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…
Pets
Preparing for summer involves mosquito prevention
The official start of summer is Saturday, June 20th and along with sunshine and heat the season brings insects - specifically mosquitoes that could hold the West Nile virus.…
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…
Biscuits and Gravy, the kitten born with two faces, dies
(CNN) -- Biscuits and Gravy, the kitten with two faces, has died days after capturing the hearts of animal lovers all over the world. The adorable kitty, born on May 20 on an Oregon farm, died just three days after…
Benton Franklin Humane Society joins #GivingTuesday
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving online and this year it's happening on Tuesday, May 5. With COVID-19 and the Stay-At-Home order, many fundraising events have been cancelled so it's an especially significant year to…
Kennewick Irrigation District: Please don’t play in the canals
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- As the weather warms up and kids are out of school, the Kennewick Irrigation District has one request - please don’t swim in the canals. KID has seen an increase in people playing in the canals, and…
Pet fostering booms as COVID-19 keeps families home
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Simeon family was heading home to Omaha from a Smoky Mountains vacation when Kim Simeon spotted a social media post from the Nebraska Humane Society, pleading with people to consider fostering a pet amid concerns…
Governor Inslee signs bill allowing dogs in breweries
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washingtonians can now enjoy some hair of the dog alongside their pup. Governor Inslee recently signed HB 2412 into law, legalizing dogs in taprooms. The new bill requires the State Board of Health to adopt rules to…
Pet boarding facility in Finley offers to care for pets at no cost if owner has COVID-19
FINLEY, Wash. -- Owners of the BnB Pet Retreat are offering to care for the dogs or cats of anyone who has to be hospitalized due to COVID-19 free of charge. "We heard some people were worried about it," said…
Stuck at home? Now could be a good time to foster an animal from the Tri-Cities shelter
PASCO. Wash - In less than a month, there will be a lot of newborn kittens at the Tri-Cities Animal Shelter. The shelter is hoping people quarantined at home will take this time to foster a kitten. "We've been seeing…
Local emergency vet clinic staying open during COVID-19 pandemic, changing exam procedures
KENNEWICK, Wash. – As people self-isolate due to the coronavirus, pets are spending more quality time with their owners. And if they have an emergency, the…
Kennewick firefighters rescue dog from underneath SUV
KENNEWICK, Wash. - A scared dog underneath an SUV was rescued on Monday morning in Kennewick. Firefighters and police responded to Yelm and 27th Avenue around 8 a.m. Captain Brian Ellis tells KAPP-KVEW the car passed over the dog, causing…
Selah Middle School gets a new furry friend to spread joy
There’s a new “Big Dog” on the Selah Middle School campus. Roy, a six-year-old Bernese Mountain dog is taking over the role as the school’s therapy dog. The previous therapy dog, Benny, became an unofficial mascot during his six years…
Dog waste cleanup business celebrates successful first year in Tri-Cities
TRI-CITIES, Wash. --- Doody Pros, a dog waste cleanup service, is celebrating its first anniversary this February. The small business picks up dog waste for clients around the Tri-Cities at reasonable rates. Katie Julison…
Add a barn cat to your farm, warehouse or business to help with rodent control
PASCO, Wash. -- The Tri-Cities Animal Shelter helps around 3,000 dogs and cats find furrever homes each year. From fostering to adopting, there are several ways to make an impact.…
Eddie, the viral-sensation, took a ride in a Kennewick fire truck
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The world cannot get enough of Eddie Spaghetti -- or at least we can't. Eddie took a ride in a Kennewick fire truck on Sunday morning,…
Kennewick vet clinic first in the state to have high-definition CT machine
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Another level of care is being offered to pet owners at the Horse Heaven Hills Vet Clinic. The office has introduced the Vimago. It's…
Dog with less than a year to live sworn in as honorable Pasco K-9 as part of bucket list
PASCO, Wash. -- Sometimes we don't know how lucky we are until something life-altering happens whether that be the loss of a loved one or a medical diagnosis. For Eddie,…
New tradition starts at Yakima Humane Society on New Year's Eve
YAKIMA, Wash. --The Yakima Humane Society hosted its first “HUMANE New Year’s” event where volunteers from the community came in to comfort the animals during the festivities. “Due to being in a…
Cat that looks like Baby Yoda is looking for a home
If you thought Baby Yoda was cute, wait until you meet Joy, the rescue cat with an uncanny resemblance to the green "Star Wars" alien. With enormous ears, big, round eyes, and little button nose, Joy is the Baby Yoda…
49 pit bulls rescued from alleged dogfighting ring, Tacoma man arrested
Nearly 50 pit bulls were rescued from an illegal dog fighting and breeding operation at a home in Tacoma earlier this week.
Mystery of missing police station donated toys solved
A Massachusetts police department has a thief in its midst.
Dog stays by brother's side after he's hit by car
In Mac Steinmeyer's fenced in backyard a yellow lab named Brennan soaks up the sun.
Man traveling with pet opossum runs into issues getting back home
Gerald Tautenhahn said two months after his father passed away in Austin, Texas, he wanted to spend time with his mother and cheer her up by bringing Zatara, an opossum he has raised since it was just weeks old, KCBS/KCAL reported.
