What's going on?
Anti--4th Of July BLM Protest Scheduled for Richland
The event organizer is a person who's been associated with several other protests in our area. Event statement on Facebook disparages the 4th of July, and says Junteenth, June 19 1865 is the real Independence Day for All Americans, "not the whitewashed narrative of July 4 1776."
Inslee Blistered Over COVID Numbers in Seattle Times Thursday
Freedom Foundation says Inslee owes the state an apology, as well as them, and his credibility has fallen sharply.
May Card Skimmer Suspect Arrested --Despite MASK!
Despite masks, police report at least one of our early May card skimming suspects in custody.
B-F Officials Will Join Inslee During Thursday Press Conference
Benton Franklin Commissioners Brad Peck (F) and Jerome Delvin (B) along with Mayor of Yakima will be part of press conference at 3pm Thursday.
BFHD Cannot 'Force' Businesses to Deny Non-Mask Customers
For those who wondered, the BFHD cannot legally force a business to deny service to a non-mask wearing consumer. Some say this is a pre-emptive move, designed to avoid a 'legal' edict from the state, like the one in Yakima County.
GOP Legislator's Bill Would Ban Future "CHOP Zones" In WA
Bill would create series of penalties and criminal consequences for future attempts to create any more CHAZ or CHOP Zones in our state.
Deputies Investigating Vandalism to WW Columbus Statue
The spray paint vandalism occurred sometime late Tuesday night, reports the Sheriff's Department.