PASCO, Wash. -- Now that Washington state has released guidelines for reopening schools in the fall, school districts across Tri-Cities are having to quickly come up with plans. This week, the Pasco School…
Saturday marked the start of summer but Monday brought temperatures into the 90's with a high heat risk announced for central and eastern Washington…
Summer vacation looks different this year for kids in the northwest but Hanford Site and Richland park rangers want to help them get outside, get active and learn about…
RICHLAND, Wash. -- As local school districts try and figure out how to safely return to the classroom in the fall - amidst a pandemic - the Richland School District has now had another obstacle thrown at them. On Friday,…
RICHLAND, Wash. -- The annual Tumbleweed Music Festival in Tri-Cities will not be held in-person this year due to the pandemic. Organizers announced this week that the festival - usually held at Howard Amon Park in Richland - will be…
RICHLAND, Wash. -- A generous donation from Tri-Cities rotary members is helping the YMCA continue to provide safe and affordable childcare during the pandemic. The Pasco-Kennewick Rotary Club recently gifted the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Cities with a $10,000 grant.…
The Hermiston Public Library is getting creative with services to keep staff and readers safe as Umatilla County launches Phase 1 of Oregon's reopening plan. The library stopped…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- As drive-thru birthday parties and commencements become the new normal during the coronavirus pandemic, a Tri-Cities company is helping to make sure they are just as special as a traditional celebration. A Louisiana native, Courtney Olivier opened…
(CNN) -- At first glance, Shelley Allwang's cubicle looks just like any other office space. But alongside a pinboard full of tchotchkes and a photo of her dog, sits a story that reminds Allwang of the importance of her job,…
Millions of Americans are getting ready to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns and venture outdoors to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at beaches, cookouts and family outings, raising concern among public health officials that large gatherings could cause outbreaks to come roaring…
PASCO, Wash. -- A food distribution was held Tuesday in Pasco to facilitate those in the community without a car. Ben Franklin Transit and Second Harvest, with the help of National Guard members, held the event at the 22nd Avenue…
PASCO, Wash. -- Starting Monday, dental offices and other healthcare providers around Washington are allowed to reopen for non-emergency procedures. Proclamation 20-24, which temporarily prohibited these procedures in order to keep the focus on COVID-19 patients, expired Monday at noon. Gov.…
SEATTLE (AP) — The number of deaths in Washington because of the coronavirus has reached 1,000, the Washington State Department of Health reported Saturday. The agency added eight more deaths and listed the total number of confirmed cases at 18,288.…
NEW YORK (AP) — Treats made and delivered by neighbors. Fresh garden plantings dug from a safe 6 feet away. Trips around the world set up room-to-room at home. Mother’s Day this year is a mix of love and extra…
VANCOUVER, Wash. --- 3-year-old Olivia Sexton would love nothing more than to play with makeup and bake zucchini muffins every day. She's such a bundle of energy, in fact, you wouldn't realize she's…
SUITLAND-SILVER HILL, Md. -- An endeavor that only happens once a decade is being overshadowed by national pandemic. The 2020 Census officially kicked off in April. Census results determine how congressional seats are designated along with leadership at the local…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- A local real estate agent has started a military-focused nonprofit right from her Kennewick driveway. “I’m now married to a marine, my brother-in-law is a marine, and my family comes…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The Tri-Cities Food Bank is one of the many nonprofit organizations having to adjust to a nationwide pandemic. “We’re trying to be very flexible,” said VJ Meadows, executive director of the Tri-Cities Food Bank. “This is a…
WALLULA, Wash. -- Employees at the Tyson Fresh Meats plant in Wallula were tested for the coronavirus on Friday. An employee at the plant said that he had to show up to work Friday morning, work for five hours so…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- A Tri-Cities print shop is staying open and staying committed to the community through the coronavirus pandemic. With schools closed for the year, they have a new project to focus on. “We have a son who’s a…
WALLULA, Wash. -- Walla Walla officials confirmed on Thursday that the Tyson Fresh Meats plant is scheduled to close Friday after at least ninety-five coronavirus cases have been linked to the plant, including one death. The plant seemed to be…
RICHLAND, Wash. -- Washington-based, fourth-generation agribusiness Goose Ridge Estate Winery and Vineyards has been serving the community since the 1900s. 2020 is allowing them to serve in a brand new way. “We’re very…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- Despite social distancing restrictions in place, the show will go on for local farmers markets. Deemed essential under Governor Inslee's “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order, farmers markets are allowed to operate though many are making some changes…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- As the weather warms up and kids are out of school, the Kennewick Irrigation District has one request - please don’t swim in the canals. KID has seen an increase in people playing in the canals, and…
