Local and state officials provide update on COVID-19 response
KENNEWICK, Wash. - As Washington state has reached 5,000 COVID-19 deaths, officials said it's important to not let our guard down against the virus. "Together we will heal,…
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Connell superintendent becomes bus driver to help students and co-workers
CONNELL, Wash. - In a school district with about 2,100 students, when help is needed, people step up, including bus drivers. "Whether it's building our…
Inslee appoints former chief of staff as chair of Liquor & Cannabis Board
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed his former chief of staff as chairman of the state Liquor and Cannabis Board. David Postman, who served as Inslee’s chief of staff from December 2015 until last November, will…
Opioid addiction treatment center opens in the Tri-Cities
RICHLAND, Wash. - For years, people facing opioid addiction recovery in the region and Tri-Cities, have had to travel to Pendleton, Oregon or Yakima…
Virtual hiring event aims to help Pascoans get back to work in 2021
PASCO, Wash. — Local organizations are teaming up to host a Free Virtual Hiring Event geared toward unemployed individuals in Southeastern Washington who are in need of assistance. This event is sponsored by the Career Center of the Southeast and…
Seahawks veteran K.J. Wright named male Seattle Sports Star of the Year
SEATTLE, Wash. — Linebacker K.J. Wright has spent his entire 10-year NFL career playing for the Seattle Seahawks. Though he isn't necessarily the focal point of the Seahawks' defensive gameplan, Wright has been an outstanding citizen and upholds the foundational…
Costco to raise starting hourly wage to $16; end hazard pay
NEW YORK (AP) — Costco will increase its starting wage to $16 an hour, surpassing most of its main competitors. Costco CEO Craig Jelinek announced the increase Thursday at a Senate Budget Committee hearing, led by Sen. Bernie Sanders, to…
Tri-Cities Airport decorated with historical art installments
PASCO, Wash. — The Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) has been decorated with numerous art and history installations curated by local museums and historians of South Central Washington. Each installment is meant to display a visual history of the Tri-Cities region. Each…
POLL: Do you support a tax on sugary drinks?
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Umatilla County moves from extreme to high risk after commissioners appeal to state
HERMISTON, Ore. - On Tuesday, Governor Kate Brown announced 16 Oregon counties will move into new phases on February 26th,…
After three drug overdose deaths in the Tri-Cities, local experts offer advice to prevent addiction
PASCO, Wash. - Over the weekend, the Pasco Police Department responded to three drug overdose deaths. Sergeant Pruneda with…
84 days later, Pasco man returns home after COVID-19 diagnosis
PASCO, Wash. - After 84 days away from home, recovering from COVID-19, Mike Welch, from Pasco, is back. Welch was diagnosed with COVID-19 just before Thanksgiving…
Coalition seeks to prevent Easterday Farms Dairy from opening up in Oregon
BOARDMAN, Ore. - Easterday Ranches, a company based out of Pasco, faces two lawsuits and bankruptcies. Their affiliate, Easterday Farms Dairy, LLC,…
Pasco School District to be a part of COVID-19 school testing program
PASCO, Wash. - The Pasco School District will be one of 48 throughout the state to offer COVID-19 testing on campus. The Department of Health has partnered with…
Central Washington artists on display in Downtown Yakima exhibit
YAKIMA, Wash. — Artists based out of Central Washington will have their work on display as part of the 'Windows Alive!' exhibit in Downtown Yakima. Located along the northside of Yakima Avenue between Hotel Maison and 3rd St, 'Windows Alive!'…
Seattle Seahawks should monitor J.J. Watt in free agency
SEATTLE, Wash. — Now an unrestricted free-agent looking for his next home, three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt is drawing a ton of attention. Despite being 31-years-old with a long and treacherous injury history, the NFL is on…
Former Tri-Cities resident completes 130-mile run in snow, freezing temperatures
PASCO, Wash. - While most Washingtonians avoided an outdoor run this weekend, Matthew Shepard, did the opposite. "130 miles, like that's definitely within my realm…
Tri-Cities mayors 'disappointed' in Gov. Inslee's phase decision
KENNEWICK, Wash. - A day after Governor Jay Inslee decided to keep the South Central Region in phase one of reopening, local mayors have shared their disappointment.…
Utilities company responds to Lower Snake River Dams proposal
KENNEWICK, Wash. - After an Idaho Congressman made a proposal to breach four dams on the Lower Snake River, a utilities company that relies…
‘An act of terrorism’: Spokane County Human Rights Task Force denounces hate crime at Temple Beth Shalom
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane County Human Rights Task Force has called for community action in response to the recent hate crime at Temple Beth Shalom. The temple was spray-painted with swastikas and anti-Semitic graffiti on Monday and police have…
To prevent heart disease, doctors say being proactive is vital
PROSSER, Wash. — One person dies of heart disease every 36 seconds, in the United States, according to the CDC. But, there's some good…
POLL: Do you support raising the minimum wage to $15/hr?
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Thousands of fake N-95 masks distributed to Washington hospitals
SEATTLE, Wash. - Over the weekend, the Washington State Hospital Association discovered 300,000 3M, N-95 masks they ordered were counterfeit. "Head straps are great, they're secured very nicely,…
