Royal girls in near-miss against Wahluke
ROYAL CITY - Another tough week for the Royal girls in basketball ended with a heartbreaking loss to arch-rival Wahluke.
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Mattawa Police Officer
MATTAWA - The retiring U.S. Marshall who Mattawa Police Chief John Turley believed was going to fill the open police officer position in Mattawa has changed his mind.
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Warriors drop in boys hoops
MATTAWA - Last week was rough for the Wahluke boys in prep basketball. They fell to Tri-Cities Prep, 73-45, Burbank, 56-46, and Kiona-Benton, 57-46.
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Royal wrestlers to face off against Warden and Connell
ROYAL CITY - Royal High wrestling coach Randy Miller used invitational tournaments at Castle Rock and Riverside last weekend to prepare for the dual meet season, which start tonight.
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One injured in crash near George
GEORGE - A Moses Lake woman was injured on Dec. 23 when her vehicle crashed just outside of George on Interstate 90, the Washington State Patrol reported.
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New flight line in May for Desert Aire Airport
DESERT AIRE - The Desert Aire Airport may have its new flight line in time for the annual Desert Aire Fly-in and Breakfast on Father's Day weekend.
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Royal girls bounced twice
ROYAL CITY - A tough high school basketball season continued for the Royal girls last week. They were dispatched by Cle Elum, 54-34, and River View, 53-19.
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Lioness Club makes donation to Grant County Animal Outreach
MOSES LAKE - The Lioness Club of Moses Lake recently made a contribution of supplies to Grant County Animal Outreach after the shelter reached out to the club for support.
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2015 Ag Hall of Fame inductees announced
PASCO - The 2015 inductees to the Mid-Columbia Agriculture Hall of Fame were announced by the Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce at the REAL Ag luncheon at the Holiday Inn Express on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
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Two boys who beat MIT in robotics to visit Royal High School
ROYAL CITY - Two of the men who, in 2004 as kids, beat MIT and everybody else in a robotics competition, will come to Royal City the night of Feb. 12 to attend a special screening of the movie "Spare Parts", which is about their lives.
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Wanapum Reservoir Shoreline reopens in select locations
EPHRATA - You're able to have fun again on Wanapum Reservoir, but access will be limited.
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Royal boys take two in hoops
ROYAL CITY - "It was a good week," coach Pete Christensen said.
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Wahluke Junior High students learn to decipher advertising
MATTAWA - Some youngsters want to eat better and lead healthier lives, Registered Dietitian Cindy Johnson has learned through a recently conducted after school program called Media-Smart Youth.
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Wahluke announces essay/poetry winners
MATTAWA - According to Wahluke Junior High School Assistant Principal Sean Langdon, more than 3.2 million students are victims of bullying each year.
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Martin Luther King Jr. celebration January 19
MOSES LAKE - The Martin Luther King Jr. Committee will host a birthday celebration in honor of the Civil Rights icon on Monday, Jan. 19, at 6 p.m. at the Moses Lake Civic Center Auditorium.
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Three Warriors place at Kittitas
MATTAWA - Five members of the Wahluke High School wrestling team competed at the Kittitas Invitational last Wednesday, and three of them placed.
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U.S. marshal could be next Mattawa cop
MATTAWA - Mattawa Police Chief John Turley informed the city council at its last meeting, on Dec. 18, that he has offered the open police officer position to a former deputy U.S. marshal.
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Suspects nabbed near scene after burglary
MOSES LAKE - Grant County Sheriff's deputies arrested three Moses Lake men suspected in a Larson area residential burglary after a patrolling deputy came upon two of them leaving the scene with stolen property.
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Alumni wrestling a success for Royal
ROYAL CITY - The first Royal High School alumni wrestling matches, held during the holidays, were a success, Royal High coach Randy Miller declared.
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Warriors fare well at two tourneys
MATTAWA - The Wahluke Warriors sent wrestlers to the Royal Christmas Tournament and Warden Invitational over the holidays, and they came back with several medals.
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Darrin Miller wins tourney title
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School may be a top-5 wrestling team this year, and leading the charge toward state is junior Darrin Miller.
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Deputy, dog to give demo
EPHRATA - Visitors to the Grant County Historical Society heritage luncheon next Tuesday, Jan. 13, will hear about and see a Grant County Sheriff drug dog in action.
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Othello man injured in crash
MOSES LAKE - An Othello man was injured on Jan. 2 in a single car accident about 1.5 miles south of here.
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SummerFest camping on city property a possibility
ROYAL CITY - Royal City Councilwoman Tiffany Workinger has asked the Council to approve use of city property for campers or RVs during the 2015 SummerFest.
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Wahluke welcomes VEX Robotics tournament this Saturday
MATTAWA - STEM/Robotics teachers Myron Hamilton, Arthur Morken and Molly Lawson and Wahluke Junior High School will host several schools from all over the state in a VEX Robotics tournament this Saturday, Jan. 10.
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Law & Justice serve "A-Rest Warrants"
EPHRATA - Normally, you would not want to see members of the Grant County Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team (INET) come to your home.
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Royal basketball girls handed a pair of losses
ROYAL CITY - They Royal girls were held to fewer than 10 points in all eight quarters last weekend, and they were downed by White Swan, 66-10, and Connell 52-17.
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Jay Scott named Regional Educator of the Year
MATTAWA - Christmas came a few days early for Jay Scott, the former site manager at Wahluke schools for the 21st-century program.
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Wahluke finds success in wrestling
MATTAWA - Wahluke High School coach Rigoberto Jimenez took seven wrestlers to the Othello Invitational Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 20, and returned with five medal winners.
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Head-on accident injures Mattawa man
ROCK ISLAND - A Mattawa man was injured on Saturday, Dec. 28, when an oncoming car crossed the center line and struck his pickup head-on.
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Royal man hurt in fiery crash
QUINCY - Three adults, including one from Royal City, were injured, but a toddler was unharmed when three vehicles crashed in a double rear-ender on Dec. 22 on Highway 28 five miles west of Quincy.
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Shop with a Cop serves nice local children
MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Sheriff's Office and Moses Lake Police Department teamed up with local businesses to host the third annual Shop with a Cop last week in Moses Lake.
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Royal boys reverse themselves win three games
ROYAL CITY - Just when things were looking down, the Royal High boys turned a corner and won three basketball games last week. They stand at 4-3.
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Republicans elect new leadership
MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Republican Central Committee chose new leadership at its biennial organizational meeting in Ephrata on Dec. 13.
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Royal ladies basketball fall three times
ROYAL CITY - Flor Araujo had a big week, totaling 50 points over three games, but there wasn't enough team for Royal High to win any of the girls basketball contests last week.
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Warrior boys defeat Warden, 48-45
MATTAWA -- Overall, last week was tough for Wahluke boys basketball, but the Warriors registered a 48-45 victory over Warden.
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Rep. Manweller named to House Finance Committee
OLYMPIA - Thirteenth District Rep. Matt Manweller will have a front row seat for the debates on tax and revenue bills in the upcoming legislative session.
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Three injured in crash west of Royal
ROYAL CITY - Three people from outside of this area were injured Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash at Highway 26 and Beverly-Burke Road, 10 miles west of Royal City.
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Over 200 reports of influenza in Mattawa
MATTAWA - Grant County Health District (GCHD) has received more than 200 positive influenza lab reports in Grant County, According to Public Information Officer Theresa Adkinson.
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Two from Royal place at Tri-State Tournament
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School entered five wrestlers in the 35th annual Tri-State Tournament at North Idaho College last weekend, and two of them placed.
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Connell Rail interchange needs upgrades
MOSES LAKE - Approximately 30 people attended a meeting on Dec. 15 in Moses Lake to discuss needed upgrades on the Connell Rail Interchange, which affects rail shipping for several communities, including Royal City.
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Alumni wrestling matches next Monday at Royal High School
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School alumni wrestling matches, a new fund raising concept for The Royal High School wrestling team, are set for their inaugural next Monday, Dec. 29.
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All are invited to New Life Church for Christmas Eve Service
ROYAL CITY - New Life Fellowship Church of Royal City will celebrate the birth of the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ, 2014 years ago with a candle light service on Christmas Eve
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Christmas Eve service planned in Desert Aire
DESERT AIRE - There will be a Community Christmas Eve Service in Desert Aire at 7 p.m. on Dec. 24, hosted by Riverside Presbyterian Church (Riverside Community Church).
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Senator Warnick named Ag Committee chair
OLYMPIA - The Senate Majority Coalition Caucus has announced Senate committee leadership for the 2015 legislative session, including a new committee that will focus on government accountability and reform issues.
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Wahluke students solve problem by creating language app
MATTAWA - Competing in the First Lego League regional challenge in Spokane on Dec. 7, students from Wahluke Junior High School developed an app that will take voice, text, or graphic communications and translate them to speech or text of a different language.
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Royal's November students of the month chosen
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School students of the month for November have been announced by counselor Mark Kondo.
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Grant County PUD rates go up
EPHRATA - Following three public hearings, Grant PUD Commissioners have adopted a $254.6 million budget for 2015 that includes rate hikes for all power users.
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Four Warrior wrestlers place at Iron Man Tournament
MATTAWA - The Wahluke High School wrestling team had a successful day Saturday at the Granger Iron Man Tournament.
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Royals girls defeat Warden in basketball
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High girls battled to a 34-33 basketball victory over Warden on Tuesday last week, but things were tougher after that. Highland stopped the Knights, 46-23, and Chelan did it, 56-30.
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Royal boys stumble three times
ROYAL CITY - Inconsistency, a problem that plagued the Royal High boys in basketball last year, has struck again. After starting the season with a win, they lost three games in a row last week.
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The spirit of Christmas shown with Giving Tree
MATTAWA - Employees at Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) clinics in Othello, Mattawa, and Connell are getting into the Christmas spirit with gifts for the less fortunate.
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Alumni wrestling matches just two weeks away
ROYAL CITY - If you are a graduate of Royal High and wrestled and have been feeling like donning your singlet again, mark Dec. 29 on your calendar.
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City of Mattawa seeking input
MATAWA - Government Road, the main street through Mattawa, needs improvements, and city hall is asking citizens to help identify those before seeking the funding.
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FSA increases microloan cap to $50,000
EPHRATA - The Farm Service Agency borrowing limit for microloans was increased to $50,000 in November, and microloans now offer borrowers simplified lending with less paperwork.
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Seeking Person of Interest
ROYAL CITY - As of Friday, Royal City Police are still unable to identify a suspect, or even a person of interest in a Tuesday, Nov. 18, morning shooting in the Royal Coachman trailer park.
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Royal's first high school principal named SummerFest Grand Marshal
ROYAL CITY - In perhaps its earliest decision ever, the Royal City SummerFest Committee has chosen Royal High School's first principal, Kenneth Kallenberger, as its grand marshal for the 2015, July 10-12, celebration.
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Metal still a top target of thieves
EPHRATA - Metal theft continues to be a concern, and the Grant County Sheriff's Office is reminding residents how they can help stop these crimes.
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Royal public stays mum at recent council hearings
ROYAL CITY - The highlights of the Royal City Council meet of Nov. 18 were two public hearings at which the public had nothing to say.
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Students of the Month named at Royal High School for October
ROYAL CITY - The educational staff at Royal High School has selected the October students of the month. They are freshman Noelia Juarez, sophomore Ariana Cruz, junior Gricelda Toribio and senior Riley Lefler.
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Sheriff jones reminds: Crime doesn't take a holiday
EPHRATA - As county residents embark on a new holiday season, Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones reminds the public to be helpful in the prevention of holiday crime.
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Royal's first high school principal named SummerFest Grand Marshal
ROYAL CITY - In perhaps its earliest decision ever, the Royal City SummerFest Committee has chosen Royal High School's first principal, Kenneth Kallenberger, as its grand marshal for the 2015, July 10-12, celebration.
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Alumni wrestling matches still have openings
ROYAL CITY - Coach Randy Miller and the Royal High School Wrestling team have scheduled an Alumni Wrestling Match on Dec. 29 at 6 p.m.
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Tired of being idle, retiree starts classes
DESERT AIRE - Marta Tridle retired from an engineering position at Boeing in September and settled into her permanent home here but, within two months, she tired of being idle.
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State seeking comments on wetlands management plan
OLYMPIA - The Washington Department of Ecology is developing a statewide plan to better manage wetlands, and public input is encouraged.
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Royal boys pounce on Kittitas
ROYAL CITY - Coach Pete Christensen threw his entire team at the Kittitas Coyotes and came up with a smothering man-to-man defense that led the Royal boys to a 49-24 season-opening prep basketball victory at Royal on Saturday.
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Wahluke kids to take part in Rapunzel
MATTAWA - About 50 youngsters, maybe more, from Wahluke Schools are learning this week how intense theatrical work can be.
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Oil transport by rail report ready
OLYMPIA - The Washington Department of Ecology has delivered a comprehensive report to state legislators with recommendations regarding the rapid increase of oil transportation by rail through Washington state.
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Ebola panic declining but county prepared
EPHRATA - The world-wide panic over Ebola has decreased, Grant County Health Officer Dr. Alexander Brzezny told the November meeting of the County Health Board.
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Warriors win season opener Colin Ahmann hits 19
MATTAWA - Colin Ahmann scored 19 points Friday and Nathan Buck added 10 points to lead the Wahluke Warriors to a 56-51 boys prep basketball season-opening win over Warden.
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Red Rock Elementary Giving Tree loaded with tags
ROYAL CITY - Christmas will be more joyful than expected for numerous children in this community, thanks to a Giving Tree at the Red Rock Elementary School, and you are asked to participate in the giving.
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Tough start for Wahluke girls
MATTAWA - Wahluke's girls started their high school basketball season last Friday on a low note, falling to Warden, 55-37, on Wahluke's home floor.
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Person of interest named in homicide
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Police Department has released a photo of a person of interest in the Jose Pichardo homicide this fall.
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New Wahluke wrestling coach ready for first year
MATTAWA - New Wahluke High wrestling coach Rigoberto Jimenez is "excited" about his first season at the helm. He has some state caliber talent on hand.
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Three seniors to lead Royal girls basketball
ROYAL CITY - Three seniors with seven years of varsity experience combined will lead the Royal High basketball girls in 2014-15.
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Fire risks climb in winter
OLYIMPIA - Acting on the side of caution, the state fire marshal is putting out reminders that winter is a time to be on the lookout for electrical problems that can cause a house fire.
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Rep. Matt Manweller voted to House Republican leadership
OLYMPIA - Thirteenth District Rep. Matt Manweller has been chosen by his colleagues to fill the role of assistant floor leader for the Washington State House of Representatives Republican Caucus.
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Mattawa Chamber hears about JustServe
MATTAWA - The Mattawa Area Chamber of Commerce heard about a new volunteerism organization from resident Jef Gallacci.
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Only one varsity player returns for Wahluke
MATTAWA - The Wahluke High basketball team struggled to a 5-15 record last year, and this year could be another struggle.
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Justice rather than convictions
MATTAWA - Before the last election, Mattawa Police Chief John Turley complained at times that current Grant County Prosecutor Angus Lee trash-canned prosecutable cases originating at the MPD.
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Mattawa police look for man who eluded stop
MATTAWA - The Mattawa Police Department attempted on Nov. 24 to arrest a man with an outstanding warrant for several failures to appear.
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3 state placers to lead Royal wrestlers challenge for top
ROYAL CITY - Led by three boys who will enter the season highly ranked at their weights, the Royal High Knights look forward to challenging for league, district, regional and state wrestling titles.
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Post-holiday weight loss challenge issued
OTHELLO - Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) pharmacist Nathan Spinelli has always strived for a healthy lifestyle.
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Wahluke basketball girls loaded with experience
MATTAWA - When a basketball program goes 1-19 and scores only a half-dozen wins in half a dozen years, things start to look bleak.
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State Patrol unveils new breath test device
SEATTLE - The Washington State Patrol has unveiled the next-generation of breath testing instruments designed to help remove impaired drivers from the streets and highways.
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Royal boys stocked with varsity experience
ROYAL CITY - If Royal High ever has a chance to become a winning basketball program again, this is the year.
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State Patrol reminders to make winter travel safe
OLYMPIA - The Washington State Patrol realizes you are generally good and safe drivers, but that doesn't stop troopers from caring.
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Ginkgo Cabernet wins Best of Varietal
MATTAWA - Mike Thiede, winemaker, and Lois Thiede, co-owner at Ginkgo Forest Winery, have added a new award to their growing list of medals and recognitions.
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Fastpitch girls seek support
ROYAL CITY - The Royal Knights fastpitch program has been progressing the last two years and is committed to taking its game to the next level.
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Royal teens injured in crash
WENATCHEE - Teenagers from Quincy and Royal were among six people injured 11 miles east of here on Highway 28 on Friday, Nov. 21, when their car crossed the center line and crashed with an on-coming car.
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Expert Pilots share knowledge with junior high students
DESERT AIRE - Former U-2 spy plane pilot and Desert Aire Airport District commissioner Ken Broda recalls his days training new pilots for the U.S. Air Force as one the favorite periods of his life.
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Royal man shot
ROYAL CITY - With the chief and both line officers on the case, Royal City Police have not been able to identify a suspect, or even a person of interest in a Tuesday, Nov. 18, morning shooting in the Royal Coachman trailer park.
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Cozy Comforts Christmas Bazaar set for December 6
DESERT AIRE - Before spending all of your Christmas money on so-called Black Friday, the ladies of Cozy Comforts of South Grant County ask you to save the date for Colorful Saturday.
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Budget hearing for Royal City
ROYAL CITY - The preliminary annual budget for the City of Royal City for 2015 has been presented, and the city council has set a public hearing for Tuesday, Dec. 2.
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Mattawa's budget at $5.9 million
MATTAWA - The Mattawa City Council expects to pass an operating budget of $5,920,873 for 2015 at its next meeting on Dec. 4.
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Wanapum Reservoir level to begin rising
WANAPUM - After nearly 10 months of working around the clock to repair and strengthen Wanapum Dam's spillway, Grant PUD will be able to raise the reservoir behind the dam as early as this week.
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Columbia Basin Health Association employees to provide Thanksgiving Meals
MATTAWA - Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) employees have been gearing up to provide 175 Thanksgiving food baskets this year, and they are handing them out today.
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First Royal Alumni Wrestling Match scheduled
ROYAL CITY - Coach Randy Miller and the Royal High School Wrestling team have scheduled an Alumni Wrestling Match on Dec. 29 at 6 p.m.
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Gavin Seim organizes rebellion
EPHRATA - Gavin Seim of Ephrata did not get very far with his constitutional activist campaign for Congress, but he hasn't given up his constitutional activism.
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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.
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Royal Council approves "Forgiveness Ordinance" for water leaks
ROYAL CITY - At its meeting of Oct. 21, the Royal City Council enacted an ordinance that forgives the customer when his or her water bill goes exceedingly high because of a residence system leak.
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Illegal food vendors in orchards
EPHRATA - Health District Administrator Jefferson Ketchel reported to the Grant County Board of Health, at its October meeting, that were several illegal mobile food vendors operating in Mattawa area orchards this season.
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Surveillance Cameras coming to Schawana and Beverly area
SCHAWANA - The Beverly-Schawana area will have a permanent set of eyes looking for and recording criminal activity.
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Mattawa approves utility tax increase
MATTAWA - Houses in Mattawa will see their utility bills increase an average of $3.57 per month after the city council passed ordinance No. 14-557 at its meeting of Nov. 6.
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Bill Millard receives peace medal from South Korea
DESERT AIRE - William "Bill" R. Millard of Desert Aire was honored by the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea at a dinner ceremony at the Spokane Hilton on Thursday, Nov. 6, for his service during the Korean War.
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Moses Lake man chosen for board
MONTREAL - Jim Perdue, vice president and manager of sales for Sonico Inc. in Moses Lake, has been elected president of the Aeronautical Repair Station Association's (ARSA) Board of Directors at the group's annual meeting in Montreal.
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Attorney Garth Dano wins tight prosecutor race
EPHRATA - Barring some unforeseen bizarre circumstance, the Grant County elections are settled, and Garth Dano has defeated incumbent Angus Lee for prosecutor.
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Royal places best ever at Cross County state
ROYAL CITY - Doing their best ever, Royal's boys took seventh place, and the girls placed ninth Saturday at the cross country meet in Pasco.
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Kris Fisk finds her calling while caring for mother and her own complexion
ROYAL CITY - Nearing middle age, Kris Fisk has done so many jobs that she struggles to remember them all. Thanks to her willingness to be her mother's care-giver, she has finally found a career.
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Royal students honor veterans
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School and Royal Middle School students honored military veterans with an assembly last Friday, just ahead of Veterans Day today, which is a day off from school.
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Mattawa Police awarded DUI funding
MATTAWA - Thanks to a $1,675 grant from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, the Mattawa Police Department will be able to increase DUI emphasis patrols during the upcoming holiday season.
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Crash near Royal hurts 7
ROYAL CITY - An evening 2-car crash five miles west of Royal City on Nov. 9 sent all seven persons involved to area hospitals.
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Research results for Compell
ROYAL CITY - Royal Organic Products (ROP), which will exhibit and present at the Nov. 12-13 Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association Conference & Trade Show in Kennewick, has received news that Compell, its pelletized compost, is doing better than expected.
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Warriors hammer on Burbank
MATTAWA - Wahluke blasted Burbank, 56-6, at the Warrior homecoming last Friday to conclude the SCAC East campaign and make the postseason - sort of.
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J.J. Jimenez sprints to first place finish
ROYAL CITY - J.J. Jimenez shocked South Central A Conference cross country with the race of his life to win the individual title at the district meet last Thursday at Highland and lead Royal's boys to their sixth straight team crown.
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USDA funds set aside for women, minorities
EPHRATA - The USDA Farm Service Agency has a portion of its farm loan program funds allocated specifically for women and minority producers.
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Wahluke tops Royal in volleyball
MATTAWA - The Wahluke and Royal volleyball teams had a tough season in 2014. So it may be fitting that they finished against each other last week.
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Marijuana legalized but still could be troublesome
MATTAWA - If you are a marijuana user and think that the legalization of pot in Washington State has given you free reign, you may want to think again.
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Royal Volleyball coach: "Spirit was never lost"
ROYAL CITY - Recapping a tough season, Royal High volleyball coach Paul Olsufka said his girls never lost their fighting spirit.
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Food Bank bids managers farewell
ROYAL CITY - The Royal City Food Bank Board of Directors gathered at the food bank last week to say goodbye to retiring managers Norm and Marlene Stakkeland.
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Mattawa Area Food Bank needs freezers
MATTAWA - Mattawa Area Food Bank (MAFB) board members are putting out a new call for donated freezers, not refrigerators with freezers but freezers only.
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Royal High School Chamber Choir Performs at WSU Choral Festival
ROYAL CITY - Members of the Royal High School (RHS) Chamber Choir made a special memory recently when they performed at the 21st Annual WSU Educational Choral Festival.
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Royal Fastpitch workshop coming this Saturday
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School fastpitch coach Heather Verhey has announced a fastpitch workshop for girls in grades 4-12 this Saturday at the high school gym.
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Fannings celebrate 40th Anniversary at Harvest Foods
ROYAL CITY - Gary and Leslie Fanning opened Royal City Harvest Foods in the fall of 1974. They are celebrating their 40th anniversary this fall.
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Royal Cross Country boys, girls finish 9-0
ROYAL CITY - Sports fans around here love their football. After all, they have a dominant high school team.
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Royal girls beat Granger, 1-0, earn spot in soccer playoffs
ROYAL CITY - With two games left in the regular season, Royal High School has qualified for the SCAC girls soccer district tournament.
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Suspects sought in Schawana robbery
SCHAWANA - The Grant County Sheriff's office is asking citizens to help identify two men suspected of a robbery at The Outpost mini mart and gas station in Schawana the night of Oct. 21 at about 7 p.m.
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Royal ladies drop 2 in volleyball
ROYAL CITY - Royal High volleyball, which has traveled a rough road this season, dropped matches to Connell and Burbank last week.
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Russell Wilson's Pass the Peace challenge
MATTAWA - Heeding Seattle Seahawk Quarterback Russell Wilson's call to action, Wahluke Junior High students took part in raising awareness of bullying as part of National Bully Prevention month in October.
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Royal Vet Day assembly upcoming
ROYAL CITY - The Royal School District Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is planning its annual Veterans Day Assembly for Friday, Nov. 7.
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Hit-and-run suspect still on the loose in Beverly
BEVERLY - Grant County Sheriff's Motor Traffic Unit deputies continue to search for a man suspected of striking a woman with a vehicle here on Sunday, Oct. 19.
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Drug-Free Youth
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School wrestling coach Randy Miller and students from throughout the Royal School District have committed themselves to creating a drug-free community.
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Wahluke awarded grant by Apple
MATTAWA - Wahluke High School has been selected to receive an Apple grant as part of the ConnectED program.
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Warriors fall, but still in playoff picture
MATTAWA - Wahluke played another incomplete game Friday and lost a SCAC prep football game at Kiona-Benton, 13-6.
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Royal City asks Grant County for 1% more
ROYAL CITY - The Royal City Council decided at its meeting of Oct. 7 to ask Grant County for a greater share of property tax revenues generated within the city.
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Long closure for Sand Dunes Road
MOSES LAKE - Sand Dunes Road Southeast was closed yesterday, Monday, Oct. 27, and will remain closed until around March.
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Warriors shock league & take down River View
MATTAWA - There is an old football adage that weather is the great equalizer, and that could be the reason Wahluke upset River View, 20-7, Friday night in SCAC East prep football.
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Royal girls drop pink match
ROYAL CITY - Royal High's volleyball girls dropped at volleyball match to River View, 19-25, 8-25, 18-25 last week.
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4th District candidate grew up on politics
SUNNYSIDE - Voters in the general election that starts this week will have to decide whether Clint Didier's claim that Dan Newhouse is an establishment Republican is true.
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Veterans Day assembly planned for Royal Schools in November
ROYAL CITY - The Royal School District Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is planning its annual Veterans Day Assembly for Friday, Nov. 7.
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Royal High School soccer girls eke past Wahluke, 2-1
ROYAL CITY - With a playoff appearance looming, the Royal Knights defeated Wahluke, 2-1 in two overtimes, last week in SCAC East girls high school soccer.
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Hazardous waste day this Saturday
MOSES LAKE - Grant County residents may dispose of household hazardous waste for free on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Moses Lake Surf n' Slide Water Park parking lot.
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Life on the River
BEVERLEY - The Wanapum Native American Tribe and the Grant County PUD celebrated Archeology Day last Wednesday by teaching area grade schoolers about river life.
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Mattawa utility tax increases
MATTAWA - The Mattawa City Council is set to raise the utility tax rate five percent at its next meeting, Nov. 6. That would add $3.57 to the average utility bill.
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Pasco Chamber seeks nominees for the Mid-Columbia Agriculture Hall of Fame
PASCO - Nominations are being accepted through Nov. 26 for 2015 inductees into the Mid-Columbia Agriculture Hall of Fame.
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Columbia Basin Health Association celebrate Dental Hygiene Month
MATTAWA - Celebrating National Dental Hygiene Month, Columbia Basin Health Association Dental Director Dr. Alvin Thien urges parents to teach their children to brush their teeth at an early age.
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Prevention of bullying & drug abuse
ROYAL CITY - If you notice youngsters around town being nicer nowadays, it could be that social interaction education at Red Rock Elementary is working.
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Royal High School's September students of month selected
ROYAL CITY - The educational staff at Royal High School has selected the four students of the month for September.
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Loaded apple, potato trucks collide
ROYAL CITY - No one was injured, but there certainly was the potential for injury last Wednesday morning when two trucks, fully loaded with farm commodities, collided on Road E SE.
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Property value change notices mailed out
EPHRATA - The Grant County Assessor has mailed Change of Value notices for assessment year 2014, for taxes payable in 2015.
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Best quality grapes ever at Sagemoor Farms
MATTAWA - Sagemoor Farms Wahluke Slope manager Miguel Rodriguez reports a full wine grape crop of about 3,000 tons as the harvest comes to a close.
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Warriors win tough volleyball showdown
ROYAL CITY - Royal and Wahluke High Schools played their best volleyball of the year last week. It was just too bad it came against each other, and one of them had to lose.
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Blood drives are quite the serious campaigns
ROYAL CITY - All of us should be thankful to those who donate blood and just as thankful to those who take, process and store it. For we know that some day some of us will need it.
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7 from Royal hurt in accident
ROYAL CITY - Seven people from Royal City and one from Othello were hurt late Sunday night when two cars collided due to a faulty left hand turn.
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352 rushing yards in Warrior loss
MATTAWA - The Wahluke High School football team knows how to move the ball...between the 20-yard lines. Getting into the end zone is another matter.
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Bratfest event coming soon
MATTAWA - If you've never been to a bratfest, you'll have a chance to attend one on Oct. 25 at the first annual Ginkgo Forest Wines Bratfest.
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Prosecutor candidate Garth Dano knows Grant County
MOSES LAKE - Voters may wonder if candidate Garth Dano would be a good prosecutor, but they need not wonder if he knows Grant County.
