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13 hrs ago | KEPR CBS 19

Deputies Find Van Jimmy-Rigged to Steal Gas, Arrest One

From the outside, an old brown van looked inconspicuous. But on the inside, an intricate system was laid out, jimmy-rigged to steal hundreds of gallons of gas.

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Related Topix: Pasco, WA

Sat Nov 07, 2009

KVEW-TV Kennewick

Mid-Columbia & Oregon Election Results

Two major headlines developing on election night. First, voters in Kennewick are apparently ready for a change.

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Related Topix: Richland Metro, Kennewick, WA

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Tri-cityherald.com

Courthouse security saved, fire marshal lost in budget plan

Franklin County commissioners believe they have scrimped, saved and squeezed enough out of next year's budget to avoid raising property taxes.

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Related Topix: Fire, Pasco, WA, 9

KNDU-TV

Fatal Tractor Accident

It was in north Franklin County deputies say Mike Ross was killed in a tragic farming accident.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

KHQ-TV Spokane

Tractor accident kills Franklin County man

Long time Benton-Franklin Fair board member Mike Ross has been killed in an accident on his property in Franklin County.

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Related Topix: Pasco, WA

Wed Nov 04, 2009

KNDO

Prop 1 defeat means layoffs for Franklin County Sheriff

Proposition 1 was a tricky subject for voters; raise taxes or support local police.

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Related Topix: Pasco, WA

Tri-cityherald.com

Tax hike to pay for Franklin County public safety failing

A sales tax increase to help pay for a jail expansion and public safety enhancements in Franklin County appears to be failing, but officials said they're hopeful that ballots still left to count will trend in their favor.

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Related Topix: Prison, Pasco, WA

Tri-cityherald.com

ELEX: Franklin Fire District 3 picks Hughes

Kennewick Fire Department Capt. Tom Hughes will likely serve a third six-year term as a Franklin Fire District 3 commissioner.

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Related Topix: Fire

Tue Nov 03, 2009

Tri-cityherald.com

Special permit for Pasco corn maze denied

A special permit for a controversial corn maze didn't receive approval Monday from the Pasco City Council.

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Related Topix: Pasco, WA

Sun Nov 01, 2009

Tri-cityherald.com

Quick election quiz: Where's your ballot?

The mail-in ballot takes some of the fun out of election day. Going to your polling place, chatting with poll workers and neighbors, and, best of all, getting the "I voted" sticker to proudly wear for the rest of the day -- the mail-in ballot just doesn't give you any of that.

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Related Topix: Benton County, WA, Richland Metro, Kennewick, WA, Richland, WA, Pasco, WA, Opinion

Sat Oct 31, 2009

Tri-cityherald.com

Proposed Benton budget cuts met with stunned silence

What began as a routine budget meeting Thursday ended with Benton County officials sitting in stunned silence after the commissioners said 2 percent budget cuts are being recommended nearly across the board.

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Thu Oct 29, 2009

KNDO - Yakima

Halloween events in the Tri-Cities

Historic Downtown Kennewick is giving families the option of having a safe and fun Halloween trick-or-treat for kids.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Halloween, Richland Metro, Kennewick, WA, Family, Kids, Pasco, WA

Wed Oct 28, 2009

Tri-cityherald.com

Juvenile justice funding takes hit in Benton, Franklin counties

Budget cuts on both sides of the Columbia River may lead to the end of juvenile drug court in Benton and Franklin counties.

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Related Topix: 9

Tue Oct 27, 2009

Tri-cityherald.com

Tri-Cities has state's lowest cost of living

Marcos Ramos, assistant store director of Fiesta Foods in Pasco, cleans up shelves in the store Monday.

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Related Topix: Richland Metro, Pasco, WA, Seattle Metro, Kennewick, WA

Sun Oct 25, 2009

Tri-cityherald.com

You Call the Shot: Oct. 22, 2009

We really thought last week's mystery photo was pretty obscure. However, the vast majority of you had little problem figuring it out.

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Related Topix: Richland Metro, West Richland, WA

Sat Oct 24, 2009

KNDO

Details emerge about Pasco couple arrested

Yesterday, federal agents arrested two Franklin County Corrections officers after a three month long investigation into their attempts to start an alleged marijuana trafficking scheme.

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Related Topix: Pasco, WA

Fri Oct 23, 2009

Tri-cityherald.com

2 Franklin County jailers accused of dealing pot

Two Franklin County corrections officers are due in court in front of a judge today after being arrested for allegedly trying to start a wholesale marijuana distribution business.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Richland Metro, Pasco, WA

Thu Oct 22, 2009

KNDO

Franklin County Corrections Officers arrested

The Franklin County Sheriff says two Franklin County Corrections Officers have been arrested for conspiring to deal drugs.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Drug Enforcement Administration

Wed Oct 21, 2009

Tri-cityherald.com

Pasco council removes Larsen from post

The Pasco City Council voted Monday to replace its representative on the Benton-Franklin Council of Governments after a councilman misrepresented the city at a meeting last week.

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Related Topix: Richland Metro, Pasco, WA, Richland, WA, Kennewick, WA, Benton County, WA

Mon Oct 19, 2009

Tri-cityherald.com

Franklin County commissioners rethink courthouse security cuts

The single-entrance screening area outside the Franklin County courthouse is the last security measure that should be abandoned as the county trims its budget, a Superior Court judge believes.

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Related Topix: Richland, WA

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