Serving Franklin County, WA
Serving Franklin County, WA
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RITZVILLE — The Wheat Land Communities' Fair Jr Livestock Sale is now live with bids closing at noon Thursday, Sept. 3. "We have a committee of people who can assist with your bidding needs and are here to help," Livestock Sale Manager Lori Williams said. "Animals may be purchased for custom processing or be turned where the buyer pays the difference between the market and purchase price." Bidders can register at www.booker2bid.com. For questions, email wlc...
Last week, the Idaho House of Representatives approved legislation calling for Gov. Brad Little to end his state’s emergency declaration. Shortly thereafter, the Idaho Senate followed suit, albeit approving different legislation. Maybe that’s what our governor, Jay Inslee, is afraid of. Maybe he’s afraid our elected legislators will end his shutdown and tackle an ailing budget that he has yet to responsibly address. Or maybe he just enjoys muzzling other political leade...
MESA — The early general archery deer and elk hunting season has opened in many areas of Washington state. But two special pheasant hunts loom. From Sept. 19-20, a special pheasant hunt for residents younger than 16 is on tap statewide. The following week, from Sept. 21-25, a special pheasant hunt for the elderly or disabled opens. Hunters older than 65 or with disabilities will be allowed to take pheasant....
TACOMA - A U.S. District Court judge has ruled that gun-control measure Initiative 1639 is constitutional. U.S. District Court of Western Washington Judge Ronald Leighton, a Whitworth University graduate, issued his ruling Monday on the gun control measure. Under I-1639, semi-automatic rifles are redefined as "assault rifles," adults 18-20 are barred from having semi-automatic rifles, and dealers are required to sell safes and gun locks and prohibited from selling them to out-of-state residents. The law also made owners...
PASCO — Franklin Public Utility District and Mid-Columbia Libraries have teamed up to offer free WiFi Internet hotspots around the county. The service is available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily in parking lots and sidewalks near buildings housing the hotspots. A password is not required, officials said. Here are the locations the service is available: Basin City Basin City branch library, 450-A N. Canal Blvd. Network name is FBB_PublicWiFI_BC Connell Connell branch libary, 118 N. Columbia Ave., Network name is F...
TOUCHET — A Pasco man was hospitalized late Tuesday, Sept. 1, following a drunken driving-related crash. According to the Washington State Patrol, Ryan L. Wertz, 36, was transported to a Walla Walla hospital following the 11:37 p.m. crash on U.S. Highway 12. Wertz was westbound on the highway near Milepost 319 when his 2008 GMC Sierra pickup left the roadway and struck a guardrail, the patrol reported. The cause of the crash is driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, the patrol reported, noting Wertz is f...