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  • Preparations underway for Columbia Cup

    Abigail Beaton, Franklin Connection|Updated Jul 25, 2023

    PASCO - Preparations are underway in Wade Park for the upcoming 2023 Columbia Cup hydroplane races. On-water action is set for July 28-30. While hydroplane race boats will be launched across the river in Kennewick's Columbia Park, the Pasco side will be filled with food and drink vendors, games and more. Wade Park will have fencing, tents, seating and vendor spots are being set up to prepare for the large influx or people traveling Columbia River shoreline to watch the show....

  • Lawmakers, Inslee at odds over gas prices

    Matthew O. Stephens, Franklin Connection|Updated Jul 25, 2023

    POMEROY – Eastern Washington lawmakers are taking issue with a move by Gov. Jay Inslee to blame oil companies for skyrocketing fuel prices. Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, said inflated fuel prices are not because of big oil, but because of “big government gouging Washingtonians.” Her comments followed a July 20 gubernatorial press conference on why Washington has the highest prices for gasoline in the nation. As of press time Tuesday, July 25, Washington had the highest average price for regular gasoline at $4.86 per gallo...

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