KAPP-KVEW wishes Good Morning Northwest Anchor Amanda Mason luck in her next adventure with BFHD
KENEWICK, Wash. -- After a year on Good Morning Northwest, KAPP-KVEW's Anchor, Reporter, Producer, and Forecaster Amanda Mason will continue her…
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Kennewick pharmacist answers the call to serve at a field hospital in Ukraine
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Since Russia invaded Ukraine, people worldwide have stepped up to help Ukrainians in any way they can. One woman who has been a resident…
A new Book Vending Machine at Emerson Elementary in Pasco is inspiring students to read
PASCO, Wash. -- Emerson Elementary School in the Pasco School District (PSD) has found a unique way to share the love…
A local Chiropractor shares how to improve a child's overall health with the right backpack
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Backpacks come in all shapes and sizes and are an excellent tool for students to carry their school…
Stocking the Columbia Park Fishing Pond with Trout for the 23rd Kids Fishing Day
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- 23 years ago, Ken Johanning, the Founder of KOE (Kids Outdoor Education) and a group of volunteers from the Tri-Cities,…
Yakima County Sheriff's Office is hiring dispatchers
YAKIMA, Wash. -- The Yakima County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) posted on Facebook that they are now hiring dispatchers. According to YCSO, they offer a $4,000 hiring and recruitment bonus. Officials said that "computer skills are a must," no college is…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Parts of U.S. 395 and I-84 remains closed due to unsafe weather conditions
SALEM, Ore. -- Oregon Department of Transportation released the latest traffic updates Tuesday morning. U.S. 395 remains closed between Nye Junction at the intersection with OR 74 (MP 23.64) and Long Creek (MP 90.84) due to severe snowstorms and unsafe…
Speech-Language Pathologists at Trios Health use play to help children develop language skills
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- For parents of children receiving a diagnosis for a developmental disorder, it can seem scary and stressful, but the Speech-Language Pathologist…
'Strollin' Through A Colon': Free Kennewick event brings awareness to colorectal cancer
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and according to the Colon Cancer Coalition, colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer. The American Cancer Society recommends both men and women start screening for colorectal cancer at age 45,…
St. Patrick's Day Deals: Local shops and restaurants offer sweet treats and discounts
TRI-CITIES, Wash. — Local coffee shops from the Tri-Cities helped the Good Morning Northwest team celebrate St. Patrick's Day! For the traditional Irish holiday, restaurants are turning everything green from donuts to coffee. Indaba Coffee On Good Morning Northwest Anchor…
Tri-City Jr. Americans head to Nationals after winning State hockey title for third year in a row
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- For the third year in a row, the Tri-City Jr. Americans 16U Team will be representing the entire…
Volunteers Count: Dynamic duo helps feed those in need by harvesting produce with Fields of Grace
PASCO, Wash. — KAPP-KVEW Local News and STCU have teamed up to highlight those in our community who are making our…
Communities In Schools supports 25,000 students across 34 Mid-Columbia schools
RICHLAND, Wash. -- During this 2021-2022 school year, 25,000 students in 34 schools across Richland, Kennewick, Pasco, and Prosser are seeking help from one of the…
Wild winds! West Richland Police warn of hazardous conditions on windy days
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. -- It was a breezy Sunday! The strongest wind gusts in the Tri-Cities reached 40+ mph. Winds are expected to remain gusty over the next 48 hours, according to our KAPP-KVEW weather team. The West Richland Police…
Lifetime Dental Care in Richland offers free dental care to Veterans
RICHLAND, Wash. -- Lifetime Dental Care in Richland is honoring Veterans and providing "free basic dental care" to Tri-City area Veterans on Saturday, March 12th, from 8 a.m. to noon. According to a press release, this is the 6th Annual…
Burglary suspect breaks through wall of Kennewick business, takes lottery tickets
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The Kennewick Police Department says a man broke through the wall of a Kennewick business and took multiple items including lottery tickets. RELATED: Police in Kennewick looking for robbery suspect Police say the burglary happened Thursday morning…
Police in Kennewick looking for robbery suspect
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The Kennewick Police Department is asking for the community's help to identify a suspect related to a strong armed robbery. RELATED: Kennewick man arrested by detectives two weeks after armed robbery at Pik-a-Pop Police say a man…
How to prevent the number one killer in America that's developing younger
RICHLAND, Wash. -- People are developing heart disease younger, according to Nurse Practitioner April Valdez, who works in the Cardiology Department at Kadlec Clinic…
Kennewick caregiver sentenced to life in prison for raping 3-year-old child
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The Benton County Prosecutor's Office announced on Wednesday that Brittany Terris has been sentenced to life in prison for raping and molesting a 3-year-old child in her care. RELATED: Benton County Prosecuting Attorney Andy Miller announces retirement…
2 shot near Sunnyside in gang related drive-by shooting
YAKIMA CO., Wash. -- Two people were shot Wednesday night in a drive-by shooting near Sunnyside, according to the Yakima County Sheriff's Office. The Yakima County…
Annual Cancer Crushing Breakfast returns to the Tri-Cities for the 22nd year on March 17th
KENNEWICK, Wash. --The Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation invites the entire community to their 22nd Annual Cancer Crushing Breakfast Thursday, March 17th, sponsored by Hanford Mission Integration Solutions. The event is held at Fairchild Cinemas in Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco at 7:30…
Tri-City Dust Devils season to start on schedule, home opener set for April 12
PASCO, Wash. -- The Tri-City Dust Devils will start the 2022 Minor League Baseball season on time, despite the cancellation of Major League Baseball games. RELATED: Tri-City Dust Devils host final home stand of of the season The Dust Devils…
Semi-truck driver killed after truck and trailer roll off overpass in Yakima, according to WSP
YAKIMA, Wash. -- The driver of a semi-truck was killed early Tuesday morning after the truck and trailer rolled off an overpass in Yakima, according to Washington State Patrol. Trooper Chris Thorson says Washington State Patrol is at the scene…
Gov. Inslee expected to speak Monday regarding indoor mask mandate, CDC udpate
OLYMPIA -- Governor Jay Inslee is expected to speak Monday to address Washington's statewide indoor mask policy following the update by the CDC. Governor Inslee is scheduled to speak at 1:00 p.m. Monday on TVW. According to a press release,…
