Lock downs force Richland bookstore to close after decades in business
RICHLAND, Wash. - Owner of the Tri-City Bible Bookstore, Deanna Brown, recalled the 1970's, when the store was located in Kennewick and owned by her…
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City of Hermiston working with downtown restaurants to expand outdoor dining options
HERMISTON, Ore. -- The city of Hermiston is stepping in to help restaurants stay afloat during the current phase of restrictions on businesses. A city spokesperson announced Friday that they will be making portions of city-owned parking lots available for…
Washington Apple Week kicks off on Saturday
WENATCHEE, Wash. -- The Washington Apple Commission has designated the week of Nov. 28 - Dec. 6 as the second annual celebration of Washington Apple Week. The week-long celebration will focus on educating consumers on the varieties available, the process…
No charges filed in homicide near Hy’s Mini Mart in Yakima
YAKIMA, Wash. -- The Yakima County Prosecutor's Office has decided not to file charges against three teenagers arrested in connection with a gang-related homicide. The incident started on Friday, Nov. 20, around 3:30 p.m. at Hy’s Mini Mart. According to…
White Pass Ski Area opens Friday
NACHES, Wash. -- Friday is Opening Day at White Pass Ski Area, and as of Friday morning day-use tickets were sold out. Skiers can anticipate some new COVID-19 restrictions in place this season, including masks and social distancing required while…
Kittitas County Sheriff Clay Myers officially sworn in
KITTITAS COUNTY, Wash. -- After serving in the position for over a year, Sheriff Clay Myers was officially sworn in at the Kittitas County Superior Court on Wednesday, Nov. 25. Sheriff Myers first served as undersheriff to former Sheriff Gene…
Suspected drunk driver killed in Wapato crash on Thanksgiving
WAPATO, Wash. -- A man suspected of driving under the influence died after crashing his car on Thanksgiving. According to the Yakima County Sheriff's Office, deputies and firefighters responded to the two-car, head-on collision on Yakima Valley Highway just east…
'A heart of gold’: Yakima organ donor saves firefighter’s life, brings families together
YAKIMA, Wash. — Kevin Irby was a son, a brother, a father of two young boys and, most of all, a person much…
Local restaurant hosts 'burgers and beer' Black Friday deal
As Black Friday approaches, one local restaurant is getting creative with a burgers and beer drive-thru. Proof Gastropub is selling dinner bags filled with two "In n Out" style…
Chefsgiving receives overwhelming amount of donations
KENNEWICK, Wash. - While Thanksgiving might look very different for most Americans this year, for Chef Chris Nokes, it's mostly the same situation. "It is amazing," he said. Besides…
Coronavirus cases increase by nearly 200 in bi-county area
TRI-CITIES, Wash. --- Local health officials announced an increase of almost 200 new COVID-19 cases ahead of Thanksgiving tomorrow. Benton County increased by 129 new cases for a total of 7,635 cases while Franklin County increased by 64 for a…
Officials mull loosening COVID restrictions for schools
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state health officials are considering changing the disease metrics that guide school district reopening decisions during the pandemic. The Seattle Times reports the changes, if adopted, mean up to half the state’s 300 school districts would…
Columbia Basin College acquires grant to support families of migrant workers
PASCO, Wash. — Columbia Basin College was approved for a $2.3 million grant by the U.S. Department of Education. This funding will be used to supplement the High School Equivalency Program (HEP), which enables members of the community to obtain…
Locals protest current COVID-19 restrictions in front of the Franklin County Courthouse
PASCO, Wash. - Nearly a hundred people gathered outside the Franklin County Courthouse on Tuesday morning to protest the state's latest COVID-19 restrictions.…
Richland family sets up Little Fence of Hope in front yard
RICHLAND, Wash. - The Little Fence of Hope has returned to Richland. Last year, Mary Arquette and her family realized there were several kids and teens walking…
2nd Harvest hosts 5th annual turkey distribution
Hundreds of cars lined up at the Toyota Center in Kennewick Tuesday morning for a chance to receive one of 1,000 free Thanksgiving dinner boxes. This was 2nd Harvest's 5th annual turkey…
Pasco School Board votes to keep middle and high schoolers remote for now
PASCO, Wash. --- In a unanimous decision during their Nov. 24 meeting, Pasco School District Board members voted to stick to remote learning for middle and high schoolers indefinitely. The decision came after board members reviewed current local and state…
Harman Center to host virtual Thanksgiving for seniors
YAKIMA, Wash. — The Harman Center in Yakima is looking to keep in touch with its seniors by having a virtual Thanksgiving celebration Wednesday afternoon via Facebook. Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards says COVID-19 restrictions have made it difficult to…
Voter turnout in Washington hit 84.1%, just shy of record
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — There were a record number of voters participating in this month’s election, but the overall turnout percentage fell just shy of the record 84.6% set in 2008. While 84.8% of the state’s nearly 4.9 million voters…
242 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths reported by BFHD
KENNEWICK, Wash. – Today's release from the Benton-Franklin Health District announced 242 new cases of COVID-19 in the area. Public health officials revealed that Benton and Franklin Co. individually surpassed noteworthy milestones. The total number of cases in Benton Co.…
Washington state in ‘very dangerous time of this pandemic’
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington state Department of Health has reported more than 6,200 new cases of the coronavirus, representing roughly three days of cases. Health officials said Monday evening the 6,277 new cases reported includes a case backlog…
Tri-City Bible Bookstore closing down after decades, COVID partly to blame
RICHLAND, Wash. - The Tri-City Bible Bookstore in Richland has been serving customers for decades, but that will come to an end this winter. According to a post on their Facebook page, the store will be closing for good on…
WSDOT East: 'The Big Leplowski' will join 'Plowie McPlow Plow' on the snowy roads this year
SPOKANE, Wash. -- After hundreds of suggestions and several rounds of voting, WSDOT East has unveiled the name of its new tow plow. The Big Leplowski was christened Monday morning and will be serving the Spokane area alongside WSDOT East's…
Residents in Umatilla, Morrow Counties can be added to Christmas light map
HERMISTON, Ore. -- The Hermiston Parks & Recreation Department wants to (safely) light up the town, but they need your help. They're asking residents with stand-out holiday decor to enter the Umatilla County Christmas Light Contest. Those who would like…
