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  • Two injured in Othello-area crash

    Roger Harnack, Franklin Connection|Updated Jun 14, 2023

    OTHELLO – Two people were transported to area hospitals Thursday afternoon, June 8, following a crash on state Highway 26. Perejitei E. Bekewe, 26, hometown unknown, was transported to Richland Hospital. Anthony J. Williamson, 52, hometown not reported, was taken to an Othello hospital. According to the Washington State Patrol, the crash occurred at about 12:20 p.m. Bekewe was northbound on Johnson Road approaching Highway 26; Wiliamson was westbound on the highway, the patrol reported. Beweke’s 2022 Ram 1500 struck Wil...

  • Welcome to My Kitchen

    Laura Estes|Updated Jun 14, 2023

    Warm days and cool nights keep local rhubarb plants producing abundant stalks. Pinterest, Facebook and other social media have been flush with many rhubarb recipes and area Record-Times readers have sent in recipes or pointed out selections. One recipe was sent in by Becky Moeller of Harrington. Rhubarb Mallow Cobbler is her go to recipe when rhubarb is in abundant supply. The inclusion of a layer of marshmallows between the rhubarb filling and the cobbler topping adds extra sweetness to the tart filling. Rhubarb Mallow...

  • Cash drives state recycling

    Don C. Brunell|Updated Jun 14, 2023

    When Oregon enacted the nation’s first bottle bill in 1971, it was intended to reduce litter on the state’s beaches, along roads, and in parks. It was a cleanup, not a recycling program. Today, the focus is recycling empty beer, pop, juice, and water containers and it is working very well in large part because it pays people to recycle. Collect the “empties” and earn a dime for each plastic bottle or aluminum can. It adds up and often is enough money to supplement purchas...

  • Lind celebrates as thousands crowd into town

    Olivia Harnack, The Journal|Updated Jun 14, 2023

    LIND - Thousands of residents and visitors crowded into town Saturday for a day of old-fashioned fun Saturday, June 10. The festivities began with the Kiddie Parade, followed by the Lind Chamber of Commerce Grand Parade and Lind Lion's Club fundraising barbeque for everyone to enjoy. The Kiddie Parade began at about 10:45 a.m., it featured three entries under the '60s and '70s Flower Power theme. Following the kiddie parade, the Grand Parade showcased all the combines...

  • Combine combat

    Olivia Harnack, Franklin Connection|Updated Jun 14, 2023

    LIND –– The town roared to life Friday and Saturday, June 9 and 10, as thousands of fans rolled in to see combines smash into each other. The annual Lind Lions Club's Combine Demolition Derby was a smashing success, raising funds for local projects. The weekend festivities included car, pickup and grain truck racing, parades, live music, and of course, the highlight of the event – the combine derby. The combines competed in five heats, with the fifth marking the grand final...

  • Spend time with dad Sunday

    Roger Harnack|Updated Jun 14, 2023

    From cars to bigfoot to high-speed sprint boats, you don’t have to look very far to find something to do this weekend. But dad won’t care if you take him somewhere or just spend time with him. For dad, Father’s Day isn’t about spending money, it’s about time – time to connect, reflect and enjoy each other’s company. Dads spend a lifetime taking care of the needs of their children. Through their children’s formative years into college, fathers bring structure, discipline, log...

  • School's out for summer

    Updated Jun 14, 2023

    Lind-Ritzville Middle School teachers and staff celebrate the end of the school year last week with a funny photo on the steps of the school at 507 N. E St., Lind....

  • Hat Rock fire burns 8,500 acres

    Roger Harnack, Franklin Connection|Updated Jun 14, 2023

    TOUCHET — The state is providing support to local fire crews fighting the Hat Rock Fire. Walla Walla County Fire District No. 6 Chief Rusty Watt requested state help at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday night, June 13. The fire started northeast of Hermiston and had burned more than 8,500 acres by 8 p.m. Tuesday night when it raced through dry grass and brush into Walla Walla Couty east of Wallula Junction. Fire officials set the evacuation level at 1, meaning there is a fire in the area. Under Washington state law, evacuations are v...