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Local News Day: In the Graphic’s Office

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

3 days ago3 min read

Local News Day: The Face of the Graphic

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

3 days ago3 min read

From the Editor - Local News Day

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

4 days ago2 min read

N. Franklin Community Theatre

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

4 days ago1 min read

Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo! Auditions Announced for Cinderella

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”

Mar 22 min read

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, 20256 min read

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, 20255 min read