Tri-Cities homes selling quicker than last year, agents offer buying tips
KENNEWICK, Wash. - One day they're listed for sale, the next day, that house is sold; Tri-Cities real estate experts said the pandemic…
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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…
Watershed Festival 2021: Star-studded lineup, ticket sales announced
GEORGE, Wash. — A limited supply of tickets and camping passes are available for the 2021 Watershed Festival, which has a loaded setlist headlined by Tim McGraw, Dierks Bentley, and Thomas Rhett. At the three-day music festival hosted by the Gorge…
Tuition-free Bezos Academy preschool comes to Pasco in 2022
PASCO, Wash. — A tuition-free, full-day pre-school program founded in part by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is heading to the Tri-Cities next year. According to a press release issued by the Housing Authority of the City of Pasco and Franklin…
Prosser Aquatic Center remains closed amid chlorine shortage
PROSSER, Wash. - It's been over two years since families have swam, splashed and slid into the water at the Prosser Aquatic Center. "Well we were certainly looking…
Two Columbia Valley wine regions officially titled 'American Viticultural Areas'
COLUMBIA VALLEY, Wash. — Two areas located within the Columbia Valley are officially being recognized as American Viticultural Areas (AVAs); bringing even more credibility to wine grape-growing in Southeastern Washington. According to a release issued by the Washington State…
Washington veterans are eligible for rental assistance through BMAC
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Are you or a loved one who served in the U.S. Military behind on their rent? Veterans and their families residing in Washington state are eligible for rental assistance through Supportive Services for Veterans Families…
Richland line crews say city is underpaying workers
RICHLAND, Wash. - They're the men and women who brave all conditions, even risk their lives to make sure our power stays on: the line crew, but…
Walla Walla Public Schools host free summer youth sports camps
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Are you looking at summer camp options for a child between Grades 3 and 8? Walla Walla Public Schools (WWPS) are hosting a variety of athletic summer camps in conjunction with Walla Walla High School (Wa-Hi)…
Yakima Chamber partners with organizations to offer vaccine incentives
YAKIMA, Wash. - It's been six months since the first dose outside of vaccine trials have been administered. Since then, nearly 400 million Americans have received at least one dose…
Prosser to celebrate Juneteenth with "History Hour"
PROSSER, Wash. — Experts and storytellers will come together for a Juneteenth celebration to educate people on the history of Washington state's most recently recognized holiday. According to a press release issued by Prosser Social Justice, visitors will gather at…
Pendleton transgender teen first to be crowned prom princess
PENDLETON, Ore. - It's a first for Nixyaawii Community School on the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Pendleton; on June 3rd, Ryelynn Melton was crowned prom princess. "I love…
What the hay? Franklin County sees uptick in haystack fires
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Wash. — For the second time less than a week, a burning pile of hay is being investigated by Franklin County authorities. The first fire was announced by the Franklin County Fire District No. 3 on a Facebook…
‘This act diminished all of us’; Central Washington University condemns hate act aimed at LGBTQ+ community
Central Washington University issued a statement condemning an “appalling act of hate” aimed at the school’s LGBTQ+ community.
Benton-Franklin Fair seeks local performers; opens 2021 ticket sales Monday
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Are you a performer from the Tri-Cities region looking for an opportunity to showcase your talent? If so then you're in luck! The Benton-Franklin Fair is seeking local performers to be showcased on the Legends Casino Community…
WA panel approves sports betting; sends to governor
Washington State Fair returns in September after 2020 cancellation
PUYALLUP, Wash. — After the fun and games of the Washington State Fair were put on hold during the height of the pandemic, it's set to return this September. Following Governor Jay Inslee's announcement that Washington will fully re-open by…
Campaign aims to reduce alcohol/drug-related incidents on Yakima waters
YAKIMA, Wash. — Sipping a White Claw on a sunny Fourth of July boating trip may sound like a great idea in theory, but in practice, the combination of boating and drinking can be very dangerous. That's why authorities from…
Tri-Cities businesses struggle to find new employees
KENNEWICK, Wash. - It's been a busy year for Tri-Cities business TLC Landscape Management, owned by Trent Brown. "We wanna keep taking on work, but sometimes you can…
Pasco hosts World’s Largest Student Rocketry Competition on Sunday
PASCO, Wash. — This weekend, the nation's largest national student rocketry competition is taking off from Pasco with students from throughout the Pacific Northwest visiting to partake. The National Finals of the 2021 American Rocketry Challenge will take place from 9:00…
Osprey Pointe Marketplace holds logo design contest
PASCO, Wash. — Osprey Pointe Marketplace, a marketplace and hub for commerce in the community, is coming to the Tri-Cities next year. Now, they're asking artists in the area to show off their talent by designing the marketplace's logo. According…
Tri-Cities dog rescue ghosted by shelter builder, community steps in to help
KENNEWICK, Wash. - It's been about a month since Tri-Cities dog rescue, Mikey's Chance, bought a half-built shelter from a man on Facebook. Kate Kinion with the rescue…
Poke and toke: Washington offering free joints as new vaccine incentive
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board announced Monday it will offer free marijuana joints as an incentive for people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Guide to flying through Tri-Cities Airport during summer travel season
PASCO, Wash. — As summertime dawns on Eastern Washington, things are going to get busy at Tri-Cities Airport (PSC). Between new airlines flying through the region and travel restrictions loosening with COVID-19 transmission rates steadily declining, Washingtonians are flocking to…
