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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
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Oct 296 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
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Oct 295 min read


Homecoming Week brings many opportunities to cheer on our Eagles
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...
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Oct 81 min read


77th Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo
teaching youth valuable skills, Franklin County top in Steer August 28, 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge Muhlbeier (center front) takes...
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Sep 12 min read


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,...
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Jul 32 min read


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...
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May 283 min read


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...
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May 285 min read


NFSD selects new Connell Elementary Principal
April 29, 2025 By: Katherine Trowbridge Todd Hausman North Franklin School District Board of Directors approved the recommendation from...
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Apr 291 min read


Connell Elementary holds interviews, meet ‘n greet with Principal Candidates
April 24, 2025 By: Miurlin Escalante On Monday, April 21, parents had the opportunity to meet the four candidates selected for...
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Apr 294 min read
Obituary 2/27/25
Barry Patton Bingham April 23, 1942 - February 20, 2025 Barry Bingham smiled as he saw Jesus, entering his heavenly home at 2:20 am...
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Feb 273 min read


Announcing our Furry Friends of Franklin 2024 winner!
Out of a total of 14 entrants in 2024 our readers have voted and selected our top three Furry Friends of Franklin pet photos of 2024...
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Jan 212 min read


Ed Poe Agency set to light Community Christmas Tree
December 5, 2024 By: Katherine Trowbridge Ed Poe Insurance Agency shared that they are all set to light the "Community Christmas Tree"...
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Dec 4, 20241 min read


Benton Franklin Fair donates over $5,600 to Tri-Cities Cancer Ceter Foundation
December 4, 2024 Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo leaders present a check to the Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation. KENNEWICK – The Benton...
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Dec 4, 20241 min read


Parent Advisory Council
Assisting Migrant Families in North Franklin October 10, 2024 By: Katherine Trowbridge PAC Leaders - (l-r) Back row: Jaqueline Guzman,...
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Oct 10, 20244 min read


Obituary and Funeral Notices
September 19, 2024
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Sep 19, 20241 min read
Plenty of warm days ahead to enjoy local parks recreation
Othello’s new Iron Horse Playground Adventure Park - a must see! September 5, 2024 By: Katherine Trowbridge Photos of some of the fun...
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Sep 5, 20243 min read


Once an Eagle ... Benavides remains an Eagle
CHS Alumnus named to Baseball Hall of Fame June 27, 2024 By: Katherine Trowbridge Benny Benavides CHS Class of '75 and as Eagle's Head...
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Jun 27, 20242 min read


Fire training brings safety zone
June 20, 2024 Franklin County Fire District 1 hosted a fire training at the south end of the City of Connell on Wednesday evening, June...
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Jun 19, 20242 min read


HAAP celebrates 35 years, awards $285,000 in scholarships
May 2, 2024 By: Katherine Trowbridge HAAP recognized 40 graduating seniors from across the Columbia Basin with scholarships. The Hispanic...
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May 1, 20245 min read
Support for locals with MS grows
April 10, 2024 By: Katherine Trowbridge A bunch of people will be heading to Spokane this weekend to walk in support of local Franklin...
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Apr 10, 20241 min read
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