Serving Franklin County, WA
Serving Franklin County, WA
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RITZVILLE — If you haven’t yet removed your studded tires, it’s time to do so. The deadline to remove studded tires is today, Friday, March 31, according to the state Department of Transportation. The Washington State Patrol will begin issuing tickets on Saturday, April 1. The fine for having studded tires on a vehicle after the removal deadline is $137. Studded tires are legal in the state from Nov. 1 to March 31. Even out-of-state motorists must have them removed outside of that window. “Studded tires cause between $20-$29...
OTHELLO — A local man was arrested for robbery after deputies used a Taser to subdue him following a pursuit. Andres Garza, 35, of Othello, was booked into the Franklin County Jail on Friday, March 31. He is facing charges of first-degree robbery, unlawful possession of a firearm, attempting to elude police, and second-degree driving while license suspended. He was also wanted on three outstanding misdemeanor warrants out of Adams County. According to an Adams County Sheriff’s Office report, deputies searching for Garza fou...