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This Weeks Story
Franklin County Leaders call “urgent” regional discussion on Highway 395
December 5, 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge Franklin County Commissioners have been joined by state representatives and senators in the call for critical “regional public discussion” as a public meeting has been called to address the rising number of fatal crashes on the Highway 395 corridor north of Pasco. Officials announced the meeting on Friday, Dec. 5, following recent discussions after two major accidents in about a week, one leading to the death of Kahlotus councilman. A
4 days ago
City of Connell sees staff vacancies as new Mayor, Council elected
December 3, 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge As the new council and mayor are set to come into office in January of 2026, Connell City Hall has seen two big vacancies. The first, was the letting go of Public Works Director Hallie Tuck, in November. City staff shared that this position has been temporarily filled by Tyson Steele. Mayor Lee Barrow added, "The position was temporarily filled until the new administration decides what to do from here." The mayor did add that the city
6 days ago
Franklin County Coroner's Office
Celebrates new building November 6, 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge The new Franklin County Coroner’s Building located on 5th in Pasco. The Franklin County Coroner’s Office celebrated the grand opening of their new building with the community on Wednesday, October 29. It's not everyday you get the opportunity to go behind the scenes and take a look inside the world of our local Coroner’s office. The community was given tours of the new office space which includes a reception
Nov 6
Local Government
Community, Commissioners call for action as Hwy 395 accidents continue to increase in number and severity
December 2, 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge A Kahlotus councilman, who had recently been re-elected to his seat by the vote of the community, died early Tuesday, November 25, in a crash along a treacherous stretch of Highway 395. Perrie Robitaille, age 77, was attempting to drive across the intersection of Highway 395 and East Vineyard Road at 6:30 am when his car was hit by an SUV. A Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper who was in the area responded to the accident, finding
4 days ago
Franklin County Leaders call “urgent” regional discussion on Highway 395
December 5, 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge Franklin County Commissioners have been joined by state representatives and senators in the call for critical “regional public discussion” as a public meeting has been called to address the rising number of fatal crashes on the Highway 395 corridor north of Pasco. Officials announced the meeting on Friday, Dec. 5, following recent discussions after two major accidents in about a week, one leading to the death of Kahlotus councilman. A
4 days ago
City of Connell sees staff vacancies as new Mayor, Council elected
December 3, 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge As the new council and mayor are set to come into office in January of 2026, Connell City Hall has seen two big vacancies. The first, was the letting go of Public Works Director Hallie Tuck, in November. City staff shared that this position has been temporarily filled by Tyson Steele. Mayor Lee Barrow added, "The position was temporarily filled until the new administration decides what to do from here." The mayor did add that the city
6 days ago
Business in the News
Connell Corteva Plant (Pioneer)Celebrates 40 year Anniversary
August 14, 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge & Lety Guzman TOUR--Family, Guests and Growers listen as the plant is shown to them and Guests...
Aug 14
Ace Hardware to hold Grand Opening June 28
June 19, 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge Stan’s Ace Hardware brought vibrancy and more shopping local to our N. Franklin Community when it...
Jun 20
Lep-Re-Kon Harvest Foods opens new store
June 19, 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge Customers were all smiles as they entered the new Lep-Re-Kon Harvest Foods for the first time last...
Jun 20
Ag in the News
Connell Corteva Plant (Pioneer)Celebrates 40 year Anniversary
August 14, 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge & Lety Guzman TOUR--Family, Guests and Growers listen as the plant is shown to them and Guests...
Aug 14
One Big Beautiful Bill brings aid to farms as Farm Bill looks to get "skinny"
July 17, 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) into law on July 4. This budget...
Jul 21
2025 Ag Hall of Fame Inductees honored January 16
January 21, 2025 The 2025 inductees to the Mid-Columbia Agriculture Hall of Fame were honored at a dinner and installation gala at the...
Jan 21
Sports
Eagles Cross Country at State
November 13, 2025 By: FCG Staff A parade through the hallway led by the CHS ASB was given to Lucy Campbell - as she headed to represent the Eagles at Cross Country State on Friday, Nov. 12 Campbell was excited to participate among the best and see how she would compete amongst them. “And this year I was like, I am one of the best this year, so let’s see how I do,” Campbell shared. “I am so happy for the opportunity to be able to go,” Campbell shared with the Graphic, “I am v
Nov 17
Homecoming Week brings many opportunities to cheer on our Eagles
October 8, 2025 By: FCG Staff If you hadn’t heard October 6-11 is Homecoming Week at Connell High School. This week brings many fun...
Oct 8
“4 time League Champions” Eagles Tennis hosts Districts
May 22, 2025 By: Jeff Stoker Connell, WA – Connell Eagles boy’s (15-1, 15-1) and girl’s (8-6, 8-6) tennis teams hosted the District 5...
May 23
Community
Juntos - Building Community one event at a time
recipient of Seattle Credit Union Grant funding October 30, 2025 By: Miurlin Escalante Juntos Basin City - building community one event at a time. Juntos Basin City is a group that got started by three ladies in Basin City that saw a need for camaraderie in the community and want to bridge the gap they currently see between Hispanic or non-Hispanic, Spanish speaking or not. Brenda Vasquez and Cricelia Calderon started talking and it started as a fitness center idea, three tim
Oct 29
Dia de Los Muertos /Day of the Dead
loved ones remembered at Juntos event October 30, 2025 By: Miurlin Escalante Community members placing photos of loved ones in their honor on Dia de Los Muertos in Basin City. On Friday, October 24, members of the community gathered to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) thanks to a newly formed group, “Juntos Basin City.” They met at the Event Center located at 7340 Rd 170. It was one of their monthly get-togethers that Juntos puts on for the community. The group
Oct 29
Homecoming Week brings many opportunities to cheer on our Eagles
October 8, 2025 By: FCG Staff If you hadn’t heard October 6-11 is Homecoming Week at Connell High School. This week brings many fun...
Oct 8
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