Latino-owned businesses struggle to recover from COVID-19 shutdown
PASCO, Wash. - Several businesses in Pasco, which are primarily owned by Latinos, have struggled to stay afloat after closing down. "They're small, mom and pop, and…
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Organizer needs community help to put on Tri-Cities halloween light show
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Many events and celebrations have been canceled due to the pandemic, and it's even starting to affect the holidays. In Los Angeles, trick-or-treating was completely banned, before the city…
Kennewick business opens during pandemic to spread kindness and joy
KENNEWICK, Wash. - While most Tri-City businesses were closing their doors at the beginning of the pandemic, one of them was just getting started. "It was our dream and so when the…
A weight lifted: Tri-Cities Gold's Gyms will reopen on Friday
RICHLAND, Wash. -- It's been six months since Gold's Gyms in Tri-Cities had to close their doors and eventually furlough all of their employees. On Friday, Sept. 18, they will once again welcome…
Pasco schools cancel meal distributions for Sept. 15 due to poor air quality
PASCO, Wash. --- Due to poor air quality the Pasco School District has made the following changes to their lunch distribution program. All meal distributions and bus deliveries for Sept. 15 is cancelled. If the air quality improves, students can…
Potato truck driver crashes in Franklin County, spilling spuds
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Wash. - A potato truck driver crashed in Franklin County on Tuesday morning, spilling potatoes and temporarily shutting down the roadway. According to Sergeant Gordon Thomasson of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, around 6 a.m. 37-year-old Angel Robles…
Police: 14-year-old killed in gang-related shooting in Yakima
YAKIMA, Wash. — Yakima police are investigating the Monday night fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy. Capt. Jay Seely said officers responded about 9:30 p.m. to reports of…
Yakima County facing 'unprecedented' air pollutants from wildfire smoke, officials say
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. — Yakima County is facing unprecedented levels of air pollution from wildfire smoke, which is keeping the area's air quality at hazardous levels. “We’ve never seen air pollution like this due to fires,” said Keith Hurley, Executive…
Yakama Nation Power building destroyed in fire, cause under investigation
TOPPENISH, Wash. — A fire destroyed the Yakama Nation Power building in Toppenish over the weekend and caused $450,000 in damages. Firefighters responded to the building off of U.S. Highway 97 on Saturday afternoon to find flames coming out of…
Gasperetti's Restaurant closing after 54 years of business in Yakima
YAKIMA, Wash. — Gasperetti's Restaurant is closing after 54 years of serving food and drinks to Yakima residents. Owner John Gasperetti took to social media Sunday to thank customers for their support over the years. "We have been fortunate enough…
Hanford workers have shifts cancelled due to poor air quality
The Department of Energy reported Sunday afternoon that they have cancelled many shifts at the Hanford Site due to the poor air quality. All non-essential Hanford employees North of the Wye Barricade and South of the Wye Barricade, including Richland,…
Air quality across Washington state mostly very unhealthy to hazardous
The National Weather Service in Seattle reported that there has not been much improvement in air quality on Sunday. NWS Seattle tweeted that morning readings across Washington are mostly very unhealthy to hazardous. As the numbers on the chart increase,…
Fire agencies around Benton and Franklin counties join procession for Kennewick firefighter
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The Kennewick Fire Department, along with many other local fire agencies honored the life of Kennewick firefighter Steve Bailie Saturday. The memorial procession started at Kennewick Fire Station 1 just after 10:00 a.m. and proceeded through…
Roasters Coffee temporarily closes all locations due to air quality concerns
Roasters Coffee announced on Facebook Saturday that they have temporarily closed all of their locations due to air quality concerns. The statement said they plan to resume operations on Sunday. KAPP-KVEW's Jason Valentine gave an update on the weather Saturday,…
Suspect allegedly stole saddle valued at over $5,000 from Kennewick business
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The Kennewick Police Department is looking for a suspect in a theft of a saddle from Ranch and Home that is valued at over $5,000.00. Kennewick Police say the they received the report on Friday, but the…
Tri-Cities Dutch Bros close due to poor air quality
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- Dutch Bros announced Friday that all of their Tri-Cities locations would close temporarily due to smoke and poor air quality in the area. They made the announcement on their Facebook page, saying they would reopen once it's…
Local expert says, smoke and ash in the air can benefit your plants
RICHLAND, Wash.--It's common knowledge the smokey haze seen in the air is bad for your health and mood. On the bright side, a local expert claims the smoke could benefit your plants. Plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon…
Remembering Kennewick firefighter Steve Bailie
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- A firefighter with the Kennewick Fire Department told KAPP-KVEW that Steve Bailie was a hero, who had a large heart. Captain Brian Ellis, who is also the Deputy Fire Marshall said that Bailie touched so many lives…
Fed up with city administrator, Selah police chief retires early
SELAH, Wash. — When the now-former police chief of Selah suddenly retired last month, he sent a letter to the mayor saying he could no longer deal with the city administrator. According to the letter, the Aug. 31 early retirement…
New Tri-Cities cat rescue encourages fostering and adoption
PASCO, Wash. - After months of preparation, Tumbleweed Cat Rescue is ready to save some cat's lives. President Ann McCartney said, she and her team started working on the rescue in early…
Domestic Violence Services of Benton and Franklin Counties still holding golf tournament fundraiser
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Domestic Violence Services of Benton and Franklin Counties (DVSBF) is adjusting their annual fundraiser during the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual golf tournament is taking place through the entire month of September. Registered golfers will reserve a tee…
Online fundraiser helps local families affected by recent fires
An online, shareable fundraiser will help families impacted by recent fires in Benton and Franklin Counties. The fundraiser was established by United Way of Benton and Franklin Counties this…
Tri-Cities honor guards pay tribute to victims of 9/11
KENNEWICK, Wash. - Friday is a solemn day to remember those who died in the September 11th terrorist attacks, and to give back in their names. Former…
Richland bakery donates proceeds to Red Cross wildfire relief efforts
RICHLAND, Wash. -- Frost Me Sweet Bakery is donating proceeds from cake cup sales to the American Red Cross for wildfire relief efforts. "We decided we would donate the proceeds from our cake cups at least through the end of…
