<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Franklin County Graphic]]></title><description><![CDATA[FCG]]></description><link>https://www.franklincountygraphic.net/all-news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:22:22 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.franklincountygraphic.net/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[South Columbia Basin Irrigation District extends 2026 Irrigation Season  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[October 9, 2026 The South Columbia Basin Irrigation District (S.C.B.I.D.) board of directors voted to extend the 2026 irrigation season. While water shut off was set for October 16, the extension will provide water through Friday, October 23.  The extension will provide much needed water for agricultural production in this dry season. The Bureau of Reclemation's October water forecast, thier final for the season, shows September precipitation for the five reservoirs that supply the Columbia...]]></description><link>https://www.franklincountygraphic.net/post/south-columbia-basin-irrigation-district-extends-2026-irrigation-season</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acd31cabbf9dc936f081799</guid><category><![CDATA[Ag in the News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:29:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[La Luna]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connell Estrena un Nuevo Restaurante MES DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA: Octubre 8, 2026 Por: Miurlin Escalante &#38; Clayton Trowbridge Lilliana y Adriel Rivera os dan la bienvenida a La Luna, su nuevo restaurante en Connell. Lilliana Rivera, propietaria y gerente de La Luna Kitchen &#38; Bar en Connell (710 S. Columbia Ave), recibió al equipo de el Graphic para presentarse a sí misma y dar a conocer el restaurante a la comunidad. Rivera y sus cuatro empleados están encantados de atender tanto a la...]]></description><link>https://www.franklincountygraphic.net/es/post/la-luna-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acd2ae05971729ecdad8025</guid><category><![CDATA[Negocios en la Noticias]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:54:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fd667_e2deab650ebf49c0b80c10bb2ef8077e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_294,h_637,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[La Luna ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connell Gets New Restaraunt HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH: October 8, 2026 By: Miurlin Escalante &#38; Clayton Trowbridge Lilliana and Adriel Rivera welcome you to La Luna - their new restaraunt in Connell. Lilliana Rivera, owner and manager of La Luna Kitchen &#38; Bar in Connell (710 S. Columbia Ave) welcomed the Graphic to introduce herself and the restaurant to the community. Rivera and her four employees are happy to be serving the Connell community as well as passers by who stop in on their way...]]></description><link>https://www.franklincountygraphic.net/post/la-luna</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac69a5860b96c0e2670a1eb</guid><category><![CDATA[Business in the News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:26:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fd667_e2deab650ebf49c0b80c10bb2ef8077e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_294,h_637,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two law enforcement leaders to vie for Franklin County Sheriff - results from August 4 Primary Election-]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 13, 2026 By: Katherine Trowbridge Monty Huber leads over Chris Lee in the Primary, they both took the lead in the race for Franklin County's next Sheriff, moving them onto the General Election The results of the August 4 Primary Election are coming in with preliminary numbers showing two local law enforcement leaders set to face off for Franklin County Sheriff in the November General Election. Current Undersheriff Monty Huber took the lead in the primary with 47.16% of the vote with...]]></description><link>https://www.franklincountygraphic.net/post/two-law-enforcement-leaders-to-vie-for-franklin-county-sheriff-results-from-august-4-primary-elect</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8f31fc6cf0bac68ec21b65</guid><category><![CDATA[Local Government]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:37:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fd667_306a1d937476413888c5d3246a42fc26~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_211,h_237,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington candidates seek to replace Newhouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Andrew Rice (The Center Square) - Voters in Washington’s fourth congressional district decide in the Aug. 4 primary which candidates will represent central Washington in the general election without an incumbent on the ballot. Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., is not running for reelection to the central district. In his place, six Republicans, one Democrat and two independent candidates are vying for the congressman’s position. The Center Square spoke to candidates in the district about their...]]></description><link>https://www.franklincountygraphic.net/post/washington-candidates-seek-to-replace-newhouse</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6a3638328f65b106574487</guid><category><![CDATA[Local Government]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:27:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fd667_f436265f1ea241fe8322930e380f2cef~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_540,h_360,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franklin County Sheriff's Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three vie to become your next Sheriff July 30, 2026 By: C&#38;K Trowbridge Monty Huber	              Chris Lee 	  Kohl St. Peter The Aug. 4 primary election will narrow the three candidates for Franklin County sheriff to the voters' top two choices. With Sheriff Jim Raymond announcing his retirement, this election season will determine who our next sheriff will be. The top two candidates in the August 4 primary will go on to the November general election. The top candidate there will ultimately...]]