Kadlec Regional Medical Center hosts COVID-19 vaccine clinic
RICHLAND, Wash. - In a vial designed to ward off COVID-19, healthcare workers find renewed hope and a sign that we're closer to putting the pandemic…
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Seattle Mariners hold event to connect with fans in Central & Eastern Washington
SEATTLE, Wash. — The Seattle Mariners are accounting for the pandemic by making their outreach program for Central & Eastern Washington virtual in 2021. The 2021 Mariners Care “Virtual” Community Tour is meant to give baseball fans outside of the…
Washington Sen. Hawkins calls for school employee vaccinations
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Senator Brad Hawkins, who represents the 12th legislative district of the state of Washington, continues to stress the importance of vaccinating school employees. This comes on the heels of school districts throughout the state, including in the…
COVID-19 cases up in Washington, vaccinations to be expanded
SEATTLE, Wash. — The Washington state Department of Health said Wednesday that COVID-19 cases appear to be increasingly sharply in the most recent data. The flat and declining case count trends in mid-to-late December may be due to fewer people…
Elderly Pasco woman aided by quick-witted police officer
PASCO, Wash. — Welfare checks are a regular part of an officer's duties, but Officer Justin Greenhalgh of the Pasco PD was forced to get creative during this particular check-in. Officer Greenhalgh responded to a patient who was identified by…
Inslee announces "Healthy Washington" re-opening initiative
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee addressed the pandemic as we turn toward a new year. The most significant aspect of this is the "Healthy Washington" initiative that will help re-open businesses throughout the state. Taking effect on January…
How this Grandview family kept their spirits up during 2020
GRANDVIEW, Wash. - There's no question that 2020 has been hard for Lynette Brewer and her family. "Just everything changed with the pandemic, plus we had to…
Numerica Credit Union helps homeless families move into permanent homes
KENNEWICK, Wash. - Some families from Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho, who were once homeless, now have a home in time for the…
Gov. Inslee announces travel restrictions amid new virus strain abroad
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced on Monday new travel restrictions from the United Kingdom and South Africa, which have a possibly more contagious strain of COVID-19. The governor issued a proclamation requiring people arriving in Washington state…
West Richland family spreads happiness through backyard farm
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. - There's rarely a dull moment at the Hermann household, or should we say farm? "No, I never expected - like…
Mid-Columbia Libraries add free Wi-Fi for those in need
BENTON COUNTY, Wash. — Good news for those who need better access to Wi-Fi: Branches of the Mid-Columbia Libraries (MCL) are expanding their free internet access for residents in Benton County. The Benton City, Keewaydin Park, Kennewick and West Richland…
Walla Walla students build and paint desks for younger students without workspace
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - After weeks of work, 25 students from Sharpstein Elementary School now have a one-of-a-kind desk. "Day one of distance…
Over-the-counter home test for COVID-19 gets US green light
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first home test for COVID-19 that doesn't require a prescription will soon be on U.S. store shelves.
Thanksgiving 'erased' progress against virus. Now let's talk about Christmas (POLL)
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The health officer for the greater Tri-Cities area said Thursday that Thanksgiving gatherings further spread COVID-19 but the community can turn things around this holiday season. The question is: will enough people change their Christmas traditions in…
Shipping holiday packages during COVID-19
TRI-CITIES, Wash. --- For the U.S. Postal Service and other mail carriers, the holiday rush of shopping and shipping is the busiest time of year. With the coronavirus pandemic pushing…
The pandemic boosted food delivery companies. Soon they may face a reality check
At the start of 2020, it looked like the food delivery sector was about to face a reckoning after years of raising and losing billions of dollars. One of the original food delivery businesses, Grubhub, was considering putting itself up…
Holiday season starts under pall of more than 100,000 new Covid-19 cases. And 20 states did not report numbers on Thanksgiving Day
America enters the somber holiday weekend following a Thanksgiving Day that saw more than 100,000 new Covid-19 cases and 1,200 deaths -- skyrocketing numbers given that 20 states did not report data. Traditionally the start of a time of shopping…
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…
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…
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…
Pasco Fire Department demonstrates how to properly put out a cooking fire
PASCO, Wash. - According to the Pasco Fire Department, cooking fires are the number one cause of structure fires in the City of Pasco…
Richland School District requiring parents to verify their child is healthy, everyday
RICHLAND, Wash - In an effort to limit coronavirus cases, the Richland School District is now requiring parents of students who are learning in-person to fill…
Petition calls for Benton-Franklin Health District officer to step down, form advisory group
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- A group of Tri-Cities residents started a petition to start an Emergency Advisory Group and ask Dr. Amy Person, the Health Officer,…
Help available for Pasco residents struggling to pay utilities during pandemic
PASCO, Wash. - Has the pandemic impacted your ability to pay your utility bills? According to Jon Funfar, Communications Project Manager for the City of Pasco, around 120 Pasco residents have applied for the CARES Utility Assistance Grant. He encourages…
