Chefsgiving receives overwhelming amount of donations
KENNEWICK, Wash. - While Thanksgiving might look very different for most Americans this year, for Chef Chris Nokes, it's mostly the same situation. "It is amazing," he said. Besides…
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Richland family sets up Little Fence of Hope in front yard
RICHLAND, Wash. - The Little Fence of Hope has returned to Richland. Last year, Mary Arquette and her family realized there were several kids and teens walking…
Richland bakery and cafe 'pies' it forward to Tri-City community
RICHLAND, Wash. - At Ethos Bakery and Cafe, preparing for Thanksgiving is a marathon. "A lot of chaos and craziness but there's also just this energy in the…
Pasco Fire Department demonstrates how to properly put out a cooking fire
PASCO, Wash. - According to the Pasco Fire Department, cooking fires are the number one cause of structure fires in the City of Pasco…
Second Harvest's Turkey Drive coming to Tri-Cities, Yakima Co. next week
KENNEWICK, Wash. - In a few days, families will be able to pick up holiday meal boxes for free, thanks to local farmers, businesses, and the Second Harvest food bank. The free holiday meal boxes will include a turkey and…
How to get free Thanksgiving dinners through Walmart
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Walmart has a plan to "feed everyone in America for free this Thanksgiving." The megastore chain is partnering with food companies Butterball, Campbell's, Coca-Cola and mobile rewards platform Ibotta to launch the Free Thanksgiving Dinner program. RELATED: Kennewick…
All IN WA aims to raise $10 million to expand child care throughout the state
WASHINGTON STATE. - A statewide fundraiser is hoping to give parents a break by contributing to child care centers. The Child Care Initiative is hosted…
Tri-Cities chefs team up to cook free Thanksgiving meals for community
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- On Thanksgiving, Chef Chris Nokes and other local chefs, will take a break from cooking his daring dishes like the 'Turducken Slammer' and 'Parisian Patty…
Kennewick shoppers stock up on supplies amid COVID-19 fall surge
KENNEWICK, Wash. - Costco in Kennewick was crowded on Monday morning as locals hurried to make purchases before some stricter coronavirus rules kick in at midnight.…
Kennewick's iPlay Experience will close again less than a week after reopening
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- After being open for less than a year, a family-owned indoor playground in Tri-Cities was forced to close their doors due to the pandemic. iPlay Experience finally reopened Friday, Nov. 13. The owners announced two days later…
White Pass Ski Resort set to open with COVID guidelines
NACHES, Wash. - Snow is expected to hit the Eastern slopes of the Washington Cascades this weekend. Which is prompting White Pass Ski Resort to prepare…
iPlay Experience reopens with state-of-the-art ball pit sanitizer
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- It's been eight months since iPlay Experience has heard the sounds of children playing. "I'm excited, I love this place!" four-year-old Willow said. Supervisor Nathalia Tamasa's family…
Pasco dog trainer pairs puppies with struggling veterans
PASCO, Wash. - For over seven years Service Peace Warriors in Pasco has paired many veterans suffering from PTSD with a friendly K-9 partner. Service Peace…
Hermiston non-profit holding free drive-thru flu shot event
HERMISTON, Ore. --- This Saturday Nov. 14, Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is providing another free drive-thru flu shot event on the main hospital campus. From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Good Shepherd will be able to vaccinate up…
Richland School District requiring parents to verify their child is healthy, everyday
RICHLAND, Wash - In an effort to limit coronavirus cases, the Richland School District is now requiring parents of students who are learning in-person to fill…
First graders at Finley Elementary required to quarantine after positive COVID-19 case
KENNEWICK, Wash. ---- On Tuesday, Nov. 10 Finley School District administrators learned that a Finley Elementary School staff member tested positive for COVID-19. As a precaution, the district is transitioning all first grade students at Finley Elementary to 100% remote…
Veteran's Day Parade in West Richland goes virtual
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. -- The pandemic won't rain on West Richland's Veteran's Day Parade. Especially on their 21st year of celebrating. The Chamber of Commerce…
Jake the Goggle Dog undergoes tumor removal
KENNEWICK, Wash. - At ten years old, Jake the Golden Retriever has lived a full life. "He's my little boy," Julie Dowles, one of his owners said. Jake…
Help available for Pasco residents struggling to pay utilities during pandemic
PASCO, Wash. - Has the pandemic impacted your ability to pay your utility bills? According to Jon Funfar, Communications Project Manager for the City of Pasco, around 120 Pasco residents have applied for the CARES Utility Assistance Grant. He encourages…
Richland family creates candy chute for a COVID-19 safe Halloween
The pandemic has been forcing the community to get more creative in the holiday season. Instead of walking up to doors and knocking, one Richland family built a candy chute to send sweet…
Rep. Newhouse recognizes Zillah couple that adopted their eight nieces, nephews
ZILLAH, WA -- A family in Zillah has been recognized as Central Washington's 2020 Angels in Adoption. The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI)’s Angels in Adoption program honors families, individuals, and organizations making extraordinary contributions to adoption, permanency, and…
Walla Walla Public Schools asks for parent feedback on remote learning
WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- School board members with Walla Walla Public Schools have released a survey to hear from students and parents on the effectiveness of distancing learning and to get input on reopening schools. At their most recent meeting,…
Pasco School District moves forward with blended learning start dates
PASCO, Wash. - By unanimous decision, the Pasco School District Board of Directors decided Tuesday night to work towards transitioning elementary, middle and high school students to a blended learning model of education. The plan to transition all students…
Richland's 'ReVamped' fall carnival kicks off Monday
RICHLAND, Wash. -- Richland's 2020 Fall Carnival ReVamped provides a week of Halloween fun starting Monday, Oct. 26. The event, put on by Richland Parks & Recreation and HAPO Community Credit Union, offers the community a way to celebrate safely…