></description><link>https://www.franklincountygraphic.net/post/franklin-county-sheriff-s-race</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a690adf2d76e381b8825e03</guid><category><![CDATA[This Weeks Story]]></category><category><![CDATA[Local Government]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:36:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fd667_306a1d937476413888c5d3246a42fc26~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_211,h_237,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fair Season is Just Around the Corner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Meads Memorial Livestock Show fills up CBJLS Barn July 28, 2026 By: Katherine Trowbridge Showmanship was on display at the Columbia Basin Junior Livestock Barns on Saturday, July 25. The Mike Meads Memorial Livestock Show, better known as the “Summer Showcase,” filled up the show barn at the Columbia Basin Junior Livestock (CBJLS) grounds in Connell on Saturday, July 25.  This show emphasizes the efforts young showmen are putting to prepare for the upcoming fair season, which is just...]]></description><link>https://www.franklincountygraphic.net/post/fair-season-is-just-around-the-corner</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a690c4eb324e194e0f30079</guid><category><![CDATA[Ag in the News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:18:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fd667_0f1e6743bb04429cbbec90176faef375~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Franklin School District Launches Community Facilities Task Force, Seeks Applicants]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 recommendations for the...]]></description><link>https://www.franklincountygraphic.net/post/north-franklin-school-district-launches-community-facilities-task-force-seeks-applicants</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a600ccee2e77f0b3aa5c9e0</guid><category><![CDATA[Local Government]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:21:30 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franklin County sees increase in agricultural thefts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputies arrest two July 15, 2026 By: Katherine Trowbridge Franklin County is seeing an increase in agricultural thefts. Over the past several weeks, there have been multiple cases involving the theft of brass sprinklers from irrigation equipment. Brass may be a relativley low value item, yet the impact to area farmers is significant, often resulting in thousands of dollars in replacement costs. Franklin County Sheriff's Deputies have been investigating these cases and on Tuesday, July 14...]]></description><link>https://www.franklincountygraphic.net/post/franklin-county-sees-increase-in-agricultural-thefts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a57ca5e4ee79d90036e19e8</guid><category><![CDATA[This Weeks Story]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ag in the News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:07:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fd667_de26469d3feb4188811600915ddfc390~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_600,h_332,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basin City Celebrates America with annual July 4th Parade]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 9, 2026 Photo colage by: Katherine Trowbridge &#38; Brenda Vasquez The Stars and Strips - Royalty in the parade Family Farming Local candidates Vehicles and businesses Dancing Horses!! Bubbles! Water fight!!! People - Community!]]></description><link>https://www.franklincountygraphic.net/post/basin-city-celebrates-america-with-annual-july-4th-parade</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a54146152c8895348a0130d</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:12:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fd667_d26142c9e6bc4825800a6d95a1212018~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basin City Freedom Rodeo celebrates 7th Year - America’s 250th Birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 celebration, the...]]></description><link>https://www.franklincountygraphic.net/post/basin-city-freedom-rodeo-celebrates-7th-year-america-s-250th-birthday</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5403206c2bae2e2793ccfd</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:23:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fd667_577e659189bc4c69bc3bd1665237cf6a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_923,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connell Celebrates America’s 250th ]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. The festivities...]]></description><link>https://www.franklincountygraphic.net/post/connell-celebrates-america-s-250th</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a540b151f3b88f8a4ed258a</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:23:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fd667_4cb2e17a8d484e5eb2a51eef988ab33e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[7th annual Basin City Freedom Rodeo set to celebrate America's 250th]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 bringing people...]]