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BASIN CITY -- Local cowboys are buckin' the state's rejection of reopening Franklin County as the Fourth of July approaches. Despite the state's rejection of Phase 2 reopening in the wake of the coronavirus, residents are planning to kick up their heels for Independence Day. Two rodeo performances, a street dance, parade and fireworks are on tap as part of the Basin City Fourth of July Parade and Freedom Rodeo. The fun gets underway at 8 a.m. Friday, July 3, with rodeo slack....
MESA — Farmers and other land owners willing to provide hunting access on their land may be eligible to receive funding from the state. The state Department of Fish and wildlife has $2.7 million to help with hunting program costs and private land access. Some of the funds will be used for the Hunt by Reservation system and increasing hunting opportunities for big game, turkey, upland game, waterfowl and more. "We are honored to receive this grant funding to expand our current opportunities and private lands access statewide,"...
OLYMPIA -- The state Fish and Wildlife Commission voted to move the latest draft of the Columbia River Salmon Fishery Policy forward for additional public comment during its June 12-13 virtual meeting. The commission received a briefing on the review of its existing Columbia River Salmon Fishery Policy, including an update from commissioners participating in the Columbia River Policy Workgroup. After discussion and public comment, the commission voted 6-3 to release the latest draft language of the policy to allow for...
Educators nationwide scoff at the idea of homeschooling children. Those in unions, especially those in the Washington Education Association in our state, say parents can't provide the same educational opportunities at home as are available in public schools. A large part of their reasoning are social interactions. Indeed, those in the union have long argued social interactions are more important than allowing advanced students to move up a grade or substandard students from...
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Kent A. Pruett, 69, of Connell, died June 2, 2020. He was born Jan. 6, 1951, in Pasco to Bert and Melba Pruett. Kent married is wife, Monica, on May 29, 1976; they had a son and two daughters. A lifelong resident of Connell, he is survived by his wife; son, Dustin (Candace); daughters, Tiffay (Scott) and Nikki; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Melba Pruett; and brother, Richard. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to Connell Heritage Museum, P.O. Box 1185,...