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Direct payments end with new Farm Bill
WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack has unveiled new programs to help farmers better manage risk now that direct payments have been ended.
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Old Hotel Auction slated for Saturday
OTHELLO - The Old Hotel Art Gallery in Othello will have its annual benefit auction this Saturday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. at Evergreen Implement in Othello.
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Wahluke Warrior volleyballers fall to Connell, Ki-Be
MATTAWA - About all that Wahluke High School volleyball coach Rudi Christian could say was "Connell is a great team" after last week's SCAC East volleyball action.
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Royal girls defeat Granger
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High girls soccer team split two SCAC matches last week, defeating Granger and falling to Connell.
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18 guns gathered, car seized, man arrested
MOSES LAKE - The initiative of one deputy and the work of several led to the recovery last week of numerous pieces of property stolen during at least two recent Moses Lake area burglaries.
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Scammers call PUD customers
EPHRATA - According to Grant PUD publicist Thomas Stredwick, telephone scammers are calling Grant PUD customers and threatening to shut off their electricity unless an immediate payment is made.
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Basin women invited to Health Conference
OTHELLO - The Columbia Basin Health Association and Othello Community Hospital are sponsoring a women's health workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 14 and urge all Basin women to attend.
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New state water quality standards
OLYMPIA - Washingtonians will get a chance to preview proposed water quality standards for toxic chemicals that include new fish consumption rates.
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FarmStrong Band coming to George this Saturday
GEORGE - The FarmStrong Band, which is really musicianship strong, will be the first group in the George Community Hall Coffee House Concert Series for 2014-15.
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Royal volleyball girls fall twice but spirits are up for team
ROYAL CITY - Royal High ran into two of the best volleyball teams in class 1A competition, and the results were predictable. The Knights fell in three games each to Riverview and Connell.
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Wahluke falls to Connell, 27-12
MATTAWA - First-year Wahluke football coach Mike Forestiere is learning quickly how tough the South Central Conference East can be.
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City hall remodel plans slow down
MATTAWA - The plan to remodel the Mattawa City Hall to create more office space for city and police staff has been slowed.
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Choice in 4th Congressional District
CONNELL - Both candidates for the 4th Congressional District House seat say they are conservatives, but one has to be farther right than the other.
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Royal girls down Wahluke in shootout
ROYAL CITY - Royal defeated Wahluke in high school girls soccer, 2-1, last week to end the Warriors' early unbeaten streak of three games.
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Board of Health adopts electronic cigarette rules
EPHRATA - The Grant County Board of Health (BOH) has adopted rules and regulations governing the sale, marketing, use, and availability of electronic vapor devices and E-liquid.
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Seed Cupboard Fall Festival coming this weekend
ROYAL CITY - The annual Fall Festival and Vintage Faire will be held this weekend, Oct. 4-5, at the Seed Cupboard Nursery just west of Royal City at 12543 Road H SW.
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State Patrol seeking witnesses in deputy crash
MONROE - The Washington State Patrol is asking any possible witnesses to the recent fatal collision involving a Grant County sheriff's deputy to step forward.
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Warriors fall to Riverview
MATTAWA - Maripaz Olivarez provided strong leadership, but it wasn't enough carry Wahluke past Riverview in a 15-25, 16-25, 18-25 Volleyball loss last week.
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Blood drive hits home needs 150 units
ROYAL CITY - Area LDS churches have an on-going blood donation campaign with a goal of 450 units. With only the Royal City drive left, the campaign is 150 shy of the goal.
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Children's' car safety check-up Thursday
MATTAWA - Various area agencies are sponsoring a free child passenger safety check on Thursday, Oct. 2, in the Mattawa Police Department parking lot.
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Tom Dent solid 2nd Amendment supporter
MOSES LAKE - The first thing 13th District House candidate would like voters to know is that he's "a solid 2nd amendment supporter."
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Wahluke volley girls drop Mabton
MATTAWA - Maria Salas put down nine kills to lead Wahluke to 3-1 games victory in prep volleyball last week.
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One injured in double car accident
ROYAL CITY - One woman from Othello was injured when three cars were involved in a double rear-ender just half a mile outside of Royal City on Saturday, September 13, according to the Washington State Patrol.
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Wahluke dumps Goldendale Hat trick for Idanis Cruz
MATTAWA - Senior Idanis Cruz scored a hat trick Saturday to lead Wahluke's girls to a 5-2 soccer win over Goldendale and a 3-0 start to their season.
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What's up with Royal GEAR UP?
ROYAL CITY - For a few years now, you've heard or read the term GEAR UP and probably wondered just what it means.
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Yellow flags doom Warriors in fall to Warden, 20-14
MATTAWA - The Wahluke Warriors had two opponents in Warden Friday night - the formidable Cougars, and the referees.
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Grand turnout at Sip of the Slope
ROYAL CITY - With more than 90 tickets sold, SHOC's annual Sip of the Slope wine festival last Saturday had the best turn out yet, according to chair Linda Murphy.
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Deadline to register to vote this election is October 6th
OLYMPIA - Expect a postcard in the mail soon that encourages you to register in time for this fall's general election.
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First kNIGHT Glow Run deemed a success by PTO
ROYAL CITY - Attracting 125 runners, the first kNIGHT Glow Run, on Sept. 13, was successful, says chairman Jessica Stewart.
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Red Rock celebrates color week
ROYAL CITY - Kindergarten teachers are Tammy Manning, Tanya Wood, Heather Mueller, Patty Robbins, Peggy Montgomery, Trista Reffett and Erin Leone renewed a colors lesson last week that involves the entire Red Rock Elementary supporting the Kindergarten.
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One injured in double car accident
ROYAL CITY - One woman from Othello was injured when three cars were involved in a double rear-ender just half a mile outside of Royal City on Saturday, September 13, according to the Washington State Patrol.
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Christmas rehearsals starting
OTHELLO - If you are a singer who needs a venue for displaying your skills, the Othello Choral Society has one where voices are raised to Jesus Christ.
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Royal girls fall twice in volleyball
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School struggled against two formidable foes, falling to Kiona-Benton and Warden in volleyball.
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New Life's recently hired pastor from Texas
ROYAL CITY - New Life Fellowship Church's new pastor, Lance Lewis, and family recently moved here from Texas, and they are making themselves at home.
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Hundreds attend annual Red Rock open house
ROYAL CITY - Hundreds of parents and students attended the annual Red Rock Elementary open house last Thursday evening.
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Knights defeat Highland in volleyball
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School girls leveled their early season record to 1-1 with a three-game defeat of Highland in volleyball last Thursday.
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91-year-old Royal woman involved in 2-car crash
ROYAL CITY - A member of the Royal City community, with an Othello address, was involved Friday in a two-car collision near the Hiawatha Industrial Park on Highway 26.
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George considering roundabout
GEORGE — The City of George is considering construction of a roundabout at a troublesome 3-street intersection near city hall and the fire station.
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Royal High School students beat averages in state testing
ROYAL CITY - It's happy days for Royal High school administrators and teachers. Their students did better than well in the latest round of state mandated testing.
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Sip of the Slope this weekend
ROYAL CITY - Except for the final three-day logistical push, everything is set for the annual Sip of the Slope wine tasting festival this Saturday, Sept. 20.
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Royal soccer girls drop two
ROYAL CITY - The Royal girls displayed fairly good defense, but they had no offense last week to start the high school soccer season.
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New Life still accepting donations for yard sale
ROYAL CITY - The New Life Fellowship Church's fund-raising yard sale is less than two weeks away, and donations of sale items are still being accepted.
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Fumbles lead loss for Wahluke
MATTAWA - "To be honest, this loss is on me," coach Mike Forestiere said after Wahluke fell, 34-12, to the Cle Elum Warriors Last Friday in non-league high school football.
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More disagreements on Crescent Bar mediation
CRESCENT BAR - Grant County PUD and the residents of Crescent Bar Island, which rarely agree, have responded to Federal Judge Justin L. Quackenbush's binding mediation suggestion with a no and yes respectively.
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Farmer-Consumer Awareness Day
QUINCY - Quincy's Farmer-Consumer Awareness Day (FCAD) was started in 1981 after Dennis Higashiyama heard a story on the Paul Harvey show that illustrated how farmers and consumers had drifted apart.
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Darryl pheasant seeking new term as county treasurer
EPHRATA - Darryl Pheasant has been treasurer for 28 years, and he's asking voters for a new term in November.
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Casey Cooper: write-in campaign lands ballot spot
MOSES LAKE - Grant County Republican Party State Committeeman Casey Cooper will run for Grant County Treasurer against incumbent Daryl Pheasant in the November elections.
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Sip of the Slope just around the corner
ROYAL CITY - The excitement is building. The third annual Sip of the Slope is quickly approaching, and SHOC (Strengthening the Heart of the Community) and friends are ready.
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Flu shots offered at Quincy event
QUINCY - You can have fun and take care of an immunization need at the same time at Farmer Consumer Awareness Day this Saturday, Sept. 13, at Quincy.
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kNIGHT Glow Run this Saturday night in Royal
ROYAL CITY - Everything is set for the first annual kNIGHT Glow Run this Saturday, Sept 13, according to the sponsoring Royal Parent Teacher Organization (PTO).
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Wanapum Dam Heritage Center to open for final days before move
BEVERLY - The Wanapum Heritage Center at Wanapum Dam will reopen to the public for one final week from Sept. 16-22, according to publicist Chuck Allen.
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Free hazardous waste collection planned
EPHRATA - Grant County residents will be able to dispose of household hazardous waste for free on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Ephrata Landfill Recycling Center.
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Open house for new Port operators set for Thursday
ROYAL CITY - The Port of Royal Slope (PORS) will have an open house from 9-11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9, to welcome the new operators of the Royal Slope Railroad.
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County sheriff increases patrols in rural areas
EPHRATA - The Grant County Sheriff is increasing patrols in rural communities in an effort to better combat property crimes.
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JC Worsham's parents had their doubts about sheep projects
ROYAL CITY - JC Worsham has shown sheep successfully at the Grant County Fair for two years. But his parents had their doubts when he first asked for the opportunity.
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Yard sale planned for New Life Church
ROYAL CITY - The New Life Fellowship Church of Royal City has building improvement needs, and its members are willing to work for your support.
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Free household hazardous waste collection planned
EPHRATA - Grant County residents will be able to dispose of household hazardous waste for free on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Ephrata Landfill Recycling Center.
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Interest in kNIGHT Glow Run builds
ROYAL CITY - Everything is set for the first annual kNIGHT Glow Run on Saturday, Sept 13, according to the sponsoring Royal Parent Teacher Organization.
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Comment sought on waste rules
OLYMPIA - The public is invited to review and comment through Oct. 1 on proposed updates to Washington's dangerous-waste regulations.
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George Bluegrass Festival just around the corner
GEORGE - The 8th annual George, Washington Bluegrass Festival on Sept. 15-21 in the George Community Hall (GCH) and Park is coming together, according to GCH board member Debby Kooy.
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$4 million to bolster STEM Education Programs
SEATTLE - Washington STEM has announced nearly $4 million in investments in innovative, regionally based programs aimed at improving teaching and learning of science, engineering, technology, and math across Washington state.
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Tiddaly Diddaly's September 4th for Royal Slope Seniors
ROYAL CITY - The Royal Slope Seniors (RSS) will be traveling to Mattawa this Thursday, Sept. 4, to enjoy a noon lunch at Tiddaly Diddaly's.
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Sip of the Slope starts long before September
ROYAL CITY - The Sip of the Slope may be a wine tasting festival at its root, but it's really much more than that.
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Mattawa Council holds short meeting
MATTAWA - The latest Mattawa City Council meeting, on Aug. 21, was brief and uneventful.
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Dani Bolyard encouraged by 35% of vote
COULEE CITY - Most people would find it a daunting task to overcome a 65-35 defeat in anything. But Dani Bolyard of tiny Coulee City is excited about the rematch with Tom Dent of Moses Lake.
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Quincy man dies in car crash
GEORGE - A Quincy man died when the car in which he was riding crashed with another one mile north on George on Aug. 21.
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Mattawa Comm"Unity" Days winners announced
MATTAWA - The Mattawa Comm"Unity" Days contest winners have been announced. There were several.
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Liberty Caucus supports Clint Didier for Congress
CONNELL - The Republican Liberty Caucus of Washington voted to recommend Clint Didier for the 4th Congressional District seat at its Aug. 7 executive board meeting.
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Port of Royal Slope waterline extension to be shorter than expected
ROYAL CITY - When the Port of Royal Slope commissioners opened bids two weeks ago for their waterline extension project, they were hoping to extend it to the end of Hiawatha Industrial Park.
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New Royal Slope Railroad operator faces a mud slide
ROYAL CITY - There was good news and potentially bad news last week for the Port of Royal Slope (PORS) and others who want to see the Royal Slope Railroad back in service.
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"Awesome week" predicted for George Bluegrass Festival
GEORGE - The community of George is anticipating an "awesome week" for its 8th annual George, Washington Bluegrass Festival on Sept. 15-21 in the George Community Hall (GCH) and Park.
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Solid Waste plans area hazardous waste collection opportunity
EPHRATA - Grant County Solid Waste invites businesses and agencies that generate small amounts of hazardous waste to participate in a disposal opportunity on Friday, Sept. 12, at the Ephrata Landfill.
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2012 Mattawa Distinguished Woman doing well at UW
MATTAWA - Folks around here should be happy to know that Jessica Martinez, Mattawa's 2012 Distinguished Young Woman, is happy at the University of Washington.
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Crescent Bar residents score another victory
CRESCENT BAR – The residents of Crescent Bar Island scored a major victory recently when the Port of Quincy settled and agreed to testify, if necessary, to facts that could be damaging to the Grant PUD in its defense against a lawsuit by the residents.
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Crescent Bar residents score another victory
CRESCENT BAR – The residents of Crescent Bar Island scored a major victory recently when the Port of Quincy settled and agreed to testify, if necessary, to facts that could be damaging to the Grant PUD in its defense against a lawsuit by the residents.
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Annual Sip of the Slope set
ROYAL CITY - The annual Sip of the Slope wine tasting festival, which is growing in stature and popularity, will be celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Royal City Community Center.
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Mattawa's Bianca Ramirez: State program life-long memory
MATTAWA - Mattawa Distinguished Young Woman Bianca Ramirez did not win at the state competition in Pullman recently, but she is happy to have been there.
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PTO glow race planned for September night
ROYAL CITY - All you kids - and adults - who complain there is nothing fun to do in South County on a Saturday night won't be able to sustain that argument after Sept. 13.
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Golf winners for Hot Desert Nights
DESERT AIRE - The competition was keen at the Hot Desert Nights golf tournament at Desert Aire Golf Course. There was a tie for first place and third place in the open division, and the winners and runners-up in the handicap division were separated by just half a stroke.
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Royal Slope Seniors set September 4th lunch
ROYAL CITY - The Royal Slope Seniors (RSS) will be traveling to Mattawa on the first Thursday in September to enjoy a noon lunch at Tiddaly Diddaly's.
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Fire devastation hits home
ROYAL CITY - Lynn Lindsey grew up in the Methow Valley, camping, fishing, hunting and snowmobiling in the great outdoors.
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Woman dies inner-tubing at Potholes Reservoir
POTHOLES RESERVOIR - A 30-year-old woman died Sunday afternoon while inner-tubing in the Potholes Reservoir. Drowning is suspected.
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Hund Park hosts food, games & fun
MATTAWA - Hund Memorial Park was festive last weekend as Mattawa area residents occupied it for the annual Comm"Unity" Days.
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Drug drop-boxes added in Royal
ROYAL CITY - Residents have the opportunity to drop off their leftover medicine safely, anonymously, and securely at a new drug take-back site at the Royal City Police Department.
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Knights of Veritas stage Faire
TRINIDAD - Veritas Medieval Faire, staged by the Knights of Veritas of Ellensburg, will make its debut on Saturday, Aug. 23, at White Heron Cellars, on the hill above Trinidad.
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Andrew Perkins new Royal athletic director
ROYAL CITY - Long-time teacher and coach Andrew Perkins has been elevated to the position of athletic director (AD) of the Royal School District.
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Desert Aire Airport needs public support to complete upgrade
DESERT AIRE - Desert Aire Airport (DAA) commissioners and its manager say the landing-takeoff strip is in dire need of replacement, and they are appealing to the South County public to pitch in.
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West Nile Virus danger detected in Grant County
EPHRATA - Grant County Mosquito Control District No. 1 has been notified that nine mosquito samples submitted for testing were positive for West Nile Virus, the first detection of the virus in Grant County this year.
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August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month
MATTAWA - The month of August has been designated nation wide as the month to raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding babies.
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Death of staffer leads to change at city hall
MATTAWA - Mattawa City Hall had to sadly go about the business re-organizing recently because of the death of Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Diane Martinez on July 31.
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Royal volunteer firefighters help battle blazes across state
ROYAL CITY - Grant County Fire District Nos. 10-11, based here, have been helping battle wildfires burning in eastern Washington, according to Public Information Officer Christian Davis.
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Didier scores big victory margin in Congressional primary
CONNELL - It appears name recognition played a big role in some, if not all of the primary election races important to the Royal Register readership.
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First Mattawa Makeover mural to be shown
MATTAWA - The Wahluke School District is starting the first year of the three-year Mattawa Makeover project, and there will be a big splash on Saturday, Aug. 16, during Comm"Unity" Days.
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Bread, Cheese, Cured Meat festival on tap
TRINIDAD - Artisan bread, cheese, cured meat, and live music are coming to White Heron Cellars on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 6:30 p.m. for the annual Bread, Cheese & Cured Meat festival.
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WWII hero shares story with sub vets
ELLENSBURG - The annual Submarine Veterans of Central and Eastern Washington picnic this Saturday, Aug. 16, will feature a visit by a man who participated in a daring capture on the high seas in 1944.
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Golf package among prizes at Dog Days of Summer
ROYAL CITY - The annual Dog Days of Summer golf tournament at the Royal Golf Course is set for this Saturday, Aug. 16, and slots are still available.
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Free breakfast a go
MATTAWA - The Mattawa Area Comm"Unity" Days will serve a free breakfast on Saturday morning, Aug. 16 to kick off the second day of the festival.
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New finance director of Royal City
ROYAL CITY - When Greg Pike moved to his wife Erin Allred's home town of Royal City a couple of years ago, he unknowingly put himself in the path of the type of job for which he had hoped.
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First Elite soccer camp deemed successful
ROYAL CITY - According to organizer Perla Garcia, the first UK Elite soccer camp for youths in Royal City the week of July 21-25 was a success.
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Royal's Brea Diaz competes at wrestling nationals
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School's Brea Diaz competed in the 44th ASICS/Vaughan National Junior Women's Freestyle Wrestling Championships in Fargo, North Dakota recently on the winning team.
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Time for sawhorse cow, bull entries at Grant County Fair
MOSES LAKE - The Grant County CattleWomen are seeking entries for their annual "Sawhorse Cow Contest" for this year's Grant County Fair, August 12-16.
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Mattawa Police chief says arrest slowed by prosecutor
MATTAWA - A sting operation organized and executed by the Mattawa Police Department in late July nabbed a theft suspect, but the case has been slowed by the Grant County prosecutor's office.
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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.
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Hot Desert Nights this Saturday
DESERT AIRE - The annual Hot Desert Nights, sponsored and orgnized by the Mattawa-Desert Aire Lions Club, will be held this Saturday, August 9.
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Comm "Unity" Days
MATTAWA - The Mattawa Area Comm"Unity" Days is planning a free breakfast on Saturday morning of the festival scheduled for Aug. 15-16.
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Life Options mobile unit changes site in Mattawa
MATTAWA - Life Options Pregnancy Medical Center. Which began serving Mattawa on July 22, has announced a change of location to 308 E Priest Rapids Drive. That is at the corner of Riverview and Priest Rapids
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Vacation Bible School set for August 4-8
MATTAWA - The annual Vacation Bible School, which has been held in Hund Memorial Park for more than 20 years, is scheduled for August 4-8.
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A man of many sides
ROYAL CITY - Tom Dent has been a rodeo cowboy, a pilot and a business man. Now he wants to be the 13th District representative in the state house of representatives.
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Columbia Basin Health Association Fair slated for August 9
OTHELLO - The Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA), which serves the Royal City-Mattawa area, will have its CBHA Health Fair on Saturday, Aug. 9, at Kiwanis Park in Othello from 2-6 p.m
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Health Department asks City of Mattawa for e-cigarette rules
MATTAWA - E-cigarettes may be different than regular cigarettes, but the Grant County Health Department wants the same rules.
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Steve Myers, superintendent of ESD 105's, honored
YAKIMA - Steve Myers, superintendent of Educational Service District 105, which serves the Royal and Wahluke School Districts, has been selected as the 2014 recipient of the Washington Association of School Administrators' Leadership Award.
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Sand Bar Marine owners came for opportunity
MATTAWA - Most people who move from western Washington to Desert Aire do it for two simple reasons - sun and retirement.
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Pertussis outbreak not subsiding
EPHRATA - Grant County has four confirmed and 18 linked whooping cough (pertussis) cases as of July 15. Additional cases are likely as the outbreak seems to be growing.
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Classical pianist John Nilsen to perform at Royal Church
ROYAL CITY - If you like world-class classical piano, then you should put Saturday, August 9, at the United Methodist Church on your calendar.
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Dog Days of Summer coming to Royal Golf Course
ROYAL CITY - Royal Golf Course Pro Randy Puetz reminds all golfers that the annual Dog Days of Summer tournament is less than a month away.
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Royal man injured
ROYAL CITY - Two people were hurt on July 17 in a two-car crash involving a Royal City man one mile east of Royal City at Highway 26 and Road E SW.
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Hot Desert Nights set for early August
DESERT AIRE - The annual Hot Desert Nights, sponsored and organized by the Mattawa-Desert Aire Lions Club, will be held here on Saturday, August 9.
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Schawana and Beverly face fire scare
BEVERLY - Reacting to a fire on Saddle Mountain west of the Columbia River Friday night and Saturday morning, emergency authorities closed Highway 243 in this area and put residents on alert for possible evacuation.
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Grant County PUD to dredge river access at Crecent Bar
CRESCENT BAR - It appears the folks who live at Crescent Bar and the Grant County PUD, which have battled in court for more than the years over residency rights, can work together.
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Victor Salgado wins 10-K race
GEORGE - Victor Salgado turned in a time of 38:23 to claim first place overall in the annual 10-kilometer Cherry Bomb Run on the fourth of July. The top woman in the race, Holly Gwinn, clocked 45:09.
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"Pajama Game" actors wanted
SOAP LAKE - Masquers Theatre of Soap Lake will hold auditions July 26-27 and August 2-3, from 2-4 p.m. for the fall musical "Pajama Game" .
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Temporary burn ban imposed
EPHRATA - The Grant County Board of Commissioners has imposed a temporary ban on outdoor burning as of July 16 because of the high heat that has settled in the county.
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One candidate who walks her talk
COULEE CITY - Whether she wins a 13th District State House seat or not, candidate Dani Bolyard of Coulee City is going to learn if what she teaches works.
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Attorney Garth Dano seeks to be prosecutor
MOSES LAKE - Long-time Moses Lake resident and attorney Garth Dano is running for Grant County Prosecutor in the upcoming election.
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Sagebrush Senior Center
DESERT AIRE - The Sagebrush Senior Center annual golf tournament and auction will be held this Thursday, July 24.
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Grape crushing facility coming to George, WA
GEORGE - Milbrandt Vineyards's plans to build a grape crushing facility outside of George has started the ball rolling toward a potentially bright future for the community.
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Ping pong drop an adventure
ROYAL CITY - The annual SummerFest ping pong ball drop, which Royal Slope kids love, had become sort of ho-hum.
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Whooping cough outbreak near Mattawa
MATTAWA - Grant County Health District (GCHD) staff members are investigating three cases of pertussis (whooping cough) and 210 people that came in contact with it in Mattawa and Quincy.
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Grape crushing facility plan moves forward
GEORGE - Milbrandt Vineyards's plans to build a grape crushing facility outside of George has started the ball rolling toward a potentially bright future for the community.
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Council position remains open
MATTAWA - The Mattawa City Council had only one applicant by July 3 for an open council position. So an appointment for the seat has been put on hold.
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Life Options mobile unit scheduled
MATTAWA - Life Options Pregnancy Medical Center has announced it will expand its services to Mattawa with the use of its new mobile unit, beginning July 22.
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Soccer mom arranges soccer camp
ROYAL CITY - When Perla Garcia's daughter McKenzie told her she wanted to be a professional soccer player, she went into action.
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Taste of Wahluke Slope deemed successful venture
DESERT AIRE - Mattawa Area Multicultural Chamber of Commerce President Lois Thiede declared the Taste of Wahluke Slope wine festival at the Desert Aire clubhouse on June 28 a success.
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Lead singer turned pro at age 6
ROYAL CITY - The lead singer for Alto Voltaje, which takes the Royal City SummerFest stage Saturday night at 7:30, is excited about the opportunity.
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Rising Stars bring Broadway to Royal SummerFest
ROYAL CITY - Lions Park will be alive with the "Sound of Music" and other Broadway musicals at 2 p.m. this Saturday, July 12, at Royal City's SummerFest.
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Columbia Basin Health Association Represented at Royal City SummerFest
ROYAL CITY - As in past years, Columbia Basin Health Association will have a presence in the Royal City SummerFest - parade and park.
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Work continues on Wanapum Dam spillway
BEVERLY - Grant PUD and its contractors continue to work on the 800-foot-long Wanapum Dam spillway to prepare for final reinforcing repairs required after discovery of damage this spring.
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16 Royal boys attend NIC wrestling camp, team 2nd
COEUR D A'LENE - Royal High School wrestling took a big leap of seriousness on June 21-24 when 16 Knights participated in the North Idaho College Wrestling Camp.
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2 from Royal hurt in rear-end crash
ROYAL CITY - Five people, including two from Royal City, were injured Sunday evening in a rear-end accident on Highway 28, eleven miles east of East Wenatchee.
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Desert Aire Pastor relates to struggle
DESERT AIRE - The congregation of the Riverside Presbyterian Church searched a year for a pastor, and the one they found relates well to people with struggles.
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Pickles, Pies & Preserves added to SummerFest fun
ROYAL CITY - The Pickles, Pies, & Preserves competition will be Royal City's take on a county fair type of event at SummerFest Royal Roundup this year.
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Flu season tragic for some residents of Grant County
EPHRATA - Grant County Health Officer, Dr. Alexander Brzezny, has announced the end of the 2013-2014 influenza season, which brought tragedy to some families..
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Georgettes key to George's old fashioned Independence Day
GEORGE - The Georgettes invite you to their old fashioned Independence Day celebration in George, Washington on the Fourth of July.
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58 Knights & future Knight ballers attend JD's Elite Hoops camp
ROYAL CITY - Some people are getting very serious about improving the quality of basketball in the Royal school system.
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Run Royale participants running for local cancer victims
ROYAL CITY - This year's Royal City SummerFest fun runs, known as Run Royale, will be dedicated to Royal residents Michelle Miller and Justin Weyns, both battling cancer.
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Airplanes & Breakfast draw 350 to Desert Aire Airport
DESERT AIRE - About 350 grandparents, parents and children enjoyed breakfast and airplanes at the annual Desert Aire Airport Fly-in & Breakfast on June 14.
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5th graders play TV Game Show
ROYAL CITY - Red Rock Elementary closed out the year with a flurry of activities that were fun and educational.
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$2,347 awarded to Food Bank by CHS
ROYAL CITY - Royal City has been awarded $2,347.50 and Mattawa $1,760.63 from CHS Country Operations' CHS Harvest for Hunger food, funds and grain drive this year.
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Prizes up for grabs at Wahluke Slope Wine Festival
DESERT AIRE - The Royal Register has sweetened the pot a little for the 2nd annual Taste the Wahluke Slope wine festival this Saturday evening, June 22.
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Equine Poker Run could be lucrative deal for winners
ROYAL CITY - Soon it will be time for horse owners to saddle up and ride - for cash.
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Summerfest's FrogHollow Band
ROYAL CITY - There's more than music to the FrogHollow Band, which will command the main stage Friday, June 27, at the annual Royal City SummerFest.
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MA Food Bank's offers cakes, cookies, lunch for you support
MATTAWA – The Mattawa Area Food Bank is doing something a bit different this year for its major fundraiser. The board hopes you'll join the fun on Saturday, June 21.
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Wahluke seniors rack up over a million dollars for college
MATTAWA - Little old Wahluke High School scored big - real big - in scholarships for graduating seniors, it was announced last week by counselor Jan Phillips.
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Royal's pre-school has 67 tiny graduates
ROYAL CITY - May 29 was an exciting day for the students of the Royal School District's Growing Great Learners Pre-school.
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Royal kindergarten graduates in style
ROYAL CITY - One hundred and 55 youngsters received their diplomas at the Red Rock Elementary kindergarten graduation on June 5.
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Holmquist receives key endorsement from pro-life group
MOSES LAKE - Fourth District Congressional candidate Janéa Holmquist of Moses Lake received a coveted endorsement last week from Human Life PAC, the leading pro-life organization in the state of Washington.
