Serving Franklin County, WA
Serving Franklin County, WA
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PASCO — Additional residents are voicing concern over the increase in assessed value of properties in Franklin County. During the Franklin County Commission meeting Tuesday, June 20, more speakers came to the microphone in response to the valuation increases sent out by the Franklin County Assessor’s office. George Dockstader expressed worries over losing ground on an appeal unless there was a professional appraisal of his house. “Why should someone have to pay $600 to have someone tell them what their house is worth, to ap...
PASCO — A local man has been sentenced to 15 years in a federal prison for drug trafficking. Tustuji Matu Wakauwn, 42, was sentenced after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and felon in possession of a firearm by U.S. District Judge Thomas O. Rice. Wakauwn was also sentenced to an additional 10 years of probation following his release. Records show Wakauwn was arrested Oct. 7, 2021, and pleaded guilty to the charges June 8, 2022. He’s been in custody since his arrest. He was arr...