STEM Classes & Robotics Club

MATTAWA - The Wahluke School District Technology Student Association (TSA) continues to grow, as the district continues to expand its science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) curriculum to lower and lower grades.

Beverly Ann Mickle-English

Beverly Ann Mickle-English, 77, long-time Royal Slope resident passed away Friday, August 29, 2014 in Prineville, Oregon.  Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake -  www.kayserschapel.com 

John Nilsen's Wild Rose a collaboration of many

ROYAL CITY - On occasion, an artist delivers something special and unique by separating himself from others. Such is the case with pianist John Nilsen's newest CD, Wild Rose.

SCHOOL BOND

Join me in voting yes for the bond

Dear friends and neighbors of the Royal Slope, I have followed with interest the discussion surrounding the upcoming bond for the Royal School District.

Royal girls' season starts out tough

ROYAL CITY - This is one of the more experienced girls basketball teams in coach Phil Daubel's tenure at Royal High School, but it still has some catching up to do.

Patricia Ann Havens

Patricia Ann Havens, 88, a resident of Royal City since 1979 left her earthly home to be with her Heavenly Father on April 3, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 11:00, Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Monroe United Methodist Church, 342 South Lewis, Monroe, Washington. Inurnment will follow at Floral Hills Cemetery in Lynnwood. Please sign the on-line guestbook or leave a note for family at www.kayserschapel.com \Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

Washington prayed his army would not crumble

Hanging in our living room is a painting by Arnold Friberg of George Washington praying beside his horse in the snow at Valley Forge.

Quincy Valley Historical Society & Museum: Normal opening, odd year

The state moved into Phase 2 in time for a "normal" March opening at the Quincy Valley Historical Society & Museum. But this year will be anything but normal.

Judge grants order barring most Portland police tear gas use

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge Tuesday night backed Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler’s restrictions on the city’s police use of a common tear gas with a 14-day court order banning the agent except when a life is at risk.

Starbucks takes $3 billion hit to revenue during pandemic

Starbucks expects to lose more than $3 billion in revenue in its fiscal third quarter due to the new coronavirus, but said the disruption to its business should subside through the rest of the year.

Sponsors of Ohio sports betting bills optimistic on a deal

CLEVELAND (AP) — Efforts to legalize sports betting in Ohio have made halting progress more than a year after bills were introduced in the House and Senate, although sponsors of the conflicting legislation believe a deal can be reached.

AP Interview: Nepal renews call for talks with India

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s foreign minister said Tuesday that the country was still waiting for a response from India on holding talks to resolve a border dispute that has strained relations between the South Asian neighbors.

Israeli court strikes down law legalizing settlement homes

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's highest court on Tuesday struck down a contentious law that sought to retroactively legalize thousands of West Bank settlement homes built unlawfully on private Palestinian land.

AP Interview: Nepal calls again for border talks with India

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s foreign minister said Tuesday that the country was still waiting for a response from India on holding talks to resolve a border dispute that has strained relations between the South Asian neighbors.

Litigious poultry farm loses defamation cases in Thailand

BANGKOK (AP) — A court in Thailand has dismissed criminal defamation charges against two people who were among more than 20 targeted in various cases by a poultry company in what critics say is a campaign of legal intimidation.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus' campaign arm endorses Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden has received the presidential endorsement of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus’ campaign arm, signaling his growing strength among a constituency that has long been key to rival Bernie Sanders’ success.

Litigious poultry farm loses defamation cases in Thailand

BANGKOK (AP) — A court in Thailand has dismissed criminal defamation charges against two people who were among more than 20 targeted in various cases by a poultry company in what critics say is a campaign of legal intimidation.

Nepal's parties show rare unity on border dispute with India

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — While Nepal's latest border dispute with India has strained relations between South Asian neighbors with centuries-old historical, cultural and economic ties, it also has brought the tiny Himalayan nation's bickering political parties together in a rare show of unity.

New Mexico will lift man business restrictions on June 1

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico will allow restaurants, shopping malls and salons to reopen at limited capacity starting on Monday, June 1, as state health regulators relax restrictions aimed at limiting the spread of the coronavirus.

Philippine court convicts American of online child abuse

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Philippine court has sentenced an American to life in prison on charges of sexually exploiting Filipino children using webcams to sell videos, photos and livestreams to buyers abroad, an official said Wednesday.