The North Franklin School District (NFSD) is inviting community members, parents, and local stakeholders to apply for seats on a new Community Facilities Task Force (CFTF), a volunteer advisory committee that will help shape the District's long-range facilities plan. The CFTF will bring together approximately 20 community members and stakeholders alongside representatives from the School Board, faculty and student body to study district facility needs and develop recommendati

July 9, 2026 Photo colage by: Katherine Trowbridge & Brenda Vasquez The Stars and Strips - Royalty in the parade Family Farming Local candidates Vehicles and businesses Dancing Horses!! Bubbles! Water fight!!! People - Community!

July 9, 2026 By: Katherine Trowbridge BASIN CITY — The seventh annual Basin City Freedom Rodeo, once again, lived up to its reputation of celebrating the American spirit of independence, drawing crowds July 2-4 for three days of world-class rodeo action, patriotic tributes, and small-town traditions. What began in 2020 as a community effort during a time of uncertainty to revive a long-forgotten arena, has grown into a premier PRCA rodeo. As one announcer reflected during the

July 9, 2026 By: Katherine Trowbridge Connell WA - Connell celebrated America’s 250th birthday in grand fashion as volunteers from across the community came together to organize an afternoon and evening filled with patriotism, family fun, music, food, and fireworks. The celebration, held July 4, was intentionally scheduled to begin later in the day, allowing residents time to attend the Basin City Parade, or enjoy family traditions before gathering together at Pioneer Park.

July 1, 2026 By: Katherine Trowbridge The seventh annual Basin City Freedom Rodeo is set to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in PRCA Rodeo style. Freedom Rodeo President Kameron Jenks shared, “As we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America, we invite everyone to join us at the 2026 Freedom Rodeo July 2, 3, 4 for a celebration of our nation’s freedom, Western Heritage, and community. Since the Freedom Rodeo began in 2020, it has grown from a vision of bri

July 1, 2026 By: Katherine Trowbridge Join the party this July 4th at Connell's Pioneer Park for old fashioned fun and barbecue for the whole family. Local volunteers have planned a variety of events to celebrate America's 250th Birthday Party with you! It all kicks off at 4pm with the National Anthem and reading of the Declaration of Independence moving into the all American picnic BBQ (by donation) complete with hot dogs, hamburgers, and apple pie. Throughout the event ther

If you love finding unique treasures and great finds the Connell Community Wide Yard Sale is the event you don’t want to miss this weekend. This annual sale brings together neighbors and visitors for a day full of discovery, fun, and unbeatable deals. Whether you’re hunting for vintage items, household goods, or something unexpected, the community wide yard sale offers something for everyone. Connell is located just 30 miles North of Pasco off Highway 395, or a mere 20 minute

April 9, 2026 Hi there, my name is Miurlin Escalante and I am the office manager and proofreader at the Graphic. Although I work mainly in the office, some of you may have seen me around the schools covering varying events like play day, sporting events, concerts, or around the community taking pictures of events like Fall Festival or Halloween. I am trying to get out more and get to know the community and its members more every day so be on the lookout for me. I try my bes

April 9, 2026 Good morning, on this inaugural Local News Day… This is Katherine, many of you have come to know me, over the years, as the face of the Graphic. The one out in the community - often seen taking photos at school and community events. But there’s more to what I do than just taking good photos that capture our community's celebrations. I also sit quietly in on city council, school board, and other meetings. More often than not, the only one in the audience, besid

Hello Neighbors, Yes, neighbors, not just readers - we aren’t just your Local News, we are your local neighbors - in the community, and in business. As our front page stated - Today, April 9, is the first of its kind… and we invite you to celebrate with us on this inaugural Local News Day, a day to honor the people behind the stories that tell the everyday life of our communities … This is not just a day of recognition, but a day of action as people, businesses, and organizat

rehearsals underway for spring play April 9, 2026 By: Katherine Trowbridge Rehearsals are in full swing for the N. Franklin Commuity Theatre’s (NFCT) upcoming production. The NFCT was searching for princes, peasants, step-relatives with attitude, and at least one person willing to lose a shoe, during auditions for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella which took place March 2 and 3. With 38 people auditioning, it wasn’t hard to find someone for every role. A total of 34 local

March 2, 2026 If you’ve ever dramatically stared out a window while singing about your dreams… or felt personally victimized by a sibling… the North Franklin Community Theatre has the perfect opportunity for you. The theatre group is hosting drop-in auditions for Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella on March 2 and March 3 from 6 to 8 pm in the high school band room. That’s right — for two magical evenings, the band room will transform from “clarinet squeaks and drum warm-ups”

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...

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,...

May 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge Just some of the unique pieces donated to the live auction by CRCC's incarcerated individals. Coyote...

Shares exciting announcements May 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge Over 200 filled the Connell Community Center for the North Franklin...

April 29, 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge Todd Hausman North Franklin School District Board of Directors approved the recommendation from...