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Wine festival slated for June 28
MATTAWA - If you are a fan of wine and are looking for a unique taste, you need to sample Wahluke AVA wines.
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A new way to support Food Bank
MATTAWA - The Mattawa Area Food Bank is doing something a bit different this year for its major fundraiser. The board hopes you'll join the fun on Saturday, June 21.
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Royal's U.S. Open Golf Day this Saturday
ROYAL CITY - The Royal Golf Course will have it's annual tribute to the U.S. Open this Saturday, June 21, and all players are invited.
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Assault suspect found but won't be charged
MOSES LAKE – An assault suspect Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones asked the public to help find has been found, and he appears to be the right person.
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Wahluke High School damaged in senior prank
MATTAWA - Apparently some Wahluke High School graduating seniors don't like their shiny, sparkling, relatively new building.
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City of Mattawa rules nix school community center plan
MATTAWA - The Wahluke School District's plan to open a community center-alternative school in the city center has been scuttled by zoning laws.
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Drought triggers federal assistance
RITZVILLE - Recent drought disaster designations in Chelan, Lincoln, Walla Walla, Benton and Franklin Counties have prompted federal disaster relief for farmers and ranchers.
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'Be What Royal Is'
ROYAL CITY - Class of 2014 speaker Tanner Christensen launched his remarks at Saturday evening's graduation ceremony by saying: "What a journey."
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Red Rock students enjoy balloon day
ROYAL CITY - Red Rock Elementary fifth grade students had fun and studied science at the same time on June 3 during the school's annual hot air balloon day.
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Jackson Noftle
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School's annual Senior Night, held on June 4, was a little more special this year with the presenting of the first-ever Knight Award to Jackson Noftle.
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Warnick and Manweller presented with Guardian of Small Business Award
OLYMPIA - State Reps. Judy Warnick and Matt Manweller were recently presented the "Guardian of Small Business Award" by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for their voting records during the 2013-14 legislative sessions.
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Sexy Sue scheduled for Fly-in fly-over
DESERT AIRE - A fly-over by Sexy Sue is expected to be part of the show Saturday, June 14, when the annual Desert Aire Airport Fly-in & Breakfast is celebrated.
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First roller derby contest like the old times
Thanks to niece-in-law Sarah Escobar of Spokane, I watched my first live roller derby contest in Yakima on May 24. Spokane won, 238-108.
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Mattawa receives $4,000 in community grants
TOPPENISH - The community of Mattawa was one of the winners on May 21 in the annual community services grants awarded by the Yakama Nation Legends Casino.
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Nonfarm industry employment up this year
YAKIMA - The Employment Security Department reports that preliminary estimates illustrate that Grant County's nonfarm employers totaled 320 more jobs in March 2014 than in March 2013, a 1.2 percent upturn.
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Grant County Sheriff's Office gets accreditation
EPHRATA - The Grant County Sheriff's Office received accreditation from the Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs (WASPC) at an award ceremony on May 21.
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New Wahluke gridiron coach ready to stress football basics
MATTAWA - If there is one thing he will teach for sure, new Wahluke High football coach Michael Foristiere will stress the fundamentals.
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Port of Royal Slope's waterline project ready to go to bid
ROYAL CITY - It won't be long before businesses in the Hiawatha Industrial Park will be able to take advantage of the Port of Royal Slope's high capacity water system.
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Mattawa student receives Northwest FCS scholarship
MATTAWA - Northwest Farm Credit Services has awarded 44 scholarships to sons and daughters of Northwest FCS customers and employees in Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington, including one from Mattawa.
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Royal's Joe Lang shines at state
ROYAL CITY - Portending a brilliant future, sophomore Joe Lang placed highly twice to lead Royal High last weekend at the 1A state track meets at Eastern Washington University.
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Royal Knights coach: Girls' softball season successful
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High softball team finished the season with two losses in the district tournament, but coach Robyn Valdez had nothing but praise for her girls.
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Volunteer firefighters & EMS responders honored for service
ROYAL CITY - The firefighters of the year and the EMS responder of the year were among several persons honored at the annual volunteer firefighter appreciation dinner earlier this year.
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U.S. Open Day June 21 at Royal Golf Course
ROYAL CITY - The sign-up period is still in effect for the U.S. Open Day golf tournament on Saturday, June 21, at the Royal Golf Club.
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2 men die in 2-truck crash
MATTAWA - Both drivers died when the heavy duty trucks they were driving collided head-on five miles southeast of Mattawa on May 28.
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South County prep golfers grow in the life-long game
SOUTH COUNTY - No one from Royal or Wahluke High Schools made it to state in golf this year, but that doesn't mean the season was a bust.
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Moses Lake wants you in history book
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Public Library is celebrating 50 years of existence this year and next. It was completed in 1964 and dedicated in 1965.
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Daniel Miller completes leadership program
OTHELLO - Daniel Miller, of Othello, has completed the AgForestry Leadership Program and was honored at a graduation ceremony held in Olympia on May 2.
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Mattawa's Hund Memorial Park ready with new tables, barbecues
MATTAWA - Comm"Unity" Days participants this August may find Hund Memorial Park more to their liking than in the past. There will be more seating.
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Four beards to win $50 each
ROYAL CITY - If you could use an extra 50 bucks, you may want to consider growing a beard for SummerFest.
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Knights successful in 1st year of powerlifting
ROYAL CITY - Powerlifting instructor Paula Olsufka put together a powerlifting team at Royal High for the first time this winter and spring, and three of his boys medaled at the state championships on May 3.
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Board of Equalization scheduled
EPHRATA - The Grant County Board of Equalization will be conducted on July 15 at the Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata.
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Royal softball girls raised $3,600
ROYAL CITY - Leave it to a bunch of nutty, small-town country girls to come up with this one: Fastpitch in prom gowns to raise funds for the program.
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Royal's Maggie Delay wins district long jump
ROYAL CITY - Maggie Delay won the long jump to highlight Royal High's evening at the SCAC district track meet at Royal on Thursday.
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Moses Lake wants you in history book
MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake Public Library is celebrating 50 years of existence this year and next. It was completed in 1964 and dedicated in 1965.
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Mattawa Area Food Bank wants no one to go hungry
MATTAWA - Elimination of hunger in all pockets of the Beverly-Schawana-Mattawa-Desert Aire community is the primary goal of the Mattawa Area Food Bank, a couple members of the board said recently.
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Former Oregon Duck to lead Wahluke football
MATTAWA - Michael Foristiere, who played for the Univerity of Oregon and honed his coaching skills in the Boise, Idaho area, has been selected as the next head football coach at Wahluke High School.
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ASB fundraiser this Thursday for Wahluke Junior High
MATTAWA - If you enjoy seeing your children involved in school activities, you'll have a chance to show it Thursday evening, May 29.
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Royal, Wahluke athletes advance to SCAC track districts
MATTAWA - Joe Lang tripled for the boys and Maggie Delay did the same for the girls to lead Royal to a good showing last Friday at the SCAC East Sub-district Track Meets.
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Water safety of concern to Safe Kids Grant County
EPHRATA - According to Safe Kids Worldwide, two-thirds of drowning deaths occur between May and August.
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Cause of Wanapum Dam damage determined
BEVERLY - A thorough investigation all of the way back to the 1950s has determined that a mistake made decades ago may be the reason for the spillway crack discovered in February at Wanapum Dam.
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Car chase leads to 2 arrests
MATTAWA - Two Moses Lake men learned the meaning of "long arm of the law" on May 8. They were caught after the second of two high-speed car chases.
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Technology students compete at D.C. Festival
MATTAWA - Led by advisors Arthur Morken and Myron Hamilton, a group of Wahluke Junior High students had an eye-popping experience in Washington, D.C. at the end of April.
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Funds available for 2012 crop losses
EPHRATA - Farmers and ranchers who suffered 2012 crop losses caused by natural disasters occurring through September 30, 2011 may apply for financial relief through the Farm Service Agency (FSA).
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Technology students compete at D.C. Festival
MATTAWA - Led by advisors Arthur Morken and Myron Hamilton, a group of Wahluke Junior High students had an eye-popping experience in Washington, D.C. at the end of April.
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Sheriff and fire marshal form arson task force
EPHRATA - The Grant County Fire Marshal's Office and the Grant County Sheriff's Office have organized a joint Arson Task Force to combat arson fires in Grant County.
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Out of the shadows, Mattawa chickens legalized
MATTAWA - Chickens are making a comeback in Mattawa. The city council has decided residents can have their hens and eat their eggs too.
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Royal girls off to district softball
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High Knights finished the regular softball season last week with two SCAC wins against Kiona-Benton and two non-league losses to Naches, and Thursday they'll be off to districts.
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Tom Jones seeks to continue as the Grant County Sheriff
MOSES LAKE - Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones is seeking election to a second term. He believes he has proven himself.
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4 Wahluke golfers continue to improve, shoot personal bests
MATTAWA - The Wahluke High Golf team continued to struggle last week in SCAC competition, but the players continued to improve in contests with Cle Elum and Goldendale.
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First space derby blasts off in Royal
ROYAL CITY - Jose Medina-Lomeli and Marco Soto teamed up to win the first Royal High School Space Derby recently.
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Wahluke's Alan Caro: SCAC's Soccer MVP
MATTAWA - Congratulations are in order for Alan Caro and several teammates on the Wahluke High School soccer team.
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Senior dates announced for Wahluke
MATTAWA - Principal Jeff Pietila has announced the final dates of significance for the Wahluke High School class of 2014, including graduation.
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Wanapum to remain closed for Memorial Day weekend
EPHRATA - With Memorial Day weekend drawing near, Grant PUD and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) remind those planning to recreate on the Columbia River that the Wanapum reservoir shoreline remains closed to the public.
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Royal drops Warden, 6-1, advances to semifinals
ROYAL CITY - Bouncing back from a tough mid-week loss to arch-rival Wahluke, Royal High unleashed a relentless offense to stop Warden, 6-1, in the first round of the SCAC soccer playoffs on Saturday and advance to the semifinals.
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Royal tops Warden, falls to Lasalle
ROYAL CITY - For the first time this year, the Royal High boys golf team had all four individuals scoring 95 strokes or less.
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Royal's Brea Diaz wins state title
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School's Brea Diaz has won the Washington State Wrestling Association freestyle girls state championship at 139 pounds
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Ninth graders learn by teaching
ROYAL CITY - It has often been said that you learn more when you are teaching, and some of Royal High School's freshmen took that message to heart recently.
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Royal wrestlers seek support
ROYAL CITY - Residents of the Royal Slope will be able to demonstrate their support of Royal High wrestling this weekend, May 16-17.
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Beverly man hurt in rollover
MATTAWA - A Beverly man was injured when the car he was driving rolled on Highway 243, about five miles north of Mattawa on Saturday.
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Knight baseballers beat Pateros twice to end season
ROYAL CITY - The young Royal High baseball team beat Pateros, 8-1 and 6-5, on a wet home field last week to set up a potential comeback season next year.
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Jonah Bartrand receives Eagle Scout recognition
SCHAWANA - Jonah Bartrand of Schawana was recently recognized as an Eagle Scout at a Court of Honor at the Ellensburg Seventh Day Adventist Church.
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Wahluke wins, 2-0
MATTAWA - Wahluke scored twice in the first half to defeat Mabton, 2-0, in the first round of the SCAC playoffs last Saturday and roll into today's semifinals.
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Wahluke rallies to halt Royal, 2-0
MATTAWA - Wahluke soccer coach Arthur DeVictoria's plan for the SCAC season finale at home with Royal could not have worked out any better.
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Desert Aire fly-in coming next month
DESERT AIRE - Desert Aire Airport is preparing for its annual Desert Aire Fly-in and Breakfast on Saturday, June 14. You are invited.
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42nd Western Art Show in Ellensburg this weekend
ELLENSBURG - The Western Art Association will open the doors of the Kittitas Valley Event Center on Friday, May 16, to kick off the 42nd annual National Western Art Show and Auction.
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Knight baseballers beat Pateros twice to end season
ROYAL CITY - The young Royal High baseball team beat Pateros, 8-1 and 6-5, on a wet home field last week to set up a potential comeback season next year.
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Wahluke Warriors win 2 to go 12-3 in soccer
MATTAWA - Wahluke won two of three SCAC soccer games last week, and it was the one that slipped away that was heart-breaking.
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Wanapum & Priest Rapids bypass units ready
SOUTH COUNTY - Juvenile salmon and steelhead passage is underway at Wanapum and Priest Rapids dams, accommodated through the dams' fish bypass units, spillways and advanced turbines.
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Hill climb motorcyclists set for Silver Dollar races
DRY CREEK - The 4th Annual Northwest Nitro Nationals motorcycle hill climb races will be held on May 16-18 at Dry Creek Recreation, or across Highway 24 from the Silver Dollar Cafe at the Highway 241 intersection.
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Royal pitchers lead 21-0, 15-2 routs of Wahluke ladies
MATTAWA - Pitcher Seila Jenks threw a shutout in the first game, and pitcher Ashley Valle smacked two home runs in the second game to lead Royal to 21-0 and 15-2 wins against Wahluke on Saturday.
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Royal undefeated champs in regular track season
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School boys track team defeated Connell, Burbank and Kiona-Benton in a 4-team SCAC meet at Royal last week to finish the dual meet season as undefeated champs.
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Royal soccer at 10-5 season with Wahluke left to play
ROYAL CITY - Royal stopped Mabton, 3-1, and Connell, 2-0 last week to assure itself of a home game in the upcoming SCAC district soccer tournament.
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Leadership shuffled at Mattawa City Hall
MATTAWA - Because of the death of long-time Mayor Judy Esser, the Mattawa City Council had to go about the solemn task of appointing a successor at a special meeting on April 14.
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Royal downs Wahluke two times in baseball
MATTAWA - Knowing about Wahluke's first-year baseball program, Royal coach Daren Christensen employed lightly-used players at Wahluke on Saturday.
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Applicants sought for nurse practitioner program
OTHELLO - Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) is seeking applicants for its new Family Nurse Practitioner Residency Program.
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Red Rock collects record $8,564 for healthy hearts
ROYAL CITY - For the seventh year in a row, students at Red Rock Elementary gave up an evening for the Jump Rope for Heart program, and they set a donations record.
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Royal soccer at 10-5 season with Wahluke left to play
ROYAL CITY - Royal stopped Mabton, 3-1, and Connell, 2-0 last week to assure itself of a home game in the upcoming SCAC district soccer tournament.
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Airplanes and breakfast at Desert Aire
DESERT AIRE - Desert Aire Airport is the place to be on June 14 if you like airplanes with your sausage and eggs. That is the date set for the annual Desert Aire Fly-in and Breakfast.
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Schawana team wins at World Bible Bowl
SCHAWANA - They had to do it by television remote, but the Wind Valley Arrows have taken first place again in the World Bible Bowl.
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Prizes and giveaways at Port of Mattawa Open House event this Saturday
MATTAWA - The Port of Mattawa will have an open house this Saturday, May 10, for the purpose of showing off its commercial tenants and available space for commercial tenants.
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Knight wrestlers seek support at yard sale next week
ROYAL CITY - There will be two ways for residents of the Royal Slope to demonstrate their support of Royal High wrestling on May 16-17.
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Legislators tour Wahluke Slope
DESERT AIRE - Mattawa area community leaders took state legislators on a bus tour to show off the Wahluke Slope and help those same legislators ascertain community need.
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Royal golfers fall to Zillah and Goldendale at home
ROYAL CITY - Despite their familiarity with the Royal Golf Course and the howling Royal Slope winds, the Royal High golf team fell to Zillah and Goldendale at home last week.
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Royal tykes get first taste of school
ROYAL CITY - Numerous Royal Slope children got their first taste of public school recently when Red Rock Elementary held its annual kindergarten registration. They had the gymnasium all to themselves from 3:30-5:00 p.m.
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Connell, River View too much for Royal baseballers
ROYAL CITY - Connell and River View were just too much for the Royal High baseball team last week, and the Knights finished the SCAC East campaign with a 1-9 record.
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Wahluke's double valedictorians both win
MATTAWA - Seniors Gabino Abarca (left) and Saul Ramos (right) shared the limelight when it was announced they will both be valedictorian for the Wahluke High School class of 2014.
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Wahluke and Royal honored for academics
SOUTH COUNTY - Wahluke and Royal are among 14 south central Washington school districts with schools that are the recipients of the 5th annual Washington Achievement Awards.
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Dorsing team steamrolls field at Royal's Spring Field Day golf opener
ROYAL CITY - The team of Pat Dorsing, Bryce Dorsing, Cody Hebdon and Kyle Haugen flattened the Royal Golf Course (RGC) with 50.7 and took the net-only Spring Field Day that kicks off the RGC season.
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Farewell Party for Bev & Jim English slated May 4
ROYAL CITY - Royal Slope residents Jim and Bev English are moving to Prineville, Ore., and friends and neighbors will give them a friendly sendoff with a farewell party at 1 p.m. at the Nazarene Church on Sunday, May 4.
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Wahluke boys win 3 kicking soccer mark up to 10-2
MATTAWA - Playing like a state tournament contender, Wahluke High School took three soccer matches last week to improve to 10-2 and keep the pressure on 12-1 SCAC-leading Granger.
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Royal girls blast River View to stay in softball race
ROYAL CITY - The Royal Knights blasted River View, 14-4, last week to stay in the race for the SCAC district high school softball tournament.
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Early repair estimate for Wanapum: $61 million
BEVERLY - Grant PUD's Board of Commissioners have been presented a preliminary estimate of $61 million for repairs to the fracture at Wanapum Dam's spillway.
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Royal athletes excel at track and field events
ROYAL CITY - The track season is under way for Royal High School, and several Knight boys and girls are excelling in the early going.
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Royal drops two games to Warden in baseball
ROYAL CITY - A tough season turned into heartbreak against Warden for the Royal High baseball team.
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Royal drops two games to Warden in baseball
ROYAL CITY - A tough season turned into heartbreak against Warden for the Royal High baseball team.
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Cicotte challenges the big boys in 4th District
KENNEWICK - George Cicotte noticed that in 2010 the electorate sent to the U.S. House of Representatives 43 Republicans who were running for political office for the first time.
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Wahluke Junior High takes 1st at CWU STEM event
MATTAWA - Wahluke Junior High placed firstt at Central Washington University's Kid Wind Event, sponsored by Puget Sound Energy, Central Washington University and other local supporters of wind energy.
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Wahluke records first baseball win in four years
MATTAWA - It took four years and 10 games, but the Wahluke High School baseball team has once again scored victory.
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New 4-H club serves Royal spruces up area cemeteries
ROYAL CITY - The fledgling Liberty Livestock 4-H Club of Royal Slope has quickly reached an important milestone, its first civic service project.
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Third medication drop box opens
QUINCY - The Quincy Police Department has opened a secure prescription medication take back drop box just outside of the PD building.
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Individuals shining for Wahluke
MATTAWA - Tennis in the early going has been more individual success than team success for Wahluke High.
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Mayor Judy Esser served Mattawa half of her life
MATTAWA - Judith Kay (Glessner) Esser, 68, of Mattawa, who served 23 years as mayor, was laid to rest on Thursday, April 17, in the Mansfield Cemetery in her home town of Mansfield.
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Wahluke continues roller coaster soccer season
MATTAWA - After dropping a 2-1 overtime contest to Royal and into fourth place in SCAC soccer last week, Wahluke jumped back into second place by blanking Highland 1-0.
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Individuals shining for Wahluke in tennis
MATTAWA - Tennis in the early going has been more individual success than team success for Wahluke High.
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Garden Party & Vintage Fair at Seed Cupboard Nursery
ROYAL CITY - The Seed Cupboard Nursery will kick off the new gardening season this Saturday, April 26, with a Garden Party and Vintage Fair.
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Space Burger booth open on April 25-27
MOSES LAKE - The Lioness Club of Moses Lake will be opening its Space Burger booth at the Grant County Fairgrounds on Friday, April 25-27. There will be no admission fee to get into the fairgrounds.
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Grant health 23rd among counties
EPHRATA - Grant County's health is ranked 23rd out of Washington State's 39 counties (No. 1 is the healthiest county), the Grant County Health District reports.
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WA state traffic safety task force honored
EPHRATA - The Washington State Public Health Association (WSPHA) has recognized the Central Basin Traffic Safety Task Force (CBTSTF) with the Health Champions - Get Out Ahead Award.
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Wahluke climbs to No. 1 in soccer
MATTAWA - The Wahluke High School soccer team learned the value of a good goal keeper like Alan Caro in the Warriors' most important win to date.
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Crack cause not determined at Wanapum Dam
BEVERLY - The foundation below Wanapum Dam was not a factor in creating the fracture discovered on the dam's spillway pier monolith No. 4, according to PUD Information Officer Thomas Stredwick.
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Desert Aire community yard sale looks for vendors
DESERT AIRE - The Sagebrush Senior Center roof needs some repair work, and the seniors there hope you will help.
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Royal wins two in SCAC soccer
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High soccer team, which started the SCAC campaign a little slow at 1-2, served up a couple of blowouts to right the ship.
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District to open community center in downtown Mattawa
MATTAWA - The Wahluke School District (WSD) is acting like it wants to play a major role in the Mattawa community.
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Wahluke teacher wins state-wide award
MATTAWA - Wahluke Junior High (WJH) teacher Myron Hamilton has received the Washington Industrial Technology Education Association (WITEA) Rookie of the Year Award.
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Wrestling banquet, yard sale coming up
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School wrestlers, who finished 11th at state in coach Randy Miller's first season, will be honored with a banquet on Monday, April 21.
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Mattawa mayor dies
MATTAWA - Mayor Judy Esser, the woman who gave a large share of her life in service to her community, died on Thursday, April 10. She was 68.
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Drilling work continues at Wanapum Dam
BEVERLY - A drilling team has completed six investigative holes into the Wanapum Dam spillway pier monolith No. 4 as part of the forensic examination of a fracture found in the structure on Feb. 27.
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Berths open in Spring Field Day golf tourney
ROYAL CITY - The Royal Golf Course reports that there is still lots of room for players for Spring Field Day on April 19, but only six power carts remain for rental.
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Michele Jaderlund earned degree in hope of running for office
EPHRATA - Michele Jaderlund says, "It was in the back of my mind to run for county auditor some day" when she decided to earn her accounting degree.
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Royal High School FFA takes the win at donkey hoops
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High FFA topped the Kahlotus town team to win the Kahlotus Donkey Basketball Tournament at Kahlotus High School.
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Royal softball girls drop 2-of-3 but still improving
ROYAL CITY - It's not often you say a team is improving after losing two of three games, but that's true of Royal High softball.
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Ephrata man still missing in canal
EPHRATA - An Ephrata man who crashed into an irrigation canal with his three young sons in a pickup on March 30 was still missing on Saturday at the same time his eight year old son was being laid to rest.
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Cicotte raises $100k for Congressional run
KENNEWICK - Fourth District Republican Congressional candidate George Cicotte (sounds like Seahawk) raised more than $100,000 in the Federal Election Commission quarterly reporting period that ended March 31, his campaign has announced.
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Royal Middle School band teaches kindergartners
ROYAL CITY - All seven Red Rock Elementary kindergarten classes got a special St. Patrick's Day treat on Monday, March 17.
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Warriors win third straight in soccer
MATTAWA - The Wahluke Warriors are back to their old ways in South Central A Conference soccer, winning their third straight match, 3-0, over Mabton last Saturday.
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Mattawa's Distinguished Young Woman
MATTAWA - After more than an hour of presentations of talent, fitness, communication and poise, the judges chose Bianca Ramirez as 2014 Mattawa Distinguished Young Woman on March 24.
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Grant PUD to speed up improvements
WANAPUM DAM - Grant PUD Commissioners voted March 25 to accelerate plans for scheduled improvements to Wanapum reservoir boat launches during this time of low water conditions, pending regulatory approval.
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Columbia Basin Roller Derby victorious in first contest ever
MOSES LAKE - After 10 months of preparation, the women who formed the Columbia Basin Roller Derby team got what they came for - victory. In their very first bout.
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Mattawa couple dies in collision
MATTAWA - A stalled car led to the death of a Mattawa couple last Wednesday night when their vehicle was struck by a truck and trailer at the western gate to Hanford.
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Royal softball ladies off to 3-0 start
ROYAL CITY - Things are looking good for the Royal High softball team, posting a 3-0 record to start the campaign.
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Royal wrestling banquet, yard sale on the schedule
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School wrestlers, who finished 11th at state in coach Randy Miller's first season, will be honored with a banquet on Monday, April 21.
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Mattawa's gear packing, long distance running firefighter
MATTAWA - Mattawa's gear-packing, long distance running firefighter, Cielo Acosta, is still at it, like the bunny that never tires.
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Chief for a Day slated for June 12
EPHRATA - Public safety agencies will host the 14th annual Chief for a Day on June 12 on the front lawn of the Grant County Courthouse.
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Royal drops 2 tough soccer matches
ROYAL CITY - It doesn't get any tougher than last week was for Royal High soccer. The Knights lost to highly-regarded Granger and Highland by identical 1-0 scores.
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Lincoln Day Dinner this weekend
MOSES LAKE - Grant County Republicans will celebrate their annual Lincoln Day Dinner on Friday, April 4, with two keynote speakers and appearances by candidates from every level of office in the state.
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Royal splits openers
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High baseball team looked very young in the first game of a South Central A Conference East doubleheader last Saturday, falling 11-1 to the Kiona-Benton Bears.
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Washington's waterfall on Royal Slope Seniors' tours
ROYAL CITY - Palouse Falls, which is about 83 miles from here, was recently named Washington's state waterfall.
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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.
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Average spring runoff predicted for Columbia River
BEVERLY - According to Grant PUD Public Information Officer Thomas Stredwick, latest projections show that water flows on the Columbia River this year are anticipated to be 101 percent of normal.
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Wahluke counselor to retire to sunny, tropical Panama
MATTAWA - Ever wonder how a teacher could retire to a million dollar condominium?
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Royal opens soccer SCAC with victory
ROYAL CITY - With hopes of a strong finish, the Royal Knights kicked off the South Central A Conference soccer season last week with a 3-2 defeat of Warden.
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Drilling platform designed for study of crack at Wanapum spillway
BEVERLY - Grant PUD contractor Kuney-Goebel JV was designing a drilling platform last week for further study of Wanapum Dam spillway pier monolith No. 4, according to Public Information Officer Thomas Stredwick.
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Good SCAC start for Warrior soccer
MATTAWA - If last week was an indication, Wahluke High School will again compete at the highest level of South Central A Conference soccer.
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Knights stop Granger twice on diamond
ROYAL CITY - Royal broke into the win column in high school baseball Saturday in spectacular fashion behind a no-hitter by freshman hurler Kaden Jenks.
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Royal Middle School's students recognized for language learning
ROYAL CITY - The Washington State Board of Education (SBE) has given the first ever English Language Acquisition Award to 42 schools across the state, including Royal Middle School.
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Experienced campaigner Dani Bolyard to seek seat
COULEE CITY - After several years of supporting, even campaigning for others, well-known Grant County Republican Party activist Dani Bolyard has decided to run for an office of her own.
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Naches too much two times for Royal Knights baseballers
ROYAL CITY - One positive for Royal High School coming out of Saturday's baseball openers at Naches is that the Knights learned what it will take to keep up with the elite teams of the South Central A Conference.
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Warriors ready for another competitive season
MATTAWA - Wahluke High School dropped a pair of boys soccer mini-games at the Highland Jamboree last week, but coach Arthur deVictoria is unconcerned.
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Wahluke's Read Across America day
MATTAWA - From coast to coast, more than 45 million readers, young and old, recently celebrated the nation's largest reading event - Read Across America Day.
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WSP reminds drivers to move left for emergency vehicles
OLYMPIA - Washington has a move left for emergency vehicles law, but it is not working perfectly.
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Law enforcement veterans clean up Mattawa Police mess
MATTAWA - A state audit found all kinds of problems at the Mattawa Police Department over the last 20 years, and one - the evidence room - was just too big for Chief John Turley to handle.
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CHS Harvest for Hunger seeks community support
ROYAL CITY - CHS Sun Basin is gathering donations of money, food and crops as part of CHS Harvest for Hunger food and fund drive
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Blackwood Legacy Quartet
ROYAL CITY - The Blackwood Legacy Quartet, direct from Nashville, will present a special concert at Royal City's Church of the Nazarene on March 30.
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5 juniors vie for Royal's Distinguished Young Women
ROYAL CITY - Five Royal High School juniors will put their best foot forward Saturday night in an effort to win the crown of 2014 Distinguished Young Woman of Royal City.
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Tom Dent declares for Warnick's seat
MOSES LAKE - Long time Moses Lake area businessman Tom Dent has announced he will run for the 13th District House of Representatives seat being vacated by Rep. Judy Warnick, who has opted to run for the state senate.
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Dash cams coming for Mattawa police
MATTAWA - There will be more video proof of police activity, particularly traffic stops, in Mattawa in the future.
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Rookies of the Year
MATTAWA - Rookie of the Year is never won by an entire team, but you could call Wahluke High School's baseball team rookies of the year.
