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Articles from the December 28, 2023 edition


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  • Auditor seeks writers for ballot measures

    Franklin Connection|Updated Jan 3, 2024

    PASCO – The Franklin County Auditor’s Office is seeking individuals interested in writing statements “For” and “Against” measures for the Feb. 13 special election Local Voters’ Pamphlet for the following districts: • Fire Protection District 2 - Proposition 1 • Kahlotus School District - Proposition 1 • North Franklin School District- Proposition 1 If the Auditor’s Office did not receive both “for” or “against” committee appointments by Dec. 30, Revised Code of Washington 29A.32.280 directs the Auditor’s Office to seek out...

  • Broncos come up short in Pasco

    Franklin Connection|Updated Jan 3, 2024

    PASCO – The undefeated Tri-Cities Prep boys basketball team knocked off visiting Lind-Ritzville/Sprague, 54-35, during a Class 2B game Thursday night, Dec. 21. Joey Duff led all scorers with 20 points for the Broncos in their losing effort. Blake McClure led the Jaguars (8-0) with 19 points. The Jaguars captured the momentum early, running up a 20-10 lead at the end of the first quarter. It was a lead the Broncos were unable to overcome as the Jaguars added 6 points to the margin in the second quarter and 2 more in the t...

  • You should cover Hudson's presidential bid

    Updated Jan 3, 2024

    I am writing to express my concern regarding the lack of attention given to non-partisan candidate Anthony Hudson in your coverage of the presidential race. As a blue-collar man with a message that has resonated with over 60 million people, Hudson represents a significant portion of the American population that deserves to be heard. It is disheartening to witness the prevalence of media bias in the current political landscape. While the media plays a crucial role in informing the public and shaping public opinion, it is...

  • Trust map, not GPS

    Dale Anderson|Updated Jan 3, 2024

    I remember growing up that a person could stop at a gas station and pick up a map of most nearby states or the city they were in if it was a large one. Whenever we travelled my dad would always plan the trip with the use of a map, and he could fold them back into place. He had a bunch of maps from all over and I can’t tell you what happened to them but they are long gone. He did interest me into the use of maps and I can honestly say that as long as I used a map I didn’t get l...

  • Bronco girls hold off Jaguars

    Franklin Connection|Updated Jan 3, 2024

    PASCO – Zoe Galbreath scored 44 points Thursday night to lead the Bronco girls to victory over Tri-Cities Prep. The Broncos (5-3, 2-2 in league) lead the game from start to finish. The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague girls took a 21-18 lead in the first quarter and a 45-27 lead to the locker room at halftime. The Jaguars rallied in the third quarter, outscoring the Broncos, 18-12, narrowing the margin to 57-45. The Jaguars rally continued into the final stanza, with Tri-Cities Prep outscoring Lind-Ritzville, 21-13, closing the m...

  • Natural gas code violates state law

    Todd Myers, Washington Policy Center|Updated Jan 3, 2024

    Washington’s State Building Code Council has once again adopted rules designed to eliminate natural gas energy for new residential and commercial construction. The original proposal was modified when a similar regulation adopted by the city of Berkeley, Calif., was overturned by the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Like the previous version, the new rules were pushed through the process without providing adequate information about the costs of the new regulations. For exam...

  • Beef cow type: Then and now

    Don Llewellyn|Updated Jan 3, 2024

    This month’s article isn’t so much a Mythbuster, but a retrospective on where we’ve been with cow type and the implications of the changes over time. As I write these lines it’s only several days before Thanksgiving. It is the holiday season and in my line of work, it is really easy to find a lot of things to be thankful for and have hope for a great future in agriculture. I’m the eternal optimist, I also acknowledge that immense stressors are facing our agricultural producers. The holiday season is a great time to reflect o...