Kahlotus students will be on campus
KAHLOTUS — The School Board voted unanimously Aug. 6 to reopen the school campus this fall despite concerns over the Wuhan coronavirus. Students will return to daily on-campus classes Aug. 31, the first day of the 2020-21... — Updated 8/14/2020
Officials investigate fire that destroyed stolen pickup
PASCO - Officials are investigating a fire last night that destroyed a stolen truck and burned bursh near the intersection of U.S. Highway 395 and Selph Landing Road. The Franklin... — Updated 8/13/2020
EWU, union agree to faculty salary concessions
CHENEY – Eastern Washington University’s Board of Trustee’s approved a memorandum of understanding with the United Faculty of Eastern that would stave off declaration of a severe financial crisis. All of the trustee’s... — Updated 8/14/2020
Hot weather coming this weekend
PASCO — The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for the region, with residents warned to expect "dangerously hot" hot temperatures from Sunday to... — Updated 8/14/2020
Almira fire contained to 50 acres
ALMIRA — An Aug. 10 wheat fire burned 50 acres near the intersection of Williams and Old Coulee roads, resulting in the total loss of a combine. Three fire districts — Lincoln... — Updated 8/14/2020
EWU moves all instruction online after Thanksgiving
CHENEY – Eastern Washington University has announced that will offer online only instruction after the Thanksgiving/Native American Heritage holiday break. In a news release today, Aug. 12, university officials said the move is... — Updated 8/13/2020
Illegal pot grow removed from Burbank area
BURBANK - The Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office last week removed an illegal marijuana grow here. The agency was assisted by the Washington State Patrol Marijuana Eradication... — Updated 8/12/2020
Washtucna plans for on-campus classes
WASHTUCNA — Public school students in this small farm town will return to the classroom Aug. 31. Parents will have a choice to make -- three or four days of on-campus instruction while wearing masks, officials said. Parents not... — Updated 8/12/2020
Car runs into Pasco house
PASCO - Emergency crews were called to the intersection of West Marie Street and North 20th Avenue earlier today, Aug. 12, after a car hit a house. Pasco police confirmed that a... — Updated 8/13/2020
Idaho man injured in crash near Eltopia
ELTOPIA — A Moscow, Idaho, man was taken to a Pasco hospital earlier today, Aug. 12, after his vehicle veered onto the U.S. Highway 395 shoulder and flipped. According to the Washington State Patrol, Theodore V. Jarrett, 27,... — Updated 8/12/2020
- WSU students bringing coronavirus to Whitman County
- Gordon dominates PUD primary election
- Republicans narrow gap slightly in bid to unseat Gov. Inslee
- Governor 'strongly recommends' students study from home
- Othello man dies from injuries he sustained in crash July 22
- Three injured in crash on Highway 17
- Pasco students to study from home
- Inslee, Culp divide up the state
- Several strong leads and some very close counts in primary election for Adams County voters
- 15 votes separate Mullen, Peralta
- Dead heat in race for Franklin Commissioner No. 1 seat
- Congressional incumbents sweeping aside challengers
- Brown leads race for judgeship
- Inslee, Culp lead the gubernatorial pack
- Pasco police looking for info on chop shop
- Local woman injured in crash
- Franklin County won't be voting on '51st State' in November
- EWU President Cullinan steps down
- Mail-in ballot system safe in Franklin County
- Train hauling corn derails
- Pasco police release May 17 shooting video
- Pasco police officer shoots suspect, regional investigators take over
- Woman sought in Lind altercation
- Pasco man injured in West Richland crash
- Six-vehicle pileup closes Blue Bridge
- Highway 395 southbound ramps to close for repaving at state Highway 26
- Shooting investigation keeps Road 68 crime scene closed overnight
- Wildfire destroys home near Palouse Falls
- 'SeXXX ed' on hold until after November election
- Garrison: Homeschool interest has quadrupled
- Newhouse campaign backed by unions, political action committees
- Pasco students likely to remain home this fall
