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…
Finding the Helpers
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…
Yakima 'Rescue Realtor' donates $100,000 to local animal rescues
YAKIMA, Wash. — Yakima realtor Amy Maib has donated $100,000 over the past six years to support local animal welfare organizations. "There are lots of good causes,…
Tamaki family offers $125,000 in grants to Yakima non-profits to help COVID-19 response
YAKIMA, Wash. — The Blaine and Preciosa Tamaki Foundation donated $100,000 earlier this year to Yakima-area non-profits to help with COVID-19 relief; now they're looking to award an additional $125,000. The foundation is run by longtime Yakima attorney Blaine Tamaki,…
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…
Yakima students host sleeping bag drive for the homeless
YAKIMA, Wash. — Yakima cosmetology school Elite Academy is looking to collect 500 sleeping bags by Thanksgiving and distribute them to every homeless person living without shelter…
Tri-Cities cancer survivor helps patients through nonprofit organization
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- It's been nearly ten years since Mckenzi Fish started Forever Fighters. It's a nonprofit organization that supports babies, children, teens and their families during…
Struggling to pay rent in Yakima County? The Latino Community Fund can help
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. —The Latino Community Fund of Washington is offering help to anyone in Yakima County who is struggling to pay…
Hot Tamale in Kennewick partners with Operation Red Eye
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Even in the midst of a pandemic, local businesses have found a way to give back to people in need. On Friday night…
Union Gap business offering free car washes to all service members on Veterans Day
UNION GAP, Wash. -- Military veterans and current service members can get a free car wash on Veterans Day. Splash Express Car…
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…
Trios, Lourdes donate 3,000 cloth masks to Tri-Cities school districts
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- Lourdes and Trios Health have partnered to donated thousands of cloth masks to the Kennewick, Pasco and Richland school districts. Each organization donated 500 masks to each of the school districts for a total of 3,000 masks…
Tri-Cities hairstylist gives 1,000 free haircuts to homeless people
KENNEWICK, Wash. - Gary Zambrano spends most mornings cutting hair for people in need. He sets up shop at 'ANSIL' otherwise known as A New Start In Life,…
Tri-Cities teen opens thrift store with hopes of helping the homeless
KENNEWICK, Wash. - A Tri-Cities teen is wasting no time to pursue her dreams. 19-year-old Jennifer Lopez graduated from Hanford High School in 2019, and…
Free masks available Friday afternoon at Wheatland Bank in Yakima
YAKIMA, Wash. — Local organizations have teamed up to bring free face masks to the community Friday in the parking lot of a Yakima bank. The Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce and the Central Washington Hispanic Chamber Board will be…
2nd Harvest to host mobile markets in Tri-Cities featuring 15 tons of donated chicken
TRI-CITIES, Wash. --- Second Harvest will host two mobile markets in order to distribute food to those in need. The markets will feature Tyson Foods' donation of 30,000 pounds of frozen chicken. The food boxes will come prepacked due to…
Woman donates over 600 books showing diversity to Tri-Cities libraries
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- You've seen the posts on Facebook: it's someone's birthday but instead of presents they ask for charitable donations. That's why Tri-Cities…
Operation Harvest brings 72,000 pounds of food to Yakima-area food banks
YAKIMA, Wash. — Community members donated an unprecedented amount of food during Operation Harvest — near 72,000 pounds — which will go to local food banks helping food-insecure families in the Yakima area. "Our community poured their hearts out and…
WSU Tri-Cities launches pop-up study spaces in Prosser and Pasco
RICHLAND, Wash. -- WSU Tri-Cities and other community partners are stepping up to help students as they navigate "virtual school" this fall semester. WSU Tri-Cities has partnered with the City of Pasco and the WSU Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension…
Fair Food Fest attendees donate more than 4,400 pounds of food to local food banks
YAKIMA, Wash. — More than 4,000 cars visited a drive-thru food festival at State Fair Park over the weekend, waiting in…
New grants available for small businesses in Yakima, Toppenish
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. — Small businesses in Yakima and Toppenish can now apply for up to $10,000 dollars in grant funding to cover their expenses during the…
POPP plans to transform dental office into spay and neuter clinic
PASCO, Wash. -- After years of waiting, a local nonprofit will be able to offer a new, needed service to the Tri-Cities community. Pet Overpopulation Prevention Tri-Cities,…
Organizer needs community help to put on Tri-Cities Halloween light show
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Many events and celebrations have been canceled due to the pandemic, and it's even starting to affect the holidays. In Los Angeles, trick-or-treating was completely banned, before the city…
