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USDA Rural Development Director visits Franklin County
June 30, 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge Washington State USDA Rural Development Director Kirk Pearson was guided on a tour of Franklin...
Jul 2
Franklin County to host USDA Rural Development Director
June 24, 2025 Pasco, WA - The Franklin County Board of Commissioners announced they will be hosting Washington State USDA Rural...
Jun 24
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
Local Government
USDA Rural Development Director visits Franklin County
June 30, 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge Washington State USDA Rural Development Director Kirk Pearson was guided on a tour of Franklin...
Jul 2
Franklin County takes over jail operations
May 1, 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge In Washington State, county commissioners can not take law enforcement duties away from an elected...
May 23
City of Connell receives $100,000 CERB Grant
for industrial, commercial viability study following Lamb Weston closure January 22, 2024 By: Katherine Trowbridge The City of Connell...
Jan 22
Business in the News
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
Leprekon set to open new store in June
May 22, 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge Pictured - is the new LepreKon Harvest Foods Grocery Store in Connell with some finishing touches...
May 29
Ag in the News
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
Bird Flu racing through farms, but Northwest states rarely testing workers
Farmworker advocates, health experts say more robust monitoring needed to prevent spread of illness December 5, 2024 By Rachel Spacek,...
Dec 5, 2024
Addressing Barriers for Central Washington Producers
November 5, 2024 By: Congressman Dan Newhouse (District 4) In Central Washington, agriculture is not just an industry—it is the lifeblood...
Nov 6, 2024
Sports
“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
Connell Eagles Soccer earns Berth to State
May 22, 2025 By: Jeff Stoker Coach Chambers huddled with the team after the 2-1 win against Cashmere for a post-season district game....
May 23
Lady Eagles Softball advances to State Tournament
May 22, 2025 By: Jeff Stoker The Lady Eagles Softball team Connell, WA – The #17 ranked Connell Lady Eagles (13-9, 7-7) returned to...
May 23
Community
North Franklin County Rallies for Miguel
July 3, 2025 Mission Miguel is a Fundraiser to support Miguel in his fight against brain Cancer On Sunday, August 17, from 4 to 8 pm,...
6 days ago
Coyote Ridge, Inmates give back
May 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge Just some of the unique pieces donated to the live auction by CRCC's incarcerated individals. Coyote...
May 28
Museum makes history with sold out Benefit
Shares exciting announcements May 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge Over 200 filled the Connell Community Center for the North Franklin...
May 28
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