Robb Francis

I grew up in a suburb just outside Philadelphia, PA and fell in love with radio listening to the legendary Harry Kalas call Phillies baseball as a kid. I love sports, history, politics (human chess), a good Scotch, and am a bit of a foodie. I'm a big animal person and can't see my house without at least two dogs in it. I also believe in civil discourse and that we can coexist with different opinions. The world would be boring if we all thought the same way.

Washington SOS Certifies Lands Commissioner Recount

It hadn't happened in a Washington State Primary election since 1960, but the Secretary of State's Office has certified the mandated manual recount in the primary race for Public Lands Commissioner.

Things You May Not Know That Are Grown in Washington State

Everyone knows that Washington State is THE home for apples (number one producer in the country by miles). Most people have also become familiar with the growth of the wine industry, and with that a healthy dose of vineyards.

Rep. Newhouse To Host Forum On Washington’s Snake River Dams

The four Lower Snake River Dams may be the most fought over entities since the 13 Colonies and Great Britain battled over America's future.

Century Old Kennewick Family Business Closes Doors for Good

Sunday June 30th marked the end of one of, if not the, longest family owned business in the Tri-Cities.

Feds Create Task Force To Breach Lower Snake River Dams

On June 18th the effort to remove the Lower Snake River Dams took another step forward as The Biden Administration authorized the creation of a task force to look at breaching the four energy producing dams.

Benton County Elevates Fire Danger Forecast

Wildfire season is well underway. In the Tri-Cities, and the surrounding area, we've already seen a few fires pop up and taken care of before they caused major damage.

Can Humans Get Infected From ‘Zombie’ Deer Meat? We Now Know.

Prion diseases are fairly common in humans and animals. They are scientifically known as TSE's, or transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, that are progressive brain diseases which are incurable and fatal.

Debate Over The Lower Snake River Dams This Week in Pasco

The Lower Snake River Dams continue to be the object of scorn for some and the centerpiece of commerce and energy production (and much more) to others.

Multiple Earthquakes Hit Oregon Coast Including A 5.7 Magnitude

The Oregon Coast was hit with multiple earthquakes over a short time frame Tuesday evening.

First Day Of Spring Breaks A Record In Tri-Cities

It's felt like spring for the better part of the last week in the Tri-Cities, and a number of other places around Washington State for that matter. Last Friday it hit 67 degrees for the high and it just kept climbing.