- Teenager arrested after leading police on chase
- Alleged burglar arrested in store
- Pasco woman undergoes arm amputation
- Rider taken to hospital after crashing motorcyle in dunes
- Weather Service forecasts 'dangerous heat'
- Pursuit suspect hospitalized after crashing into deputy
- EWU board approves reduction targets
- Xbox buyer dragged by van in robbery
- Othello girl injured in Franklin County crash
- Senator tops attorneys in campaign contributions in judicial race
- Red Flag warning issued for today
- Othello man airlifted to Seattle medical center following crash
- Fake endorsement letter has Republicans concerned
- Governor orders closure of indoor bar service, entertainment areas
Barriere and Taylor named Big Sky All-Conference
CHENEY – A pair of seniors on the Eastern Washington University football team have been selected to the 2020 Big Sky Conference Preseason All-Conference Team as announced Friday,... — Updated 7/31/2020
Commission to discuss Fish and Wildlife budget cuts
OLYMPIA — The state Fish and Wildlife Commission will discuss $30.8 million in proposed state Department of Fish and Wildlife budget cuts and agency legislative requests for the 2021 state legislative session during its July 30... — Updated 7/28/2020
WIAA adds fourth season to modified 2020-21 schedule
RENTON—It may sound weird to say, but “Friday Night Lights” won’t be taking place until March this year. The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA)... — Updated 7/31/2020
Water Follies, Columbia Cup shutdown leaves waterfront empty
PASCO - It's traditionally the busiest weekend of the year. But this year is different. There are no hydroplanes across the river in Columbia Park, no high-speed action on the... — Updated 7/26/2020
Connell businesses take over downtown streets
CONNELL — It's a downtown block party, again. The city is blocking off downtown streets from Adams to Borah for an evening of outdoor shopping and dining. Streets close at 4 p.m.; the event begins at 5 p.m. Downtown roads are... — Updated 8/14/2020
Franklin County looking into mask harassment
PASCO — Franklin County officials are concerned Benton Franklin Health District employees may be “harassing” businesses that are not enforcing coronavirus-related face mask madates. Commissioner Clint Didier brought up the... — Updated 8/4/2020
Kennewick asks public's help with Waterfront District plan
KENNEWICK - What do you want to see in the Port of Kennewick's Waterfront District? Communities are asked to take part in developing the plan. The port is creating a Waterfront... — Updated 8/4/2020
Who is Dr. Raul Garcia?
It was a hot, sunny July 3rd morning. About 50 farmers and ranchers were sitting under a white canopy in Basin City. From a distance, it looked as though the participants were... — Updated 7/31/2020
Five girls compete for title of Miss Connell
CONNELL — Five girls are competing this year in the Miss Connell pageant. The contestants will be performing privately this evening, Friday, Aug. 14, in their attempt to represent the city and win scholarships. Constestants... — Updated 8/14/2020
School supply giveaway today in Connell
CONNELL — The Connell Church of the Nazarene is giving out school supplies today, Friday, Aug. 14. The giveway is from 1-3 p.m. by appointment only. In addition to school supplies, backpacks will be available for a cash... — Updated 8/14/2020
Library branches offer curbside services
PASCO — Mid-Columbia Libraries are offering curbside pickup from its locations and Bookmobile. The new service was announced Aug. 7. In Franklin County, curbside pickup is available in Basin City, Connell, Kahlotus, Pasco and... — Updated 8/13/2020
Franklin County girl only graduate to participate in Washtucna commencement
WASHTUCNA — A dark and mostly empty gymnasium didn’t take away from Calby Ann VanHollebeke’s evening Saturday. As the only member of the Class of 2020 to show up for... — Updated 8/4/2020
Fall Festival canceled
CONNELL — The Fall Festival Committe has canceled the 2020 event due to the continued coronavirus shutdown in Franklin County. The county remains in a "modified Phase 1" or reopening, under Gov. Jay Inslee's orders. Community... — Updated 7/27/2020
