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Franklin County jail roster Aug. 5, 2015…Click to Continue »

Police are searching for a man who tried to rob an east Pasco convenience store early Wednesday morning.Click to Continue »

Sorry slip-and-slide fans, looks like you’ll have to wait until next summer to coast down Richland’s Lee Boulevard.Click to Continue »

The three incumbents hoping to retain their seats on the Pasco City Council held solid leads in Tuesday night’s primary results.Click to Continue »

Former Franklin County Sheriff Richard Lathim was trailing Democrat Kenneth Caylor by 186 votes for second place in the 9th District legislative race after Tuesday’s initial vote count. Rep. Mary…Click to Continue »

Incumbent Kennewick Councilman Paul Parish will vie for his sixth term after dominating the primary election Tuesday. But challenger Diane Crawford said she’s prepared to unseat him in November.Click to Continue »

Candidates Byron Martin, John Smart, Scott Whalen and Neomi Garza have sizable leads after a majority of the ballots were counted Tuesday night.Click to Continue »

Pasco residents got a free swim in the Memorial Park Pool during the Family Fun & Safety Night.Click to Continue »

The trial for Pasco murder suspect Kenyatta K.E. Bridges has been delayed three months because of a conflict with the defense investigator’s schedule.Click to Continue »

Incumbent Lloyd Carnahan had 142 votes, or 39 percent, on Tuesday night. Mayor Pro Tem Linda Lehman was close on his heels 140 votes, or 38 percent.Click to Continue »