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Franklin County farm faces steep penalty for illegal irrigation
PASCO, Wash. — A Franklin County farm owner is facing a hefty fine of $304,000 for irrigating this year's crops using water that was sourced illegally from the Snake River. According to an alert issued by the Washington State Department…
Kennewick schools seek approval from Native American tribes to avoid re-branding
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Unless they receive formal approval from neighboring Native American tribes, two schools in Kennewick will be forced to change their beloved mascots following a law that was signed into effect in April 2021. In April 2021, Governor…
Want your artwork hung in Walla Walla City Hall? Apply today!
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Have you ever imagined hanging your creation on the walls of one of your city's most sacred public forums? Now is your chance to turn that vision into a reality! The city of Walla Walla’s Arts…
STCU Volunteers Count: Benton-Franklin Humane Society
st KENNEWICK, Wash. -- KAPP-KVEW Local News and STCU have teamed up to highlight those in our community who are making our world a better place. This month's…
Halloween shopping could be harder this year because of supply chain shortages
Halloween is still weeks away and you should shop for costumes and decorations a little earlier this year.
GALLERY: New ski-resort hotel now taking reservations for this winter
Schweitzer’s newest hotel is about to open its doors and is ready for you to book your stay.
Scarywood is baaack! Silverwood Theme Park’s scariest time of year
Five haunted attractions and scare zones scattered throughout the park — Scarywood is back and scarier than ever.
Kittitas County's Shree Saini crowned Miss World America
THORP, Wash. -- You may have seen her name or heard her story, now Kittitas County's Shree Saini is making headlines worldwide as the first Indian-American to be crowned Miss World America. Saini, who previously won the title of Miss…
Farmers become eligible for disaster relief as Biden signs Newhouse-backed act
WASHINGTON — Earlier today, President Biden signed the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act (H.R. 5305) into effect. This included approval for the 2020 WHIP+ Reauthorization Act, which was introduced by Eastern Washington Rep. Dan Newhouse last year…
Vote for Alaska's burliest bears in Fat Bear Week 2021!
KING SALMON, Alaska. — Now's your chance to vote for the burliest bear at Katmai National Park in an annual showdown celebrating the biggest of big ol' bears preparing for Winter. The bears of Brooks River prepare for the cold…
Redistricting maps may influence voting power of Yakima county's minority populations
SEATTLE, Wash. — A coalition representing Washington's communities of color fear that redistricting maps proposed by some state appointees will limit the voting rights and representation of Yakima County's Latinx population. According to Redistricting Justice of Washington, the Washington State…
The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to the Tri-Cities in January
KENNEWICK, Wash. — For one night in January, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters are visiting the Tri-Cities as part of their 200-city tour across the United States of America. According to a release from the Harlem Globetrotters, the newly-imagined 'Spread Game…
Tri-Cities Airport adds new airline, flights to Reno-Tahoe
PASCO, Wash. — The airport serving the Tri-Cities is about to get a new set of weekly nonstop flights to a famed West Coast vacation destination. ExpressJet Airlines announced it would launch three new flights each week from Tri-Cities Airport…
America Strong: Women overcoming addiction train for a half-marathon
Right now, we’re celebrating America Strong stories from right here in our own community. One inspiring story comes from the Union Gospel Mission- Anna Ogden Hall.
City of Walla Walla dispels rumor about vaccination requirement
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — The City Council of Walla Walla is refuting an internet rumor claiming that city officials are planning to require residents to prove their COVID-19 vaccination status to "do anything in the city of Walla Walla." The…
NASA promotes STEM Education at CWU with hefty grants
ELLENSBURG, Wash. — As part of an effort to expand STEM education in the Northwest United States, NASA will award $8.5 million to Central Washington University over the next four years for instructional programs. According to an announcement from CWU…
Olive Lake Campground will temporarily close
PENDLETON, Ore.-- Olive Lake Campground and associated day uses will be temporarily closed effective Friday, September 17th, according to a press release sent by a Umatilla National Forest official. According to the press release, the campground is closed while contractors…
Inside the ICU: An exclusive look inside Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center’s intensive care unit
You have heard about the severity of COVID-19 and the Delta variant. You have heard about the crisis in our local hospitals; the nursing shortages and the lack of supplies.
Supersonics legend Shawn Kemp places Washington's first legal sports bet
SNOQUALMIE, Wash. — History was made on Thursday afternoon as the first legal sports wager was placed at a Washington state sportsbook in King County. Who was the first person to place a bet, you ask? None other than…
Summer drought may cause fall leaves to change colors earlier than normal this year
KENNEWICK, WA — Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of year to live in the Northwest. The official start…
After 40+ years, the Tri-Cities Wine Festival is being discontinued
RICHLAND, Wash. — After 40 historic years, the Tri-Cities Wine Society has decided to permanently discontinue the Tri-Cities Wine Festival. According to a press release issued on Monday afternoon, the event was cancelled two years in a row due to…
Here’s how Washington employees can request religious exemptions for the COVID-19 vaccine
SPOKANE, Wash – State employees required to get the COVID-19 vaccine now have a way to request religious and medical exemptions.
Yakima Pride Parade postponed due to wildfire smoke
NACHES, Wash. — Significant smoke and diminishing air quality has forced event organizers to postpone the 2021 Yakima Pride Parade, which was scheduled for Saturday, April 21. This comes after the event was already postponed to August due to COVID-19.…
