Mattawa mayor discontinues taping of council meetings 09/13/2006 COMMUNITY The South County Sun / STPNS Royal City, Washington (STPNS)- Mattawa Public Works Director John Lasen presented council members with some suggested scenarios and fees to be charged for those using a hydrant meter at the last council meeting. After some lengthy discussion, it was decided that town attorney Ed Allan would write up a formal ordinance and define... View
	Wreck near Tatoes in Mattawa 09/13/2006 DISASTER AND ACCIDENT The South County Sun / STPNS Royal City, Washington (STPNS)- According to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Felipe Chavez Rojas, 28, of Mattawa was westbound on Road 24 when he allegedly crossed the centerline. Driver of the 1978 Freightliner, Jose Valdespino, 27, of Mattawa, tried to avoid the collision but still struck the 1998 Ford Explorer. ... View
	Royal School District prepares for trial 06/20/2006 COMMUNITY The South County Sun / STPNS Royal City, Washington (STPNS)- Retiring Royal Superintendent David James notified the school board Monday night that he will intend to seek payment as a consultant for the district if he has to attend a district court trial this summer. ... View
	Royal City to host first antique tractor pull 06/20/2006 COMMUNITY The South County Sun / STPNS Royal City, Washington (STPNS)- Humanity may never be able to adequately quantify how wood can a woodchuck chuck, but at least we can answer the question “how much weight can a tractor pull?” ... View
	Weather woes continue for farmers in south Grant County 06/14/2006 WEATHER The South County Sun / STPNS Royal City, Washington (STPNS)- Pioneers on the Royal Slope in the early part of the twentieth century relished the weather locals have been getting a taste of over the past month or so. A wet era ushered in some dryland wheat farming and an early settlement of the area nearly a hundred years ago.... View
	Royal superintendent bows out with standing ovation 06/13/2006 ACCOMPLISHMENT The South County Sun / STPNS Royal City, Washington (STPNS)- Retiring Royal Superintendent David James received a standing ovation from students and parents as he addressed a packed gym during graduation last week for the last time. After eighteen years at the helm of the district, James will be stepping down June 30th. ... View
	Mattawa grocery robbed at gunpoint 06/13/2006 CRIME The South County Sun / STPNS Royal City, Washington (STPNS)- The Lep-Re-Kon Harvest grocery store in Mattawa was robbed by three gunmen wearing plaid flannel jackets and bandanas last Friday.... View
	2006 Mattawa Junior Miss chosen 06/13/2006 ACCOMPLISHMENT The South County Sun / STPNS Royal City, Washington (STPNS)- It was a wonderful way to “break in” the new WHS auditorium, and the four Mattawa Junior Miss contestants did it in style. ... View
	RHS and WHS seniors finish culmination projects 05/30/2006 COMMUNITY The South County Sun / STPNS Royal City, Washington (STPNS)- All the seniors in south Grant County are breathing a little easier this week after turning in their culmination projects.... View
	Mattawa community members ask council for help with gang problems 05/30/2006 COMMUNITY The South County Sun / STPNS Royal City, Washington (STPNS)- Concerns about gang activity in Mattawa were the main discussion at Mattawa’s town council meeting last week. Several dozen community members came to the meeting.... View
	Royal Port hosts meeting to discuss rail reinstatement 05/30/2006 COMMUNITY The South County Sun / STPNS Royal City, Washington (STPNS)- It will cost an estimated $1.5 million to rehab a state-owned rail spur between Royal and Othello, but local growers and business owners say with the rising fuel prices it’s time to look seriously at bringing trains back to Royal City. ... View
	Royal fastpitch shocker 05/24/2006 SPORTS - HIGH SCHOOL The South County Sun / STPNS Royal City, Washington (STPNS)- For just the second time in twenty-odd years there won’t be a team representing Royal’s Lady Knights at the state softball tournament. Royal lost two of their three games against SCAC foes that they had handled easily during the regular season.... View
	Stan Simmons passes 05/24/2006 OBITUARY The South County Sun / STPNS Royal City, Washington (STPNS)- Stan Simmons, 60, of Beverly Washington, passed away at Samaritan Hospital surrounded by his family on May 18, 2006.  ... View
	Local fire and EMS volunteers gearing up for summer 05/24/2006 COMMUNITY The South County Sun / STPNS Royal City, Washington (STPNS)- Warmer weather means more people in the south county area, and more people means more accidents. ... View
	Another accident on Highway 243 sends three to hospital 05/17/2006 DISASTER AND ACCIDENT The South County Sun / STPNS Royal City, Washington (STPNS)- Nobody wants to be in an accident, but if you could choose the time and place to be in one, just down the street from an EMT class would be a good bet. ... View
	Time to find common ground in Mattawa 05/17/2006 EDITORIAL The South County Sun / STPNS Royal City, Washington (STPNS)- After years of covering school board meetings and council meetings, it’s easy for me to start thinking I’ve heard it all. As any board member can tell you, sometimes the sense of déjà vu is overwhelming at times. The same discussions seem like they’ve been held over and over again... View
	Police called to Wahluke board meeting after tensions mount 05/17/2006 COMMUNITY The South County Sun / STPNS Royal City, Washington (STPNS)- Despite the news that the Wahluke District was going to rely on attrition for budget reduction next year, police were called to settle an out-of-order school board meeting last week in Mattawa. ... View
	Smith Brothers Dairy warns of possible odor 05/10/2006 COMMUNITY The South County Sun / STPNS Royal City, Washington (STPNS)- As part of continuing efforts to improve odor from Smith Brothers Dairy, aeration will begin on the lagoons at the dairy this week. ... View
	Wahluke District: No clear answers on staff cuts yet 05/10/2006 COMMUNITY The South County Sun / STPNS Royal City, Washington (STPNS)- The large crowd of teachers, staff and students who showed up at an emotionally-charged Wahluke school board meeting to hear the district’s plan on cutting the budget went away with more questions than answers last week.... View
	Cheney information delay another post 9/11 symptom 02/22/2006 EDITORIAL The South County Sun / STPNS Royal City, Washington (STPNS)- Vice President Dick Cheney's hunting mishap and the delayed release of information about the accident made for great late-night TV joke fodder, but it's also a good indicator of a pervasive and dangerous attitude that has developed in this country since 9/11. ... View