Articles from the October 30, 2020 edition

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H2O elves deliver water to those in need
Katie Teachout, The Journal|Updated Jan 5, 2022
LIND – The townhas been without water for at least the last 48 hours, and residents are helping each other out by delivering water to those who need it. Resident Denise Snead gave kudos to local farmers Donna Bidek and Roger Smart for delivering water to residents, adding "this water project has been a nightmare." Janice Dennis said Smart and his daughter, Sophie, were driving his water truck around town, giving water to families in need. "This is what being good neighbors i...
McFadden named as new Port of Pasco economic director
Bill Stevenson|Updated Oct 30, 2020
PASCO – New jobs and new companies is the intention of the Port of Pasco in hiring a new economic development and marketing director. Stephen McFadden replaces Gary Ballew at the Port of Pasco as the director after Ballew took a new job as vice president for economic development for Greater Spokane Incorporated business group. "I am excited to join the Port of Pasco team. The Port's development areas are diverse and evolving in a region that has seen incredible growth. The T...
Voters should reject R-90, support Espinoza
Franklin Connection|Updated Oct 30, 2020
Olympia is clearly out of touch with Eastern Washington, and you won’t have to look any further than your ballot to figure that out. In addition to the East versus West gubernatorial battle, you’ll find Referendum 90, pitting many rural parents against a few city-based lawmakers and state Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal over the measure. Referendum 90 targets Senate Bill 5395, a so-called “comprehensive” and “inclusive” sexual education curriculum being mandated by those in Olympia. For the last few ye...
Caravan of Hay
Garth Meyer, Whitman CountyGazette|Updated Oct 30, 2020
COLFAX - Have you noticed the amount of hay trucks on Whitman County highways late this summer and fall? The harvested area for hay is up by 60,000 acres in Washington since 2019, according to the Oct. 1 statewide crop production report from the USDA National Statistics Service. It means more trucks shipping the harvest. Reasons why are connected to potatoes and the timing of rain. In a normal year, about 160,000 acres of potatoes are planted statewide. In 2020, the number is...