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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
Giving back through struggle & success(Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month)
Oct 13, 2022 By: Katherine Trowbridge Maria Gutierrez came to Connell High School not knowing any English. She worked in the fields while...
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Oct 13, 20224 min read


Coffee & Community takes on new meaning in mural
Sept, 22 2022 By: Katherine Trowbridge Coffee and community is the motto of Kaffrin’s Coffee Shop in Connell. It is a well known fact how...
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Sep 22, 20222 min read


NFSD Back to School BBQ brings community together
Sept 8, 2022 By: Katherine Trowbridge As you drove up to the CHS campus on Thursday, September 1, the smell hit you... that smokey grill...
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Sep 8, 20222 min read
Benton Franklin Fair
Sept 1, 2022 Benton Franklin Fair results
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Sep 1, 20221 min read


2022 Mural: Farm to Table
The 2022 installment to the Connell Downtown Development Association (CDDA) murals was completed on Saturday, Aug. 13. Muralist, Pat...
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Aug 18, 20222 min read


Nearby Summer Adventures for the Family
Jul 28, 2022 By: KaTrina Kunkel Growing up we spent a lot of time outside until the street lights came on or we were called for dinner,...
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Jul 28, 20223 min read


Wheat Harvest Begins
Wheat Harvest kicked off early last week in Franklin County. Combines were seen popping out in fields all across Franklin County. This...
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Jul 28, 20221 min read


Basin City Freedom Rodeo steeped in tradition, community, rural life, family, & freedom
The Basin City Freedom Rodeo, held Fri. and Sat., June 17-18 drew quite a crowd this year. The rodeo, now in its third year, continues to...
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Jun 23, 20223 min read
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