Serving Franklin County, WA
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PASCO — Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is partnering with the city Housing Authority and Franklin County to open a tuition-free preschool here next year. The Bezos Academy would be the first tuition-free preschool in the Tri-Cities, officials said. The program will provide full-day, year-around Montessori education for low-income families, officials said....
PASCO — City View Cemetery unveiled a new memorial honoring soldiers who died in war during a Memorial Day observance Monday. The observance included the playing of the "National Anthem," "God Bless America" and "Taps." Mayor Pro Tempore Blancha Barajas attended on behalf of the city. Tim Adams, a U.S. Navy Reserve member, gave the keynote speech. The cemetery is located at 1300 N. Oregon Ave....
PULLMAN — Washington State University students will be required to take a coronavirus test to return to the campus for the spring term. Testing will take place in Beasley Coliseum. Following testing, they will be quarantined in their rooms until results return, officials said. Results are expected to come back in 48 hours. University officials said students will be required to carry proof on smartphones that they have taken a coronavirus test and have it came back negative. Students who test positive for the virus will be q...
Add a bit of fiber to your garden and diet. Consider growing edamame (edible soybeans) in this year’s garden. Soybeans help promote overall health reducing the risk of high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. Plus, the high fiber in soy helps fight colon and some other cancers. Edamame is an ancient Asian vegetable and is often eaten right from the pod like peanuts. Edible soybeans are also used for making tofu, tempeh, soy nut snacks and more. In addition to their high fiber content, soybean’s high...
CHENEY — The following students from Franklin County have made the Dean’s List at Eastern Washington University for the winter quarter: • Connell —Cheyenne Baxter, Rosario Castro and David Duenas • Kahlotus — Hailey Ayers • Pasco — Adriana Acosta, Guadalupe Aguilar, Rubyceli Alonso, Saira Alvarado, Aiden Burrows, Ehriza Chavez, Ellie Chavez, Allison Dach, Lindsay Deroos, McKenzie Dubois-Killoy, Cytlalli Espino, Sarah Espinoza, Jasmin Farias, Alejandra Guzman-Mercado, Chistopher Halter, Destiny Healis, Krista Herber, Perla H...
PASCO — The Franklin County Sheriff's Office recognized three individuals for their exemplary service during the first quarter of the year. Deputy Jack Dodson was named Deputy of the Quarter for "his great work ethic, consistent teamwork, and true professionalism," a Sheriff's Office statement said. Support specialists Sheryl Trujillo and Tracey Boise shared Employees of the Quarter honors. "Both of these women are acknowledged for their excellent work ethic and workplace k...
PASCO - The School District is hosting a "Farewell to Original Stevens" today from noon to 4 p.m. at Stevens Middle School, 1120 N 22nd Ave. The celebration as reconstruction occurs on campus. According to School District officials, visitors will be able to visit the main entrance and library of the old school building, and walk the main hallway "one last time." Classrooms, the gymnasium and cafeteria are closed to the public, officials said. School officials are limiting...
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office has recognized Marizela Silva as Employee of the Quarter....
PASCO - The governor's newest round of force shutdown mandates may not expire until Dec. 14, but it won't halt a weeklong scavenger hunt from taking place. The city Parks and Recreation Department's Candy Cane Scavenger Hunt will run from Dec. 7-11 city wide. Officials will post clues at about 6:30 a.m. daily on a varity of social media pages. The clues will be posted with a picture of the day's prize. Scavenger hunt submissions can be turned in each day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m....
PASCO - Chiawana High School students have a bit more in their financial coffers, thanks to a local company. Huesitos Landscaping hosted a fall sprinkler blowout fundraiser in conjuction with the school's PEAK Partners! program. This week, the company presented an $806 check to the high school. The program brings students, families, businesses and schools together to share information on what each provides. The business donated 10% of its sprinkler blow-out service cost to to...
BASIN CITY — The community has launched its annual toy drive to help indigent local families with children through the Christmas season. A collection box for “gently used” toys is located at Farm and Home Hardware, 50 N. Canal Blvd. Donations may be made from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The store is closed Sunday. Toys will be donated to the local food bank for distribution this Christmas....
PASCO — Fire Department and law enforcement officers are sporting pink this month as part of their uniforms. The city agencies are participating in the Pink Patch Project this month as part of their observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The patches on their uniforms this month incorporate pink into their traditional insignias. The Fire Department patch can be purchased for $6, which includes shipping. The Police Department patch costs $11, including shipping. Police a...
