PORTLAND, Ore. — The Polar Bear Research Council (PBRC), composed of zoo professionals and polar bear researchers, released its 2022 master plan, developed to help protect polar bears through advanced research, according to an Oregon Zoo press release. [caption id="attachment_2415868" align="alignright"…
PASCO, Wash. — Hundreds of families received essential goods on the morning of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as part of a…
KENNEWICK, Wash. --January 17, 2022, is not only Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, but it would have been Betty White's 100th birthday. Many are celebrating White's birthday through the viral trend called the #BettyWhiteChallenge, which encourages people to honor…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Looking for a safe, fun and educational way to celebrate and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? Here is a list of free virtual events in Washington for January 17th and 18th: WASHINGTON STATE…
RICHLAND, Wash. -- It's been two years since a DrewBoy Creative (DBC) has been able to host an in-person show, according to a press release from DBC. This year, African American Community, Cultural, and Educational Society (AACCES) has partnered with…
SEATTLE, Wash. — Shortly after Washington residents came together and celebrated the holiday season, COVID-19 case rates are through the roof—forcing the hand of government leaders and hospital officials across the Evergreen State. During a Thursday morning briefing from the…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The New Year brings new goals, including New Year's resolutions, but how many feel they can stick to their set goals? A cross-section survey by TopCashBack.com polled 3,338 Americans ages 18 and older, found 51% were making…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- While you may consider the big loud booms of fireworks as the soundtrack to celebrating the new year, for some local…
KENNEWICK, Wash. – As we prepare to welcome a new year, the Gesa Carousel of Dreams is hosting First Night Tri-Cities; a family-friendly event that is sure to keep you and your kids busy on New Year's Eve. From 3:00 p.m.…
Families in northeast Washington spent hours on Christmas Eve rescuing elk that had fallen through the ice into the Kettle River.
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Merry Christmas Eve and Happy Holiday! There are partly sunny skies for Tri-Cities and Yakima and mostly cloudy skies in Walla Walla today. In the Tri-Cities, isolated…
UMATILLA, Ore. - You won't find Zambonis, or gallons of water to create ice at this rink in Umatilla. "It's not water, no," David Stockdale, the City Manager…
PASCO, Wash. — Making their final stop of the holiday season, the Mid-Columbia's beloved Christmas Trucks are cruising through Pasco after sundown on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Another season has come and gone for the Lower Valley Christmas Trucks; a…
YAKIMA, Wash. — After another rough year, Camp Hope and its community volunteers are kindling some Christmas spirit by feeding more than 250 people experiencing homelessness in the Yakima and Toppenish areas. Donors, volunteers and Camp Hope staff have gathered…
RICHLAND, Wash. - After a year of uncertainty, and last year's filmed nativity scene, Hillspring Church in Richland was able to bring back their annual event. The two-night celebration tells…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- As the holiday season comes closer, multiple local agencies are partnering together to provide access to at-home COVID-19 tests so you can spread cheer…
KENNEWICK, Wash. - Months ago, Charlotte McCarry from Kennewick noticed dozens of her lights and outlets stopped working. Unable to afford an electrician, she called Rebuilding…
PASCO, Wash. -- Looking for unique gifts and a way to support local businesses? Check out the "Home for the Holidays," a three-day expo that will feature 50 retail and handcrafted vendors from the region. The stop, shop, and donate…
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Fireworks that were set to go off for a Fourth of July celebration have been rescheduled in Walla Walla. Since conditions were incredibly high, combined with record-breaking heat, city officials postponed the event until it was…
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Police investigators are working to track down an unidentified suspect who heartlessly stole wrapped Christmas presents and cash donations from the Washington Dept. of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) office in Walla Walla. According to an…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Hundreds of children around the Tri-Cities will receive gifts they weren't expecting this holiday season. The initiative by Energy Northwest will…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Need to do some last-minute holiday shopping? This weekend's Kennewick Parks and Recreation Holiday Bazaar is the perfect opportunity to buy gifts as dozens of vendors from across the Mid-Columbia visit the Tri-Cities. All 21,000 square feet…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Law enforcement agencies from across the Tri-Cities region are putting an emphasis on stopping drunk drivers as Washington state suffers…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- This week, Reading for the Future, in partnership with the Children’s Reading Foundation of the Mid-Columbia (CRFMC), highlights a local business making a…
