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Pasco school officials "reviewing" coronavirus guidelines
PASCO — Two days after Gov. Jay Inslee reaffirmed his order requiring all public school employees and students to wear masks on campu to prevent coronavirs spread, the School District says it is “reviewing all of the new update... — Updated 7/30/2021
Inslee orders students to remain masked
OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday, July 28, ordered all public school districts in the state to require students and employees to wear masks on school grounds when classes resume in the fall. During a press conference,... — Updated 7/29/2021
Chiefs, sheriffs concerned over new laws
SPOKANE VALLEY - Leading law enforcement officers from across Eastern Washington are warning residents that new laws will make it difficult to serve the public on possible criminal... — Updated 7/26/2021
DNR using fire season to cover up failed management
On Tuesday, Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz announced she was halting all public access to state Department of Natural Resources-managed lands in Eastern Washington... — Updated 7/21/2021
Appellate court: Adults ages 18-20 have right to buy handguns
BELLEVUE — The Second Amendment Foundation is celebrating a U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that found laws preventing handgun sales to adults ages 18-21 unconstitutional. In a 2-1 decision Tuesday, July 13, the... — Updated 7/14/2021
Franklin County residents compete in Cheney Rodeo
CHENEY — Two Franklin County cowgirls were among the Cheney Rodeo contestants last weekend. Jennifer Casey of Mesa and Kaite Breazeale of Pasco were both on the ticket for... — Updated 7/13/2021
Time to overhaul or nix the Columbia River Treaty
Power shortages, rolling brownouts and blackouts? In the Pacific Northwest? One regional utility alone – Avista – had brownouts that affected 15,307 ratepayers last Monday,... — Updated 7/13/2021
Not vaccinated? You're not alone in Eastern Washington
CHENEY - If you haven't gotten vaccinated against the 2019 Wuhan coronavirus, you're not alone, at least not in Eastern Washington. Overall in the 20 counties here east of the... — Updated 7/7/2021
Wildfires growing near Clarkston
CLARKSTON — Two area fire chiefs have asked for state assistance battling blazes today, Wednesday, July 7. Asotin County Fire District No. 1 Chief Noel Hardin has asked for help containing the Asotin Complex Fire. And Whitman... — Updated 7/7/2021
Darigold to build protein and butter plant in Pasco
PASCO – Darigold Inc. announced today that it will be a new, state-of-the-art premium protein and butter plant here. The 400,000-square-foot, $500 million plant is being designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25%,... — Updated 7/2/2021
Pasco man completes patrol academy
PASCO - A local man graduated today, Wednesday, June 30, from the Washington State Patrol Academy and received his assignment. Travis R. Hullinger completed more than 1,400 hours... — Updated 7/1/2021
Be proud you're American
This Sunday, our nation celebrates Independence Day. And on this 245th birthday of our United States, it's important to take time to remember why we mark July 4. Sure we celebrate... — Updated 6/30/2021
Hanford Site to be hottest place in nation today
HANFORD SITE - The National Weather Service is predicting the hottest temperature in the country today will be here on the former nuclear reservation. According to the agency, the... — Updated 6/30/2021
Haystack combusts at dairy
OTHELLO – A large haystack caught fire Friday night at DeGroot Dairy. Area fire crews and local farmers responded quickly to contain the blaze at 755 Radar Hill, about seven... — Updated 6/29/2021
Freedom Rodeo draws fans, despite heat
BASIN CITY - Thousands of rodeo fans turned out Friday and Saturday, June 25 and 26, to watch the second Freedom Rodeo. Temperatures neared 100 degrees at performance time Friday... — Updated 6/28/2021
Lind Fire update
UPDATE: Lind Fire Chief Kevin Starring corrected numbers released by the State Fire Marshal's Office yesterday. Starring said the fire was contained to 2,200 acres; the state... — Updated 6/28/2021
Pelican Fueling competes at Webb's Slough
ST. JOHN - Race fans may want to forgo hydroplanes and follow sprint boats. "It's so much better," Team Pelican Fueling owner and driver Dan Hatch of Pasco said. Hatch, son Dylan... — Updated 6/27/2021
Landlords not likely to be paid as eviction moratorium ends
OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee announced a new eviction “bridge” program this morning, June 24, but landlords will not likely see rent payments any time soon. Inslee said the existing coronavirus-related eviction moratorium will... — Updated 6/24/2021
Endangered species: American Dad
There’s a lot of talk about endangered species. But the most important endangered species in America, may not be a plant or a wild animal. The most endangered species may... — Updated 6/23/2021
Get ready for a heat wave
PASCO - The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch that will run from Friday afternoon through the end of the month. "Very hot temperatures are expected by the... — Updated 6/23/2021
Freedom Rodeo returns to Basin City
BASIN CITY - The second Freedom Rodeo returns to the arena Friday and Saturday, June 25 and 26, with two adult performances and a youth competition. The rodeo was the only one in Eastern Washington to buck Gov. Jay Inslee's... — Updated 6/21/2021
Commissioners approve final Hailey railroad project work
PASCO – Franklin County commissioners unanimously approved of closing out a $52,760 contract with Pavement Control Surfaces during their regular meeting Tuesday morning, June 8. The Hailey railroad crossing project was entirely g... — Updated 6/8/2021
Red Flag warning in effect Friday
PASCO - The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag warning for 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, June 4. A Red Flag warning means weather conditions could lead to wildfire growth.... — Updated 6/3/2021
Vaccination rates much lower across Eastern Washington
PASCO - Despite Gov. Jay Inslee's efforts to encourage residents to get vaccinated against coronavirus, most Eastern Washington residents are not jumping on the bandwagon. On... — Updated 6/3/2021
Appellate court sides with Mesa woman
MESA — After 18 years, a local woman has won several arguments in a major round in court over being denied the right to video tape a City Council meeting and then being arrested. On Tuesday, June, 1, the state Court of Appeals,... — Updated 6/2/2021
