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…
Finding the Helpers
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…
Heritage University loans freezer for vaccine storage
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. — Heritage University is helping with local vaccination efforts by loaning a freezer to the State Fair Park mass vaccination site to store vaccine doses. The Yakima Health District picked up the freezer from the university Friday…
Working Past COVID: A look inside the lives of frontline workers
RICHLAND, Wash. - Let's return to March 2020; more information is emerging about the COVID-19 pandemic, people in the US are becoming ill and…
Tri-Cities officers, locals clean up the destruction high winds left behind
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- Strong winds on Sunday caused several trees to fall in the Tri-Cities. Which prompted police and locals to take the street to clean up the mess. Multiple law enforcement agencies posted pictures of the damage on…
Eligible for the vaccine? Health officials say make an appointment ASAP
RICHLAND, Wash. - Vaccine sites and clinics are getting busier by the day as more people become eligible. Come March 31st, the state will…
Yakima Rep. Corry delivers meals to seniors
YAKIMA, Wash. — State Rep. Chris Corry of Yakima volunteered Thursday with People For People to deliver meals to seniors and is encouraging others to do the same. "Meals…
Community steps up for Richland family who lost home to fire
RICHLAND, Wash. - The once-home of Mike Wolf and his mother Charlene, is barely standing after a fire on Monday evening. "It…
Kennewick retirement home hopes to bring back indoor visitation, awaits state guidance
KENNEWICK, Wash. - At Parkview Estates in Kennewick, an assisted and independent retirement facility, it's been a year of flexibility. Staff have had to not only…
Franklin County leaders 'optimistic' about increasing vaccines
PASCO, Wash. - On March 22, the entire state of Washington will enter into phase three of reopening, then March 31st, more people…
Kennewick father-son duo aspire to build tiny homes for the underprivileged
KENNEWICK, Wash. - A former foster child and his son are on a mission to help others build a home and lift themselves out of poverty. Lance Gardner…
