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.

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.

Allergy Danger! Will This Walmart Recall Impact Washington State?

The FDA is out with a recall regarding a popular snack food at Wal-Mart stores around the country. If you have certain food allergies, check your cabinet to see if you have purchased something from this particular run of cashews.

Washington Congressman Dan Newhouse Holding Telephone Town Halls

Washington State Congressman Dan Newhouse has announced he will host a pair of telephone town halls this week.

The One Washington Apple You DON’T Want To Eat

If you enjoy spending time along the Columbia River Gorge, hiking in the woods in Southwestern Washington State, or marveling at the beauty that surrounds you in the Ponderosa Pine Zones in Eastern Washington then you've seen plenty of oak trees.

Mega-Merger Impacting Washington State and Oregon Imploding?

We've been keeping close tabs on the mega-merger announced in October of 2022 that would radically alter the landscape of grocery store ownership in Washington State and Oregon.

Tri-Cities Blue Bridge Maintenance Project Delayed

The day 66,000 drivers in the Tri-Cities have been dreading is almost here as crews will officially begin work on Phase 2 of painting the Pioneer Memorial Bridge, more commonly known as the 'Blue' Bridge.

Yakima Doctor Making a Second Run for Governor

For the first time since 2012, it will be an open race for Governor of Washington State. All of the candidates that have publicly declared their intention to run at the time of this writing have never sought the highest office in the State previously...all but one that is.

Could You Be Forced To Vote in Washington State?

Voting is considered a right by some, a solemn duty by others, and a whole other sector of the voting age population believes theirs doesn't count.