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

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

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

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

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

November 4, 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge The General Election results are beginning to come in and early results indicate single candidates did face some write-ins but overall they are taking their respective seats.  Our readers may be most interested In the contested races, especially that of Mayor for the Cities of Connell and Kahlotus. As well as Connell City Council Candidates. Those results are listed below.  As people were allowed to register and vote up until 8pm toni

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

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

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...

teaching youth valuable skills, Franklin County top in Steer August 28, 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge Muhlbeier (center front) takes...