Franklin Connection

• Airport project receiving state funding support January 21, 2022
  PASCO — The Port of Pasco will receive state Community Economic Revitalization Board funding following approval Jan. 20. The Port will receive a $2.24 million loan and a $736,999 grant for its Tri-Cities Airport Business Center Road/Taxiway Project. The funding is part of $3.94 million and $1.14 million in grants approved for economic development and […]
• Columbia Grain International donates to communities January 20, 2022
  COLFAX – Columbia Grain International has donated to several areas. “Columbia Grain International cultivates growth across its broad footprint, which spans the northwestern tier of the U.S., including Washington, Idaho, Montana, and North Dakota. However, we’ve chosen to focus our philanthropy at the local level,” Manager Ted Lowe said. Undisclosed amounts were provided to the […]
• America the Helpful January 20, 2022
• Keep an eye on Legislature January 20, 2022
  My first session was way back in 1993, and as a freshman state representative, I was very humbled and excited about being elected to serve the people of the 9th District in the House. Now, almost 30 years later, I’m still humbled and excited to serve you and other 9th District residents, even if I’m […]
• Gov. Inslee calls for swift action on affordable housing, rise in homelessness, climate change January 20, 2022
  OLYMPIA – Immediate action must be taken to address climate change, the housing crisis, transportation, and education, Gov. Jay Inslee said in his annual State of the State address Jan. 11. "We face a variety and dimension of demands greater than ever as we enter 2022," he said. "We must take action this day to […]