Serving Franklin County, WA
Serving Franklin County, WA
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It's amazing when a person retires and there is a holiday. When I was working, I really looked forward to having the day off. But when you're retired, it is seemingly just another day like all of the others - except that some businesses are closed and the mail will be a day late. (That's okay; I've adapted quite nicely.) You most likely heard the bombshell that UCLA and USC will be headed to the Big 10 in a couple of years. The payout for the two schools will be $80 million...
For the people living in the Lewis-Clark Valley on the Snake River, Gov. Jay Inslee's report on destroying four dams tries to offer some solace. After a "thorough review of relevant economic reports and conversations with experts," the report's authors have some ideas about how to offset the serious harm that would be done to the community. Reading the vague assurances from the report reminded me of another community hit by the harmful economic impacts of environmental...
PASCO — In accordance with state law, the Franklin County Auditor's Office will conduct a logic and accuracy test at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, at the Franklin County Election Center, 116 N 3rd Ave. The test is used to validate ballot tabulating equipment in advance of the upcoming Aug. 2 primary election. The logic and accuracy test is open to political parties, candidates, the press and the public....
CONNELL – Farmers relying on the Potholes Canal for irrigation water can rest a little easier today after crews repaired a located and repaired a "significant" breach overnight Thursday night, July 7. "Full flows were restored to the canal mid-morning on Friday, July 8," South Columbia Basin Irrigation District officials said in a press released posted to the district webpage. The canal starts at the outflow of Chance Lake, south of Bruce and west of Connell. It provides i...