Serving Franklin County, WA
Serving Franklin County, WA
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PASCO - Officials are investigating a fire last night that destroyed a stolen truck and burned bursh near the intersection of U.S. Highway 395 and Selph Landing Road. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office and Franklin County Fire District No. 3 were called to the blaze about 11 p.m. Wedesday, Aug. 12, after a passerby spotted the pickup truck burning and called 911. Officials said the truck was abandoned in dry grass and sagebrush; The vehicle was reportedly stolen from...
PASCO — The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for the region, with residents warned to expect "dangerously hot" hot temperatures from Sunday to Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to climb as high as 108 before dropping back into the 890s by Wednesday. The extreme heat can lead to significant increases in heat-related illnesses, and residents are advised to stay hydrated and seek air conditioning inside or shade if outside. Forecasters also noted t...
CHENEY – Eastern Washington University’s Board of Trustee’s approved a memorandum of understanding with the United Faculty of Eastern that would stave off declaration of a severe financial crisis. All of the trustee’s voted for the memorandum with the exception of Trustee Uriel Iniguez, who voted no. The agreement includes financial concessions from the union, including a one-year, 6% reduction in salary, a tenure buyout and relinquishment plan and a voluntary retirement and separation incentive. The university agrees...