Yakima shooting victim home from hospital
YAKIMA, Wash. — A soon-to-be father returned to his Yakima home Friday after weeks of recovering from gunshot wounds at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Over the past few weeks, the…
Finding the Helpers
Fire Chief shares lesser known wildfire risks, how you can help
PASCO, Wash. - Everyday, Franklin County Fire District Number Three starts their shift assessing the current conditions and discussing what could possibly come their way.…
Tuition-free, early learning academy planned for Pasco
PASCO, Wash. - In 2022, an old Boys and Girls Club building in Pasco, off of Court Street, will once again be filled with…
Selah licorice fundraiser helps domestic violence victims
SELAH, Wash. — In the past year and a half, family and friends of Emily Harris have raised nearly $300,000 to help victims of domestic violence in the Yakima Valley. Emily Harris was killed Jan 24, 2020 in Selah by…
Which ANSIL is legitimate? Nonprofit board calls out ex-president
KENNEWICK, Wash. - It's been a battle between two groups, both named ANSIL, or A New Start in Life, that's now headed to the Washington…
Yakima Pride donates new Pride flag to CWU students after theirs was stolen, burned
ELLENSBURG, Wash. — Yakima Pride representatives delivered a new Pride flag to Central Washington University on Friday after learning their flag had been stolen and burned in an apparent hate act against the LGBTQ+ community. "It’s hurtful. It’s symbolic. It’s…
Benton City florist heals community during the pandemic
BENTON CITY, Wash. - Down a quiet back road in Benton City, you'll find River Road Flowers, owned by Jennifer, Jennie for short, Weltz Horpedahl. It's where…
Local Meals On Wheels rolls through pandemic to serve seniors
KENNEWICK, Wash. - More than a year into the pandemic, and Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels hasn't slowed down. "We always say it's not about…
WSU Tri-Cities nursing students translation program helps non-English speaking patients
KENNEWICK, Wash. - Mikaela Thepvongsa and Magaly Torres know what it's like to experience language barriers in a healthcare setting. "Not having an interpreter was always an issue,"…
Miramar Health Center opens new location in Kennewick
KENNEWICK, Wash. - After two years of planning and construction, Miramar Health, run by Yakima Valley Farm Worker's Clinic, opened their newest location in Kennewick. The massive, two-story…
Pasco trio starts wine subscription box for Tri-Cities
PASCO, Wash. - What happens when you put together a historian, a chemist / full time mom and a Pasco city councilman? You get the plan…
PNNL experts create shoe scanner for airport security
RICHLAND, Wash. - It's been a practice that's been in place since 2006: taking off our shoes while going through airport security, but, thanks to researchers and experts…
New Yakima restaurant donates meals to residents in need
YAKIMA, Wash. — A new fast casual restaurant opened last week in Yakima and it's already looking to make a difference. The Habit Burger Grill has partnered with the Yakima Valley Community Foundation to help community members in need by…
Washtucna Town Marshal honored by Pasco Police
PASCO, Wash. - It's been 60 years since Town Marshal Walter Little was gunned down inside of a Washtucna, Washington grocery store. Old newspapers and family…
Oregon State University's TRACE COVID-19 Project marks one year anniversary
CORVALLIS, Ore. - As we've surpassed the one year anniversary of COVID-19 in the US, Oregon State University is marking a full year…
Hermiston School District reopens wellness clinic
HERMISTON, Ore. - The Hermiston School District Wellness Clinic has reopened, after it closed due to the pandemic. The district has partnered with Good Samaritan Health System to provide…
Blind, disabled Americans may have trouble accessing COVID-19 websites
VANCOUVER, Wash. - Michael Hingson is no stranger to overcoming adversity; he's been blind his whole life and survived the attacks on September 1st, 2001.…
Yakima boy with autism celebrates birthday with last-minute car parade
YAKIMA, Wash. — The Yakima community turned out in force Wednesday evening on short notice to help a boy with autism celebrate his 13th birthday with…
Lower valley hospital sees success with COVID-19 antibody treatments
SUNNYSIDE, Wash. - In November, the FDA gave Emergency Use Authorization to monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19 patients. Pharmacist with Astria Hospital in Sunnyside Jessica…
Free food giveaway Saturday at Yakima church
YAKIMA, Wash. — Nonprofits, farms and churches across the region have teamed up with the federal Farmers to Families Food Box Program to combat food insecurity during the pandemic. This month, the organizations are holding a drive-up food distribution event…
Opportunity Kitchen cooks up skill and meals for needy during pandemic
RICHLAND, Wash. - Beneath the Federal Building in downtown Richland, is a window of opportunity for those interested in culinary arts. "How much I…
A year into pandemic, long-haulers continue to feel COVID-19 effects
DUVALL, Wash. - It's estimated that two million Americans could be living with long-term COVID-19 symptoms, otherwise referred to as 'long-haulers.' Their symptoms range from…
KAPP employee shaves head for $23,000 in donations to Camp Hope
YAKIMA, Wash. — Ryan Messer started the week with a full head of hair and a promise: to shave his head if friends and family…
Unique fundraiser supports young adult shelter in Yakima
YAKIMA, Wash. — A KAPP-KVEW employee is looking to make an impact on the lives of young adults living without shelter by holding an online fundraiser with a unique twist: he's going to shave his head. "I'm asking you to…
