Confidence building is 'job one'

Many detractors and conservative critics have already dismissed President Barack Obama’s speech on jobs and the economy before an unusual joint session of Congress tonight as being just another politically motivated opportunity to say the same things he’s said in many prior speeches.

Marijuana 'patients' throw a party

Someone called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office Sunday to report receiving a text message about a party for medical marijuana card holders. A deputy made contact at a Ridgewood Drive residence and confirmed that there was a party for card holding “patients.”

Police tell motorcyclist that child needs helmet

Saturday evening, a motorcycle driver was reported for driving at a high rate of speed on Airport Road with a young child not wearing a helmet sitting on the tank in front of him. The

Evergreen car dealership closing

After 13 years in Evergreen, Kari Dodge is closing its doors.

Elderly woman gets 'out of control'

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Baucus takes on tough task

Montana’s Sen. Max Baucus sure has put himself out there again with his selection to the so-called deficit reduction “super committee,” a panel of six Democratic and six Republican lawmakers that will get plenty of attention in the months to come.

A returning former Royal resident revives Gymkhana at Summerfest

ROYAL CITY - After about 20 years in western Washington, Cara Hoyt came home to Royal City to find that her favorite Summerfest activity - Gymkhana - was no more.

Governor signs Manweller pension policy fix legislation

OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee has signed Rep. Matt Manweller’s pension policy legislation protecting public hospital districts from substantive costs. It also means a change in pension for some emergency medical technicians (EMTs).

Police seeking public's help in finding drive-by suspect

MATTAWA — Law enforcement is asking for the public’s help in the search for a 22-year-old male wanted in connection with a May 29 drive-by shooting in Desert Aire that is believed to be gang-related, according to police.

Othello School Board approves classified employee contract

OTHELLO — A motion to terminate an Othello School District classified employee died for lack of a second at the Monday meeting of the Othello School Board.

Warden School Board OKs 2018-19 budget

WARDEN — Warden School Board members approved the district’s 2018-19 budget, but not before a discussion of the effects of the Running Start program on Warden High School.

Privacy vs. accountability in public employees birthdate bill

A proposal that would exempt the birthdates of public employees from public records requests recently passed through the state Senate 25-22, which supporters of the bill say will protect against identity theft.

Grant PUD auditors to review safety reports

Grant County PUD

EPHRATA — The Grant County PUD’s auditors will be among the employees reviewing safety audits and reports.

Royal City man sentenced for harassment

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Royal Board likely to adopt bond proposal

ROYAL CITY - The Royal School District Board of Directors will formally decide whether to run a school construction bond in February's special election and is expected to do so.

Shooting suspect found in Montana

MOSES LAKE - The second suspect wanted in connection with a Sept. 20 double shooting near Moses Lake was arrested in Montana.

Royal girls drop two

Royal volleyball

ROYAL CITY — Royal lost in three games to Connell and Burbank last week in SCAC high school volleyball, but the girls continued to play better than recent Royal teams.

US virus death toll tops 400,000 in Trump's final hours

The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed 400,000 on Tuesday in the waning hours in office for President Donald Trump, whose handling of the crisis has been judged by public health experts a singular failure.

Shooting range hits target

Center Target Sports named best indoor range in U.S.

The Glock Sport Shooting Foundation named Center Target Sports in Post Falls the best indoor shooting range in the U.S.

ML School Board okays student reps

Two student representatives are expected to join the Moses Lake School Board this fall.