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Lawmakers, Chamber of Commerce Want Public Input Heard Over Bladderpod Protection

John McKay — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:43:33 +0000

Washington state legislators and the Pasco Chamber of Commerce have weighed in on the controversial "bladderpod" plant controversy in Franklin County.

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Former Franklin Co. Public Works Manager Gets 16 Years for Embezzlement

John McKay — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:18:11 +0000

Dennis M. Huston, the former Franklin County Public Works Manager, will spend a decade and a half in prison.

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Franklin County Sheriff Gun Control Interview This Weekend – Listen In!

John McKay — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:54:41 +0000

Newstalk 870 presents another Community Forum, as we interview Franklin County Sheriff Richard Lathim on the issue of gun control from a local perspective.

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Former Franklin County Official Pleads Guilty to Public Embezzlement – Largest Case in Washington History

John McKay — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:43:09 +0000

Dennis M. Huston, former Franklin County Director for Administration and Accounting, may go to prison for 25 years.

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Does The Mid-Columbia Need a New Aquatic Center? [POLL]

John McKay — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:53:00 +0000

The decision will now go to voters for a regional aquatic center.

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Best of 2012 May – Pasco Endorses Converting TRAC to Aquatic Center [POLL]

John McKay — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:00:55 +0000

While nothing is finalized, the Pasco City Council has endorsed the idea of converting the TRAC Center into an indoor aquatic center.

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Best of 2012 April – Toilet Flushing Ban To Take Effect In Tri Cities Soon (One of Our Favorites!)

John McKay — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:00:36 +0000

The Benton-Franklin Enviornmental Oversight Committee has pushed through a controversial new toilet flushing ban, that will affect everyone in both counties.

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What Kind of Waterpark Would YOU Want to See in Tri-Cities? [POLL]

John McKay — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:44:39 +0000

The Pasco City Council has approved the purchase of 28 acres near Interstate 182 for an aquatic center project. What would YOU want at such a facility?

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Will Pasco Murder Suspect Go to Trial?

John McKay — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:48:02 +0000

It has been going on two years. Authorities charged Tashia L. Stuart in the shooting death of her mother in March of 2011.

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West Nile Virus Found in Franklin County Mosquitoes

John McKay — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 19:59:19 +0000

The Benton-Franklin Health Department has found West Nile Virus in mosquitoes, the first such discovery this year in Washington State.

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Franklin County Judge Overrules State On Cigarette Tax

John McKay — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:00:15 +0000

A Franklin County Judge has gone over the State of Washington, and agreed with several cigarette shop vendors who say a new tax on 'roll-your-own' products is in violation of state law.

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Attorney General Charges Franklin County Official In Million Dollar Embezzlement

John McKay — Fri, 25 May 2012 22:14:17 +0000

The State Attorney General's Office announced Friday formal charges have been filed against former Franklin County Manager Dennis M. Huston.

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Eltopia Man Arrested For Impersonating A Police Officer

John McKay — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:15:44 +0000

This guy either watches too much Walker Texas Ranger, or the episode of Spongebob when he gets Hall Monitor Duty.

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Franklin County Official Accused – $1M Stolen For Cocaine!

Andrew Kirk — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:17:56 +0000

Dennis Huston, the 65-year-old manager of the Franklin County Public Works Department, is in jail on suspicions of embezzling $1 million from the county. He told police it was mostly for cocaine.

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