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Royal Knowledge Bowl team misses state meet by one point
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School Knowledge Bowl team had a dream turn to nightmare in a matter of hours. The result is the Knights missed the state tournament by one point.
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Shooting near Royal injures elderly man
ROYAL CITY - An elderly man received a minor wound the night of March 5 when someone fired two rounds from a shotgun into the home where he was sleeping.
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New well, pump to go on line at Port of Royal Slope
ROYAL CITY - The Port of Royal Slope's (PORS) well No. 2 project will become part of the potable water system tomorrow. It will increase the supply from 100,000 gallons to 200,000 for Port tenants.
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Tom Dent declares for Warnick's seat
MOSES LAKE - Long time Moses Lake area businessman Tom Dent has announced he will run for the 13th District House of Representatives seat being vacated by Rep. Judy Warnick, who has opted to run for the state senate.
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No victories, but good year for learning robotics
MATTAWA - Four teams, comprised of 20 students, from Wahluke Junior High (WJH) participated in the Washington State VEX Robotics Middle School Tournament in February.
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Old Hotel gallery to feature area photos
OTHELLO - The Old Hotel Art Gallery is featuring the work of Gordon Warrick, Biologist/Photographer from the Othello Wildlife Refuge, during the month of March.
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Owner's fast action saves mobile home
ROYAL CITY - Quick reaction by the home owner averted a big loss Friday morning when she was able to hold a fire at bay while firefighters arrived.
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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.
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Two Royal students advance to state art show
ROYAL CITY - Eight pieces by area high school artists, including two from Royal, will advance to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) High School Art Show later this spring after being chosen as standouts in this year's ESD 105 Regional High School Art Show.
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Royal recognizes National FFA Week
ROYAL CITY - Members of the Royal High School chapter of Future Farmers of America (FFA) celebrated National FFA Week recently with an open house at the agriculture/shop building.
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Mattawa man hurt in 2-car collision
MATTAWA - A Mattawa man was injured on Feb. 26 when the vehicle in which he was riding collided with another at the Highway 243-Road 24 SW entrance to town.
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Homemade creation reigns supreme at Royal Cupcake Wars
ROYAL CITY - Given the opportunity to work secretly at home, Rosalexi Rodriguez created the Royal High School (RHS) Cupcake Wars winning cupcake for this year.
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Mattawa man hurt in 2-car collision
MATTAWA - A Mattawa man was injured on Feb. 26 when the vehicle in which he was riding collided with another at the Highway 243-Road 24 SW entrance to town.
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Concern at PUD over crack in Wanapum Dam found in spillway structure
BEVERLY - They are saying there is no immediate danger of major flooding, but officials at Grant PUD are concerned about a crack discovered last Thursday, Feb. 27, in a spillway structure at Wanapum Dam.
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Big Red would have liked this idea
A woman in Mattawa has asked the city council - twice - to allow chickens in town. I am not printing her name for fear she'll become the focus of new chicken jokes.
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Royal's wastewater treatment plant upgrade nears completion
ROYAL CITY - An upgrade at the Royal City Wastewater Treatment Plant that will improve water quality and cut the city's cost of running the plant is nearing completion.
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Fifth grader Miyah Lee wins Red Rock Elementary spelling bee
ROYAL CITY - Miyah Lee has won the Red Rock Elementary fifth grade spelling bee and the all school championship and will represent Royal at the regional spelling bee at Eastmont Junior High on March 20.
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Five Royal wrestlers, one from Wahluke place at Mat Classic XXVI
TACOMA - There were no champions, but four boys and one girl from Royal and one boy from Wahluke placed in their weight classifications at the state wrestling tournament at the Tacoma Dome last weekend.
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67 years of marriage & still going strong
DESERT AIRE - Claude and Ora Houghtaling (pronounced hoteling) are 90 and 91, have been married 67 years and are still going strong.
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Tiddaly Diddaly's owner a veteran of research flight
MATTAWA - New Tiddaly Diddaly's owner Ken Broda may not have much experience with business, but he certainly has with success.
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Bible Bowl team on 2-year win streak
SCHAWANA - If you're ever invited to a Bible knowledge competition, you may want to make sure the opposition is not the Wind Valley Bible Bowl team. You'll likely lose.
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59 points & 11th place
They didn't do as well at state as I had hoped, but the Royal wrestling boys had a good first year under new coach Randy Miller. Congratulations are in order for all of them, including the ones who rarely won.
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Annual Methodist Church chili feed this Saturday
ROYAL CITY - The Royal Methodist Church will host the 4th Annual Community Chili Feed this Saturday, March 1, at the Royal Community Center at the golf course on Dodson Road.
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Royal's M&O Levy passes
ROYAL CITY - Although the election results had not yet been certified at time of writing, it was fairly certain last week that Royal School District voters had passed a $1.35 million maintenance and operation levy.
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Royal, Wahluke each sending one to girls state wrestling
MATTAWA - The tough Eastern Washington Girls Regional High School Wrestling Tournament at Wahluke High School last Saturday was not overly fruitful for Royal and Wahluke, but both schools managed to get one wrestler off to state.
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Royal sending six to state, Wahluke sending two
ZILLAH - Royal high school qualified six wrestlers for the state 1A tournament at last weekend's regional tournament in Zillah, and Wahluke qualified two.
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Royal qualifies 9 students for Future Business Leaders of America state competition
ROYAL CITY - Nine students from Royal High School have qualified for the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) state competition.
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Congressman Doc Hastings to retire at the end of year
Washington, D.C. - Long-time Fourth District Congressman Doc Hastings of Pasco will retire from Congress at the end of year.
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Royal cheer squad passes along the spirit of the Knights
ROYAL CITY - There was a mini cheer camp for youngsters at Red Rock Elementary last week, a fund raising effort organized through the high school cheer program.
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Royal kindergartners complete 100 days
ROYAL CITY - The kindergarten students at Red Rock Elementary School celebrated their 100th day of school on Feb. 12.
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Steak expert Warren Small set for booster club dinner
ROYAL CITY - Warren Small is not just a Royal School Board member. He's much more important.
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Wahluke & Royal ready for 41st Regional Prep Art Show
YAKIMA - This year's ESD 105 Regional High School Art Show has been moved to the JA (Junior Achievement) World facility in Yakima and, as usual, Royal and Wahluke will be represented.
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SHOC Bingo's $468 jackpot up for grabs
ROYAL CITY - If you've Ever thought about playing the SHOC (Strengthening the Heart of the Community) Bingo, tomorrow night would be a good idea.
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It's fun being around these youngsters
I should have known that Saturday was going to be a good day right after I walked into the gym at Zillah for the boys regional wrestling tournament.
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Boys drop final 2 basketball games
ROYAL CITY - Riley Lefler scored 21 points and Aaron Johnson had 14 on Saturday, but they weren't enough offense for the Royal Knights to avoid a 64-50 loss to Kiona-Benton on the final night of SCAC East basketball play.
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New Mattawa area directory planned
MATTAWA - The Mattawa Area Multicultural Chamber of Commerce is kicking off the new year by developing a business directory.
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Royal scores 4 champions, Wahluke takes 1
WARDEN - First-year coach Randy Miller has the Royal boys wrestling team going in the right direction. At last week's SCAC East district tournament, the Knights advanced eight wrestlers to this week's regionals.
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Wahluke Junior High picks up experience
MATTAWA - Students from Wahluke Junior High School competed in the First Lego League regional challenge in Ellensburg on Feb. 1 as a rookie team.
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Royal girls end tough season with two more losses
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School girls concluded a tough basketball season last weekend with losses to Warden, 54-38, and Kiona-Benton, 67-40.
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Royal High School celebrates Career & Technical Education Month
ROYAL CITY - Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students at Royal High School have joined others across the nation during the month of February to celebrate national Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month.
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New Mattawa area directory planned
MATTAWA - The Mattawa Area Multicultural Chamber of Commerce is kicking off the new year by developing a business directory.
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Royal students show the love
ROYAL CITY - This week, Feb. 9 - 15, is Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) week. It is a week to campaign and get the word out about FCCLA.
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13th District constituents invited to phone town hall
OLYMPIA - Sen. Janéa Holmquist Newbry and Reps. Judy Warnick and Matt Manweller invite residents in the 13th Legislative District to a telephone town hall meeting on Thursday, Feb. 13.
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Seahawk Parade fun day worth the ordeal
I was so excited when the Super Bowl came to a close that I suggested to Pat we go to the victory parade.
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Royal Slope firefighters seeking new volunteers
ROYAL CITY - If you've been looking for a way to serve your community, the Royal Slope fire districts have a great idea for you.
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Potato Conference draws record crowd
KENNEWICK - It appears the 2014 Washington-Oregon Potato Conference in Pasco last week was the best attended conference so far.
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Hope ends for Wahluke boys
MATTAWA - Hope of making the district tournament ended last week for the Wahluke boys. They dropped games to Warden, Kiona-Benton and River View.
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January theme at Red Rock Elementary
ROYAL CITY - January 20-24 was 'No Name Calling Week' at schools across the country. According to Counselor Nicole Schwartz. Red Rock Elementary started by having a guidance lesson the week of Jan. 13-17.
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Warnick and Manweller sponsor bill
OLYMPIA - Thirteenth District Reps. Judy Warnick and Matt Manweller have co-sponsored House Bill 2671 to clarify Washington's intention to welcome innovative employers into the state.
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Royal boys drop games to Connell and Burbank
ROYAL CITY - Despite playing four straight quarters of winning basketball last weekend, Royal's boys dropped games to Connell, 54-42, and Burbank, 69-51.
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Royal girls get bounced twice
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High girls played two of the top basketball teams in the SCAC last week, and the results were not pretty. Royal fell 61-23 to Connell and 69-24 to Burbank.
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Happiness can be doing dishes for kids
MATTAWA - The first thing to attract your attention to Federico Cruz is his smile. He lives on the positive side of life.
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Royal boys drop game to Othello
ROYAL CITY - League or non-league, the Royal High boys basketball season continued to be a tough proposition last week.
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Publisher added to The Royal Register
SOUTH COUNTY - The Royal Register has taken the next step in its growth plans by installing Tom Hinde as publisher.
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Warrior boys split two games
MATTAWA - Splitting two games last week, the Wahluke High boys took a 61-38 non-league contest from Kittitas and dropped a 58-46 SCAC East contest to Burbank.
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No home yet for fire victims
MATTAWA - The Rafael Rodriguez family, which suffered the loss of their home by fire four days before Christmas, were still without a home at mid-week last week.
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Quick start leads to 44-31 win Royal ladies
ROYAL CITY - Continuing their improved play of late, the Royal High girls defeated Othello, 44-31, in a non-league basketball game on Tuesday of last week.
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Young woman arrested for false shooting threat
MATTAWA - An 18-year-old Mattawa woman was arrested for phoning in a false threat concerning Wahluke High School on Wednesday, Jan. 16.
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Royal girls complete sweep of rivals
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High girls completed a good week of basketball last week by dispatching arch-rival Wahluke, 59-47.
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Warrior boys humble Royal
MATTAWA - The Wahluke High boys raced to a 13-0 lead Saturday and defeated Royal, 72-47, to accomplish a couple of important goals.
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Former Republican chair still leading County Republicans
COULEE CITY - Coulee City's Dani Bolyard had to give up the chairmanship of the Grant County Republican Party in December of 2012 because of a change of residence, but she was back in political leadership almost immediately.
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More than 20 programs supported by levy dollars
ROYAL CITY - A $1.35 million levy may seem big to a small community like the Royal School District, but there is a lot to support with this levy.
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Unbelievable season. Unbelievable team. Simply unbelievable!
The Super Bowl is getting to be a habit with the Seattle Seahawks - twice in nine years. Well maybe not quite a habit.
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Emergency Preparedness Fair scheduled
QUINCY - You may learn how to prepare for the unexpected during the Quincy Valley Emergency Preparedness Fair Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Quincy Community Center.
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Royal ladies fall twice, but improve their game
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High girls fell twice in SCAC basketball last weekend, but they grew by leaps and bounds against two of the league's better teams.
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Seed Cupboard has successful first year, high hopes for second
ROYAL CITY - With blind faith in her promotional efforts and lots of hard work, Lisa Villegas made her Seed Cupboard Nursery profitable in her first year of business in 2013.
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Royal boys improve, lose two
ROYAL CITY - Royal's boys welcomed Chase Christensen back from a football injury last weekend and played their best back-to-back prep basketball games of the year.
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Eagle project had turkeys on Mattawa's tables
MATTAWA - Jonah Gallacci has no idea if his Eagle Scout project will be deemed good enough, to be awarded scouting's highest honor, but he's satisfied he did the right thing.
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Girls wrestling regional meet headed to Wahluke
MATTAWA - Athletic Director Cody Marlow has announced that the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association has chosen Wahluke High School as the host for this year's Girls Regional Wrestling Tournament.
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Royal firefighters put out fire at Karen's Beauty Salon
ROYAL CITY - A 9 p.m. fire on Monday, Jan. 13, caused heavy damage to Karen's Beauty Salon. Royal Slope firefighters were able to save equipment belonging to Grant County Mental Health (GCMH) of which also occupied space in the building.
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20 teams attend robotics competition at Wahluke Junior High
MATTAWA - Wahluke Junior High (WJH) hosted its first Vex Robotics tournament last Saturday, Jan. 18, and welcomed 20 teams and 200 fans from middle schools of Sierra Vista, Harrison, Toppenish, and Wapato.
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Grant County reports increase in stomach flu cases
EPHRATA - Each winter, Grant County experiences an increase in the number of residents becoming sick with fever, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting.
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Manweller bill would give counties a break
OLYMPIA - 13th District State Rep. Matt Manweller, of Ellensburg, has introduced legislation that would help the economies of small counties across the state.
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Royal announces science fair winners
ROYAL CITY - Science instructor Ben Orth has announced the results of the Royal Middle School (RMS) Science Fair, which was held the last day of school before Christmas vacation.
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Survey asks about pass visibility
HYAK - The Washington State Department of Transportation is seeking drivers who squint to see lane stripes through rain, snow or ice on Snoqualmie Pass for a new survey.
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Mattawa schools placed on lock down
MATTAWA - The Wahluke schools were locked down, temporarily, last week after a general threat was made to Wahluke High School Thursday morning, reportedly by a 9-1-1 call.
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Crescent Bar case to stay with Quackenbush
CRESCENT BAR - The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco ruled on Monday, Jan. 13, the lawsuit brought by residents of Crescent Bar, two years ago, against Grant PUD and the Port of Quincy will stay in U.S. District Judge Justin L. Quackenbush's court.
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Royal girls score 35 twice, fall twice
ROYAL CITY - Royal's girls scored 35 points twice last week in SCAC basketball action, but they fell twice, 59-35 to Burbank and 64-35 to Connell
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Warrior boys stop Ki-Be in hoops
MATTAWA - The Wahluke boys went into weekend SCAC basketball action looking for their first win, and they got it at Kiona-Benton on Saturday, 67-59, with a big fourth quarter explosion.
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Tough Royal boys drop two in basketball
ROYAL CITY - Despite a night in which three players scored in double figures, the Royal boys dropped two more games in SCAC basketball action last week.
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New counselor hired at Royal High School
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School has announced the hiring of counselor Mark Kondo, who will be working for the remainder of the school year.
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STEM education leaps forward
MATTAWA - In October of 2012, with funds from a University of Washington Gear Up Rise Up Grant, the Wahluke Junior High (WJH) started an ambitious Robotics Program.
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Good enough for Vegas but not Spokane Chiefs
My son Teddy, who is 29, lives in Spokane and works in Alaska, is a trivia buff and Spokane Chiefs hockey fan.
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Mattawa proves that Christmas is truly a time for giving
MATTAWA - Wahluke Resident Jeanie Gallacci called the fire, that destroyed a family home in Mattawa just days before Christmas, truly tragic because of its timing.
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Wahluke ready for first local robotics competition
MATTAWA - Wahluke Junior High will be hosting its first Vex Robotics Tournament in Mattawa on Saturday, Jan. 18.
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Creating a landing strip at Desert Aire
DESERT AIRE - The nearly million dollar modernization project under way at Desert Aire Airport includes the development of a turf landing strip for sport planes. It was completed on a recent snowy day with the hydro-seeding of the grass.
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Red Cross volunteer recruitment planned
MATTAWA - The Red Cross will host a volunteer recruitment event in Mattawa on Jan. 20.
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Crescent Bar case to stay with Quackenbush, 9th Circuit rules
CRESCENT BAR – The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco ruled on Monday that the lawsuit brought by residents of Crescent Bar two years ago against Grant PUD and the Port of Quincy will stay in U.S. District Judge Justin L. Quackenbush's court.
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Deli-sh move profitable In many ways for owner, Susie
ROYAL CITY - The move in May from a downtown location to the old Judy's location on Highway 26 has been profitable for Deli-sh Café owner Susie Littlewood in more ways than one.
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Entry level police officer pay rises by $7/hour in Mattawa department
MATTAWA - After a recent decision by the Mattawa City Council, it might be a good idea for able bodied citizens to consider starting a career in law enforcement.
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New wrestling coach moved here for family
ROYAL CITY - Friends and acquaintances were surprised, even shocked, when new Royal High wrestling coach Randy Miller pulled up roots in Spokane to move to Royal City last summer. He had just built his wife's dream home in 2007.
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Representative Matt Manweller ready for second year, second election
ELLENSBURG - It seems as if the election of 2012 just ended, but State Rep. Matt Manweller of Ellensburg is ready to campaign again, at the same time he prepares for the second year of his first term in the Washington State Legislature.
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Health District not part of marijuana decision
EPHRATA - Jefferson Ketchel recently said the Grant County Health District will not be involved in decisions about marijuana processing operations in the county.
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Royal school employee aims for political career
ROYAL CITY - If you have visited the Royal School District administrative office in the last couple of months, it's likely you have met Gina Saldaña.
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Mattawa police replace merit pay
MATTAWA - Incentive pay has replaced merit pay as a way of gaining raises for officers in the Mattawa Police Department.
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Grant County man dies from influenza
EPHRATA - It's fairly common for people to say, "Oh, it's just the flu" when they feel it coming on. But flu can kill.
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Moses Willey sets concert
GEORGE - Just when you begin to think that January is a boring month, along comes the Moses Willey Band to heat things up.
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Seahawks have this house in an uproar
I believe this is the first time I have written about the Seattle Seahawks this season. I've thought about it, but every time I think about the Seahawks, my wife comes to mind.
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15-year-old Warden girl injured in wreck
WARDEN - A Warden teenager was injured seriously on Dec. 23 when the vehicle she was riding struck another about eight miles west of Warden on Highway 262.
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Mattawa's South Ellice Avenue to be paved
MATTAWA - South Ellice Avenue will be improved with new paving.
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Misunderstanding about new school needs
The Royal School District has been receiving calls about a misunderstanding that arose from a story in the Royal Register last week about the upcoming levy election.
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Wahluke tops Cle Elum on mats
MATTAWA - The Wahluke High School boys scored four victories on the mats and added several forfeits to run away from Cle Elum last week, 54-24, in a South Central A Conference wrestling match.
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Royal girls topple Wahluke in hoops
ROYAL CITY - Kayla Smith and Kailee Harris had big nights Saturday to lead the Royal Knights to their first high school girls basketball win of the year over Wahluke, 51-21.
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Royal boys get first season win against Wahluke
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School boys finally have a basketball victory, tipping arch-rival Wahluke, 58-52, Saturday night in the final game for both schools before the Christmas break.
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Meeting looks at viability of construction plan
ROYAL CITY - In a school construction update yesterday, the Royal School Board heard from business manager David Andra about a quality control process regarding the new intermediate school.
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Volunteer firefighters save home from blaze
ROYAL CITY - Grant County Fire Districts Nos. 10-11 extinguished an early morning structure fire in the 7100 block of El Camino Court SE on Dec. 18 while saving a home.
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Royal school board to ask voters for larger levy
ROYAL CITY - The Royal School District board of directors passed a resolution on Monday asking patrons to vote in February for a larger local tax levy for operation and maintenance of schools.
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Cookie dough sales fund field trips for Royal Middle School
ROYAL CITY - Royal Middle School students are finding that there is lots of "dough" in cookie dough.
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Next two steps for Royal Slope Railroad coming up
ROYAL CITY - The Royal Slope Railroad, which is available to move product from Royal Slope to market, will take two more steps toward operational status in the coming week.
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I'll be home for Christmas
For the first time in many years, my home will be complete at Christmas. In addition to my wonderful wife Pat, all four of my kids, three spouses and all 10 of my grandkids will be here.
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Commission backs Ingersoll firing
MATTAWA - The City of Mattawa Civil Service Commission released on Dec. 12 a decision it made on Dec. 3 to back the firing of former police officer John Ingersoll.
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Nearly 700 participated in the Emergency Preparedness Expo
ROYAL CITY - Nearly 700 people participated in last month's Emergency Preparedness and Health Care Expo, and no one was more delighted than chair Deb Murphy.
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Winter fire dangers real concern
ROYAL CITY - All of that woodcutting you did over the summer is about to pay off. As the weather turns nasty and the house gets cold, there is nothing like sitting next to a warm, crackling fire.
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Flu season arrives in Grant County
HRATA - According to Grant County Health Officer Dr. Alexander Brzezny, the flu season has arrived in Grant County.
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Second week not good for Wahluke boys
ROYAL CITY - It was a tough week for Wahluke High School boys basketball last week. Only an overtime contest with Quincy lessened the blow.
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Royal boys drop three more
ROYAL CITY - It is likely back to square one - the basics of shooting - at practice for the Royal High School boys basketball team this week.
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Royal girls fall 48-25
ROYAL CITY - The Royal girls fell to Medical Lake last week in prep basketball, 48-25, but it wasn't for lack of opportunities.
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Public invited to eighth-grade science fair
ROYAL CITY - Ben Orth, eighth-grade science teacher at Royal Middle School, and the entire eighth-grade class enthusiastically invite the community to the annual RMS Science Fair.
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Warrior boys start off 2-0 in hoops
MATTAWA - After one week of basketball, the Wahluke High School boys appear to be road warriors. They won the first two games away from home.
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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.
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Royal boys lose first three games
ROYAL CITY - It was a tough opening week of basketball for the Royal High School boys last week as they fell three times in non-league action.
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Mattawa passes 2014 budget
MATTAWA - The Mattawa City Council has approved a budget of $6,200,828 for 2014, slightly less than the $6,358,656 budget for the current year.
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Principal gets birthday surprise
ROYAL CITY - Red Rock Elementary Principal Theresa Eilers celebrated a surprise birthday party shortly before the Thanksgiving break, and all of her students were in on the surprise.
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Police Chief John Turley wanted to come home
MATTAWA - John Turley was eager to get back to Grant County when he heard in November of 2012 that the position of police chief was open at Mattawa.
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Royal girls have height, experience
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School girls have had a rough time of it and basketball in recent years, but things could change this winter.
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28 turn out for Wahluke girls wrestling
MATTAWA - No one knows how good the Wahluke High School girls wrestling team will be. But first-year coach Bill Higgins has welcomed 28 girls onto the team. And there may be more coming.
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Knight boys to be more like SCAC's better teams
ROYAL CITY - Royal High had just about the tallest team in South Central A Conference high school boys basketball the last three years, and now coach Pete Christensen is rebuilding with a relatively short team.
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Wahluke girls will be short again
MATTAWA - There will be some experience on the Wahluke High School girls basketball team, but the Warriors will be short - again.
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New Life's Thanksgiving attracts hungry community members
ROYAL CITY - New Life Fellowship, the new church in town, genuinely lives up to the meaning of its name.
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Wahluke staging first play in four years
MATTAWA - There will be stage actors again at Wahluke High School, if drama coach Bill Higgins has his way.
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Jeff Ahmann returns to Wahluke boys
MATTAWA - The big change for Wahluke High School boys basketball this year will be at the helm.
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Local grocery stores not affected by card fraud purchases
SPOKANE - Secret Service in eastern Washington is investigating a rash of fraudulent credit and debit card purchases being made at grocery stores.
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Christmas Bazaar this Saturday at Desert Aire
DESERT AIRE - If you are looking for Christmas ideas and are disposed to helping children in crisis in central Washington, this Saturday's Cozy Comforts Christmas Bazaar may be your best bet.
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42 boys, 5 girls out for Royal wrestling
ROYAL CITY - New Royal High wrestling coach Randy Miller has to be excited. His first turnout includes 42 boys and five girls.
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Modernization under way at Desert Aire Airport
DESERT AIRE - Anchor Construction of Othello has kicked off a modernization project at Desert Aire Airport which will be completed in three phases.
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River level to change at Wanapum
WANAPUM DAM - Grant PUD warns that boaters and fishermen near Wanapum Dam need to be aware of fluctuating river elevations now through Dec. 5.
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Auto theft up, sheriff offers tips against it
GRANT COUNTY - The Grant County Sheriff's Office is reminding citizens to take preventative measures to stop auto thefts.
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'09 Royal City Syrah wine ranked 6th by Wine Enthusiast
ROYAL CITY - There is something special about Syrah grapes grown at Royal City's Stoneridge Vineyards turned into wine by Charles Smith's K Vintners in Walla Walla.
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Basin Job Corps prepares, serves Thanksgiving community dinner
MOSES LAKE - Thanks to the culinary arts students at the Columbia Basin Job Corps, numerous people who might not have enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal this year did so last week.
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Mattawa Police to get two new SUVs
MATTAWA - The Mattawa City Council has agreed to the purchase of two new patrol cars for the Mattawa Police Department.
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2009 Royal City Syrah wine ranked 6th by Wine Enthusiast
ROYAL CITY – There is something special about Syrah grapes grown at Royal City's Stoneridge Vineyards turned into wine by Charles Smith's K Vintners in Walla Walla.
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Alicia Cantu wouldn't have it any other way
MATTAWA - Alicia Cantu didn't know anything about Mattawa before moving here in 1983, but 30 years later she wouldn't think about leaving.
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Royal farmer fined $59,443
SPOKANE - The Department of Ecology is fining Farrah Wardenaar $59,443 for what it claims is illegal irrigation of cropland on Frenchman Hills near Royal City since 2012.
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There was one crazy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday that is not Christmas or Easter. This one will be especially good. It started yesterday and will end Thursday evening.
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Award winning author visits Royal Middle School
ROYAL CITY - Royal Middle School sixth-graders were treated to a visit from Jack Gantos, the 2012 Newbery Award winner for children's literature, earlier this month.
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Wahluke recognizes achievement
MATTAWA - Wahluke Junior High School had an awards assembly last Friday that lauded students for success in statewide academic testing.
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Hefty fee for marijuana growers in Royal and Mattawa
SOUTH COUNTY -- If you are contemplating starting a marijuana processing business in Royal City or Mattawa, you might want to take a good look at ordinances passed recently by both cities regarding such a business.
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Modernization under way at Desert Aire Airport
DESERT AIRE - Anchor Construction of Othello has kicked off a modernization project at Desert Aire Airport which will be completed in three phases.
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WSP warns of drowsy driving
OLYMPIA - Washington State Patrol troopers see it and hear it all the time - a driver telling a trooper after a collision, "I don't know what happened, I must have fallen asleep."
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Desert Aire gains hair, beauty shop
DESERT AIRE - Ignacio Sanchez has moved his beauty business from Mattawa to Desert Aire, and he believes the change will be good for him and Desert Aire.
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Wahluke levy passes, Small elected
MATTAWA - Unless there is an unforeseen drastic shift in the numbers before Nov. 26, the Wahluke School District maintenance and operation levy has passed, and Warren Small has won a seat on the Royal School Board.
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'One game at a time'
This year could be the best coaching job ever by Royal High football's Wiley Allred. A rebuilt program has made it to the top 8 in the state in class 1A football.
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Republicans to host constitutional speaker
MOSES LAKE - Grant County's Republican Liberty Caucus will host an evening with KrisAnne Hall, nationally-recognized constitutional speaker, tomorrow, Nov. 20, at the Ramada Inn on Kittleson Road in Moses Lake.
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Last of 10 Wanapum turbines installed
BEVERLY - Grant PUD crews placed the last of 10 new turbines into its place at Wanapum Dam on the Columbia River recently.
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Wahluke football finishes with winning record
MATTAWA - Tired from the long drive, the Wahluke High School football team had to come back from a 7-0 deficit at Goldendale Friday night to win, 27-13, and finish the season with a 6-4 record.
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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.
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No date yet on police firing decision
MATTAWA - The latest news out of Mattawa City Hall, as of Sunday, includes the announcement that there is no date for the civil service commission to announce its findings in John Ingersoll's firing as a police officer.
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Royal football win not really a surprise
I would not have predicted it, but I was not surprised by Royal High School's victory over Zillah on Friday night in the SCAC play-in game for the state playoffs.
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Desert Aire Airport in the hand of experienced pilot
DESERT AIRE - Karl Gruber is the new manager of Desert Aire Airport, snapped up by the board of directors shortly after his arrival at the river resort community this summer.
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Royal loses in final two matches
ROYAL CITY - The Royal Knights played two of the tougher teams in SCAC East volleyball last week and completed their season with two losses in which they played up to the competition.
