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Newhouse eking out narrow primary win
PASCO — Incumbent Dan Newhouse appears to have eked out a narrow primary election win in the contest for the 4th Congressional District seat. But he only has the support of two... — Updated 8/12/2022
Person steps down as health officer
PASCO - After 11 years, Dr. Amy Person is stepping down as Benton-Franklin Health District's health officer. "Leaving Benton-Franklin Health District after more than 10 years of... — Updated 8/12/2022
Fire sweeps south of Lind
LIND - A series of fires broke out last week across Eastern Washington, including a blaze that destroyed several homes and outbuildings in rural Adams County and the Lind area on... — Updated 8/12/2022
Troopers step up patrols as WSU resumes
PULLMAN —The Washington State Patrol has announced that it will be conducting emphasis patrols beginning Aug. 9 through the 20th. As Washington State University students return to Pullman for fall semester, troopers in Whitman,... — Updated 8/12/2022
Sheriff's Office vehicle sustains minor damage
OTHELLO - An Adams County Sheriff's Office vehicle sustained minor damage Thursday, Aug. 4, when a deputy tried to apprehend the driver of a stolen car. The driver and occupants of... — Updated 8/12/2022
Wildfire prompts closure of U.S. Highway 395
PAHA — U.S. Highway 395 is closed to traffic due to a wildfire in the Milepost 70 area of Adams County. The highway is closed from Cunningham Road, near Milepost 70, to Paha Packard Road, near Milepost 88, according to the state... — Updated 8/12/2022
Wagner leads Carlson in Adams County Sheriff's race
RITZVILLE — Incumbent Dale Wagner took an early lead in the race for Adams County Sheriff on Tuesday night, Aug. 2. Preliminary primary election returns showed Wagner, an Othello resident, with a 193-vote lead over challenger... — Updated 8/4/2022
Garza leads Thompson in race for Adams County Commission seat
RITZVILLE — Only 46 votes separate the two candidates in the Adams County Commission District No. 3 race. At the end of counting in the Tuesday, Aug. 2, primary election, Miguel "Mike" Garza had a 181-vote tally, for 56.04%. In... — Updated 8/3/2022
Milne leads Peck
PASCO — A sitting Franklin County commissioner is trailing in his bid for a seat at the Republican party table following the Tuesday, Aug. 2, primary election. Lowell "Brad" Peck trails David Milne in their bid for the Precinct... — Updated 8/3/2022
Smiley headed to Nov. 8 general election
PASCO - A local farmgirl appears to be headed to the Nov. 8 general election. Challenger Tiffany Smiley, R-Pasco, was sitting in second place in the race for a U.S. Senate seat... — Updated 8/3/2022
Didier leads Miller in commissioner race
PASCO - A current Franklin County commissioner was dominating a former commissioner in the race for the District No. 3 seat after the first day of counting in the Tuesday, Aug. 2,... — Updated 8/3/2022
Early returns show Newhouse leading
PASCO - Despite being censured by most Republican committees in the 4th Congressional District, incumbent Dan Newhouse holds a slim lead in the Tuesday, Aug. 2, primary after the in... — Updated 8/3/2022
Port receives $750,000 grant
PASCO — The Port of Pasco has received $750,000 in grant funding from the FAA to connect to more destinations. The grant funds can be used to market, recruit, initiate and support new air service. The funds will be used to... — Updated 8/2/2022
West Nile Virus case reported
KENNEWICK — The Benton-Franklin Health District is reporting a positive local case for West Nile Virus, the first case reported in the state this year. “Most cases of West Nile virus are mild,” Health Officer Dr. Amy Person... — Updated 8/2/2022
Three injured in Wallula crash
WALLULA – Three people were injured Sunday, July 30, in a crash on U.S. Highway 12 about 11 miles east of Pasco. Roger Q. Hoover, 33, of West Richland; Britni S. Branson, 37, of Montros, Colo.; and Javier Martinez Ortiz, 41, of... — Updated 8/2/2022
ICE employee arrested in child sex case
OTHELLO – An Immigration and Customs Enforcement employee is facing a series of child-sex charges. Koby Don Williams, 47, of Ellensburg, was booked into the Adams County Jail on July 26 and released on his own recognizance... — Updated 8/1/2022
Aug. 2 primary results posted before counting
MOSES LAKE – A 4th Congressional District candidate is asking for police to look into why some preliminary numbers for the Aug. 2 general election were posted last week to a newsp... — Updated 8/1/2022
Auditor Matt Beaton: Return ballots soon
PASCO — Election Day is fast approaching along with the deadline for returning ballots. Franklin County Auditor Matt Beaton is encouraging citizens to return ballots prior to the 8 p.m. deadline Tuesday, Aug. 2. To be counted,... — Updated 7/28/2022
Sen. Schoesler: Schools should keep testing
RITZVILLE – A local lawmaker is taking issue with educational moves being pushed by the state superintendent of public education. Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, who represents... — Updated 7/28/2022
Sheriff's Office arrests woman in July 18 attack
OTHELLO – The Adams County Sheriff's Office is asking residents for help locating a local man wanted in connection with a July 18 robbery and assault. Michel Joe Rocha, 36, is... — Updated 7/28/2022
Hundreds turn out to remember ag pilot
LIND – Hundreds turned out Saturday, July 16, to remember a local pilot and family man who died in a plane crash earlier this month. Gavin Morse, 38, of Lind, died July 2 when... — Updated 7/28/2022
Othello man facing charge in crash
MESA – An Othello man was booked into the Franklin County Jail on Sunday, July 17, for a driving while under the influence charge after crashing his pickup. Narciso A. Gomez Sanchez, 53, of Othello, was booked into the Franklin... — Updated 7/28/2022
State congressional delegation fails to make the grade
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Washington state’s congressional delegation doesn’t make the grade. That's according to a report card prepared by the Washington, D.C.-based National Taxpayers Union for their votes on taxing and spending.... — Updated 7/18/2022
Othello man facing DUI charge in Mesa crash
MESA – An Othello man was booked into the Franklin County Jail on Sunday, July 17, for a driving while under the influence charge after crashing his pickup. Narciso A. Gomez Sanchez, 53, of Othello, was booked into the Franklin... — Updated 7/18/2022
Driving gets more expensive due to fee increases
OLYMPIA – As if high fuel prices were not enough, it’s now more expensive to drive or get an official state identification. As of July 1, motorists and residents were hit with numerous fee increases as a result of Senate Bill... — Updated 7/18/2022
