Taking precautions are key as we enter wildfire season, Benton County FD #4 says
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. -- As the weather gets warmer and we start to enter what officials call the wildfire season, the…
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Water bottles, test kits available to Morrow County residents amid contamination
BOARDMAN, Ore. — Having clean water to drink and cook with is essential to any person's wellbeing. That's why safe water and testing kits are being made available to residents of Morrow County as the region experiences a serious battle…
WA Dept. of Ecology kicks off #SmokeReady week to prepare for upcoming wildfire season
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- As temperatures start to rise and we enter the summer months, the Washington State Department of Ecology wants to remind the community to prepare for wildfire season. From June 13th - 16th is the department's #SmokeReady week…
Pendleton residents on high alert after weekend rain, water let out of McKay Reservoir
PENDLETON, Ore. -- A wet weekend in northeast Oregon has caused creek and river levels to rise, including the Pendleton area.…
Washington State Veterinarian advises live poultry markets to close amid bird flu concerns
YAKIMA, Wash. -- "We don't want to panic anybody and we don't think anything is really going to happen but it is…
A new Book Vending Machine at Emerson Elementary in Pasco is inspiring students to read
PASCO, Wash. -- Emerson Elementary School in the Pasco School District (PSD) has found a unique way to share the love…
BFHD reports a spike in Syphilis cases in the Tri-Cities
KENNEWICK, WASH. -- The Benton-Franklin Health District (BFHD) has been tracking the rate of syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection (STI), for the past 10 years in the Tri-Cities.…
A local Chiropractor shares how to improve a child's overall health with the right backpack
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Backpacks come in all shapes and sizes and are an excellent tool for students to carry their school…
Dollar Tree recalls more than one million hot glue guns due to fire and burn hazards
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The Consumer Product and Safety Commission (CPSD) issued a recall on April 14, 2022, posting that Dollar Tree stores recalled more than one million Crafter's Square Glue Guns. CPSD said that "glue guns can malfunction when plugged in, posing…
'A recipe for significant challenges:' Kennewick officials give burn safety tips following Saturday fire
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- As fire season approaches, officials with the Kennewick Fire Department are warning you to stay vigilant if you're planning on lighting a match. Firefighters from across the area responded to a blaze Saturday afternoon where they found…
UPS intercepts cash sent by elderly Kittitas County resident who was scammed
ELLENSBURG, Wash. — People are being scammed through various methods deployed across the United States and in your neighborhood. A senior citizen from Kittitas County was recently the victim of one such scheme which was foiled thanks to a security…
Speech-Language Pathologists at Trios Health use play to help children develop language skills
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- For parents of children receiving a diagnosis for a developmental disorder, it can seem scary and stressful, but the Speech-Language Pathologist…
Kennewick Fire offers tips for burning tumbleweeds after fire sparks near homes
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The Kennewick Fire Department (KFD) and the Benton County Fire District #1 responded to a "natural cover fire" at 3:34 p.m. March 24th at 1119 W. 53rd, according to a recent KFD press release. Fire crews said…
Wild winds! West Richland Police warn of hazardous conditions on windy days
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. -- It was a breezy Sunday! The strongest wind gusts in the Tri-Cities reached 40+ mph. Winds are expected to remain gusty over the next 48 hours, according to our KAPP-KVEW weather team. The West Richland Police…
'It's a second chance:' New safe house for previously incarcerated people to open in April
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Inside of a large green and white property on Morain Loop in Kennewick is a breeding ground…
Right to Repair Campaign: "Americans throw away 416,000 cell phones per day"
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Interested in learning more ways to reduce electronic waste and save money on technology repairs? The Right to Repair Campaign is hosting a Zoom webinar this Tuesday, March 8, at 11:30 a.m. PST, according to a recent…
Heart Safe Richland community initiative offers free Hands-Only CPR classes
RICHLAND, Wash. -- Over the years, CPR techniques have changed. According to paramedics at the Richland Fire & Emergency Services Department (RF&ES) and the American Heart Association…
The City of Walla Walla receives grant for historic preservation for the next 10 years
Walla Walla: The 1936 Pacific…
88% of cardiac arrests happen at home; learn Hands-Only CPR to save live
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The American Heart Association (AHA) said that "only 46% of people who have a cardiac arrest get the immediate help they…
National Wear Red Day: Help bring awareness to heart disease
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, claiming one out of every three lives, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). The Association's Go Red for Women is calling on everyone to bring awareness…
EBT, SNAP users now eligible for Safeway grocery delivery and pickup
KENNEWICK, Wash. - Sara Osborne with Safeway and Albertsons said they've been looking for ways to ease food insecurities in recent years. "We believe everybody…
The benefits of reading to your baby starting in the womb
KENNEWICK, Wash. --A third of children are not prepared for Kindergarten with the essential learning skills, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. But early…
A father and his two children survive a home fire in Kennewick
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- A father and his two children made it out of their home alive after a fire started in their attached garage, according to a press release from the Kennewick Fire Department Fire crews from the Kennewick Fire…
RECALL: FRIGG Silicone Pacifier posing a choking hazard
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The Mushie & Co recalls more than 330,000 FRIGG Silicone Pacifiers due to a possible choking hazard. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, "the base of the silicone nipple has a fine slit that can cause…
