Forget Ford’s New Hybrid Truck, Who Remembers the Original Maverick?
Who remembers the old Ford Maverick? some do. Our family had one.
History
First Airmail Flight Ever in U.S. Began in Pasco, April 6th 1926
Although the US Government had been flying some mail on the east coast, the first commercial (public-business) airmail flight ever began in Pasco to Boise, then Nevada.
Proposed Bill Would Cut 20% of In-Person Classtime in WA-1 Day a Week
WA State Senator Perry Dozier (R-16th District Walla Walla) says the state Board of Education is proposing to cut your child's in-person class time (overall education) by 20 percent.
PROPOSED SENATE BILL WOULD ALLOW POTENTIAL 4-DAY SCHOOL WEEKS
Senate Bill (SB) 5735 would put into law an emergency policy that was enacted shortly after COVID 'began' and schools went to distance learning. Dozier
‘Pending’ Clover Island Inn Sale Torpedoes Weddings, Events
A Beaverton, OR-based group known as Fortify Holdings, has already purchased several area hotels for refurbishment into various apartment facilities.
Col Park Had a Thriving Campground Long Ago–What’s It’s Future?
I remember especially in the early 70's friends who wanted a 'cheap' vacation would camp in the park for a few days during Boat Race week. Was full of folks who'd walk down to watch the boats.
11-24-71 D.B. Cooper Hijacks Airliner Out of Portland, OR–Still Unsolved
I was 9 years old when it happened. It was strange, but as growth mythological as years pass. I remember it, I was 9 when it happened.
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Blue Bridge
Prior to 1954, people had to use the old rickety green bridge which was next to the modern-day Cable Bridge
Was Clover Island Once Ten Times Bigger Than Now? What ‘Shrunk’ It?
At one time the island was 162 acres. Then came flooding in 1948.
Turns Out, People DO Remember Old Benton City PD–And More!
Some folks gave us some backround information on the old Benton City PD