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Who Cares about the Float?
March 28, 2024 By: Katherine Trowbridge With a unique history, the Connell Community Float has been organized, built, and run by a number...
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Mar 28, 20243 min read


Erika Guzman named Miss Connell 2024
March 21, 2024 By: Katherine Trowbridge Miss Connell 2024 Erika Guzman (center) gives a wave to the community. Pictured with Miss Connell...
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Mar 20, 20244 min read


Dorothy Forgey - Celebrating 100 years
By: Katherine Trowbridge February 29, 2024 Dorothy Forgey was joined by family and friends at a celebration of her 100th year of life on...
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Feb 29, 20243 min read


Annual Chamber Banquet honored many, made for a fun evening with a full house
February 15, 2023 By: Katherine Trowbridge From dinner, Back 40 BBQ and Wild Olives, to the conversations around the packed room and the...
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Feb 14, 20248 min read


Honoring the life of Christian Herrera
February 8, 2024 By: Katherine Trowbridge with Jessica Infante-Castro Christian (l) with his Parents and siblings. Christian Herrera, son...
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Feb 8, 20244 min read


FROM the EDITOR and Reader Survey
January 18, 2024 As I write this, I am sitting in a cold newsroom. Not only are temperatures in the single digits (not to mention the...
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Jan 18, 20242 min read


Christmas on Parade Celebrates 5 years, raises over $1800 for local food banks
December 21, 2023 The home of Bart and Susan Hawkins was among the many stops along the tour - along with the outdoor decor and lights...
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Dec 20, 20232 min read


N. Franklin Celebrates America’s 247th!
By: Katherine Trowbridge & Lety Guzman America’s Independence was celebrated July 4th with what guests stated was one of the best parades...
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Jul 6, 20231 min read


Basin City prepares for their biggest rodeo to date
June 21, 2023 By: Katherine Trowbridge What started out as an impromptu meet up on the side of the road in May of 2020 has grown into...
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Jun 22, 20233 min read


Community wide Yard Sale Day May 20
Enjoy shopping sales throughout town. Also, at 11 am to 2 pm catch the N Franklin Heritage Museum open house (Adams St) and annual...
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May 20, 20231 min read


HAAP awards nearly $200,000 in scholarships
May 4, 2023 By: Katherine Trowbridge On Friday, April 28, over $200,000 in scholarships were awarded to 32 seniors at the annual Hispanic...
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May 4, 20235 min read


April Showers lead to May Flower traditions
It's May 1, May Day! The tradition on May Day is to place a bouquet of flowers on a door. This is a nice gesture that brightens the day...
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May 1, 20231 min read


Cherry Blossom Run sees nearly 300 descend on Basin City Farm
The third Annual Cherry Blossom run took place on April 22, 2023 on the Rowley & Hawkins Fruit Farm in Basin City, WA. The weather was...
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Apr 27, 20232 min read


Support for families with health issues grows
Support for local families facing health issues is growing in our community. From Meals to local families to local fund-raising efforts....
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Mar 27, 20231 min read


Community Rallies with Support for Ben
By: Katherine Trowbridge It’s been less than two weeks and a whirlwind, to say the least, for the Myers family. Their son, Ben, a...
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Mar 23, 20233 min read


Father Daughter Dance - a magical night
The annual Father Daughter Dance was a magical night for daughters of all ages who joined their dads at Connell Elementary on Sat., March...
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Mar 8, 20231 min read


Morning Coffee at the Legion
Veterans Edition Story - By: Katherine Trowbridge Don Krien makes his way downtown to open up the American Legion hall bright and early....
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Nov 9, 20222 min read


Day of the Dead -Día de Los Muertos
Nov 3, 2022 The Acolt family looked to feature their Hispanic Heritage with their Trunk 'n Treat display featuring "The Day of the Dead."...
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Nov 3, 20221 min read
2nd Thursdays brings out community
Oct 20, 2022 Kahlotus students brought “2nd Thursdays” to life in Kahlotus on Oct. 13 with their first event; the result of the new...
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Oct 20, 20221 min read
Role Model for Students(Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month)
Oct 13, 2022 By: Katherine Trowbridge “I see myself as someone who can build relationships with students, provide reassurance, and give...
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Oct 13, 20222 min read
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