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Workshop for high residue farming on irrigated land
EPHRATA - Washington State University Extension has opened registration for High Residue Farming under Irrigation workshops to be held in Moses Lake, Pasco, Quincy and Othello in December and January.
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Desert Aire Airport in the hands of experienced pilot
DESERT AIRE - Karl Gruber is the new manager of Desert Aire Airport, snapped up by the board of directors shortly after his arrival at the river resort community this summer.
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Desert Aire woman watched as bombers swept toward London
DESERT AIRE - There aren't many people left in America who remember World War II from first-hand experience, but there is one at Desert Aire.
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Roller Derby brings niece into focus
Sarah Escobar has been my niece-in-law for 15 years, but I had my first meaningful conversation with her just last week.
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Royal volleyball better second time around
ROYAL CITY - The Royal Knights fell to tough Burbank in three games last week, but coach Paul Olsufka saw reason to be hopeful.
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Royal booters close against Connell
ROYAL CITY - SCAC East-leading Connell topped Royal last week, but the 3-1 outcome revealed an improved Knights program.
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Royal runners undefeated SCAC league champions
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School boys and girls cross country teams entered last Thursday's home race with perfect (6-0) SCAC records and hoped to finish the season undefeated.
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PUD prize drawing encourages being prepared
EPHRATA - Grant County PUD has put up an emergency portable weather phone as a drawing prize in an effort to bring attention to emergency preparedness.
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Wahluke to fete veterans with assembly
MATTAWA - Wahluke High School will have its annual Veterans Day Assembly, one of the best in a public school setting, on Friday, Nov. 8.
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Preparedness, health care expo coming to Royal
ROYAL CITY - Grant Hospital District No. 7 (Royal City), the Columbia Basin Herald and Confluence Health are sponsoring a Preparedness and Health Care Expo on Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 4-8 p.m. at the Red Rock Elementary School Gym.
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Royal High asks you to honor family veterans
ROYAL CITY - If you've ever wanted to honor veterans in your family in a special way, the Royal High School leadership class is offering an opportunity.
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Festival of Trees set for Dec 7
MOSES LAKE - The annual Habitat for Humanity Festival of Trees dinner and auction have been scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Moses Lake Event Center.
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Production up 15% at Eldorado Stone
ROYAL CITY - Whether the national economy is improving or not, there are indications that things are getting better locally.
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Wahluke tops Highland, 26-9, posting record of 5-3
MATTAWA - No matter what happens the rest of the way, the Wahluke High School football season is already better than last year's and several others.
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Warren Small keeps decisions local
ROYAL CITY - Warren Small is running against Katie Christensen for Royal School Board position No. 5, and one of his stronger assets may be his length of residency.
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Katie Christensen helped start Royal PTO
ROYAL CITY - Katie Christensen is running against Warren Small for Royal School Board position No. 5, and one of her stronger assets may be her efforts toward organizing Parent Teacher Organizations wherever she has lived.
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Royal High wants to honor your military veteran
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School librarian Susan Piercy's leadership class will honor United States military veterans and current service members in observance of the upcoming Veterans Day.
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Royal falls to Warden, in soccer
ROYAL CITY - Warden High School has one of the better girls soccer teams in the SCAC East, and it showed last week in a 5-1 victory over Royal.
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Grant County Sheriff
EPHRATA - Some people must have wondered why Tom Jones wanted to be sheriff of Grant County when the election campaign of 2010 kicked off. Surely, he could still sing.
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Two Quincy women die in 2-car crash
QUINCY - The Washington State Patrol reports that two Quincy women died late Saturday afternoon when their car was struck head-on by a pickup on Highway 28 three miles east of Quincy.
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Preparedness, health care expo for Royal City planned
ROYAL CITY - There will be a Preparedness and Health Care Expo for the entire community of Royal City on Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 4-8 p.m. at the Red Rock Elementary School Gym.
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Educator moves to Pasco, still leads Wahluke Veterans Day assembly
MATTAWA - Thanks to educator Jay Scott, Wahluke High School has had one of the best Veterans Day celebrations in a public school setting for four years.
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You can bet on it
The first time Royal High School librarian Susan Piercy put out a call for pictures of veterans to be honored at the school's Veterans Day celebration, I wondered just how good the response would be.
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October 26 free hazardous waste disposal day
EPHRATA - Grant County residents may dispose of household hazardous waste for free on Saturday, Oct 26, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Moses Lake Surf n' Slide Water Park parking lot.
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Math enrollment shows big increase at Big Bend
MOSES LAKE - Enrollment in college-level math classes has set records this fall at Big Bend Community College, and credit goes to recent math improvement initiatives at the college.
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Unity day
ROYAL CITY - Royal City's Red Rock Elementary School and the entire school district celebrated Unity Day - a day against bullying - on October 9.
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Lady Knights win volleyball match
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School won for the second time in SCAC East volleyball last week, taking River View in four games.
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Royal Port to seek grant
ROYAL CITY - Grant County commissioners recently decided to make a $160,000 grant and a $100,000 loan to the Port of Royal Slope to help pay for extending water service to the Hiawatha Industrial Park.
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Annual crab feed coming
ROYAL CITY - The Royal Golf Club will have its annual all-you-can-eat crab feed on Saturday, Nov. 2. It is the Royal Golf Club's biggest fundraiser of the year.
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New pastor for New Life Fellowship Church
ROYAL CITY - The new life Fellowship Church of Royal City, which is not yet one year old, has a new pastor.
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Royal Knights take out Ki-Be, 1-0, in girls soccer
ROYAL CITY - Nalleli Arellano scored a goal 24 minutes into the game, and the Royal defense made it hold up for a 1-0 SCAC girls high school soccer win over Kiona-Benton last week.
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Small towns are never sleepy for long
I thought life was going to be easier when I started to serve the communities of Royal City, Mattawa and Desert Aire and everything in between in October of 2010 with a new newspaper.
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Strong defense holds on again for Wahluke football
MATTAWA - After scoring with six minutes left to take the lead, Wahluke's defense made a fourth-and-2 stop on its own 20-yard line to preserve a 27-21 high school football victory over Warden Friday night at Wahluke.
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WSDOT seeks comment on outreach
OLYMPIA - The Washington State Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on its proposed outreach process for the Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan and the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, known as the STIP.
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Royal ladies fall to Warden in volleyball
ROYAL CITY - After struggling a week and a half against top-notch, state-level competition, Royal High School played a good volleyball match against Warden but still lost in four games, 14-25, 19-25, 25-20 and 24-26.
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Grant County Health District receives national award
EPHRATA - Chairman Tony Massa reported to the Grant County Board of Health in September that the Health District received the Gold Award at a national conference of boards of health. Only one Gold Award is given.
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Old antifreeze collection offered
EPHRATA - Do you have used antifreeze sitting around in your garage and wonder what to do with it?
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Royal, Wahluke Slope invited to Carne Asada Night
ROYAL CITY - There will be a big rivalry football game at Royal High School Friday night with visiting Wahluke. It should be a good one between 3-2 Royal and the 4-1 Warriors.
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Ingersoll hearing story incomplete for now
I love small town newspapering, except for one aspect - timing. The story this week on the John Ingersoll matter in Mattawa is incomplete and won't be complete for a week or two.
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Wahluke Warriors edge Ki-Be, 10-8, improve to 3-1
MATTAWA - Wahluke's defense stopped Kiona-Benton at the 1-yard line three times with time running out Friday night to register a 10-8 high school football victory at Wahluke.
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Michelle Wallace passes away
ROYAL CITY - Michelle Wallace, who became well-known in Royal City over the last six years, lost her 8 1/2 year battle with cancer Sunday. She was 29.
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Seed Cupboard Nursery to host fall festival this weekend
ROYAL CITY - If you are looking for a fling with which to launch your fall, you may want to check out the Fall Festival at the Seed Cupboard Nursery this weekend, Oct. 5-6.
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Lady Warriors drop two in volleyball
MATTAWA - Volleyball continued to be a tough proposition for Wahluke High School last week, with the Warriors dropping three-game contests to Warden and Kiona-Benton.
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Wahluke levy set for November 3
MATTAWA - Patrons of the Wahluke School District will be asked to vote for a maintenance and operation levy on Nov. 3.
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Sathers celebrating 50th anniversary this Saturday
ROYAL CITY - Larry and Anita Sather will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this Saturday, Oct. 5, and all family, friends and acquaintances are invited to an open house at 1 p.m. at the Royal City Community Center.
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Disagreements in Mattawa over noise and gangs
MATTAWA - There is disagreement between council members, the mayor and the police department over a couple of serious issues, and community input is being suggested.
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No rest coming for the Knights this Friday night
ROYAL CITY - If it appeared to you last Friday night that Zillah was trying to make up for past football defeats at the hands Royal High School, your impression was probably correct.
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Learning about Washington in Oregon
Pat and I made a small vacation trip to Seaside, Oregon last week and, instead of going to the beach, the pool or the hot tubs, we did some sightseeing and learned a few things about Washington that we had missed in school.
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Allred nominated for USA Today best coach
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School football coach Wiley Allred has been selected as a state finalist in USA TODAY's Best High School Football Coach Contest.
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Public asked to help with veterans celebration
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School librarian Susan Piercy's leadership class will honor United States military veterans and current service members early in November, and your help is sought.
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Royal top 1A team at cross country meet
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High cross country team opened the season with the top 1A finish at the Moses Lake Invitational at Blue Heron Park.
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Royal tops rival Wahluke
ROYAL CITY - It was a tough opening week of volleyball for Royal High School last week, but a victory over arch-rival Wahluke made it all better.
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No. 1-ranked Zillah awaits Royal this Friday
ROYAL CITY - It will be a top 5 game Friday when Royal visits Zillah in high school football, but Royal will not be ranked No. 1.
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No. 1-ranked Zillah awaits Royal this Friday
ROYAL CITY - It will be a top 5 game Friday when Royal visits Zillah in high school football, but Royal will not be ranked No. 1.
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New airport board member selected
DESERT AIRE - When the two remaining members of the Desert Air Airport board selected Dick Skogerstad to be the third board member, they chose a man who knows the aircraft business.
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Wahluke girls start 0-4 in volleyball
MATTAWA - The Wahluke High School volleyball team got off to a 0-4 start last week, but their best match was their last of the week.
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Murder suspect arrested
MOSES LAKE - A man suspected of murder in Moses Lake on Tuesday, September 17, was arrested in Spokane Saturday night.
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Perkins wins Big Cups
ROYAL CITY - The cups were just the right size at Royal Golf Course on Saturday, September 14, for Elijah Perkins.
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Small operator's meat plant invites more participation
ODESSA - The Cattle Producers of Washington-created Livestock Processors Cooperative Association (LPCA) meat plant near here harvested its first livestock on August 22.
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UW's Burke Museum coming to Red Rock
ROYAL CITY - The Burke Museum, which is located on the University of Washington campus, is coming to Red Rock Elementary with many of the historical artifacts in its archives to share with Royal Slope students.
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Royal continues to build
ROYAL CITY - Last year was a building season for the Royal high school volleyball team, and it appears this year will be the same.
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Royal PTO ready for new season
ROYAL CITY - The Royal PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) has been busy kicking off its third year of support to academic and cultural programs in the Royal School District.
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Royal City entrance set for beautification
ROYAL CITY - Thanks to cooperation between several businesses, individuals and city government, the entrance to Royal City will receive major beautification in the next couple of weeks.
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Basin BBQ Bash set for this weekend
MOSES LAKE - If you like barbecued meats, you will like LakeTown Landing in Moses Lake on September 21-22.
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Make a quilt, help a child
ROYAL CITY - There will be a Charity Blanket/Quilt Sewing Day to make quilts for Katie's Comforters, which gives blankets to children admitted to Seattle Children's Hospital.
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A crazy whipping of the 49ers by Seahawks
Pat keeps asking me to take her to Seattle for a Seahawks game, but I dare not. I'm afraid she'll paint her face blue and green and gunk up her hair.
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Royal drops first volleyball match
ROYAL CITY - Lacking staying power, Royal High School dropped its first volleyball match of the season to Kittitas last week, 25-21, 23-25, 10-25, 15-25.
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Royal's Building Blocks Academy opens
ROYAL CITY - The new Building Blocks Academy preschool in Royal City is up and running, and Director Jessica Stewart is seeking public support for an event on Sept. 19.
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Grant County Republicans set PCO meeting for September 24
MOSES LAKE - There is quite a heavy schedule for Grant County Republicans in the next month or so, and Chair Kimber Lybbert emphasizes the precinct committee officer meeting on Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at Time Out Pizza in Ephrata.
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Mattawa street paving to begin
MATTAWA - A paving project on Boundary and Portage Avenues in Mattawa will begin in late September.
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14 year old driver injured
OTHELLO - A 14-year-old unlicensed driver, resident of Othello, was injured in a two-car crash on Aug. 17 two miles west of Othello on highway 26.
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Hearing Sept. 24 about wastewater fees
OLYMPIA - The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) seeks public comment on proposed changes to fees it collects for several categories of wastewater discharge permits.
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28 strong turn out for Warrior volleyball
MATTAWA - Coach Rudi Christian greeted 28 girls at the first turnout for Warrior volleyball, and she is elated about the opportunity to develop a program
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New Wahluke fire science class a partnership with fire district
MATTAWA - Grant County Fire District No. 8 Deputy Chief David Patterson has been looking for a way to recruit more volunteers to the department.
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Royal not down as much as opponents may think
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School has only two returning offensive starters and one defensive starter this fall, and opponents in the South Central A Conference East should be licking their chops.
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Royal cross country ready to dominate again
ROYAL CITY - Everyone knows the Royal High School football program is one of the best in the state.
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Council member opposes barriers on Riverview Ave.
MATTAWA - A Mattawa City Council member who lives on the street in question, is opposing installation of concrete barriers as a way to abate gang activity.
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Week-long US 2 closure to start Sept. 8
LEAVENWORTH - U.S. Highway 2 between Leavenworth and State Route 207 at Coles Corner will be closed for six days in early September for replacement of the Drury Canyon Creek Bridge in Tumwater Canyon.
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Royal Slope rail line set to serve shippers
ROYAL CITY – After much determination and accompanying hard work, the Port of Royal Slope’s goal of providing rail service to its tenants is finally within reach.
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Meat plant for small producers open
ODESSA - A meat processing plant dedicated to small livestock producers has opened in Odessa after five years of planning and waiting.
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AMBER alerts prove valuable
OLYMPIA - State officials are hailing the effectiveness of the AMBER Alert system in the wake of eight successful activations and recoveries so far in 2013.
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Wahluke coach welcomes back 17 starters to fall camp
MATTAWA - Wahluke High School football coach Brycen Bye says all that his Warriors need to win in the South Central A Conference East this fall is an understanding of the hill they have to climb, and he believes they do.
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Arline Terry lives life vicariously through herself
DESERT AIRE - Arline Harvold Terry does not drink Dos Equis (XX), but she could be the most interesting woman.
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Move to new location a deal Port couldn't refuse
ROYAL CITY - Because of a deal it could not refuse, the Port of Royal Slope has a new home. It purchased the Bank of Whitman property for about one-fourth of its assessed value.
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Mattawa Comm "Unity" Days this weekend
MATTAWA - The annual Mattawa Comm "Unity" Days will be held this weekend, kicking off with activities for children on Friday evening.
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George, Washington Bluegrass Festival coming up next month
GEORGE - The annual George, Washington Bluegrass Festival has been scheduled for September 16-22 in the George Community Park.
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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.
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Eight hurt in two-car crash near Royal
ROYAL CITY - Eight people were injured Tuesday morning, Aug. 6, in a two-car collision about 10 miles west of Royal.
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Michelle Wallace back in chemo
ROYAL - Michelle Wallace, whose eight-year-long battle with cancer is well known in this community, has suffered a setback. She returned to chemotherapy on Sunday.
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Annual Bread, Cheese, and Meat festival slated for Saturday
TRINIDAD - The annual Bread, Cheese, & Cured Meat Festival returns to White Heron Cellars this Saturday, August 17.
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Republican chair passes enthusiasm to fair-goers
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.
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Dog parade expected to attract many
QUINCY - More than 50 entries are expected for the second Ron Stadig Dawg Days of August dog parade on Aug. 23 at the Cambridge Assisted Living Community.
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Central Washington sub vet to receive honor
ELLENSBURG - Gary Brown, of the Submarine Veterans of Central Washington, will be inducted into the U.S. Submarine Veterans' Holland Club during the veterans group's annual picnic on Aug. 10.
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Officer suggests ecology blocks as anti-gang effort
MATTAWA - Mattawa Police Cpl. Antonio Valdivia has suggested ecology blocks as one way to curb gang activity in the community.
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Suspect arrested in car-runner incident
ROYAL CITY - A 23-year-old Othello man was arrested last week for the July 28 car-runner incident in which a Royal City jogger was injured
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Back when burritos were called tacos
Daughter Berney called Saturday, while I was driving home from Hot Desert Night, to report on the packing for her family's trip back to the Northwest.
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New Royal vice principal hails from Mattawa
ROYAL CITY - Wahluke School District veteran Linda Achondo has been hired as the Red Rock Elementary School vice principal to replace Rich Gregoire.
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Planning keeps going for school building project
ROYAL CITY - The Royal School District's building project, approved by voters in the spring, continues in the planning stages, according to business manager David Andra.
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Runner struck twice
ROYAL CITY - A 33-year-old Royal City woman was injured Sunday night after being intentionally struck twice by the same car while she was jogging.
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Young artists invited to enter PUD's contest
EPHRATA - Grant PUD invites children age 12 and under to participate in its special 75th anniversary art contest.
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Hot Desert Night this Saturday
DESERT AIRE - Hot Desert Night, the Mattawa-Desert Aire Lions Club's annual community festival, will be held at Desert Aire this Saturday.
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Auto safety a matter of common sense
I did not need the reminder from the Washington State Patrol last week about the danger of leaving children in hot cars during the summer.
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Hot Desert Night planned for Aug. 3 at Desert Aire
DESERT AIRE – Hot Desert Night, the Mattawa-Desert Aire Lions Club's biggest annual fundraiser, will be held at three Desert Aire venues on Saturday, August 3.
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State Farm supports driver education plan
MATTAWA - Mattawa police chief John Turley is planning an adult driver education program that should make the Mattawa area safer, and State Farm Insurance has contributed $2,500 to the cause.
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Morgan Small aims for DYW state title
ROYAL CITY - Royal City's Distinguished Young Woman, Morgan Small, will travel to Pullman next week to participate in Washington State's Distinguished Young Woman Program.
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Fired Mattawa police officer not going quietly
MATTAWA - Police Officer John Ingersoll has been fired by the City of Mattawa, but Ingersoll is not going quietly.
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Golfer hits rarest of aces
DESERT AIRE - Desert Aire golfer Don Dahl accomplished a hole-in-one on Friday, July 12, and it was one his playing partner and the group ahead will likely never forget.
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My baby daughter is coming home
Pat whooped and hollered, yelled and shrieked and nearly fell out of her Lazy Boy. You would have thought Seattle had won a Super Bowl or a World Series.
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Biomedical workshop available to Royal students
ROYAL CITY - An opportunity to learn about global health, laboratory techniques, and careers in biomedical research is being offered to Royal High School students within two weeks
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Board of health receives award
EPHRATA - The Grant County Board of Health (GCBOH) has been honored with the Board of Health Gold Award from the National Association of Local Boards of Health (NALBOH).
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Lions club drag racing bigger than I expected
I went to the Lions Club drag races for the first time last Saturday, and I must say they are quite a show.
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Republicans urged to take advantage of fair booth
MOSES LAKE - Chairman Kimber Lybbert is reminding members of the Grant County Republican Party of the opportunity they will have in August to share the party's message with neighbors.
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Mattawa firefighter runs to spread cancer message
MATTAWA - When Mattawa firefighter/EMT Cielo Acosta completed the Firecracker 5K in Ellensburg on July 4, he was a winner no matter the position in which he finished.
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First woman doctor in four years
MATTAWA - Staff members of the Mattawa Community Medical Clinic are excited that for the first time in four years they have a woman doctor on staff.
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90 attend first Taste of Wahluke Slope
MATTAWA - The Mattawa Area Chamber of Commerce has declared the first Taste the Wahluke Slope, on June 22, a success.
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Two from Royal hurt in crash
ROYAL CITY - A two-car crash, which the Washington State Patrol said involved alcohol or drugs, left three people injured on Highway 26 east of Royal City on Friday, July 5.
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4 more hurt at risky Mattawa intersection
MATTAWA - Four more people were injured Friday at the dangerous west entrance to Mattawa, which is scheduled for massive safety improvement by sometime next year.
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First golf clubs, balls came from a trash can
Andrew Perkins smiled and said: "I see you brought your ringer."
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Mattawa Comm'Unity' Days seeks vendors
MATTAWA - Organizers of Mattawa Comm"Unity" Days are seeking specific vendors to add to the growing list.
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Royal City man dies on SR 26
ROYAL CITY - A 77-year-old Royal City man was walking to his fishing hole on the morning of June 26 when he was struck and killed by a truck near Royal City.
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Cubs, Mariners and brutal rainstorms
I had a feeling last Saturday would be a strange day when my daughter Jenny went to Safeco Field to root for the Chicago Cubs.
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PUD expands fiber to MarDon area
MARDON RESORT - If you happen to see men and machines installing fiber optic lines in the MarDon area, that's the Grant County PUD expanding phone, TV and high-speed Internet availability into small and rural communities.
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Scramble sign-ups start to come in
ROYAL CITY - The Royal City Summerfest Scramble Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, July 6, and teams are starting to sign up.
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Lawrences to celebrate retirement
ROYAL CITY - The Lawrence families invite all friends and neighbors to a celebration of retirement for longtime Royal City residents, Sandy and Donna Lawrence, this Saturday, June 29.
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Not too late to enter SummerFest art show
ROYAL CITY - There is still time to enter the Royal City Summerfest's Royal Renaissance Art Show, and show chairman Nancy Grant encourages everyone to do so.
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Smart TV just too smart for us
We got a Smart TV Saturday, and I'm not sure if it's smarter than Pat and me or just plain smart-alecky. The only thing it hadn't done by Sunday afternoon was say: Na-na-na-na-na-na.
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Scramble coming to SummerFest
ROYAL CITY - The Royal City Summerfest Scramble Golf Tournament will be played on Saturday, July 6, one week before SummerFest, and the whole community is invited.
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Retired Royal principal wanted to be a grocery store manager
ROYAL CITY - Jack Hill, who just retired as the Royal High School principal, did not plan to be an educator when he first went to college.
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Foolish Fortune to play at SummerFest
ROYAL CITY - Grant County-based Foolish Fortune will be the featured band for the July 12 Friday night BBQ at the Royal City SummerFest.
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Mark Grigg's 70 wins Royal's U.S. Open Golf Day
ROYAL CITY - The Royal Golf Course was set up like a U.S. Open course last Saturday, and some players at U.S. Open Day were up to the task.
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Two from George arrested on suspicion of trafficking
GEORGE - Two George men were jailed after Grant County's Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team raided their home on June 13 with drug trafficking warrants.
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Two from George arrested on suspicion of trafficking
GEORGE - Two George men were jailed after Grant County's Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team raided their home on June 13 with drug trafficking warrants.
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Coke gives Royal High's Jolinda Davis Educator of Distinction Award
ROYAL CITY - Jolinda Davis has been given the Coca-Cola Scholars Program Educator of Distinction Award in recognition of the importance of her commitment, dedication and service to Royal Slope youth.
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Lots of room for growth at Desert Aire Fly-in
The turnout was good for the Desert Aire Fly-in and Breakfast last Saturday, but it could be a lot better.
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Wanapum Heritage Center nears completion
WANAPUM DAM - The new 50,000-square foot Wanapum Heritage Center, on the banks of the Columbia River just above Wanapum Dam, is on schedule for a planned mid-2014 completion.
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Royal Golf Course sets junior golf camp
ROYAL CITY - Summer vacation is a good time for your youngsters to learn the game of a lifetime.
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Desert Aire Airport's Fly-In & breakfast coming June 15
DESERT AIRE - The public is invited to Desert Aire Airport's Fly-in and Breakfast at the airport on June 15.
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UK International soccer camp set for Wahluke High School fields
MATTAWA - The Wahluke High School and Junior High School fields will be busy with soccer action next week, thanks to a grant from the United Kingdom International Soccer Camp program.
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Third Histio Heroes this Saturday
ROYAL CITY - The third and final Histio Heroes Bike-a-Walk-a-thon will be held this Saturday, June 15, at the Royal Schools campus.
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Dean Callahan prepares his Elizabeth
ROYAL CITY - Elizabeth will be all dressed up for the first time since 1991, and she will participate in the SummerFest Grand Parade on Saturday, July 13.
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Royal grads knock down $219K in scholarships
ROYAL CITY - There were 41 scholarship recipients among dthe Royal high school graduating class of 2013, announced counselor Mark Edwards.
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Let's make the final Histio Heroes the best
The community of Royal City will celebrate the third and final Histio Heroes Bike-a-Walk-a-thon this Saturday at the Royal Schools campus.
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Four die as collision sends car into canal
GEORGE - Two adults and two children died and one person was injured the morning of May 26 when a two-vehicle collision sent one car into a canal west of George.
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CB Health Association doctor shares his blood pressure concerns
MATTAWA - The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) reports that more than half of people with high blood pressure do not have their condition under control as the medical profession recognizes High Blood Pressure Education Month.
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Wahluke seniors scholarship winners announced
MATTAWA - Principal Jeff Pietla has announced the names of graduating seniors who have won scholarships.
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Taste the Wahluke Slope set for June 22
DESERT AIRE - Taste the Wahluke Slope, a winefest sponsored by the Mattawa Chamber of Commerce, will take place on Saturday, June 22, at the Desert Aire Golf Course clubhouse.
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Big raffle planned for Histio Heroes
ROYAL CITY - A big raffle is being planned for the annual Histio Heroes Walk-a-Bike-a-thon on the Royal Schools campus on June 15, and raffle items are still being sought.
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Truck driver hurt in rollover
ROYAL CITY - A man from Surrey, B.C. was injured on May 25 when the long-haul rig he was driving rolled about 10 miles east of Royal City and stopped all traffic on Highway 26.
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Wahluke Senior week started yesterday
MATTAWA - Senior week, which started yesterday for Wahluke High School, should be the most exciting week of high school for graduating seniors.
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U.S Open Day set for Royal on June 15
ROYAL CITY - Only 60 entries will be accepted for the first U.S. Open Day at the Royal Golf Course on Saturday, June.
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School district to pursue bond rating
ROYAL CITY - The Royal School Board will seek the district's own bond rating before putting school construction bonds out for sale, according to district business manager David Andra.
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Norovirus could spread from Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - According to the Grant County Health District's Theresa Adkinson, the norovirus that made several people ill at Moses Lake's Longview Elementary School recently can spread to outlying areas like Royal City and Mattawa.
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Mattawa police force nearly complete
MATTAWA - When John Turley took over as police chief of Mattawa on Jan. 1, there was only one officer to patrol the entire community of 6,000.
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M4 missing from sheriff's office
EPHRATA - The Grant County Sheriff's office has lost an M4 rifle, and the Washington State Patrol is investigating. The weapon had not been recovered as of Friday.
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Mattawa man injured in head-on accident
MATTAWA - Three men, including one from Mattawa, were hospitalized in critical condition on May 20 after a head-on collision near Mattawa in the early morning.
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You'll enjoy the show before the circus
The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will be in town Saturday, June 8, and it's advertising two shows. But there will really be three shows.
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Royal Golf Course to host U.S Open Day
ROYAL CITY - Golfers of all ages and abilities are invited to have their own U.S. Open day at the Royal Golf Course on Saturday, June 15. The course will be as tough as it's ever been.
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Increase in number of whooping cough cases
GRANT COUNTY - There has been a spike in the number of whooping cough cases reported in Grant County in the last 25 days.
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New books available about Moses Lake, Soap Lake
MOSES LAKE - Arcadia Publishing's Images of America series has added two new books that should be of interest to residents of the Columbia Basin.
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Principals rearranged and moved at Wahluke
MATTAWA - There will be some change in leadership in the Wahluke School District, Superintendent Aaron Chavez has announced.
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Wallace's medical travails halt on-campus college for now
EVERETT - Former Royal City resident and leukemia patient Michelle Wallace has found that on-campus college is not in the cards for now.
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Final Histio Heroes set for June 15
ROYAL CITY - The third and final Histio Heroes Bike-a-Walk-a-Thon will be held on Saturday, June 15, at the Royal Schools campus.
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Mattawa restaurant pays double fee
MATTAWA - A Mattawa restaurant, Tacos La Parilla, has paid a double food service fee to Grant County.
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Three from Royal, one from Wahluke make state track
TOPPENISH - The South Central A Conference district track meet at Toppenish last Friday turned out to be a tough proposition for Royal Register area prep athletes.
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Grant County boater education courses offered
GRANT COUNTY - The Grant County Sheriff's Office and the Quincy School District will offer the Washington State Boater Education Course to students, school staff and the public on June 3-5 from 3:30-6:30 p.m.
