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Commissioners may have to repay wages
PASCO – Two former and three current Franklin County commissioners may have to return nearly $89,000 in wages following an audit of payroll practices for the board. Commissioner... — Updated 5/26/2023
Candidates needed for elected offices
PASCO — A special filing period has been opened for elected offices that do not have any candidates for the Aug. 1 primary election. According to the Franklin County Auditor's Office, the special filing period will be from May 30... — Updated 5/25/2023
Man accused in student slayings stands silent
MOSCOW, Idaho - The man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death stood silent Monday, May 22, during his arraignment. Bryan Kohberger, 28, of Pullman, appeared... — Updated 5/22/2023
Lot drawing set for Franklin County candidates
PASCO — The Franklin County Election's Department will host a lot drawing for the order of candidates names to appear on the 2023 primary ballot. The drawing will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, May 22, in the Franklin County... — Updated 5/19/2023
State moves to downgrade wolves
OLYMPIA – Wolves may be downgraded from an endangered species to “sensitive” under a proposed reclassification by state Department of Fish and Wildlife staff. The gray wolf was already removed by the federal endangered... — Updated 5/19/2023
Washtucna teen injured
WASHTUCNA – A local teenager was injured Saturday evening, May 13, after crashing her pickup on state Highway 261. Mia A. Rouleau, 18, of Washtucna was transported to a Spokane hospital for treatment of her injuries, the... — Updated 5/19/2023
Othello High School locked down
OTHELLO – The local high school was locked down Wednesday, May 10, after a reported threat. According to a report, city police and the Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to the high school, 340 S. Seventh St., at 11:18... — Updated 5/19/2023
State repairing weight sensors
RITZVILLE – Travelers who use U.S. Highway 395 south were reminded to plan additional travel time Tuesday, May 16. The state Department of Transportation was planning to repair sensors at the weigh-in-motion site three miles... — Updated 5/19/2023
Robbery suspect sought
Othello police are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect of a May 12 robbery on East Main Street. According to police, a Hispanic man had taken money and fled on... — Updated 5/19/2023
Special session called for 'Blake fix'
RITZVILLE – Sen. Mark Schoesler and other state lawmakers will return to the Capitol for a special session beginning May 16. “After returning home to Ritzville early last week following the end of this year’s legislative... — Updated 5/19/2023
Most charges dropped in Basin City attack
OTHELLO – All but two charges have been dropped against a local man accused of attacking a co-worker with a tree branch in an orchard near Basin City on May 2. Omar Eusebio Zuniga, 40, of Othello, remained in the Franklin County... — Updated 5/19/2023
Man arrested in Othello burglary
OTHELLO – A local man was arrested and booked into jail Friday, April 28, after allegedly being caught after burglarizing a house in the 600 block of South Fourth Avenue. Angel... — Updated 5/19/2023
Governor won't seek fourth term
OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee won’t be seeking a fourth term. Inslee, a Democrat from Bainbridge Island, announced Monday, May 1, that he’s ready to move on. “Today I announced I will not seek a fourth term,” he said.... — Updated 5/19/2023
Access road honors former mayor
WASHTUCNA – The access road to the new Waste Management landfill is being named in honor of a former longtime mayor who staunchly supported the development. The access road is... — Updated 5/19/2023
Landfill breaks ground
WASHTUCNA – Near 50 people turned out Thursday, April 20, for a ground-breaking ceremony for a new landfill more than 30 years in the making. Waste Management managers and... — Updated 5/19/2023
Budget includes funds for area projects
RITZVILLE – The 2023-25 biennial capital budget includes funding for a few area projects. The budget cleared the last legislative hurdle Sunday, April 23, and is awaiting the governor’s signature. The budget includes $5... — Updated 5/19/2023
Pesticide commission name change signed into law
PASCO — A bill changing the name and membership of the Commission on Pesticide Registration sponsored by a local lawmaker has been signed into law. Senate Bill 5143, sponsored by... — Updated 5/19/2023
Bill providing aerial firefighting funds passes
OLYMPIA – Rep. Mary Dye’s bill to reimburse local fire districts for costs incurred during a wildfire is awaiting the governor’s signature to become law. Dye, R-Pomeroy, said the bill is necessary to help local fire... — Updated 5/19/2023
Lind man arrested after alleged threat
LIND – A local man was arrested Friday, April 14, after allegedly threatening an employee at East Adams Rural Health in Ritzville. Brian Sumer, 43, of Lind, was arrested and booked into the Franklin County Jail for felony... — Updated 5/19/2023
Fire in Lind
Local fire fighters were called to a house in the 200 block of East Third Avenue for a house ablaze Tuesday, April 17. One man was injured in the fire, officials said. His name and... — Updated 5/19/2023
More troopers out
RITZVILLE – The Washington State Patrol is stepping up its effort to get drivers to move over when emergency vehicles, road work crews and tow trucks are present. The “Move Over, Slow Down,” emphasis started Sunday, April... — Updated 5/19/2023
Multiple schools get bomb threat
ST. JOHN - Whitman County deputies checked out schools in St. John, Endicott, LaCrosse and Lamont on Wednesday, April 12, following a bomb threat sent to 44 districts acrosss the... — Updated 5/19/2023
Legislature adjourns sine die
OLYMPIA – The Legislature adjourned April 23 after failing to approve a controversial bill setting drug possession penalties, raising the possibility of a special session in the coming weeks to resolve the issue. Drug possession... — Updated 5/19/2023
Police seek help finding missing girl
OTHELLO — Local police are seeking help from the public in locating a girl missing from Ephrata who is believed to be in Adams County. Alondra Evelyn Mata-Nunez, 15, was reported missing on Sept. 27, 2021, record show. Police... — Updated 5/19/2023
Numerous new gun restrictions loom
OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee is expected to sign multiple new firearms restrictions into law in the coming two weeks. House Bill 1143 passed the Senate 28-18 on Saturday, April 7. That bill is now before the governor. On the same... — Updated 4/12/2023