Local restaurant hosts 'burgers and beer' Black Friday deal
As Black Friday approaches, one local restaurant is getting creative with a burgers and beer drive-thru. Proof Gastropub is selling dinner bags filled with two "In n Out" style…
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2nd Harvest hosts 5th annual turkey distribution
Hundreds of cars lined up at the Toyota Center in Kennewick Tuesday morning for a chance to receive one of 1,000 free Thanksgiving dinner boxes. This was 2nd Harvest's 5th annual turkey…
Columbia University bans 70 students for Covid-19 travel violations
Columbia University says it has temporarily banned at least 70 students for violating the New York City school's Covid-19 travel policy. The MBA students traveled to Turks and Caicos, according to Columbia University spokesman Christopher Cashman. That violated the school's…
Florida retiree wrestles puppy from jaws of alligator
In a dramatic encounter recorded by surveillance cameras, a Florida man chased an alligator under water and rescued his 3-month-old puppy from the jaws of death. Richard Wilbanks, 74, of Estero ran into his backyard pond, wrestled the gator above…
Covid-19 won't stop NORAD from tracking Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world
The holidays are going to be a little different this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, but NORAD says it will be ready to track Santa Claus and his reindeer as they make their annual flight. The North American Aerospace…
A Mount Rainier hiker was 'essentially dead' for 45 minutes -- until a team of Seattle doctors revived his heart
A hiker who was found in whiteout conditions on Washington's Mount Rainier "came back from the dead," his doctor said, after his heart stopped for 45 minutes. Michael Knapinski, 45, was put on life support after arriving at Harborview Medical…
Most coronavirus cases are spread by people without symptoms, CDC now says
Most coronavirus infections are spread by people who have no symptoms, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in newly updated guidance. It's one of the main reasons mask use is so important, the CDC said. "Most SARS-CoV-2…
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WSUTC announce new online support groups for students
To help students navigate life in a pandemic, Washington State University Tri-Cities is starting free online support groups. The groups meet on Zoom weekly and range from categories like First Year Students, Coping…
BFT and 2nd Harvest partner to give away 60 Thanksgiving dinners to people without transportation
Benton Franklin Transit Center and Second Harvest Food Donations partnered up Wednesday afternoon to host a first-come, first-serve registration event for Thanksgiving dinner food boxes. The first thirty people in line at the Ben…
Walla Walla schools to 'remain remote until end of calendar year at the earliest'
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - The Walla Walla School Board announced at a meeting Tuesday evening that schools will continue being remote until…
Army identifies 5 Americans killed in helicopter crash involving peacekeeping force in Egypt
The US Army has identified five Americans killed in a helicopter crash Thursday while serving as part of a peacekeeping force in Egypt. The Americans, who were among seven members of the force killed in the southern Sinai Peninsula, were…
National Pickle Day: 5 facts that make pickles a big dill
Dill, sweet, spears, bread and butter, chips...you name it, there's a pickle for everybody. Regardless of your pickled preferences, it's time to grab your favorite crunchy, vinegary snack to celebrate National Pickle Day, observed every year on November 14. The…
You can see every planet in our solar system this week
It might be time to break out that telescope. This week, there will be some not so familiar sights in the sky: seven planets will be visible at various points in the day Venus and Mercury are bright enough to…
Gigantic alligator spotted roaming Florida golf course
You thought Jurassic Park was just a movie? Well, you might be forgiven for thinking dinosaurs still walk the earth after seeing footage of a ginormous alligator roaming on a Florida golf course. Spotted at Valencia Golf & Country Club…
Volunteers pack over 400 boxes for Operation Christmas Child
To spread some early holiday cheer, volunteers with Tri-Cities Fellowship of Christian Athletes spent hours packing gift boxes at Bethel Church in Richland. The packages are a part of Operation Christmas Child that…
Local retirement community raises the flag to honor veterans
To celebrate Veterans Day, a local retirement center hosted a flag-raising ceremony led by veterans themselves. The Hawthorne Court Retirement Community in Kennewick invited members who had served to be a…
Annual 'Click It or Ticket' campaign reminds people to buckle up or face a fine
The annual 'Click It or Ticket' campaign launched this week, aiming to remind drivers to buckle up. People in vehicles caught driving without their seatbelt on will be fined $136 dollars, officials said. According to the Washington State Transportation Commission,…
Local gym hosts fundraiser for Benton-Franklin Humane Society
A local gym spent Saturday afternoon raising money for animals by working out. Ikon Fitness in Kennewick hosted their first "Deadlifts for Doggies" event. Competitors could bring pet toys or cash and donate to the Benton-Franklin Humane Society. Joshua Lewois,…
Biden to announce coronavirus task force as part of presidential transition
Joe Biden pledged throughout his presidential campaign to take the coronavirus seriously, and days into his presidential transition, he will take the first steps to make good on that promise. Biden will announce a 12-person coronavirus-task force on Monday, two…
Harris bursts through another barrier, becoming the first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president-elect
Kamala Harris, who on Saturday became America's first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president-elect, represents a new face of political power after an election all about who wields power and how they use it. The California senator's…
New US Covid-19 deaths have topped 1,000 for four straight days as infections soar
The country's fall Covid-19 surge is well underway and ramping up: Daily infection tallies are regularly setting records, officials are reporting sharp increases in hospitalized patients and daily deaths are now also climbing. The US reported more than 1,140 coronavirus…
New five-acre park expected in Pasco, building set to start in 2021
Pasco city officials say a new five-acre park is expected to break ground in the next few months. Chapel Hill park will include amenities like basketball courts, picnic shelters, a walking path with benches and an amphitheater. Zach Ratkai, the…