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Mayor Mike Stark resigns
ROYAL CITY - Mayor Mike Stark has resigned, effective May 31, and one council member, Kent Andersen, has submitted a letter of interest.
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Wahluke's Katelyn Peterson leads area's track qualifiers
CONNELL - Wahluke's Katelyn Peterson won two events at the South Central A Conference sub-district track meet here Friday to lead Wahluke and Royal qualifiers to district.
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Pasco VP set to take over at Royal
ROYAL CITY - When this year's underclassmen and next fall's freshman return to school, they will find a new face in the Royal High principal's office.
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Royal bond passes
ROYAL CITY - After four failed tries, you'd think Royal Schools Superintendent Rose Search would be jumping out of her shoes with the passage of the school construction bond, announced May 7.
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Cheney crime lab investigated
CHENEY - The Washington State Patrol is investigating allegations that the former manager of the State Crime Lab in Cheney mishandled case files and claimed to have completed laboratory case work that was not actually done.
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Wahluke diabetes walk this Saturday
MATTAWA - The Wahluke High School walking and nutrition class will host its third annual Walk for Diabetes on Saturday May 11.
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Two from Wahluke, two from Royal make all-league team
MATTAWA - Wahluke High School soccer coach Arthur DeVictoria announced the South Central A Conference all-league teams for 2013, and the first group includes two boys from Wahluke and two from Royal.
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Lala Cooper, 89, passes away
ROYAL CITY - Lala Cooper, 89, of Royal City, died on April 24 in Othello.
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My baseball team is complete
My sister Teresa called Sunday to ask if my baseball team had been completed.
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Mattawa police chief's plan to adjust salaries halted
MATTAWA - A department-wide salary adjustment requested by Police Chief John Turley of Mayor Judy Esser and the city council was placed on hold for further review at the last council meeting.
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Car Wash planned for Flannery Edwards
ROYAL CITY - Already the community of Royal City is stepping up to help Flannery Edwards get home. There will be a car wash on Saturday, May 11, to help with the finances
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Up and down week for Royal bond
ROYAL CITY - Royal School District Superintendent Rose Search admitted to having an emotionally up-and-down week last week waiting for the results of the school construction bond election.
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Community garden kick-off on Saturday
ROYAL CITY - The community is invited to the Royal City Community Garden kickoff this Saturday, May 3.
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CBHA doctors advise protective eye wear
MATTAWA - The American Academy of Ophthalmology is recognizing April as Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month, and Columbia Basin Health Association is supporting that effort.
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Royal girls split softball games
ROYAL CITY - The Royal girls defeated River View, 8-7, in the second game Saturday to split a South Central A Conference East softball doubleheader.
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Double defeat ends Royal's hopes
ROYAL CITY - Royal High traveled to River View Saturday with the hope of sweeping the Panthers and securing a baseball playoff spot, but things did not go as planned.
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Last day today for bond election
ROYAL CITY - After the narrowest of losses in February, the Royal School District is running a new school construction bond election, and the final day for ballots is today.
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Some things just tug at your heartstrings
Reading the information that Susan Piercy sent me Sunday regarding Flannery Edwards's plight (story in local news) brought tears to my eyes.
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Court dismisses retaliation claim
SPOKANE - The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington has entered a summary judgment in favor of Evans Fruit and one of its former foremen in a case of retaliation, according to the company's legal representation, Stokes Lawrence.
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Former Royal Junior Miss undergoes brain surgery
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School 2004 graduate Flannery Edwards, daughter of RHS counselor Marge Edwards, recently underwent surgery in Pennsylvania for a brain tumor and is in dire need of financial help to get home to Royal and recuperation.
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Wahluke defeats Connell
MATTAWA - It has been a so-so year for the Wahluke High soccer team, but the Warriors may have found some answers during their 5-0 conquest of Connell last week, improving to 6-5 on the season.
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FERC approves Grant PUD's Plan
EPHRATA - The Grant County Public Utility District received "good news," it said, from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on April 18.
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Some things just tug at your heartstrings
Reading the information that Susan Piercy sent me Sunday regarding Flannery Edwards's plight (front page) brought tears to my eyes.
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Celebration tomorrow for beloved teacher
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School leadership, staff and students tomorrow, April 24, will celebrate the life of beloved teacher Kathy Schutz, who died recently.
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Mattawa planning wine fest
MATTAWA - The Mattawa Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor "Taste the Wahluke Slope," a tasting event featuring wines made from grapes grown in the Wahluke Slope AVA (American Viticultural Area).
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Royal soccer splits action
ROYAL CITY - The Royal high school soccer team defeated Wahluke, 2-1, last week but fell to Warden, 1-0, two days later to complete weekly action in the South Central A Conference.
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Run Royale, SHOC & Awe at Royal SummerFest
ROYAL CITY - Run Royale and SHOC and Awe will be the theme of the annual charity fun run at Royal City's SummerFest on July 13.
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Field Day tournament to be 2nd of golf season
ROYAL CITY - Spring Field Day, the second tournament of the course benefit season at the Royal Golf Course, is set for April 27.
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53 from Wahluke Junior High attend We Day
MATTAWA - Fifty-three Wahluke Junior High students went to We Day in Seattle recently fueled by the desire for change and the hope that the world can be a better place.
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Royal High receives high marks
ROYAL CITY - Royal School District is one of eight districts in Educational Services District to receive the latest Washington Achievement Award From the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
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Royal softball ladies lead but fall twice to tough Burbank
ROYAL CITY - A string of errors that led to a seven-run rally for Burbank dashed Royal High's dream of victory in softball on Saturday.
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Errors spoil day for Royal
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School outhit Burbank, 14-5, last Saturday and still lost a baseball game 10-8. Errors and walks did the Knights in.
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Strong flu season reported
EPHRATA - Grant County Public Health Officer Dr. Alexander Brzezny reported to the March meeting of the board of health that this season of influenza is quite robust.
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Pro-jobs bill passes, Manweller's first
OLYMPIA - The Washington State Senate passed a pro-jobs bill on April 11, and it happened to be 13th District Rep. Matt Manweller's first bill to make it through the legislative process.
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Lioness to open Spaceburger booth
MOSES LAKE - Spaceburger fans will be able to purchase their favorite midway food at the Moses Lake Lioness Club booth at the Grant County Fairgrounds this weekend, from April 19-21.
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Money missing in Sentinel Gap Water records
SCHAWANA - An independent audit of the Sentinel Gap Water Association (SGWA) financial accounting records shows "missing money," according to the firm that did the audit.
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Yes, maybe memory is first to go
I grabbed ESPN, the magazine, and sat down for my usual 10 minute wait for Dr. Edgerly, and immediately an assistant called my name.
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Royal boys split doubleheader
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School played Quincy Saturday in a varsity-junior varsity baseball doubleheader, losing the first game and winning the second.
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Wahluke students experience their first Robotics competition
MATTAWA - Wahluke Junior High School had its first VEX Robotics Competition at the STEM Festival in Yakima on March 26, faring well, according to Principal Sean Langdon.
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Mattawa issues to be reviewed
MATTAWA - Issues uncovered by a public health survey in Mattawa will be addressed during the development this year of a Grant County community health improvement plan, Sawta Sackett reported at the March meeting of county board of health.
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Moses Lake Lionesses to open Space Burger booth April 19-21
MOSES LAKE – Space Burger fans will be able to purchase their favorite midway food at the Moses Lake Lioness Club booth at the Grant County Fairgrounds from April 19-21.
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Maybe memory is first to go
I grabbed ESPN, the magazine, and sat down for my usual 10 minute wait for Dr. Edgerly, and immediately an assistant called my name.
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Ahmann, Martinez shoot personal bests for Wahluke
MATTAWA - Collin Ahmann and Steven Martinez shot their personal best scores to lead the Wahluke High School golf team at the Grandview invitational last week.
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Lisa Villegas living dream with The Seed Cupboard
ROYAL CITY - Lisa Villegas has dreamed of owning a plant nursery for as long as she can remember, and now she has one.
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Red Rock sweeps college bowl at Math is Cool
ROYAL CITY - There were mixed results for Royal's Red Rock Elementary fifth-grade team at the Math is Cool competition at Wenatchee on March 15.
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Victim advocates ride along
EPHRATA - Victim advocates from New Hope Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services began ride-alongs on March 22 with Grant County Sheriff's Deputies in a partnership designed to help victims and enhance prevention efforts.
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Royal boys heading the right way
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School baseball team is young this year, but it appears to be headed toward a good season in the South Central A Conference East.
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Ruby Coulson
MATTAWA - After a pageant-like presentation by five talented and spirited contestants, Ruby Coulson was selected Mattawa's distinguished young woman for 2013 Saturday night at Mattawa High School.
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Drugs seized and three men arrested
QUINCY - Three Quincy men are in jail on drug charges after Grant County's Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team served two search warrants on March 14 in Quincy.
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Royal bond proposal covers 15 years
ROYAL CITY - Royal School District patrons who believe the construction bond proposal up for election on April 23 will cover only two or three years of enrollment growth are mistaken, according to district business manager David Andra.
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Teen employment available
OTHELLO - The Department of Ecology is encouraging more applications for the teen litter clean-up jobs available this summer in the Othello area.
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Royal girls start league season with two wins
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School girls started the South Central A Conference East softball season on the right foot Saturday, stopping Kiona-Benton, 9-5 and 9-4.
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Wahluke boys post "promising scores"
MATTAWA - The Wahluke boys kicked off their prep golf season at the Othello Invitational last week, and coach Tiffany Hedman reports they produced some promising scores.
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Royal Schools pick best of year
ROYAL CITY - Matt Barret and Lori Kallenberger have been honored as the Royal School District's employees of the year. They were nominated by Royal School District staff.
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Ready to be a rain or snow reporter?
SPOKANE - Want to receive an accurate rain or snow report for your area? How about giving one?
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Cocaine bust nets arrest of 2 illegals
MOSES LAKE - Two Moses Lake men were taken into custody after Grant County's Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team and Grant County Sheriff's deputies served three search warrants at 1207 Patton Boulevard in Moses Lake on Wednesday, Feb. 27.
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Royal wallops Granger, twice
ROYAL CITY - Royal High took advantage of a young and inexperienced Granger team Saturday to turn its baseball season around.
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Give up your guns, we'll run the world
It seems you can't turn on TV news nowadays without catching some discussion about guns. I'm not going to discuss the issue except to give you the final words - my family.
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Knights toss no-hitter but still lose game
ROYAL CITY - Things don't always work out as they should in sports.
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Chili feed to feature Parker's recipe
ROYAL CITY - Visitor's to the Royal City Methodist Church's annual chili feed next weekend will be treated to Alice Parker's recipe once again.
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Beverly woman, children hurt in rollover
ROYAL CITY - A Beverly woman and her three children were hurt the night of Monday, March 4, as the result of a one-car rollover in the 8000 block of Lower Crab Creek Road south of Royal City.
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Basin Insurance opens new office in Royal City
ROYAL CITY - Basin Insurance and agent Isaac Tovar have opened a new office in Royal City.
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Hot dog feed for food bank support
MATTAWA - Mattawa Area Food Bank volunteers hope you'll drop by their booth Saturday to enjoy hot dogs and, at the same time, support a drive to assist the food bank.
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Wahluke freshman twice a winner in book reviews
MATTAWA - You could say Stephanie Juarez was the big winner in the first North Central Regional Library Book Review Contest even though she finished sixth.
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Desert Aire meeting set about roundabout
DESERT AIRE - The Washington State Department of Transportation has scheduled a public meeting here on Saturday, March 30, to give residents an opportunity to comment on proposed safety changes at the intersection of Highway 243 and Road 24 SW.
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Sheriff Jones, Clint Didier set to speak
MOSES LAKE - Sheriff Tom Jones will be the guest speaker at the March meeting of the Grant County Republican Women this evening.
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Woman's own pain needs lead to Seven Oaks Healing Center
MATTAWA – It's often said that necessity is the mother of invention. Necessity was a harbinger for change in the life of Joy Rene Coble.
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Second attempt at school bond election fairly certain
ROYAL CITY - After the narrowest of losses in February, it's fairly certain the Royal School District will run a new school construction bond election in April.
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Woman's own pain needs lead to Seven Oaks Healing Center
MATTAWA - It's often said that necessity is the mother of invention. Necessity was a harbinger for change in the life of Joy Rene Coble.
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Four Royal ladies to compete for Distinguished Young Woman title
ROYAL CITY - Samantha Solis, Jennifer Ruiz, Evelyn Martinez and Morgan Small will put their everything on the line this Saturday evening, March 9, when they compete for the title of Royal City Distinguished Young Woman.
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Finality of a child's death takes forever
It wasn't long ago that a mother I know was excitedly telling me her son had passed his test and received his driver's license.
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Mattawa retiree fondly remembers when there were "service" stations
MATTAWA - Jerry Wanaka, a retired resident of Mattawa, had a long and varied management level career in the oil industry, but his favorite work was that of attendant at a service station.
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Hispanic, women farmers have until March 25 for discrimination claims
WASHINGTON - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is reminding reminded Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who allege discrimination by the USDA in past decades that their claim filing period closes on March 25.
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Royal's Gary Piercy wins Serious Trucks Challenge at annual World of Concrete
LAS VEGAS – Gary Piercy has proven himself to be an expert truck driver, winning Western Star Truck Sales, Inc.'s Serious Trucks Challenge at the annual World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Nev. recently.
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Patrons of Connell Grain Growers share in CHS cash
CONNELL - More than 620 eligible patrons of Connell Grain Growers will share in the distribution of $1.6 million in cash patronage and equity during 2013 based on business they've conducted with the company.
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No polar bears freeze at golf open
The first edition of the Polar Bear Open at the Royal Golf Course last Saturday was quite a success. Nobody froze.
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CBHA encourages dental care
MATTAWA - Dr. Aleta Cheek, who has served families in South Grant County for 14 years, is encouraging parents to develop on-going dental care programs for their children.
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Volunteers needed for garden
ROYAL CITY - SHOC (Strengthening the Heart of the Community) is again looking for individuals and families who are interested in gardening, but this time it's not just for gardening.
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Wahluke students hope to rub elbows at We Day
MATTAWA - Wahluke Junior High has been selected to participate in an event geared toward inspiring participants to act on behalf of others.
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Food banks not such a good idea?
You must be wondering if the editor of your local newspaper has completely whacked out. Who but a nut would even suggest the thought in the above headline.
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Warnick invites women to training course on handguns and defense tactics
MOSES LAKE - Rep. Judy Warnick is joining with the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office and the Central Washington University Police Department to sponsor a defense tactics and firearm safety course for women.
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Royal's Piercy wins Serious Trucks
LAS VEGAS - Gary Piercy has proven himself to be an expert truck driver, winning Western Star Truck Sales, Inc.'s Serious Trucks Challenge at the annual World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Nev. recently.
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Mattawa Food Bank gets big boost
MATTAWA - Holtzinger Fruit Co has stepped up big to assist the Mattawa Area Food Bank by paying the monthly building expenses for this year.
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School bond appears not to pass
ROYAL CITY - Royal School District patrons who favored an $8.75 million school construction bond are likely to be disappointed when the counting is completed on Feb. 26 and the recent election is certified.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Are food banks not such a good idea?
You must be wondering if the editor of your local newspaper has completely whacked out. Who but a nut would even suggest the thought in the above headline?
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Cold Polar Bear Open coming to Royal Golf Course
ROYAL CITY - The annual Polar Bear Open golf tournament will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Royal Golf Course.
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Royal qualifies four boys for state wrestling, Wahluke advances two
CONNELL - Scoring two championships at regionals here last Saturday, Royal High School qualified four boys for the state 1A wrestling tournament this Friday and Saturday.
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Wahluke competes at math competition
MATTAWA - Wahluke High Schools 21st Century Program took 11 students to Blaine recently to compete in the Northwest Math Competition, and they got a look at what they need to learn.
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Grant County TB case requires long-term care
MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Board of Health heard recently that, at the end of December, a resident of King County but predominantly of Grant County was diagnosed with TB and was hospitalized in Seattle.
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Royal SummerFest invites all artists to show their works
ROYAL CITY - What do you think of when the word Renaissance is spoken?
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Girls bring sunnier outlook to wrestling
It's been such a long time since I witnessed my first high school girl wrestler in action that I forget the year. I only remember making the mistake of believing girls wrestling wouldn't last.
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Columbia Basin Bridal Expo offers good place to plan a wedding
MOSES LAKE - If you are considering a wedding this year, one event to help your planning is the Columbia Basin Bridal Expo set for Feb. 23.
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Royal boys fall just short
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School boys came as close as they could, but their bid for the district tournament fell one point short last Saturday.
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Royal seeking artists to show works
ROYAL CITY - What do you think of when the word Renaissance is spoken?
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B&G farms angered by timing of DOE press release; to fight any finding, fine
ROYAL CITY – The Department of Ecology announced through the media last Thursday, Jan. 24, that B&G Farms of Royal City and owner Mike Brown are being fined $20,000 for not preventing “extreme erosion” during a July 20 cloudburst.
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Wahluke girls defeat River View
MATTAWA - Wahluke High won one of three girls basketball game last week and missed on another after a near-miracle comeback.
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Royal City couple shares tips to long marriage
ROYAL CITY - Bob and Ardis Whitaker met at a Moses Lake Latter-day Saints Church dance in 1961, and their dance has lasted more than 50 years.
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Wahluke boys down Warden
MATTAWA - Oscar Onofre, Alan Caro, Dario Prudente and Tyus Squeochs scored in double figures to lead Wahluke to a 57-46 South Central A Conference East prep basketball win last week.
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Bob and Ardis Whitaker celebrate 50th anniversary
ROYAL CITY – Bob and Ardis Whitaker met at a Moses Lake LDS Church dance in 1961, and their dance has lasted more than 50 years.
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Royal girls fall twice in hoops
ROYAL CITY - Connell and Burbank were just too much for Royal High School in girls basketball last week, administering 68-21 and 60-22 defeats.
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Royal boys falter, district dream dim
ROYAL CITY - The hill the Royal High boys basketball team climbed two weeks ago has been supplanted by what could be an insurmountable mountain.
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Mattawa's comeback kid
MATTAWA - You know the story. It's repeated time and again. The small-town kid can't wait to graduate and leave for the city.
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Royal school construction bond election under way
ROYAL CITY - The $8.75 million Royal School District school construction bond election is under way. It will close on Feb. 12.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
WSP to host career camp for youths
OLYMPIA - Washington high school juniors and seniors with an interest in law enforcement as a career will have an opportunity to spend a week this summer learning about the roles and job opportunities within law enforcement.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
June circus visit to help fund SummerFest
ROYAL CITY - The Royal City SummerFest Committee has announced that the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will come to town in June and share proceeds with the committee.
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Wahluke hoops boys put the stop on Kittitas
MATTAWA - League action was a bit tough for the Wahluke High School boys basketball team last week, but the Warriors had success outside of the South Central A Conference.
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Wahluke wrestlers win 3 duals
MATTAWA - The Wahluke High School boys wrestling team won three dual meets last week and placed fourth at the Liberty Bell Invitational.
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Wahluke ladies down Royal, 54-14, in basketball
MATTAWA - Wahluke defeated Royal, 54-14, to split its South Central A Conference East basketball game last week, losing to Burbank, 52-30.
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Surveying anything but boring - Jeff Curtis
DESERT AIRE – You might wonder why anyone would want to stand out in the open and measure and chart land masses.
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About time to assess student progress
ROYAL CITY - Student testing season will kick into full swing in February in the Royal School District, assessment coordinator Rich Gregoire reports.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Roundabout, Chief John Turley good Mattawa ideas
Whether they favor or oppose roundabouts, Wahluke Slope residents really should attend tomorrow night's open house regarding safety improvements at the Highway 243-Road 24 SW intersection.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Book signing for mother coping with son's death
EPHRATA - There will be a book signing at the Bookery this Saturday, Jan. 26, by a Wenatchee mother-author who has penned a book about coping with her first-born son's suicide.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Meeting tomorrow about SR 243 changes
MATTAWA - Persons interested in details about the planned Highway 243-Road 24 SW roundabout are invited to a meeting tomorrow evening at Wahluke High School.
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New police chief on the job
MATTAWA - As a first order of business at the Mattawa City Council's meeting of Jan. 3, Mayor Judy Esser announced that Interim Police Chief John Turley would soon be on the job.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Royal boys turn the corner
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High boys basketball team appears to be poised for a second-half run at the district tournament after last week's action.
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Country Sweethearts Benefit, dinner and dance slated
MOSES LAKE - The Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation is gearing up for its 4th Annual Country Sweethearts Benefit Dinner, Dance and Auction.
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Surveying job is "anything but boring" -Jeff Curtis
DESERT AIRE - You might wonder why anyone would want to stand out in the open and measure and chart land masses.
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Great game, great year, great team
I've got good news and not-so-good news.
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Volunteers needed at fire departments
ROYAL CITY – The ideal number of firefighters for a structure fire is 20, but there were only 10 at the last such fire in Royal City.
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Banned from viewing, hearing Seahawk games
I've been banned from watching or listening to Seattle Seahawk football games until after the Super Bowl.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Seahawks great game, great year, great team
I've got good news and not-so-good news.
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Volunteers needed at fire departments
ROYAL CITY - The ideal number of firefighters for a structure fire is 20, but there were only 10 at the last such fire in Royal City.
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Extension cord fire stops Royal Slope fiber service
ROYAL CITY - Grant County PUD fiber communications service to much of the Royal Slope was interrupted by a fire on Dec. 31 that started in an extension cord or the freezer it was powering.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Banned from viewing, hearing Seahawk games
I've been banned from watching or listening to Seattle Seahawk football games until after the Super Bowl.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Basketball meant more than statistics for the girl who led '78 state champs
ROYAL CITY - It's often said that participation in sports can help mold a young person. For Red Rock Elementary fifth grade teacher Maria Lefler, basketball meant the world.
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Royal School Board votes for bond election
ROYAL CITY - The Royal School District board of directors approved a construction bond election at its meeting of Dec. 17.
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No more marshal in Mattawa
MATTAWA - The position of town marshal in Mattawa has gone the way of Tombstone's Wyatt Earp. It is no more.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Royal boys split hoops games
ROYAL CITY - The shooting was as cold as the weather the weekend before Christmas as Royal High School split South Central A Conference East boys hoops contests with Connell and Burbank.
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New Year's meant Rose Bowl, Arena Bowl
If you're like most people, you're really tired on New Year's Day, or maybe even hung over.
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Five busted for heroin
MOSES LAKE - Five Moses Lake residents were taken to jail on Tuesday, Dec. 18, to answer to charges of delivering heroin after a long-term investigation by law enforcement.
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Mayor excited about new police chief
MATTAWA - Mayor Judy Esser is "excited" that former Grant County Undersheriff John Turley will become the Mattawa Police Chief on Jan. 5.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Ki-Be topples Wahluke, 47-22, in ladies hoops
MATTAWA - The good news for Wahluke in last week's 44-22 girls basketball loss to unbeaten Kiona-Benton was that the Warriors held the Bears 11 points below their scoring average.
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Randy Allred: A humble leader
ROYAL CITY - Randy Allred, a long time, well known resident of the Royal Slope who died of cancer on Dec. 14, will be remembered as a leader even though he was reluctant.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Heart attack response time addressed with Royal police cars
ROYAL CITY - Grant County Hospital District No. 7, the City of Royal City and Grant County Fire District No. 10-11 have combined forces to address heart attack response time within the city.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Royal boys look forward to practice time
ROYAL CITY - Royal stayed with Highland for three quarters and then wilted in a 62-49 non-league high school boys basketball loss last week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Wahluke educator leaves the big apple
MATTAWA - When it comes to leaving the city for the country, one can hardly top Wahluke High School math teacher Jose Vidot.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Manweller named lead Republican on labor committee
ELLENSBURG - New 13th District State Representative Matt Manweller of Ellensburg will serve as the top Republican on the House Labor and Workforce Development Committee.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Mattawa wine producer to make distribution push
MATTAWA - Ryan Patrick Vineyards has hired Clay Kriss as National Brand Manager with a goal of increasing sales and distribution of the brand.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Lots of reasons to be proud of point-a-minute Knights
Leaving the Tacoma Dome after the state championship game, Royal High School Principal Jack Hill was asked if he was from Royal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Warnick named to three House committees
MOSES LAKE - Thirteenth District Representative Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, will serve on three House committees: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Capital Budget and Education.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Wahluke rallies to top Royal in boys hoops
MATTAWA - Wahluke defensive pressure held Royal to only eight shots in the fourth quarter Saturday as the Warriors rallied for a 50-46 victory in boys high school basketball.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Mass murder a good time to seek God?
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Wahluke girls drop Royal, 45-31, in hoops
MATTAWA - Behind Liliana Ramirez's 29 points, Wahluke surged in the fourth period to break open a close game and defeat Royal in South Central A Conference East prep girls basketball Saturday.
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Brazilian city boy okay with rural Mattawa
MATTAWA – Wahluke High School foreign exchange student Joao Oliveira of Brazil considers Mattawa “the middle of nowhere,” and he is just fine with that.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Wahluke rallies to top Royal in boys hoops
MATTAWA - Wahluke defensive pressure held Royal to only eight shots in the fourth quarter Saturday as the Warriors rallied for a 50-46 victory in boys high school basketball.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Mass murder a good time to seek God?
I was driving to my doctor's office late Friday and caught talk show host Jerry Doyle ranting about the power of God, in regards to the school massacre in Newtown, Connecticut.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Dinner next event for Republicans
MOSES LAKE - Preparing her party for the new year, outgoing Grant County Republican Party Chairman Dani Bolyard reminds members of the next big event, the Lincoln Day Dinner in the spring.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Royal's big boys key in opening hoops win
ROYAL CITY - There may be a new day in 2012-13 for Royal High School boys basketball, if Saturday's opener was an indication. There's power at the hoop.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Police chief decision narrowed down to 4
MATTAWA - Mayor Judy Esser has four applicants, ranked by the order of their civil service testing results, from which to choose a new police chief.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Wahluke gets first taste of robot challenge
MATTAWA - Wahluke High School technology students got their first taste of robot competition at Zillah on Dec. 1, and it was tough to swallow.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Meat processing facility project advances
ODESSA - The Odessa Public Development Authority (OPDA) has signed a design-build contract for a new 7,000-square foot USDA meat processing facility conceptualized by the Cattle Producers of Washington.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Share the Warmth donation warms hearts
EPHRATA - Each holiday season, Grant PUD employees receive donations from hundreds of people for the Share the Warmth program aimed at helping the needy.
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Warrior women drop three in a row
MATTAWA - The Wahluke girls came up short three times during a busy week of high school basketball last week.
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Garbage collection rate to be lowered
MATTAWA - Fifty-nine cents may not sound like much, but any kind of reduction in residential garbage collection rates is good news to homeowners anywhere.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Royal girls start hoops campaign with losses
ROYAL CITY - There was a tough start to the new Royal High School girls basketball season last week.
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Preposterous: Christmas the season of love
I called my sister Fran in Florida last week just to say hello, and she was watching a Christmas movie.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Wahluke wrestlers make starting goal
MATTAWA - Before last week's wrestling opener at the Davis Invitational, Wahluke High School coach Russell Kovalenko gave his boys a goal of fourth place.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Warriors off to quick start in basketball
MATTAWA - No matter what else happens, Wahluke High School already has a good season going in boys basketball.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Royal Ridge Fruits an effort to maximize earnings
ROYAL CITY - Karl Dorsing was looking for a safer way to make a living when he moved to the Royal Slope in 1962. His family ended up with a fruit freezing and drying business that thrives and grows, as the family does.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Too bad instant replay wasn't available
The score was 29-21 in the class 1A state championship game with a contest still going at 5:00 of the third quarter when the officials made a call that will long last in the memories of Royal High School fans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Royal hopes to educate voters with a party
ROYAL CITY - Royal School District's upcoming construction bond proposal of $8.75 million will be presented to voters in February, and the administration is trying to make information as accessible as possible.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
First service for new Royal City church to be held next Sunday
ROYAL CITY - Royal City's newest Christian church - New Life Fellowship - will launch worship services next Sunday, Dec. 9.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Schools set up new way to keep in touch
ROYAL CITY - Royal School District will soon be implementing a new way to communicate with parents, students, staff, and community members.
