement officers were recently recognized for their efforts at reducing traffic injuries and deaths and will be among others honored at an April 26 ceremony in Lacey.

Grant PUD proposes raise in 2015 rates

EPHRATA - Grant County PUD rates will increase by 2.4 percent for residential customers, and 3.5 percent for irrigators. Large industrial customers (rate class 15) will get a five-tenths of 1 percent rate increase. The 2015 rate proposal was reviewed, and was the subject of a lively debate, at the regular meeting of the PUD commissioners Tuesday.

Democrats ask ethics panel to investigate Sens. Cruz, Hawley

WASHINGTON (AP) — Seven Democratic senators on Thursday asked the Senate Ethics Committee to investigate the actions of Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley “to fully understand their role” in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump.

Democrats ask ethics panel to investigate Sens. Cruz, Hawley

WASHINGTON (AP) — Seven Democratic senators on Thursday asked the Senate Ethics Committee to investigate the actions of Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley “to fully understand their role” in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump.

Democrats ask ethics panel to investigate Sens. Cruz, Hawley

WASHINGTON (AP) — Seven Democratic senators on Thursday asked the Senate Ethics Committee to investigate the actions of Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley “to fully understand their role” in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump.

Democrats ask ethics panel to investigate Sens. Cruz, Hawley

WASHINGTON (AP) — Seven Democratic senators on Thursday asked the Senate Ethics Committee to investigate the actions of Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley “to fully understand their role” in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump.

Court blocks release of records about cops in DC on Jan. 6

SEATTLE (AP) — A court commissioner granted an emergency order Wednesday temporarily stopping the City of Seattle from disclosing records that would have identified six Seattle police officers who attended the pro-Trump rally in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6 before the deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol.

Court blocks release of records about cops in DC on Jan. 6

SEATTLE (AP) — A court commissioner granted an emergency order Wednesday temporarily stopping the City of Seattle from disclosing records that would have identified six Seattle police officers who attended the pro-Trump rally in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6 before the deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol.

Senate OKs 988 crisis hotline bill

In a 27-22 vote, the Washington state Senate passed a bill Monday during a virtual debate to strengthen the state’s behavioral health crisis response and suicide prevention services.

Trump administration proposes sweeping asylum restrictions

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Trump administration on Wednesday proposed sweeping restrictions on asylum, seeking to align a legal framework with the president's efforts to limit immigration to the United States.

Maryland routs Purdue to remain tied for first in Big Ten

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Stephanie Jones scored 18 points, Shakira Austin had 17 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 7 Maryland stayed atop the Big Ten by pounding Purdue 88-45 Tuesday night for its 13th consecutive victory.

German with virus in grave condition; Austria probes death

BERLIN (AP) — Authorities in western Germany said Wednesday that a man who contracted COVID-19 is in critical condition and has been taken to a specialist hospital in Duesseldorf, as officials in neighboring Austria sealed off an apartment complex where a female tourist from Italy with a possible infection died overnight.

Airlines aim for takeoff as lockdowns ease and demand rises

The skies are clearing up a bit for airlines as states ease lockdown measures and travelers slowly return to airport check-in lines.

Court in WVa police excessive force suit: 'This has to stop'

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A federal appeals court has vacated part of a finding that cleared five West Virginia police officers on qualified immunity grounds in an excessive force lawsuit, which was filed by the estate of a homeless black man shot 22 times.

Trump administration proposes sweeping asylum restrictions

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Trump administration on Wednesday proposed sweeping restrictions on asylum, seeking to align a legal framework with the president's efforts to limit immigration to the United States.