David T. Phillips

After a brief illness, David T. Phillips of Royal City died on June 14, 2011 surrounded by family at his bedside. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on October 12, 1943 to Louis and Doris Phillips of Lehi, Utah. 

Joseph Kuhns

Joseph Buford (Joe) Kuhns passed away on Feb. 11, 2021, in Kennewick at the age of 92.

Francis Irvin McDowell

July 19, 1931 – November 10, 2016

Clark A. Butterfield

January 5, 1955 – November 8, 2016

Clifford Lee Dopps

Clifford Dopps spent his working life on the land but enjoyed his retirement on the sea. Tragically, the sea claimed his life too soon at the age of 73 and has not returned him to us.

Martin 'Marty' Gustaf Coffman

August 15, 1952 – July 26, 2016

August 15, 1952 – July 26, 2016

Clifford Dopps

Clifford Dopps spent his working life on the land but enjoyed his retirement on the sea. Tragically, the sea claimed his life too soon at the age of 73 and has not returned him to us.

Orvalla LaVelle Hafer November 22, 1936 - October 9, 2017

Orvalla LaVelle Hafer, 80, of Othello, Washington, passed away October 9, 2017 in Spokane, Washington. She was born in Wallowa, Oregon November 22, 1936. Orvalla grew up in Promise, Oregon, until the family moved to Portland when she was in the 8th grade. She completed her education in Portland graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1954. 

Trevor Lee Mianecki May 13, 1995 - September 28, 2017

Trevor, forever our shining star. 

Justin Duran Weyns

March 6, 1992 - April 18, 2015

Justin Duran Weyns, born March 6, 1992 at Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane, Wa., passed away Saturday, April 18, 2015 at his home on Royal Slope, near Othello, Wa.,while held in the loving arms of his parents, Ko and Kriston Weyns.

Charlene Annette Moline

Charlene Annette Moline, 72, of Royal City, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at her home with her family at her side.

Jule Oliver Crabtree

Jule Oliver Crabtree, 98, longtime resident of Royal City, a man devoted to God, a hard working farmer, faithful husband, loving father, excellent teacher, lifelong learner, talented athlete and so much more, died in his home with his dear family near on Tuesday, January 22, 2013.

Indianapolis police release cops' names in black man's death

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis police on Wednesday released the name of an officer who fatally shot a black man a week after being honored by the department and the name of an officer disciplined for an inappropriate comment at the scene of the shooting.

Protest over Mexico police killing of Mexican-American teen

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Relatives, friends and neighbors of a 16-year-old Mexican-American boy shot dead by local police in southern Mexico demonstrated Friday to demand justice in the case.

Protest over Mexico police killing of Mexican-American teen

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Relatives, friends and neighbors of a 16-year-old Mexican-American boy shot dead by local police in southern Mexico demonstrated Friday to demand justice in the case.

Senate confirms first black service chief in unanimous vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Tuesday unanimously confirmed Gen. Charles Brown Jr. as chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force, making him the first black officer to lead one of the nation's military services.

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Connecticut murder suspect's family pleads for his surrender

A lawyer for the family of a Connecticut murder suspect pleaded Monday for his surrender as police involved in a multi-state search for the 23-year-old college student circulated a photo of a person matching his description walking along railroad tracks in Pennsylvania.

Connecticut murder suspect's family pleads for his surrender

A lawyer for the family of a Connecticut murder suspect pleaded Monday for his surrender as police involved in a multi-state search for the 23-year-old college student circulated a photo of a person matching his description walking along railroad tracks in Pennsylvania.

US choir outbreak called 'superspreader event' in report

SHORELINE, Wash. (AP) — Disease trackers are calling a choir practice in Washington state a superspreader event that illustrates how easily the coronavirus can pass from person to person.