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George Christmas to begin with Marlin Handbell Ringers
GEORGE - The George Washington CoffeeHouse concert series will continue on Dec. 1 with annual Christmas Concert by the Marlin Handbell Ringers of Leavenworth.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Seeing Disneyland for the first time again
I was looking forward to this trip to southern California because of my son Grover's three youngest sons. His oldest had gone with us before.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Inquisitive young mind results in Desert Computer Services
DESERT AIRE - Watch out what kind of questions you ask. You may just become a success in the leading technology of your time.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Wahluke student athletes show their smarts
MATTAWA - Students at Wahluke High School have received academic recognition from the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) and the South Central Athletic Association's (SCAC) Principals Association.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Bolyard urges GOP to press on after elections
MOSES LAKE - Grant County Republican Party Chairman Dani Bolyard has licked her wounds from the recent election, and she's urging party members to do the same.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Thankful for the bounty of free enterprise
Let me wish you a happy Thanksgiving. After Christmas and Easter, it's third on my list of favorite times of the year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Help sought with dead man's ID
VANTAGE - The Grant County Sheriff's Office is seeking help from the public in identifying a man found slain in the Columbia River in August.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Royal football looks like the real deal
I've been avoiding commenting on the Royal High football team for fear of jinxing the great season coach Wiley Allred and the boys are having.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Cold Train, Port of Quincy promote intermodal service at PMA Expo
ANAHEIM - The Port of Quincy and Rail Logistics-Cold Train teamed up to exhibit their service and facility at the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Fresh Summit Convention and Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center on Oct. 27-29.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Electrical career put a charge into Juan Puentes' life
MATTAWA - Most of us feel as if we need a spark in our lives from time to time. Probably not Juan Puentes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
First service at new church on December 9
ROYAL CITY - The New Life Fellowship of Royal City, a new church, will celebrate its first worship service on Sunday, Dec. 9, and anyone who is looking for a faith home is invited.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
RSD Facilities Committee slates meeting
ROYAL CITY - Royal School District patrons who'd like to have a say on plans for a construction bond election in February, will have the opportunity next Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO
Royal City store manager falls in love with Eastern Washington
ROYAL CITY - If ever you wonder how friendly eastern Washingtonians are, you need to get to know Royal City Harvest Foods supervisor Troy McCullough.
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Desert Aire suspect arrested in girlfriend's murder
DESERT AIRE - Grant County Sheriff's detectives have arrested and charged a Desert Aire man in connection with the murder of a woman near Mattawa, discovered on Oct. 16.
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First round of Royal football playoffs this Friday
ROYAL CITY - Royal High's Knights will open the state 1A football playoffs at home this Friday, and their task will be focus. A 69-7 win over Goldendale last Friday could lead to complacency.
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Police officer added in Mattawa
MATTAWA - The City of Mattawa has two police officers for the first time since early July.
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Californian just couldn't resist
ROYAL CITY - If ever you wonder how friendly eastern Washingtonians are, you need to get to know Royal City Harvest Foods supervisor Troy McCullough.
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Royal school conferences set
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School will hold parent conferences on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 13-15, from 12:30-3:30 p.m.
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Glenn Beck on target, FEMA no sacred cow
Call me crazy, but I listen to Glenn Beck more than occasionally and, right about now, he's looking pretty smart.
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Reaching out to Haiti
ROYAL CITY - With an understanding that they have plenty to share, several Red Rock Elementary School students have formed a Humanitarian Club focused on helping the people of Haiti.
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PTO organizes Lunch Clubs at the Royal Middle School
ROYAL CITY - Seeking to enhance educational experiences for students, the Royal Parent Teacher Organization is encouraging the organization of Lunch Clubs at Royal Middle School.
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Progress made in Mattawa murder case
MATTAWA - The two most recent murders in Grant County have not yet been solved, but Sheriff Tom Jones reported Friday, Oct. 26, that detectives are making progress.
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$4.25 million available from state for school construction
ROYAL CITY - The State of Washington will put up $4.25 million toward new school construction in the Royal School District if the voters will approve a construction bond sale.
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Students give back in Haiti outreach
ROYAL CITY - With an understanding that they have plenty to share, several Red Rock Elementary School students have formed a Humanitarian Club focused on helping the people of Haiti.
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PTO organizes Lunch Clubs at the Royal Middle School
ROYAL CITY - Seeking to enhance educational experiences for students, the Royal Parent Teacher Organization is encouraging the organization of Lunch Clubs at Royal Middle School.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO
American Red Cross: Give thanks, blood
ROYAL CITY - The American Red Cross and upcoming Royal City blood drive coordinator John Klefbeck are suggesting you give special thanks during this month of Thanksgiving by donating blood.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO
Pickled Okra set for CoffeeHouse Concert
GEORGE - Pickled Okra, a string band from Seattle, will be the CoffeeHouse Concert Series performer at the George Community Center on Saturday, Nov. 10.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO
Royal tops Ki-Be, 56-0, turns to the post-season
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School Knights completed the South Central A Conference season Friday with a 56-0 victory over Kiona-Benton and their first title since 2008.
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Running kids prove they are champions
It's not easy to win a championship at anything. So you really have to appreciate what the Royal High School cross-country program pulled off last Thursday.
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Grant County commissioners seek candidates for land use board
EPHRATA - The Grant County Board of Commissioners is looking for citizens of Grant County to serve a one-year term on the Grant County Current Use Advisory Committee.
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Wahluke upsets Highland for happy homecoming
MATTAWA - Wahluke High School stunned Highland, 27-3, in football Friday to give its homecoming crowd a pleasant surprise. It was only the Warriors second win of the year.
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Knights drop 3-1 volleyball contest against Burbank
ROYAL CITY - Royal surprised Burbank with a 25-23 first-game victory but dropped a South Central A Conference East volleyball match to the Coyotes last week.
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Checking in on football progress
Congratulations to the Wahluke High School football team. It's victory over Highland last Friday is a good indication the boys from Mattawa never give up.
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Bond passage would mean entirely new school
ROYAL CITY - The Royal School District will have a completely new intermediate school in the future if a proposed $8.75 million construction bond election passes early next year.
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Central Washington sub vets win national honor
ELLENSBURG - The U.S. Submarine Veterans of Central Washington, with members in Quincy, George and Ephrata, has won the Golden Anchor Award, given by the national office of U.S. Submarine Veterans.
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Connell suffers a Royal smack-down
ROYAL CITY - The Knights of Royal High School are deep in football talent and experience, which is enough for an opponent to confront on any Friday night.
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Farm Fresh Assurance helps growers sell to giant grocers
ROYAL CITY - Growers who'd like to sell their produce to grocery giants like Costco, Kroger's and Safeway would do well to call Steve Jack, owner of recently-organized Farm Fresh Assurance.
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Wahluke wins match against Royal
ROYAL CITY - Wahluke defeated Royal in high school volleyball last week in a contest that should have been pleasing to fans of both sides.
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Cheating at golf pays - to a good cause
I'm so ineffective at golf anymore that I can't even cheat successfully.
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Council approves ads for police post
MATTAWA - The Mattawa City Council approved advertisements for the position of police chief at its last meeting on Oct. 4.
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Mattawa Roundabout coming next summer
MATTAWA - Traffic safety at the intersection of Highway 243 and Road 24 will be improved by next summer, according to Mattawa Public Works Director Gary Crowder.
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Warrior coach to look for discipline in final games
MATTAWA - With only three games left in this rebuilding year, Wahluke High coach Brycen Bye will have his boys working on football discipline.
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Wahluke tripped up in volleyball
MATTAWA - The Wahluke High School volleyball team lost two matches last week, but one was a very good showing.
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Royal girls drop volleyball matches to Ki-Be, River View
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High volleyball team lost matches to Kiona-Benton and River View last week, but play improved in the second match.
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Royal to host Connell in top ranked showdown
ROYAL CITY - It will be get-even time when Royal hosts Connell this Friday in a battle for the top of the South Central A Conference East.
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National interest in Mattawa police chief position
MATTAWA - The position of police chief in the City of Mattawa is drawing the attention of candidates from across the country.
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Farm Fresh Assurance helps growers sell to giant grocers
ROYAL CITY - Growers who'd like to sell their produce to grocery giants like Costco, Kroger's and Safeway would do well to call Steve Jack, owner of recently-organized Farm Fresh Assurance.
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Mattawa chamber to meet
MATTAWA - A business fair and advancement of the Wahluke Slope Appellation will be discussed at the Mattawa Area Multicultural Chamber of Commerce meeting Thursday at noon at the WorkSource Office at 403 S. Boundary.
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Royal girls top Wahluke in soccer
ROYAL CITY - Royal High scored a goal in each half to defeat Wahluke, 2-1, in girls prep soccer last week.
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Royal volleyball falls in three twice
ROYAL CITY - It was a tough week last week Royal High School volleyball. Warden took a SCAC East match in three games, and Ritzville took a three-game non-league contest.
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Perfect Royal rolls again, tramples River View, 39-7
ROYAL CITY - Mixing brute force and finesse, Royal High School crushed River View on Friday night, 39-7, in what was expected to be a shootout of 1A football unbeatens.
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Wahluke falls to Warden, 13-11, in field goal fest
MATTAWA - It was field goal night at Warden, and the last one, by the Cougars' Orlando Alba nipped Wahluke in South Central A Conference East high school football, 13-11
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Wahluke ladies stop Kittitas in Volleyball
MATTAWA - It took five tough games, but Wahluke High School upended class 2B power Kittitas in volleyball last week.
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Royal School District reviews state testing results
ROYAL CITY - Royal School District officials are elated with the positive news from the latest round of state-mandated student testing, but they are not ignoring the negative.
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Wolf attacks rise to 15 in Eastern Washington
COULEE CITY - Ranchers in northern Washington, from the Cascades to the Idaho border are suffering an increase in wolf attacks.
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She was first class at customer service
First thing Pat said from the living room as I walked in the house was: “Chase sent you an email you'd better look at.”
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Royal plans new bond election
ROYAL CITY - If voters will go along early next year, the Royal School District will be able to add $14.25 million in construction with the sale of $8.75 million in bonds.
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Volunteers train to remove victims from vehicles
ROYAL CITY - Volunteers from Grant County Fire Districts Nos. 10 and 11 participated in several joint training sessions involving vehicle extrication recently at Vantage and Royal City.
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Jerry, Kathleen Mason to celebrate 50 years
ROYAL CITY - Jerry and Kathleen Mason of Royal City will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 13, continuing a romance that was kindled at Jerry's worksite when Kathleen was just 13.
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Another transplant set for Michelle Wallace
SEATTLE - Michelle Wallace, who recently moved from Royal City to western Washington to live nearer to her doctors, has been scheduled for another transplant of lymphocytes.
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She was first class at customer service
First thing Pat said from the living room as I walked in the house was: "Chase sent you an e-mail you'd better look at."
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2 fires within 24 hours for Royal firefighters
ROYAL CITY - Firefighters from Royal Slope fire stations responded to a structure fire late Thursday night and another early Friday morning.
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Wahluke's Caro nails 40-yard field goal in loss
MATTAWA - Wahluke High School's chances for winning Friday night were stubbed by a key first-quarter injury, but there was reason to cheer in the 22-3 loss to highly favored Kiona-Benton.
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Two Royal girls enjoy UW educational camp
ROYAL CITY - Two Royal Middle School students had the time of their young lives this summer when they attended a University of Washington educational camp.
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Royal girls fall twice in SCAC volleyball
ROYAL CITY - Royal High learned last week that the historically toughest teams in South Central A Conference East volleyball remain the same.
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Royal scores early, often in 44-7 win over Zillah
ROYAL CITY - The showdown of unbeatens last Friday at Royal High School lasted all of one play.
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Improvement for Wahluke High School scores
MATTAWA - Students at Wahluke High School have shown improvement in all areas the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) requires to be tested, based on the 2011-12 school year results.
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Wahluke drops 2, takes 1 in volleyball
MATTAWA - The Wahluke High School volleyball team had to step outside of the South Central A Conference East to score a win last week.
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City to save $1.2 million
MATTAWA - The Mattawa City Council made a decision at its last meeting, on Sept. 20, that will save the city $1.2 million in interest on old water and sewer loans.
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Wine fest sparkled like a fine wine
The SHOC (Strengthening the Heart of the Community) organization must be commended for the first Sip of the Slope wine festival last Saturday. It came off very well.
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Wahluke girls off to "great start", beat Lady Knights
MATTAWA - The Wahluke Warriors are 1-1 after one week of South Central A Conference East volleyball, and Rudi Christian says her girls are off to a "great start."
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Royal wins once, falls twice in SCAC East volleyball
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High volleyball team is much-improved over last year but, still, wins are hard to come by in the South Central A Conference East.
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Victory slips away from young Wahluke Warriors last Friday
MATTAWA - The Wahluke Warriors have played three straight quality football games, but their youthfulness is hurting.
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Royal Knights to face first test of football season
ROYAL CITY - Having disposed of Cascade, Quincy and Warden by a combined 152-20, the Royal High Knights look like the class of the state in 1A football.
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New helipad cuts time
DESERT AIRE - Life-saving in times of emergency has become easier with a new helicopter landing-takeoff pad dedicated at the Desert Aire Airport on Sept. 13.
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Wahluke bops Mabton, 31-7
MATTAWA - For a team that's rebuilding, Wahluke High School has gotten off to a good start in football.
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Burnt old crop sprayer "kind of sad to see"
ROYAL CITY - When Royal Flying Service owner Jock Warren lost an airplane to fire last month, he lost not only a piece of machinery but also an old friend.
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What's right with big business
The two-week period surrounding my ninth grandchild's birth made me think of covered wagons, people who complain about life in America and the big business some profess to hate.
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Knights start grid campaign with explosive win
ROYAL CITY - In a game that was untimely for The Royal Register's Labor Day deadline, Royal High School opened the football season on Aug. 31 with a 52-14 thrashing of Cascade that featured explosive scoring plays.
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Royal defense stops Quincy, 39-6
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School's football team is loaded on offense, but the defense wasn't taking a back seat last Friday night in a 39-6 victory over the Quincy Jacks.
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Celebration this weekend of Mexico's Independence
MATTAWA - Mexican and Hispanic-American residents of this community will commemorate Mexico's declaration of independence from Spanish rule more than 200 years ago this Sunday, Sept. 16.
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Covered wagons, babies, and Boeing
The two-week period surrounding my ninth grandchild's birth made me think of covered wagons, people who complain about life in America and the big business some profess to hate.
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Royal volleyball falls in 3 close games to Kittitas
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School volleyball team started the season with a 3-0 loss to Kittitas last Saturday, but coach Paul Olsufka is not singing the blues.
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Wahluke Veterans Day program slated
MATTAWA - One again, the Washington National Guard at Pasco will be the prime participant in the annual Wahluke High School Veterans Day Assembly.
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Back to the drawing board for Wahluke
MATTAWA - It will be young and younger for the Wahluke High School football team in a rebuilding season for second-year head coach Brycen Bye.
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Royal to be among football elites again
ROYAL CITY - If Royal High School is to win a football state title again, this year presents as good an opportunity as any. The Knights have talent and plenty of experience.
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Good football year probable
First off, let me apologize for the absent coverage of the first Royal and Wahluke prep football games. The Labor Day holiday got in the way.
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Kimmy's Kloset
DESERT AIRE - Kimmy's Kloset, the newest addition to the Desert Aire shopping center , may take a while to develop, for it's open only on weekends.
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Former Royal City officer involved in domestic shooting
MOSES LAKE - Detectives investigating the Tuesday, Aug. 21 officer-involved shooting near Moses Lake report that the officer was reacting to threats from an armed man who'd reportedly injured a woman and left her bloody.
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Drowning victim's body found in Columbia
DESERT AIRE - The body of a man, presumably the one for whom there had been an intense search, was located Saturday in the Columbia River near here, two days after that search was downgraded.
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Wahluke schools to receive instruments
MATTAWA - The Wahluke Junior High and Wahluke High School music programs will soon have several new or refurbished instruments, thanks to The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation.
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Still got it, sort of, for roller coaster
Pat and I went to Silverwood Theme Park near Hayden Lake, Idaho, Sunday with our son Teddy, his wife Sabrina and her sister Crystal. I was encouraged to be a kid again by the kids and the atmosphere.
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Plane burns after hard landing
ROYAL CITY - A Royal Flying Service crop dusting airplane burned early Tuesday morning after making a hard landing on the side of Highway 26 near the Royal Golf Course.
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Ground breaking held for new Wanapum Heritage Center
MATTAWA - Leaders of the Wanapum Band of Native American peoples and Grant County Public Utility District officials broke ground last week for the long-planned new Wanapum Heritage Center.
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Free breakfast to set tone for Comm "Unity" Day
MATTAWA - Early visitors this Saturday, Aug. 25, to the annual Comm "Unity" Day for Mattawa. Beverly, Schawana and Desert Aire should have plenty of energy for the day-long event.
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Have fun but please be careful on the water
Returning to my car after mass Sunday evening in Yakima, I checked my phone messages and missed calls, as I usually do. There was one oddly worded text from the Grant County Sheriff's Office.
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Plane burns near Royal City
ROYAL CITY - A Royal Flying Service crop dusting airplane burned early Tuesday morning after making a hard landing on the side of state Route 26 near the Royal Golf Course.
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Tiger's chances to catch Jack probably dead
Sunday's final round of the PGA Championship is the most golf I've watched in a while, and it seemed eerily similar to the second round of the 2005 British Open.
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PUD denied arbitration by judge
CRESCENT BAR - The residents of Crescent Bar Island won another round last week in their legal struggle with the Grant County Public Utility District over use of lands they've occupied for 50 years.
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Hot Desert Nights really hot
DESERT AIRE - The annual Hot Desert Nights community celebration here on Saturday was indeed hot. Depending on whom you asked, the temperature topped out between 95 and 105 degrees.
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Randy Allred resigns from PUD
EPHRATA - Citing ongoing health concerns, Royal City farmer Randy Allred has resigned from the Grant County PUD commission, effective Nov. 1.
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Just look official and crash the party
I arrived at the Hot Desert Nights community celebration Saturday with enough time to enjoy some of the drag racing, and the folks I ran into made it even more fun.
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Pioneer Cemetery surveyed again
ROYAL CITY - Thanks to the volunteer work of Jeff Curtis, a necessary survey of the 100-year-old Pioneer Cemetery on Road B Southeast has been completed.
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150 drag racers on tap for Hot Desert Nights
DESERT AIRE - Hot Desert Nights, at Desert Aire this Saturday, should really be hot at mid-day.
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Royal, Mattawa at state DYW this week
PULLMAN - Nineteen seniors from across the state arrive here today to vie for scholarships in the Distinguished Young Women of Washington scholarship.
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Hacked, scammed within two-week period
Every once in a while I think I've seen it all. Then something new happens.
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Second Royal school facilities meeting tonight
ROYAL CITY - Trying to develop a consensus for a solution to the space problems in the Royal School District, the Community Communications Committee is hosting a second facilities meeting tonight at the high school library at 7:30 p.m.
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Mattawa police chief on leave during audit of office
MATTAWA - Mattawa Police Chief Steve Jensen is on administrative leave, as of July 10, while his department is audited, Mayor Judy Esser has announced.
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City could have improved water main, street
ROYAL CITY - Royal City has jumped the first hurdle toward a loan that will allow a new (replacement) water main line along Camelia Street, according to Mayor Mike Stark.
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City ponders soccer field problems
MATTAWA - Mattawa City Council members have discussed what to do about soccer fields in disrepair at their last two meetings but have failed to come up with a decision.
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20 attend Royal facilities meeting, follow-up planned
ROYAL CITY - The most important decision to come out of a Royal School District-sponsored facilities meeting last week was the scheduling of a new meeting on July 31.
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Early Royal Slope irrigated farmer Bill Lefler dies
ROYAL CITY - William "Bill" Gaumer Lefler, who came to the Royal slope at the same time irrigation did, died on Friday, July 13, 2012. He was 84.
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U.S. Open golf sure is something special
There is the U.S. Senior Open Golf Tournament. Then there is the U.S. Senior Open Golf Tournament in which your nephew plays.
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Candidate Manweller speech appeals to George residents
GEORGE - Thirteenth district candidate for legislature Matt Manweller hit a sweet sounding chord at the George Fourth of July Celebration by starting his keynote speech with the rhetorical question, "Is there any better place to celebrate the Fourth than George, WA?"
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Manweller wants Washington to opt out of ObamaCare
ELLENSBURG - Matt Manweller, Republican candidate for the Washington State Legislature from the 13th District, has announced he will support legislation that opts Washington State out of the Medicaid mandate in ObamaCare.
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School construction bond sure to come up at meeting
ROYAL CITY - There is still a space need in the Royal School District, and discussion of a construction bond is still on the table.
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Time capsule being filled with Royal City history
ROYAL CITY - There is still time to make a contribution to the time capsule Mayor Mike Stark will bury Friday, July 13, at the Royal City SummerFest.
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National beauty contest finalist glad she made the attempt
NEW YORK CITY - Moses Lake High School 2006 graduate Karol Scott Tracy finished third in a recent national search for Our Latin Beauty and missed out on $250,000 and a TV reporting contract.
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Mattawa city may refinance its debt
MATTAWA - The Mattawa City Council entertained a presentation from a Columbia Bank representative about debt restructuring at its June 21 meeting.
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America's national debt no big deal, right?
Our national political discourse has included the national debt since the beginning of the Republic. Some people fear it, some welcome it, and some are indifferent to it.
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"We've seen the best of America"
You always look for the good in a sad situation. It was there during the weeks since June 6 as the process of burying U.S. Army 1st Lt. Mat Fazzari of Walla Walla was carried out.
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Royal City Mayor, wife gather items for time capsule
ROYAL CITY - It's anybody's guess what Royal City will be like in 50 years, but inhabitants then will be able to glimpse the community now, or 50 years before their time.
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Wes Wallace donates white blood cells to his daughter
ROYAL CITY - For the second time, Royal City resident Wes Wallace has donated lymphocytes (white blood cells) to help his daughter Michelle survive leukemia.
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SummerFest Barbecue only $3.50
ROYAL CITY - It would be hard to beat the deal that is a ticket to this year's Royal City SummerFest barbecue on Friday, July 13.
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Tired volunteers put out 1,200-acre wildfire
ROYAL CITY - After a wildfire that burned 1,250 acres at the east end of the Royal Slope last week, Grant County Fire Districts Nos. 10-11 Chief Brian Evans is asking residents to be cautious.
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"For Greater Glory" reminds us about freedom
I'd been waiting for an opportunity to see the movie "For Greater Glory", and it came two Sundays ago at a movie house in Sunnyside.
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Royal High tennis down in 2012, looking up for 2013
ROYAL CITY - This year's Royal High School tennis season was filled with the normal ups and downs, and the uncooperative weather made it seem longer than normal.
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Not all champions win state championships
I write an editorial most weeks. Some weeks it's easy, and some weeks my brain is in lockdown.
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Royal lands 7, Wahluke six on soccer all-league
ROYAL CITY - Highland may have won the South Central A Conference high school title, but Royal, which went on to the final 4, was the equal of the Scotties in all-league selections.
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Cost of skate park $40,000-$45,000
MATTAWA - The skate park the City of Mattawa plans to have in place by the Fourth of July will cost between $40,000 and $45,000, Public Works Director Jack Fox reported to the city council.
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Wahluke's Rafa Mendoza qualifies for state track four times
MATTAWA - Wahluke High School's Rafa Mendoza won three events and placed second in another at the South Central A Conference District Track Meet last weekend to advance in all four to the state meet at Cheney this weekend.
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Mattawa Chamber about to terminate
MATTAWA - The Mattawa Area Multicultural Chamber of Commerce will have a meeting to decide its fate at the Port of Mattawa office at noon on June 13.
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Heart attack victim pays back volunteers
DESERT AIRE - When Larry Bonander heard there might be no Firefighter Golf Classic at Desert Aire Golf Course this year for lack of an organizer, he took the reins and made it happen.
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Wahluke High School seniors scheduled to graduate June 1
MATTAWA - Seniors at Wahluke High School will take their first step toward adult life with graduation on Friday, June 1, at 6 p.m. at the high school gym.
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Royal boys gains berth in state baseball tournament
ROYAL CITY - After a long week of baseball, Royal High school has qualified for the state tournament, which starts this Saturday at 10 a.m. in Wenatchee against Cashmere.
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Questionable law sidelines Councilman Brian Evans
ROYAL CITY - After four-and-a-half years of service on the Royal City Council, Brian Evans was forced to resign in April by a law that his lawyer says is unconstitutional and which Evans plans to challenge.
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Cash and boat prizes in fishing derby
CRESCENT BAR - About $9,000 in cash and two brand-new fishing boats will be the major prizes at the Quincy Valley Tourism Association's Northern Pikeminnow Fishing Derby here the weekend of May 18-20.
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New feature coming: the U.S. Constitution
You may have seen a letter to the editor from area farmer Kennon Forester regarding meetings in Royal City every other Tuesday night sponsored by The Thomas Jefferson Center for Constitutional Studies.
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Wahluke schools honored
MATTAWA - Eleven schools from south central Washington, including two from Mattawa, were among the latest recipients of the statewide Washington Achievement Awards.
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Defensive lapse defines Mariners baseball
Driving to Crescent Bar Saturday morning, I called brother Bob in Spokane. We usually talk after a Mariner game.
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Royal High trio wins at FBLA state
ROYAL CITY - Lindsey Christensen, Maria Garcia, and Gaby Sabalsa will head for San Antonio, Texas in June to represent the state of Washington in Business Ethics at the Future Business Leaders of America national conference.
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It's already acronym time again at Royal schools
ROYAL CITY - It's acronym season in the Royal School District, a time when students hear teachers and administrators speak a language that sounds a lot like the ABCs.
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Volunteer EMT is the one who needs help now
ROYAL CITY - Michelle Wallace, whose been giving of herself tirelessly since becoming a volunteer firefighter/emergency medical technician for the Royal community, is now the one who needs help from her community.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
DA sub vets to christen new parade boat at Yakima
DESERT AIRE - The U.S. Submarine Veterans in Central and Eastern Washington will celebrate the 112th Birthday of the U.S. Navy's Submarine Force with a memorial service and banquet on Saturday, April 14, in Yakima.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Michelle Wallace's plight spotlights a critical need
As I spoke with Wes Wallace last week about his daughter Michelle's second battle with leukemia (this week's front page), I couldn't help but wonder what a community could do about situations like hers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Return to competition good for Royal Dance Team
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School Dance Team returned to competition this year, after not having been involved since the 1990s, and found success on and off the floor.
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Royal nips Wahluke, 2-1, and takes over second place
ROYAL CITY - Royal rebounded from a loss to Highland a week earlier to upend defending state champ Wahluke, 2-1, on Saturday in South Central A Conference soccer at Royal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Mendoza, Sabin set new Wahluke school records
MATTAWA - This will be a bright year for Wahluke in prep track and field if the results of a key invitational last week are an indication.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Working the American dream
ROYAL CITY - There are still people who believe in the American dream, and Karen's Beauty Salon owner Elsa Cedillo is one of them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Othello girl to compete for DYW hometown crown at Royal City
ROYAL CITY - If you notice a girl who seems out of place at the Royal City Distinguished Young Woman competition this Saturday evening, she will be, sort of.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
No reason to stiffen when you see a stater
Pat walked into the house more quietly than usual. I didn't notice her until she was at the dining table setting down her purse.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
School bond changed, $400,000 saved
MATTAWA - The Wahluke School District has refinanced the 2004 bond with which Wahluke High School was built, Superintendent Aaron Chavez reported in his monthly newsletter.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Royal School District orders four portable classrooms, temporary fix
ROYAL CITY - With Supt. Rose Search calling it a "temporary" fix, the Royal School District has ordered four portable classrooms to alleviate crowding at Red Rock Elementary and the middle school.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
KC's Barbershop adds third member to team
ROYAL CITY - Aaron Cedillo, a recent graduate of the Char-Glo School of Beauty in Moses Lake, has joined the hair cutting team at KC's Barbershop at 125 Camelia St.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Royal wrestlers nip Ki-Be at state, Wahluke struggles
TACOMA - Led by two individual runners-up, Royal High School finished the wrestling season as the top team from the South Central A Conference East at the state tournament last weekend.
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Cruz, Yorgesen boys make it to state for the Warriors
MATTAWA - Injuries have made for a tough season for Wahluke wrestling, but there was good news to cheer at the South Central 1A Regional Tournament at Zillah Saturday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Royal wins two titles, advances seven to state
ROYAL CITY - Alex Myrick and Damien DeLaRosa won individual titles at 160 and 182 pounds to lead Royal High School to fourth place at the South Central 1A Regional Wrestling Tournament at Zillah on Saturday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Royal boys split in basketball, still playing at district
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School edged Burbank, 38-32, at Toppenish Saturday to advance in the South Central A District Boys Basketball Tournament.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Royal Schools choose Employees of the Year
ROYAL CITY - Staff from Royal School District have chosen Candy Vermeer as Certified Employee of the Year and Jamie Widdison as Classified Employee of the Year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Royal takes five crowns, 2nd at district wrestling
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School scored the largest number of titles at the South Central A Conference East District Wrestling Tournament at Connell Saturday but didn't have the manpower for the team title.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Sanchez still believes in schools
ROYAL CITY - When Community Communication Committee President Luis Sanchez joined the organization last year, he did so because he believes in the school system and wants to encourage others to support it.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
EDITORIAL: Royal gets second crack at Granger, Zillah
Funny how things worked out in South Central A Conference boys basketball. Royal gets another shot at Granger and Zillah.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Royal boys make district hoops, hosts Granger tonight
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School will host Granger Thursday night in its first boys basketball district tournament game in seven years.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Wahluke boys upset Royal in hoops
MATTAWA - It's been a tough year for Wahluke's boys in South Central A Conference East basketball.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Kiona-Benton at Royal High tonight for key boys clash
ROYAL CITY - Royal and Kiona-Benton will have a South Central A Conference boys basketball clash tonight at Royal that has taken on great importance after the events of last Saturday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Political candidate Matt Manweller: A lonely Republican in academia
ELLENSBURG – Voters want to know where 13th District Washington State House of Representatives candidate Matt Manweller, PhD, stands on the issues.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Open house and cake planned for Royal's golden anniversary
ROYAL CITY - The entire community is invited to an open house celebration of Royal City's 50th anniversary at city hall on Feb. 14, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Hearing set for $20 license tab increase
ROYAL CITY - Streets in Royal City need repairs, and there is little money with which to pay the cost.
