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OLYMPIA – Eastern Washington businesses will have to wait at least two more weeks for coronavirus relief following a gubernatorial press conference at 2:30 p.m. today, Jan. 28. During the press conference, Gov. Inslee said he will allow his so-called “Puget Sound” and “West” regions to move to “Phase 2” on Monday. That means inside service will be allowed on a limited basis for restaurants, bars, taverns and other businesses. Limited sports will also be allowed, he said. Snohomish, King, Pierce, Thurston, Lewis, Pacific and G...
RICHLAND — A Pasco man escaped injury after being involved in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday, Jan. 27. Gil A. Paz Lopez, 40, was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash on state Highway 240, near Swift Boulevard. According to the Washington State Patrol, Monica Acheson, 47, of Richland, failed to stop behind Lopez, who was stopped at the traffic light. Her 2002 Nissan Altima rear-ended Lopez's 2007 Toyota Tacoma. Lopez's vehicle was pushed into a third vehicle, a 2014 Honda CR-V driven by Edie Y. Howell, 58, of Benton C...
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office has recognized Marizela Silva as Employee of the Quarter....
PASCO – An elderly local woman has been released from jail following her arrest on charges related to allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into the Franklin County Jail. Rosa Rodriguez Castillo, 75, of Pasco, was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 26, booked into the Franklin County Jail, and then released on her personal recognizance on Wednesday, Jan. 27. Castillo is facing possible charges of introduction of contraband into a corrections facility and possession of a legend drug with intent to distribute. According to a press r...
OLYMPIA – Sen. Majority Leader Andy Billig said Wednesday night that Eastern Washington residents will be “glad” about changes in coronavirus edicts relating to business opening expected to be announced today. “There is going to be an announcement by the governor to adjust the metrics,” Billig, D-Spokane, said during a digital meeting broadcast on social media. “There will be some additional flexibility.” Indoor service for restaurants, bars, gyms, theaters, bowling alleys and other businesses have been shuttered sin...