OLYMPIA, Wash. - According to the Washington State Department of Commerce, applications for up to $20,000 in emergency funding will soon be available for Washington State businesses affected by recent public health measures. This will be the third round of…
The latest virus updates: After UK signs off, US hoping for vaccine approval soon; daily US deaths near 2,600; McConnell sticks with partisan virus aid plan.
SEATTLE -- Health care workers and nursing home residents should be at the front of the line when the first coronavirus vaccine shots…
The first shipments of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine will be delivered on December 15, according to an Operation Warp Speed document obtained by CNN on Tuesday.The document, provided to governors ahead of a call with the Vice President Monday, also estimated…
KENNEWICK, Wash. - Executive Director and Founder of TROT, Cynthia MacFarlan said it's been a roller coaster year for the organization. "That fundraiser really carries us through the year and not…
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…
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…
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…
Patricia and Leslie McWaters spent 47 years together, raising their children, then grandchildren and then great-grandchildren. And last week, the Michigan couple died together of Covid-19, within the same minute. "They literally did everything together and although we're shocked about…
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…
In December a Starbucks customer "who identifies as a front-line responder to the COVID-19 outbreak" can get a free tall brewed coffee, hot or iced.
RICHLAND, Wash. -- Throughout the pandemic, many businesses and industries have had to adapt or completely change their business models to stay afloat. Some have made changes simply…
Health care workers are getting a special treat this month. Starbucks will be giving away free cups of coffee to health care workers and first responders who have been working during the Covid-19 pandemic. Find the latest coronavirus news here.…
KENNEWICK, Wash. - A 15-year-old girl from the Tri-Cities has died due to complications from COVID-19, according to Benton County Coroner Bill Leach. Early in the morning on November 24,…
KAPP-KVEW Local News along with other community-minded partners present Tri-City Strong, a fundraiser for local seniors, kids, medical care services, the homeless plus area food banks. Tri-City Strong is a two-day telethon with KAPP-KVEW, Town Square Media radio stations, the…
Coronavirus morning update: Dr. Scott Atlas is leaving his White House job; virus robs Bethlethem of Christmas cheer; plus the latest virus numbers and other developments.
The Texas doctor was caught in a photo cradling a distraught COVID-19 patient missing his wife on Thanksgiving.
It's been months of haggling, backing away from negotiations, getting the gang back together and still a stimulus deal has proven elusive for Capitol Hill.The forces of partisanship aren't going to make that any easier now.Republicans are dug in and…
(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…
As the US prepares for the first round of vaccinations to tackle Covid-19, infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci called on the public to "be part of the solution" and get vaccinated once it is available."Say, 'I'm not going to…
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The president of the University of Washington, Ana Mari Cauce, said in a press conference Monday afternoon that "privacy is absolutely paramount" regarding the WA…
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…
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.…
