RICHLAND -- Sarah Palin and her family are expected in the Tri-Cities to visit relatives next week.
The former Alaska governor and vice presidential candidate told Oprah Winfrey on her talk show this week that despite her criticism of her grandchild's father, Levi Johnston, he was welcome to join the family for Thanksgiving dinner at "Aunt Katie's house."
Katie Johnson, Palin's mother's sister, lives in Richland.
Palin's grandparents Clem and Helen Sheeran came to Richland in 1943 so he could work at the Hanford nuclear reservation. They had six children, including Palin's mother, Sally Heath, who graduated from Columbia High School, which is now Richland High.
Palin's father, Chuck Heath, attended Columbia Basin College in Pasco.
Palin was Sen. John McCain's running mate in the 2008 presidential election and has been touring the country promoting her new book.
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Palin says she won't run for president
WASHINGTON -- Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican vice presidential nominee in 2008, said Wednesday that she won't be running for president in 2012.
Palin made the announcement on the Mark Levin radio show, saying her family's wishes were the main factor in her decision. But she also said she felt she could have the most impact by supporting other like-minded candidates.
"I am very thankful that included in a list of supporters in my life are my family members," Palin told the conservative talk show host. "They do support this decision. They came first, the consideration of what a candidacy does to or for a family. That weighed heavily."
POLITICS: Palin's husband denounces racy book
POLITICS: Palin's husband denounces racy book
WASHINGTON -- Sarah Palin's husband on Thursday called a book critical of his family "disgusting lies, innuendo and smears" as the former Alaska governor's camp sought to discredit a racy biography that includes allegations of infidelity and drug use.
As Sarah Palin weighs a White House bid, her husband released a statement seeking to blunt the fallout from Joe McGinniss' The Rogue: Searching for the Real Sarah Palin .
Palin allies also released another denial from the man alleged to have carried on an affair with Sarah Palin.
At CPAC, Palin urges fellow Republicans to unite behind eventual nominee
At CPAC, Palin urges fellow Republicans to unite behind eventual nominee
Sarah Palin argued Saturday that the Republican presidential nominee would only be strengthened by an extended primary battle, and she urged conservatives to unite behind whoever becomes the party's choice.
Mary C. Strunk
Mary C. Strunk
Mary Catherine (Hoyle) Strunk, 86, died Dec. 1 at her Richland home.
She was born in Johnson City, Ill., and lived in Richland for 61 years.
She was a homemaker.
Murray deserves blame
Murray deserves blame
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray reportedly wants more women elected to Congress, insisting that congressional gridlock could be overcome with additional women running things. "We are multi-taskers ... you know, we don't mess around," she was quoted as saying.
Setting aside the dubious plausibility of that statement and the stunning sexism that liberals profess to deplore, maybe she has a point. As prospects for office, I suggest Sarah Palin, or say, Liz Cheney, or former Bush press secretary Dana Perino or perhaps several lady tea party members.
Oh, you think that's not what the Senator had in mind? Would she not invite conservative women to participate? Would only approved left-wing radicals be welcomed into this efficient sisterhood Murray envisions?
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