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Royal boys defeat Connell, drop Mabton heart-breaker
ROYAL CITY - It was a split last week in boys basketball for Royal High School, and it could have easily been a sweep.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
EDITORIAL: Ted's take: 'Tis the season to be - political
There are two public hearings coming up you should think strongly about attending if you're a resident of Royal City or Grant County.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Realtors see Desert Aire sales climbing
DESERT AIRE - Realtor Bill McCaffery, associated with John L. Scott Real Estate, is looking forward to improved sales of Desert Aire properties this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
George Jams to resume, special appearance set
GEORGE - Highly-regarded American West folk singer Hank Cramer will give a concert at the George Community Hall on Saturday, Jan. 14.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Karen Guadarrama takes her place in family legacy
ROYAL CITY - There are about 15 Guadarrama brothers, sisters and cousins who have passed, or are passing through the Royal school system with high academic achievement and civic involvement.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Wahluke girls drop two close contests at Christmas tourney
MATTAWA - The Wahluke High girls played hard, but they came up short both nights of the Moses Lake Christian Christmas Tournament last week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Warrior boys place second at MLC tourney
MATTAWA - The Wahluke High School boys basketball team defeated Tri City Prep, 52-48, to claim second place at the Moses Lake Christian Christmas Tournament last week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Roadside sales are what Kathy Luther does
MATTAWA - It's likely that no one here knows Kathy Luther by name, but probably most everyone knows of her.
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Wahluke alumni to current students: You, too, can do it
MATTAWA - There was no gift wrapping and no bow, but 21 Wahluke High School graduates delivered a gift to current students on Dec. 16, the last day before Christmas Vacation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
With recent wins, Wahluke boys top last year's win total
MATTAWA - Wahluke High School's victories over Warden and Connell in boys basketball just before the Christmas break had greater significance than mere wins.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Red Rock children sing of the season in winter concert
ROYAL CITY - Before heading off to Christmas vacation recently, the children of Red Rock Elementary School put on concerts for their parents and the community.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Royal boys assert their power in 73-45 victory
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School boys basketball team may have turned a corner in a 73-45 victory at Kittitas on Dec. 20.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
EDITORIAL: Take it to heart when you hear Happy New Year
For years I wondered why people celebrated the coming of a new year every Dec. 31. At first I didn't care. I was 16, and a party's a party.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Schwana water accounting under investigation
SCHWANA - The Grant County Sheriff's Office is looking into the accounting practices of the Sentinel Gap Water Association, which provides potable water to this community.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Royal girls register first hoops victory of the season, 45-34
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School girls held Warden's leading scorer to four points last Friday to post their first win of the year in basketball, 45-34.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Royal boys top Warden, 55-38
ROYAL CITY - The Royal boys bested Warden, 55-38, to highlight prep basketball last week, but the South Central A Conference East season got off to a rocky start with a 49-39 loss to Kiona-Benton.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
EDITORIAL: Ted's Take: So far, my best Christmas ever
It's five days until Christmas, and I've just received a text from Santa. He says he's got his eye on me.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Young Royal teams struggle at Robotics Challenge
ROYAL CITY - It turns out that competing in robotics is much like competing in athletics. Experience helps.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Prosecutor declares Royal shooting "justifiable"
ROYAL CITY - After six weeks of investigation and study of 400 pages of reports and three CDs of crime scene photos, Grant County Prosecutor Angus Lee on Dec. 6 declared "justifiable" the shooting of a suspect by Royal City Police Officer Rey Rodriguez on Oct. 24.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Important homecoming at Wahluke this Friday
MATTAWA - Wahluke High School will have a homecoming this Friday that could prove the most important ever.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Royal High girls drop Granger, Zillah games
ROYAL CITY - Once again the missing ingredient for the Royal High girls basketball team was effective shooting in games with Granger and Zillah last week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
EDITORIAL: Playing Granger and Zillah the right choice for Royal
There were some highly disappointed Royal fans and players after the 84-52 and 58-38 boys basketball defeats at the hands of Granger and Zillah last weekend.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Royal boys fall to Granger, Zillah in prep basketball
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School boys basketball team learned last weekend that there is still a way to go in catching up with Granger and Zillah.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Royal may face $330,000 in reductions
ROYAL CITY - The Washington State Legislature launched a special session last week to deal with a projected budget shortfall of about $1.4 billion in 2012, and school districts are waiting to see where the ax will fall.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Wahluke to seek same levy rate
MATTAWA - According to Superintendent Aaron Chavez, the Wahluke School District will seek to maintain the current rate of property taxation in its operation and maintenance levy election on Feb. 14.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Royal Knights mat crew small but strong for the season
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School boys wrestling program has only 22 grapplers this winter, but there is talent to make the Knights a contender for post-season success.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
EDITORIAL: Gas much cheaper south of Washington
Before going on my recent drive to Denton, Texas, I took out the calculator and determined gasoline would cost about $800 round trip.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Wahluke boys 1-1 after first weekend
MATTAWA - Most coaches would refer to a 1-1 start as so-so, but not Wahluke's Cody Marlow. He was excited.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Royal leads SCAC in academic testing
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School was the runaway leader in basic skills testing last spring among members of the South Central 1A Athletic Conference.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Wahluke Warriors claim two titles at Davis Invite
MATTAWA - Ricardo Silverio and Alberto Cruz claimed titles at 182 and 220 pounds to highlight a fine day for Wahluke wrestling at the Davis Invitational Tournament on Saturday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
EDITORIAL: Gas much cheaper south of Washington
Before going on my recent drive to Denton, Texas, I took out the calculator and determined gasoline would cost about $800 round trip.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Wahluke will need shooting, quickness in boys basketball
MATTAWA - Coach Cody Marlow has six varsity members returning from last year's Wahluke boys basketball team, but there isn't much height among them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Wahluke expects better results
MATTAWA - Wahluke High School wrestling coach Russell Kovalenko is expecting a better year than last year, when one boy qualified for state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Royal's Pillsbury lady planning new eatery
ROYAL CITY - Susie Littlewood, the payroll officer for the Royal School District since 2008, has set the wheels in motion for a new deli cafe in Royal City in January.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Tour of Rome, Greece "breathtaking"
ROYAL CITY - If you missed the November sign-up day for the 2013 Royal City educational tour of Europe, don't fret.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Christmas music season begins at the George Community Hall
GEORGE - The Christmas music season will begin this weekend at the George Community Hall.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Royal girls have improved, basketball coach says
ROYAL CITY - He's not predicting how much, but Royal girls basketball coach Phil Daubel says his team will be improved this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Royal basketball boys could be tallest in SCAC
ROYAL CITY - East or West, Royal High School could have the tallest boys basketball team in the South Central 1A Conference this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
EDITORIAL: Return to Tucumcari? Well, of course
Just about the time you think you've seen it all, or heard it all, something new happens.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Questions about water accounting lead to Schwana shakeup
SCHWANA - Questions about accounting at the Sentinel Gap Water Association (SGWA), which serves the community of Schwana with potable water, has led to a shakeup in leadership.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Two certifications for Grant County fire captain
ROYAL CITY - Grant County Fire District No. 10/11 Captain/Mechanic Russ Hersh has achieved the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and Master Emergency Vehicle Technician (ET) certifications.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
EDITORIAL: It's just nine... or so more miles to Tucumcari
It's 9 a.m. Sunday in Denton, Texas. The temperature is about 70 degrees - rising toward 80 - and the humidity is 93. I feel like I need another shower already.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Mattawa Chamber elects officers
MATTAWA - The Mattawa Area Multicultural Chamber of Commerce elected new officers at its Nov. 9 meeting, but its future is still in doubt.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Voters choose Weeks, Scott and Noftle
MATTAWA - Seth Weeks and Jay Scott were voted to the Wahluke School Board and Mike Noftle was elected to the Royal School Board in contested races in the Nov. 8 general election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Federal legislation aims to curb FERC
CRESCENT BAR - Federal Judge Justin Quackenbush is still sitting on key decisions in the Crescent Bar residents-vs-Grant County PUD lawsuit, but there is potentially good news for the islanders in Congress.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Two hurt, one seriously, in unusual accident
ROYAL CITY - One man was hurt seriously and one not so much in an unusual farm accident near here on Sunday, Nov. 6.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Weekend gang activity and injuries are under investigation
BEVERLY - The Grant County Sheriff's office was busy Sunday investigating Saturday night gang-related shootings here and in Desert Aire that resulted in injuries to at least one person.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Three escape with minor injuries from violent roll-over
DESERT AIRE - Three young men, perhaps teenagers, found 11-11-11 to be their lucky day. They escaped serious injury in a violent roll-over of the car they were riding in.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
EDITORIAL: Ted Escobar's on a vacation trip - sort of
I'm going on a vacation trip to Texas on Thursday - sort of. Because of modern technology, I'll be able to do the paper while I'm on the road and in Denton.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Mattawa librarian started from nowhere
MATTATA - Josie Toscano was not a librarian and had no intentions of being one when the position at the Mattawa Public Library was suggested.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
Inmates did not supplant regular harvesters - state
ROYAL CITY - Inmates who have picked apples at McDougall & Sons orchards near Royal City and Quincy did not take the place of private sector harvesters, Danielle Wiles of the State Department of Corrections said Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
City of Mattawa budget at $6 million
MATTAWA - The Mattawa City Council presented a preliminary budget for 2012 of just more than $6 million at its regular meeting of Nov. 3, and no one objected.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
Police shooting inquiry continues
ROYAL CITY - The investigation of the police shooting of a domestic violence suspect here on Oct. 24 could be completed and in the hands of the county prosecutor by Nov. 18.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
Seth Weeks wants to adjust attitudes as Wahluke Board member
MATTAWA - Seth Weeks is not just running for the Wahluke School Board. He's running with passion.
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State prisoners picking Royal City fruit
ROYAL CITY - In a deal struck with the Washington State Department of Corrections, an apple grower with orchards here and in Quincy is receiving harvest help from state prisoners.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
Police say domestic violence the worst calls
I have worked with police agencies throughout my 40 years of newspapering and have had occasion to discuss their work and their lives.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
Juarez leads Wahluke girls to state in cross country
MATTAWA - Maria Juarez had the run of her life Saturday to lead the Wahluke High School girls to second place at the District 5 cross country meet and a berth in the state meet at Pasco next Saturday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
Royal tops Wahluke in VB finale
ROYAL CITY - It was a tough year in volleyball for Royal High School, but the Knights finished in style, knocking off arch-rival Wahluke, 25-22, 25-20, 25-19, in three well-played games.
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Brady Dixon's four TDs lead Royal Knights to 42-27 win
ROYAL CITY - Brady Dixon scored four times in the first half to lead Royal High School to a 42-27 victory over Kiona-Benton to conclude the South Central 1A Conference East slate last Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
Royal City policeman sidelined after death of a domestic violence suspect
ROYAL CITY - A Royal City police officer is on paid administrative leave, awaiting word of his professional future, while an independent group investigates the shooting death of a domestic violence suspect on Monday, Oct. 24.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
Cynthia de Victoria seeks full term on Wahluke Board
MATTAWA - Cynthia de Victoria was appointed to the Wahluke School District board of directors two years ago. Now that she has experience, she's asking voters for a four-year term.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
Cozy Comforts sale and bazaar this Saturday
ROYAL CITY - This Saturday, Dec. 3, is the date for The annual Cozy Comforts Holiday Sale and Bazaar of Desert Aire.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
The Royal Register well rooted on anniversary
This issue of The Royal Register marks the beginning of our second year, and we are pleased with the results of the first year.
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Cuevas runs wild, but Wahluke Warriors fall to Ki-Bi
MATTAWA - Back to mid-season form, Francisco Cuevas ran for 183 yards and five touchdowns last Friday, but Wahluke lost a 45-34 South Central 1A Conference prep football contest to Kiona-Benton.
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Former Royal Mayor Buchheim dies
ROYAL CITY - Georg Buchheim, who was the mayor of Royal City and a "character," according to her friends, died at her home on Oct. 14 after a short bout with lung cancer. She was 83.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
The Royal Register well rooted on anniversary
This issue of The Royal Register marks the beginning of our second year, and we are pleased with the results of the first year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
Former Royal Mayor Buchheim dies
ROYAL CITY - Georg Buchheim, who was the mayor of Royal City and a "character," according to her friends, died at her home on Oct. 14 after a short bout with lung cancer. She was 83.
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Cuevas runs wild, but Wahluke Warriors fall to Ki-Bi
MATTAWA - Back to mid-season form, Francisco Cuevas ran for 183 yards and five touchdowns last Friday, but Wahluke lost a 45-34 South Central 1A Conference prep football contest to Kiona-Benton.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
Mansfields post low Harvest Open score
ROYAL CITY - Mike and Cydney Mansfield combined for a 90 to win the Harvest Open Golf Tournament at the Royal Golf Course on Oct. 8.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
Home Ec teacher still strong after 37 years
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School Family & Consumer Sciences Education (FCSE) instructor Kathy Schutz qualified for retirement five years ago, but she's not quitting any time soon.
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Jay Scott sees school board as extension of his impact
MATTAWA - Jay Scott is running for a position on the Wahluke School District board of directors in the Nov. 8 election, and he has no particular axe to grind.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
Jack Eskildsen, Linda Varney win Desert Aire Country Club golf crowns
DESERT AIRE - It was usual suspects in the battle for the Desert Aire Men's and Women's Club championships, competed recently at the Desert Aire Country Club.
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Royal girls drop volleyball matches to Connell, River View
ROYAL CITY - The struggling volleyball season continued for the Royal High School girls, falling to Connell and River View.
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Royal Knights edge Wahluke Warriors in volleyball
ROYAL CITY - Royal and Wahluke traded the first four games, and then Royal won the fifth to take a South Central A Conference volleyball match last week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Cuevas, Sabin injured as Wahluke falters, 27-0
MATTAWA - Injuries last Friday night may have ended any hopes Wahluke High School had of making the class A state high school football playoffs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Royal School Board's members home grown
ROYAL CITY - There will be an election in November to decide a new member for the Royal School District board of directors in January but, for now, the board is intact and served by five members who grew up in the district.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
We finally came to an understanding about the Mac
I was driving the freeway from Yakima to Granger when I heard Steve Jobs had passed on. I knew he'd been ill for some time. So I wasn't surprised.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Warrior girls drop two in volleyball
The Warriors played a good game third game against RV, losing 25-23 and then won one of the four games with Cle Elum.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Royal loses, 1-0, wins, 1-0, in soccer
ROYAL CITY - It can't get much tougher in soccer than it was for the Royal girls last week. They dropped a 1-0 contest to Connell in two overtimes and came back to beat Goldendale, 1-0, in a 17-person shootout.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Girl, 12, lands biggest fish at first Crescent Bar derby
CRESCENT BAR - A 12-year-old girl by the name of Isabel was the winner of the Quincy Valley Tourism Assocication's first annual Northern Pikeminnow Fishing Derby held last weekend between Wanapum and Rock Island Dams. Her last name was not recorded
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Vet benefits fair scheduled
MOSES LAKE - A veterans benefits and services fair will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Grant County Fairgrounds commercial building.
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Wahluke Warriors awaken with 28-point rally
MATTAWA - Judging by 30 minutes of play at Granger last Friday night, Wahluke just may be a state playoff contender in class A high school football.
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Imagine 100 percent marketable fresh apples
We reported two weeks ago that Royal High School is nearing the 2014 goal of 100 percent of students passing Washington's basic academic skills exams.
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Family business started with phone call by 12-year-old
ROYAL CITY - Pavons Satellites, a fairly new, family-owned, varied services business, has just opened its third branch, all because of a 12-year-old's phone call years ago.
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Port gets $1.4 million for water, $750,000 for rail
ROYAL CITY - The Port of Royal Slope has been promised more than $2 million that should make its industrial park more attractive to businesses seeking a home.
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Fishing Derby offers $30,000 in prizes
CRESCENT BAR - Participants will have a shot at $30,000 in cash prizes during the Quincy Valley Tourism Association's first annual Northern Pikeminnow Fishing Derby Sept. 24-25 at Crescent Bar.
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Desert Nights good for Auto Detailing Club
MATTAWA - Participation at Desert Aire's Hot Desert Nights was profitable for the Wahluke High School 21st Century Program's Auto Detailing Club.
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Today in History for August 19th
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Golf a 'game you can grow old with'
DESERT AIRE - Jean Farrington took a hard swing and sailed the ball 150 yards down the middle toward the 436-yard, par-5 No. 1 hole at Desert Aire Golf Course.
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Voting on ambulance, fire levies to end next Tuesday
ROYAL CITY - Voters on the Royal Slope have until 8 p.m. next Tuesday, Aug. 16, to cast a ballot on four levies related to personal safety.
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Hot Desert Nights brings out the crowds in Desert Aire
DESERT AIRE - America's economy may be in the dumps, but its spirit is not, if Hot Desert Nights here last Saturday is an indication.
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Ted's Take: Fire, EMS levies a good idea
I'm sure there are times you feel like voting against local levies as a way of punishing government for being too big. I've felt that way too.
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Tonnemaker Brothers, Inc. larger today than imagined
ROYAL CITY - When Kurt and Cole Tonnemaker decided to form Tonnemaker Brothers, Inc. in 1992 as a way for Kurt to come back to the family farm, they had no idea of the future scope of their venture.
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Weird golf deeds, insurance sales, forklifts part of Don Tracy's journey to Desert Aire Pro Shop
DESERT AIRE - Many golfers like to think, or imagine, that a golf pro's life is charmed. And it is - for some.
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Hot Desert Nights this Saturday
DESERT AIRE - The annual Hot Desert Nights, sponsored by the Mattawa-Desert Aire Lions Club, will be held this Saturday, Aug. 6, at Desert Aire.
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Today in History for July 26th
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It isn't Ancient, but it sure is Royal
While playing in the Summerfest tournament on Saturday at the Royal Golf Course, my brother Bob said he did a double-take when he saw the sign.
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Volunteers prove their value with quick action
GEORGE - A farmer and a communications operation learned of the value of dedicated, well-trained volunteer firefighters last Friday afternoon.
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Today in History for July 6th
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Today in History for July 1st
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Wahluke High School class of 2011 graduates
MATTAWA - This pictorial representation of the Wahluke High School 2011 graduation was planned for an earlier edition of the Royal Register, but there was a challenge with transmission of the photos provided by the school district.
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Would-be college professor opts for high school at Royal City
ROYAL CITY - Eric Carlson is a science teacher at Royal High School, but neither the students nor the staff call him Mister.
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Some American Heroes up front, others obscure
The theme of the Fourth of July celebration at Crescent Bar - Our American Heroes - brings to mind a series by the History Channel back in the 1990s about heroes of Spanish surname who have fought for America.
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Today in History for June 24th
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Hill intended a brief stay at Royal
ROYAL CITY - When Jack Hill took over as principal of Royal High School 21 years ago, he did not intend on a career stay.
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Newcomb takes over clerk post in Mattawa
MATTAWA - Robin Newcomb of Kittitas is the new city clerk in Mattawa, as of May 1.
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Third win over Connell propels Royal to soccer state
ROYAL CITY - The Knights may not have won the A district soccer championship last week, but they are going to state because of a 5-1 victory over Connell earlier in week in the semifinals.
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Ted's Take: That was one beneficial rain
I was one happy camper when the sky broke open Saturday evening and descended as the heaviest rain I'd seen in a long time.
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Four Wahluke Warrior boys garner baseball star honors
WAHLUKE - It was a tough year (4-14) once again for Wahluke baseball in 2011, but the season ended on the upswing when four Warriors were voted South Central A Conference East honors last week.
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Royal facilities group to meet
ROYAL CITY - The Community Committee, which is studying solutions to the challenges of crowding in Royal School District buildings, will meet at 7 p.m. today at the high school library. The public is welcome.
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Wahluke Warriors top Royal Knights, 1-0, again
WAHLUKE - The Wahluke soccer team continued its dominance of the South Central A Conference with a 1-0 victory over Royal last Thursday in the district championship game.
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Girl earns 10 credits in one year
MATTAWA - While there are some students Sentinel Tech alternative teacher Jesús Maldonado finds lacking, he couldn't be prouder of Yesenia Valdovinos.
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Clean-up's success may lead to follow-up
SCHWANA - The people of Schwana had a community clean-up recently that may lead to more such events.
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Royal Knights put up tough fight against Ki-Be
ROYAL CITY - With a big playoff game looming against the No. 1 team in the state, the Royal High baseball team demonstrated last week it can play with top-rank competition.
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Sentinel Tech teacher shelves retirement plans
MATTAWA - Jesús Maldonado retired from the Granger School District last spring after a 35-year teaching career, but he's back at it in Mattawa.
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George's 54th Independence Day celebration set
GEORGE - The community of George is gearing up for its 54th annual Independence Day Celebration. In honor of the nation's first president, it will include the famous world's largest cherry pie.
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Nielsen Golf Tourney set for June 4
ROYAL CITY - The Bob Nielsen Memorial Golf Tournament, a fund-raising event that benefits the Royal High School football program, will be played on Saturday, June 4, at the Royal City Golf Course.
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Ted's Take: Bin Laden story went too long
I was leaving Mass on Sunday evening, May 1, when my wife called to tell me Osama Bin Laden was dead.
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Royal boys finish soccer season with a big 8-0 win
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School soccer team finished the regular season with an 8-0 victory over Kiona-Benton last week and tomorrow turns to the quest for a state championship.
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Spaghetti feed set for tomorrow night
ROYAL CITY - A spaghetti feed has been scheduled for tomorrow evening at Royal High School to raise funds for a cancer victim who is well known to the student population.
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Earth Angels Garden Club has best plant sale yet
DESERT AIRE - The purpose of the Earth Angels Garden Club of Desert Aire is for its 20 members to exchange gardening ideas and carry out charity or volunteer missions.
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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.
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Royal Knight girls drop 2 in softball, fall to 2-4
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High school girls battled, but Riverview walked away with two South Central A Conference East softball wins Saturday at Riverview.
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Quilts of Valor command woman's work
ROYAL CITY - Planning to retire after 28 years in education, June Moore bought a $35,000 long-arm quilting machine with plans to start a business and finish out her life with a new type of living.
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Asparagus harvest should go full tilt this week
MATTAWA - The asparagus harvest on the Wahluke Slope should be going full blast this week. Temperatures are expected to be in or near the 70s.
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Royal needs one win today to make baseball playoffs
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School baseball team needs one win today to advance to the district playoffs.
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Community support sought for float
ROYAL CITY - The festival parade season is fast approaching, and financial support and volunteers are needed for the Royal City community float.
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Ted's Turn: The latest wedding of a lifetime
Pat sat on the edge of her chair while I watched Bill O'Reilly Thursday evening and, as quickly as Bill finished saying, "looking out for you," she pounced.
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Lions dinner raises $3,000, club prepares for Hot Desert Nights
MATTAWA - The Mattawa-Desert Aire Lions Club raised more than $3,000 with its annual Seafood Feast in March and now has its eye on a bigger prize in August.
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Three scholars from Royal awarded $20,000
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School seniors Abraham Guadarrama, Laura Bautista and Magarita Rodriguez-Figueroa have been chosen Dell Scholarship finalists and have been awarded $20,000 each toward a college education.
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Royal, Wahluke split weekend baseball doubleheader
MATTAWA - Royal High School and Wahluke High School were thought to be evenly matched in baseball this year, and Saturday they split their South Central A Conference East doubleheader on the Wahluke diamond.
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Royal tops Mabton, 5-1, advances to 9-1 in soccer
ROYAL CITY - No matter where they go, the Royal High School soccer Knights are dominating the action.
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Movie night organized in support of cancer research
MATTAWA - The 21st Century Program at Wahluke High School will host a movie night in support of breast cancer research at the Wahluke High School Commons tomorrow, Wednesday, 20, in the evening.
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Sheriff asks help with 2009 burglary-assault case
EPHRATA - A 2009 burglary incident, in which a woman was assaulted, has been considered cold for some time, but Grant County Sheriff's detectives are hoping a drawing based on a description by the victim will warm things up.
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Mattawa clean-up scheduled
MATTAWA - The annual community clean-up in Mattawa, sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, has been scheduled for this Friday, April 22, in the evening.
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Royal 2nd, Wahluke third at three-way weekend golf meet
ROYAL CITY - Kyle Spartveit scored a 41 to lead the Royal High School boys golf team in a three-way meet at Suntides Golf Course in Yakima last Thursday.
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Tiddaly Diddaly's and Hot Brews become one business
MATTAWA - Anita Brown has acquired Hot Brews espresso and combined it with her Tiddaly Diddaly's deli and pizza parlor into one business, as of April 1.
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Royal artist's work makes it into magazine
ROYAL CITY - Abigail Guijosa started expressing herself with drawings in fifth grade and, recently, the Royal City 20-year-old had the pleasure of seeing one of her pieces in the most recent edition of Lowrider Arte Magazine.
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Royal City DYW court asks youths to 'be your best self'
ROYAL CITY - The Royal City Distinguished Young Woman Court is asking community youths to join them in celebrating Be Your Best Self week from April 25-29.
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Boy Scout's goal is to install flag poles
ROYAL CITY - Jacob Lee's Eagle Scout project, which he completed recently, was the installation of a flag pole and the raising of a U.S. flag at the new Royal City Community Center.
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A walk down memory lane: The 50-year time frame
I was interviewing Shirley Stewart of Smyrna for a life story that will appear in the near future, and tears came to her eyes. She was speaking of a particular memory that really mattered.
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Royal schools may run bond election
ROYAL CITY - It's not official, but it's starting to appear that the Royal School District will run a new school construction bond election in November.
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Royal splits weekend baseball contests with Connell
ROYAL CITY - Royal High School launched the 2011 South Central A Conference East baseball campaign last Saturday with a split against Connell.
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Mattawa woman's experience leads to volunteerism for cancer research
MATTAWA - She was only 39, and it was just two days after her first son's graduation when Andrea Eckenberg got the devastating news she had breast cancer.
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Police call finds deceased 13-year-old
MATTAWA - Recent calls to which Mattawa Police responded included a call to 200 East 4th Street at which a 13-year-old boy with a history of medical challenges was found deceased.
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Wahluke Warriors remain atop prep soccer standings
MATTAWA - Topping Granger, 2-0, last week, the Wahluke Warriors remained in a tie for the top spot in South Central A Conference high school soccer.
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Royal High School advances to 7-1 in boys soccer
ROYAL CITY - The Royal High School soccer team is putting together a championship type of season, posting two shutouts last week to advance to 6-1 in the South Central A Conference and 7-1 overall.
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Royal City Community Center grand opening is a festive affair
ROYAL CITY - The grand opening of the new Royal City Community Center on Saturday was attended by more than 100 people, including about 60 golfers who participated in a grand opening tournament.
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Historical speaker has area history
SOAP LAKE - A Fairchild AFB pilot with connections to this region will be the speaker at the heritage meeting of the Grant County Historical Society on Tuesday, April 12.
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De La Garza leads Jimmer's Buddies to 'Got Game' title
MATTAWA - Juan De La Garza of Mattawa led a group of hoopsters from Columbia Basin College to the championship of the We've Still Got Game basketball tournament at Wahluke High School.
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Martinez chosen at Mattawa pageant
MATTAWA - Wahluke High School junior Jessica Martinez is the Mattawa Distinguished Young Woman, chosen at the DYW Pageant at the Wahluke High School Auditorium on March 26.
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County ranks low in health
EPHRATA - Just in time for the upcoming Health Forums, Grant County has received word that it ranks 27th statistically among Washington's 39 counties in matters of health.
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Wahluke baseballers start strong but fall twice to Ki-Be
MATTAWA - A season that looked really promising after one weekend has become a tough proposition for the Wahluke High School baseball team.
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Golf at its finest at Saturday's grand opening
ROYAL CITY - The Royal City Community Center Grand Opening Golf Tournament last Saturday was played in the worst golfing conditions I've ever experienced.
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Week of travel nets one win for Wahluke boys soccer team
MATTAWA - In three contests that were reported late because of the team's travel schedule the week ending March 26, Wahluke High soccer scored one win against three quality opponents.
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Substance abuse event scheduled
MOSES LAKE - Although impaired driving is a serious issue, visitors to the fifth annual Community Partnership Against Substance Abuse on May 5 will have the opportunity to have a little fun with it.
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Andersons-plus-one take Royal City golf title
ROYAL CITY - Daniel Nighswonger teamed with Don Anderson, Bob Anderson and D.J. Anderson to outguess howling winds on Saturday and claim the gross championship of the Royal City Community Center Grand Opening Tournament with a 63.
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