April Showers lead to May Flower traditions
It's May 1, May Day! The tradition on May Day is to place a bouquet of flowers on a door. This is a nice gesture that brightens the day...
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Apr 27, 20232 min read
Cherry Blossom Run sees nearly 300 descend on Basin City Farm
The third Annual Cherry Blossom run took place on April 22, 2023 on the Rowley & Hawkins Fruit Farm in Basin City, WA. The weather was...
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Mar 27, 20231 min read
Support for families with health issues grows
Support for local families facing health issues is growing in our community. From Meals to local families to local fund-raising efforts....
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Mar 23, 20233 min read
Community Rallies with Support for Ben
By: Katherine Trowbridge It’s been less than two weeks and a whirlwind, to say the least, for the Myers family. Their son, Ben, a...
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Mar 8, 20231 min read
Father Daughter Dance - a magical night
The annual Father Daughter Dance was a magical night for daughters of all ages who joined their dads at Connell Elementary on Sat., March...
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Nov 9, 20222 min read
Morning Coffee at the Legion
Veterans Edition Story - By: Katherine Trowbridge Don Krien makes his way downtown to open up the American Legion hall bright and early....
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Nov 3, 20221 min read
Day of the Dead -Día de Los Muertos
Nov 3, 2022 The Acolt family looked to feature their Hispanic Heritage with their Trunk 'n Treat display featuring "The Day of the Dead."...
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Oct 20, 20221 min read
2nd Thursdays brings out community
Oct 20, 2022 Kahlotus students brought “2nd Thursdays” to life in Kahlotus on Oct. 13 with their first event; the result of the new...
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Oct 13, 20222 min read
Role Model for Students(Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month)
Oct 13, 2022 By: Katherine Trowbridge “I see myself as someone who can build relationships with students, provide reassurance, and give...
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Oct 13, 20224 min read
Giving back through struggle & success(Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month)
Oct 13, 2022 By: Katherine Trowbridge Maria Gutierrez came to Connell High School not knowing any English. She worked in the fields while...
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Sep 21, 20222 min read
Coffee & Community takes on new meaning in mural
Sept, 22 2022 By: Katherine Trowbridge Coffee and community is the motto of Kaffrin’s Coffee Shop in Connell. It is a well known fact how...
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Sep 8, 20222 min read
NFSD Back to School BBQ brings community together
Sept 8, 2022 By: Katherine Trowbridge As you drove up to the CHS campus on Thursday, September 1, the smell hit you... that smokey grill...
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Aug 31, 20221 min read
Benton Franklin Fair
Sept 1, 2022 Benton Franklin Fair results
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Aug 17, 20222 min read
2022 Mural: Farm to Table
The 2022 installment to the Connell Downtown Development Association (CDDA) murals was completed on Saturday, Aug. 13. Muralist, Pat...
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Jul 27, 20223 min read
Nearby Summer Adventures for the Family
Jul 28, 2022 By: KaTrina Kunkel Growing up we spent a lot of time outside until the street lights came on or we were called for dinner,...
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Jul 27, 20221 min read
Wheat Harvest Begins
Wheat Harvest kicked off early last week in Franklin County. Combines were seen popping out in fields all across Franklin County. This...
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Jun 22, 20223 min read
Basin City Freedom Rodeo steeped in tradition, community, rural life, family, & freedom
The Basin City Freedom Rodeo, held Fri. and Sat., June 17-18 drew quite a crowd this year. The rodeo, now in its third year, continues to...
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May 18, 20221 min read
Cattlemen give back in Mesa
The Franklin County Cattlemen, along with the Washington Beef Commission and 2nd Harvest Foods provided a Mobile Food Market in Mesa on...
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May 18, 20221 min read
Edwin Markham celebrates 60 years
May 19, 2022 Edwin Markham Elementary celebrated 60 years with friends and family on Saturday, May 14. Over 300 attended the event...
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Apr 7, 20225 min read
Standing O Ranch: family, hard work, and good meat
April 7, 2022 Special Farm Edition - feature story By: Katherine Trowbridge with Clayton Trowbridge & Krysyan Edler - intern The Clyde...
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