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.
Robb Francis
Richland Police Hosting Coffee With A Cop Wednesday
The opportunity to sit down and talk with members of local law enforcement about public safety, what they do, and the concerns you have in your community is one day away.
Fire At Kennewick Complex Displaces Dozens Of Residents
What began as a fire alarm Friday afternoon, escalated to a situation that left two dozen residents displaced from their homes.
Cases of This Infectious Killer Increasing in Washington and U.S.
One of the deadliest bacterial infectious diseases worldwide is seeing a resurgence of cases in the United States and parts of Washington State.
Benton County Sheriff Addresses Dog Shooting By Deputy
Last week a tragic incident transpired in Benton County when a report was made, deputies arrived at the scene, and two dogs were shot. That sentence makes it seem simple. It was anything but simple.
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.
Kennewick Hires New City Manager
Monday the City of Kennewick sent out a release announcing a special City Council meeting for 5:30pm Tuesday March 26th to name a new City Manager.
Walla Walla SO Seeking Information Regarding Child Rapist
In a world where people commit unspeakable crimes on a daily basis, crimes against children tend to be the most horrific. When a child's innocence is taken it rocks a community and drastically alters multiple lives.
Felon Climbs Tree In Attempt To Escape Benton County Deputies
I've talked to a number of law enforcement professionals over the years and heard many stories about interesting calls they've responded to over their careers. I can say without reservation, I've never heard a story like this.
How Can Jobs & Unemployment Both Increase In Washington State?
The February jobs and unemployment numbers for Washington State have been released by the Employment Security Department. Both numbers tell a story, but one that may be puzzling if just taken at face value.
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.