></description><link>https://www.franklincountygraphic.net/post/7th-annual-basin-city-freedom-rodeo-set-to-celebrate-america-s-250th</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a45af55463386a45166c6ba</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:25:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fd667_b7593d48eab84bb0be9e6b293f22c1e7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_200,h_195,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connell to celebrate America's 250th Birthday Party]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 there will be live...]]></description><link>https://www.franklincountygraphic.net/post/connell-to-celebrate-america-s-250th-birthday-party</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a45a78f463386a45166b2ee</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:02:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fd667_9e70f8b4bdf2454daaf65e3172b4993f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover something unique and some amazing deals at the Connell Community Wide Yard Sale this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 drive from...]]></description><link>https://www.franklincountygraphic.net/post/discover-something-unique-and-some-amazing-deals-at-the-connell-community-wide-yard-sale-this-weeken</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0735463056b128811563bd</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:08:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fd667_4001146865d94d17befa21be1c434293~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eagles Baseball takes 1st Round of District Playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 8, 2026 By: Katherine Trowbridge EAGLES BASEBALL TAKES 1st ROUND OF DISTRICT PLAYOFFS The Eagles took the first round of SCAC Districts on Thursday, May 7, with an exciting 4-2 victory over the Royal Knights.  Connell was first on the board in the top of the first inning with a single. But both teams remained scoreless for the next three innings. The Eagles really hit in the fifth putting up an additional three runs. Royal got on the board in the sixth inning.  Hunter VanHollebeke was...]]></description><link>https://www.franklincountygraphic.net/post/eagles-baseball-takes-1st-round-of-district-playoffs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fe17e2caaaec720f9a642c</guid><category><![CDATA[Sport]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:11:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fd667_725097b4295740cc9699a5a0a4126384~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collisions on Highway 395 result in Crash Prevention Zone, lowered speeds]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 16, 2026 By: C&#38;K Trowbridge GOVERNOR FERGUSON SIGNS TORRES’ CRASH PREVENTION BILL - Senator Nikki Torres is joined by Representative Mark Klicker, Franklin County Commissioner Stephen Bauman, WSP Trooper Dustin Drout, and Kahlotus Mayor Michael Robitaille, along with others from the house and senate in support of, as Governor Bob Ferguson signs Torres’ Crash Prevention Bill into law on March 29, 2026 in Yakima. The new speed limit signs were placed on Thursday, April 9, at Eltopia and...]]></description><link>https://www.franklincountygraphic.net/post/collisions-on-highway-395-result-in-crash-prevention-zone-lowered-speeds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e15935cee1d9a6a67478c7</guid><category><![CDATA[This Weeks Story]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:11:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fd667_a14c43a3c65c436cbaa259aac852b4ab~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franklin County residents asked to help shape future direction of county]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 14, 2026 Franklin County officials announced they are asking the community to weigh in on the future direction of the county as they are currently in the process of updating the County’s Comprehensive Plan. Counties across the state are required to update the comprehensive plan once every 10 years under Washington State’s Growth Management Act.  Franklin County will be working on the plan, gathering community input, and setting policy to guide the county with the goal of adopting the...]]></description><link>https://www.franklincountygraphic.net/post/franklin-county-residents-asked-to-help-shape-future-direction-of-county</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ded216cee1d9a6a67347eb</guid><category><![CDATA[This Weeks Story]]></category><category><![CDATA[Local Government]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:51:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local News Day: In the Graphic’s Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 best to catch...]]></description><link>https://www.franklincountygraphic.net/post/local-news-day-in-the-graphic-s-office</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d81a081df90fb0a54449f3</guid><category><![CDATA[This Weeks Story]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:38:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fd667_f27a70abf1dc418b9930266435c97bc7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_492,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local News Day: The Face of the Graphic]]></title><description><![CDATA[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, besides those...]]></description><link>https://www.franklincountygraphic.net/post/local-news-day-the-face-of-the-graphic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d7d19c1df90fb0a5442b9b</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><category><![CDATA[This Weeks Story]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:24:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fd667_93d0d9eb30b344c79ccfbd3c19107acf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_492,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item></channel></rss>