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131 new COVID-19 cases reported by BFHD
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The Benton-Franklin Health District is reporting 131 new cases of COVID-19 in the area. This brings the grand total to 14,870 confirmed cases between the two counties that include the Tri-Cities. With 74 new COVID-19 cases in…
Black, Hispanic and poor students suffered most when Covid shut schools down, a report finds
A recent report offers a glimpse into how the coronavirus pandemic has affected students' academic performance. Overall, the findings paint an optimistic picture. But for Black and Hispanic students, as well as those in schools that serve low-income populations, the…
William Barr says there is no evidence of widespread fraud in presidential election
The Justice Department hasn't found evidence to support allegations of widespread fraud that could have changed the result of last month's presidential election, Attorney General William Barr said in an interview with the Associated Press published Tuesday. The comments from…
Russell Wilson aspires to own the Seattle Seahawks one day
SEATTLE, Wash. — Seattle Seahawks star quarterback Russell Wilson has been the face of the franchise for quite some time, but he's not satisfied with just playing the sport. Eventually, the ambitious future Hall of Famer hopes to own the…
Tri-Cities community organization sells Christmas trees to give back
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The Columbia Valley Daybreak Rotary has set a lofty goal for itself — The organization hopes to sell 500 Christmas trees to patrons of the Tri-Cities this December. A community organization that raises and donates funds to…
BFHD announces the first death of a youth in the Tri-Cities area
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Benton-Franklin Health District announced the first COVID-19-related death of a minor in Benton Co. on Tuesday morning. This is the third COVID-19 death of a minor in…
Biden introduces key members of economic team
President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday introduced key members of his economic team at an event in Wilmington, Delaware, including Janet Yellen, who would be the first woman to serve as Treasury secretary. "A first-rate team that's going to get us…
How pharmacies are preparing to give Americans Covid-19 vaccines
In the fight against Covid-19, the US government is enlisting pharmacies to administer vaccines to hundreds of millions of Americans — an endeavor with unprecedented scale that presents a host of challenges for companies big and small across the United…
65 years ago today, Rosa Parks stood up for civil rights by sitting down
It was on this day in 1955 when a simple act of defiance elevated a seamstress in Montgomery, Alabama, into a pivotal symbol in America's civil rights movement.On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refused to move to the back of…
George Clooney allegedly cuts his own hair with a device attached to a vacuum cleaner
(CNN) -- The coronavirus pandemic forced celebrities to adapt to a brave new world away from their adorning fans, and they responded in myriad ways. Some went to work at their kitchen tables, others soothed the world's anxieties with a…
Small animal rescue sees decline in donations, says pandemic is to blame
PASCO, Wash. - Although they are small, little critters like bunnies, lizards and turtles are equally as loved and care for by Little Lives Small Animal Rescue. Executive…
Coronavirus cases jump by nearly a thousand, according to BFHD
TRI-CITIES, Wash. --- BFHD health officials announced an increase of nearly a thousand COVID-19 cases after the long holiday break. In a 5-day count, the health district reported 542 new cases for Benton County and 417 new cases for Franklin.…
Celebrity Chef David Chang won $1 million. He's giving it all to restaurant workers
David Chang just became the first celebrity to win the top prize in "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" And the chef decided to give it all to a good cause -- he's donating the entire $1 million prize to…
Washington psychiatric hospital sees spike in COVID-19 cases
SEATTLE (AP) — More than 30 patients and staff at Washington state’s largest psychiatric hospital are suffering from coronavirus — the biggest spike in cases to date — and more than 150 have tested positive since the virus first hit…
Walla Walla Public Schools post record-high graduation rates
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — The Walla Walla Public Schools system improved its graduation rate to a record-high 91.7 percent for the Class of 2020. This substantial improvement is a result of the public school system's plan implemented in the 2016-17 school…
'Our health care system is literally at the breaking point' as hospitals run out of space due to Covid-19, doctor says
It's too early to know how bad the Covid-19 surge from Thanksgiving will be. But many hospitals are already at capacity. In Rhode Island, residents received an alarming public safety warning on their phones Monday: "Hospitals at capacity due to…
Report exposes fumbled COVID-19 response at Coyote Ridge Correctional Facility
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Roughly 40 minutes outside of the Tri-Cities is Coyote Ridge Correctional Facility; home to some of the most egregious mishandling of a COVID-19 outbreak in the country. A state watchdog report published by Mike Reicher and Joseph…
Pendleton Mayor asks City Council to reconsider Confederate street names
PENDLETON, Ore. — Mayor John Turner will ask the Pendleton City Council to reconsider its preservation of Confederate-inspired street names. Back in 2007, the City of Pendleton enacted a decision to preserve historical street names by stamping them onto the…
Selah firefighters deck out truck with Christmas lights, despite canceled parade
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. - 2020 has been a turbulent year full of cancellations, but that’s not stopping firefighters in Yakima County from keeping one of their special holiday traditions in tact. NEW: ‘America the Beautiful’ is White House theme for…
Military serviceman reunites with family on Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruise
COEUR d’ALENE, Idaho — Lake Coeur d’Alene Cruises and Santa Claus himself helped organize a family reunion for Captain Luke Emerson, who surprised his kids after returning home from a tour in Afghanistan. Emerson’s family took a cruise up to…
NASCAR'S William 'Rowdy' Harrell and his wife died in a car crash while on their honeymoon
A NASCAR pit crew member and his new wife were killed in a car accident in the Florida Keys while celebrating their honeymoon. William "Rowdy" Harrell, 30, was a tire carrier for Hendrick Motorsports. He and his wife, Blakley Harrell,…
Police: Officer shoots man who was armed with bat at family Thanksgiving gathering
Click here for updates on this story Vancouver, WA (KPTV) -- A Vancouver police officer shot a man who the department said refused to comply with demands to drop a baseball bat after officers responded to a disturbance at a…
Woman rescued, man missing after inflatable boat capsizes
Click here for updates on this story Netarts, OR (KPTV) -- Crews are searching for a missing man after an inflatable boat capsized in Netarts Bay. The Netarts Oceanside Fire District, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Coast Guard were…
