Tri-Cities expected to hit 100 degrees this week: How you can beat the heat
Saturday marked the start of summer but Monday brought temperatures into the 90's with a high heat risk announced for central and eastern Washington…
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Committee, fair board working on plan to hold 4-H sales despite Benton-Franklin Fair & Rodeo cancellation
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The best week of summer is now the latest disappointment coming brought about by the pandemic. Organizers of the Benton-Franklin Fair & Rodeo announced in a Facebook post on Thursday that…
Richland School District works to meet deadline for Fall 2020 plan as new superintendent withdraws
RICHLAND, Wash. -- As local school districts try and figure out how to safely return to the classroom in the fall - amidst a pandemic - the Richland School District has now had another obstacle thrown at them. On Friday,…
Tri-Cities leaders, experts help businesses know how to reopen safely
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- For those that frequent wineries, it's not just about the wine itself - it's the experience and the social aspect. Spring and Summer are usually peak seasons for those…
Schools nationwide brace for cuts from new financial crisis
ATLANTA (AP) — It was during the Great Recession when Catoosa County first shortened its school year, from 180 to 175 instructional days, as it began years of furloughs due to budget cuts. As a result of the coronavirus pandemic,…
Idaho set to advance to Phase 3 on Saturday
BOISE, Idaho — Governor Brad Little announced Thursday that Idaho is set to move into Phase 3 of the state’s reopening plan on Saturday. Little’s “Idaho Rebounds” plan has set a two-week time frame for each phase. The state is…
Pool sales increase amid coronavirus pandemic
HERMISTON, Ore. -- Businesses are seeing an increase in pool sales as public pools remain closed throughout Oregon and Washington. The owner of Inland Pool and Spa Centre in Hermiston said…
YMCA of the Greater Tri-Cities receives $10,000 grant from Pasco-Kennewick Rotary Club
RICHLAND, Wash. -- A generous donation from Tri-Cities rotary members is helping the YMCA continue to provide safe and affordable childcare during the pandemic. The Pasco-Kennewick Rotary Club recently gifted the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Cities with a $10,000 grant.…
Skiing in Colorado to resume this week
DENVER (AP) — Time to dust off those boots and tune those skis. At least one resort high in the Colorado Rockies is planning to reopen after a more than two-month hiatus caused by the coronavirus. Arapahoe Basin will open…
Thousands wait to take US citizenship oath amid virus delays
BOSTON (AP) — Wendy De Los Santos passed the test to become a U.S. citizen just days before government offices shut down nationwide because of the coronavirus pandemic. In mid-March, officials said they would tell her in a few weeks…
Heading back to the gym? Doctors explain how to stay safe
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Are some workouts, like yoga or spinning classes, less safe than others? Should I wear a mask? Do I need more than six-feet apart in cardio classes where there’s panting and heavy breathing? There are…
Memorial Day tempts Americans outdoors, raising virus fears
Millions of Americans are getting ready to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns and venture outdoors to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at beaches, cookouts and family outings, raising concern among public health officials that large gatherings could cause outbreaks to come roaring…
Some recreational fishing set to reopen in Washington
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — After two months of closures because of COVID-19 pandemic concerns, many of Washington state’s coastal waters are set to reopen for fishing on Tuesday, officials said. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife said marine areas…
Spokane County approved to advance to phase 2 of reopening plan
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane County has been approved to advance to phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan. The Inland COVID response team made the announcement at a press conference on Friday. Governor Jay Inslee announced earlier this week that…
Netflix to start cancelling inactive members' subscriptions
New York, N.Y. -- If you've been ignoring your Netflix account since you finished the season finale of Ozark, you may want to stream something soon, or you could lose your subscription. Netflix will start asking its inactive users if…
Average gas price up five cents over three weeks in US
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline rose a nickel over the past three weeks, to $1.97 per gallon. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey says Sunday that the slight jump comes after prices…
Governor Inslee retracts restaurant contact requirement in Washington
SEATTLE -- Washington will not require restaurants to get customers’ contact information as initially planned as part of reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Jay Inslee said. The Democratic governor’s office in a news release Friday said that instead, businesses…
Kennewick boy celebrates 200th infusion for rare disease with parade
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Kamden Phillips, who is almost 9 years old, was diagnosed with Pompe disease when he was just a year old, and has had to receive infusions to keep the disease in check ever since. Pompe disease is…
Kennewick-based energy drink startup could win $50,000 grant with your help
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- A Tri-Cities startup is in the running for a $50,000 grant, and they need the help of the community to pass the finish line. Bissy is a fair trade energy drink…
US census stirs uncertainty for those displaced by virus
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — It’s not meant to be a trick question, but many filling out their 2020 U.S. census form struggle to answer: How many people were staying at your home on April 1? The pandemic has fostered sudden,…
Leaders search for optimism amid coronavirus pandemic
BERLIN (AP) — As families in the U.S. and elsewhere marked Mother’s Day in a time of social distancing and isolation due to the coronavirus pandemic, world leaders projected optimism they could loosen lockdowns while controlling a potential second wave…
Tribal casino shutdown delivers blow to Indian Country
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — When the Kalispel Tribe of Indians closed its casino as the coronavirus took hold in Washington state, it essentially shut down its economy. That difficult choice has played out nationwide as some 500 Native American casinos…
Court cuts fine for burn pile that included animals
LEBANON, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon ranching couple, fined nearly $18,000 for creating an illegal burn pile that included 40 dead animals, contested the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s penalty and won. A judge reduced the fine to $3,000 because…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk threatened to move company over virus restrictions
Tesla CEO Elon Musk threatened Saturday to pull the company’s factory and headquarters out of California in an escalating spat with local officials who have stopped the company from reopening its electric vehicle factory. On Twitter, Musk also threatened to…