CONNELL — Don't be surprised this month if you see pink on local police uniforms. That's because the Police Department is observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month by participating the Pink Patch Project. Local officers are sporting the new law enforcement patches that incorporate pink into the department's insignia. Residents, too, can participate by purchasing a patch for $11; information is available by calling the non-emergency police line at 509-234-4141. Proceeds from t...
PASCO - Franklin County Sheriff's Office detective Steve Warren was promoted to sergeant this morning, Friday, Oct. 2. According to the Sheriff's Office, Warren has been a reservist or officer in the department for 17 years, including the last five as a detective. Warren was hired as a deputy and worked rural Franklin County roads for several years, the Sheriff's Office reported. He was also a member of the office's Marine Patrol and the Special Investigations Unit. Warren...
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...
CONNELL — Five girls are competing this year in the Miss Connell pageant. The contestants will be performing privately this evening, Friday, Aug. 14, in their attempt to represent the city and win scholarships. Constestants this year include Makayla DesMarias, Cheyenne Schwendimen, Sierra Pauley, Mackenzie Shattuck and Taylor Utecht. Contest officials said video of the permances will be available to the public in the coming weeks....
CONNELL — The Connell Church of the Nazarene is giving out school supplies today, Friday, Aug. 14. The giveway is from 1-3 p.m. by appointment only. In addition to school supplies, backpacks will be available for a cash donation of $2 or more. To make an appointment, call 509-234-9111....
PASCO — Mid-Columbia Libraries are offering curbside pickup from its locations and Bookmobile. The new service was announced Aug. 7. In Franklin County, curbside pickup is available in Basin City, Connell, Kahlotus, Pasco and West Pasco. Books, videos and other items available for checkout can be reserved for pickup by county residents. The library system will notify patrons when materials are ready. “We have been looking forward to this news, and are working diligently behind the scenes to offer this service as soon as pos...
WASHTUCNA — A dark and mostly empty gymnasium didn’t take away from Calby Ann VanHollebeke’s evening Saturday. As the only member of the Class of 2020 to show up for graduation, VanHollebeke of Kahlotus took the sole seat on the stage, helped by her brother, Jess VanHollebeke, who served as the graduation column leader. Only four family members and a handful of School District employees were present for the Pomp and Circumstance that was also live broadcast in a digital forma...
CONNELL — The Fall Festival Committe has canceled the 2020 event due to the continued coronavirus shutdown in Franklin County. The county remains in a "modified Phase 1" or reopening, under Gov. Jay Inslee's orders. Community festivals are not allowed until Phase 4, under the orders. In addition, under new quarantine orders issued last week, entertainment is prohibited statewide and gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited. Here in Franklin County, gatherings are restricted to five people, under Phase 1...
WASHTUCNA - B.J. Long is back in town, in a big way. Long, who grew up in Washtucna and would have graduated high school in 2006, is now the city's maintenance man and on the road to being certified as the city water, sewer and maintenance specialist. Long, 32, said after a short stay in Buffalo, New York following high school, he returned to Adams County, where he worked in Ritzville for a decade. "I was running John Marshall's body shop, Landcraft Repair. I've been doing aut...
PASCO — The School District is planning “alternative graduations” for city schools due to the continued coronavirus-related shutdown of Franklin County. Pasco and Chiawana high schools’ seniors will be able to walk across a stage at Edgar Brown Stadium and take photos will family members from July 28-30, officials said. Students will be assigned graduation times over multiple days; cap and gown required. Here is the tentative graduation schedule: • July 28 — Chiawana seniors with last names beginning from A-D from 3:30-4...
SPOKANE — An Eltopia woman has completed her bachelor of arts degree at Whitworth University. Madalyn Jacobs graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in elementary education. The daughter of Jim and Amy Jacobs, she is a 2016 graduate of Connell High School....
KAHLOTUS - An outdoor graduation celebration held June 5 celebrated graduating seniors Keirnan Shaileigh Hartwell, Alicia Stanaway, Kaylin Olson and Serenity Davis. The ceremony was staged so family members and friends could view it from their cars, and live-streamed on the school district's Facebook page. Valedictorian Hartwell said her classmates were the best friends she ever made, highlighting memories made with each. Hartwell thanked her mom and school staff for helping h...