Richland line crew, city continue negotiations
RICHLAND, Wash. - Line crew workers with the City of Richland and IBEW 77 Local have been in the negotiation process for nearly 10 months. It's been a…
Technology
SpaceX launches 88 satellites in rideshare mission
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carried 88 satellites into orbit in one fell swoop on Wednesday, marking the company's second dedicated rideshare mission. The rocket took off from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 3:31 pm ET and flew…
Where are the coldest spots in the Tri-Cities during a heat wave?
KENNEWICK, Wash. - As the Tri-Cities continues through an extreme heat wave, KAPP KVEW decided to check out some of the coldest places in the area. Have you…
4 companies affected by security breaches in June
There's been a sharp rise in cyberattacks in recent weeks, often disrupting services and products that are essential to everyday lives. In May, the ransomware attack that forced a six-day shutdown of Colonial Pipeline — a key East Coast line…
Benton PUD shares tips to keep cool, lower energy bill
KENNEWICK, Wash. - The triple digit weather has officially reached the Tri-Cities and surrounding region, but before you crank up with air conditioner, Benton PUD has some tips for…
KPD arrests thief who repeatedly stole from Kennewick Fire Station
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Since the start of the year, the new fire station in west Kennewick has been burglarized three times with thousands of dollars worth of equipment stolen. Kennewick police investigators have been on the case and recently made…
Richland line crews say city is underpaying workers
RICHLAND, Wash. - They're the men and women who brave all conditions, even risk their lives to make sure our power stays on: the line crew, but…
Pasco hosts Student Rocketry Challenge National Competition
PASCO, Wash. — The National Association of Rocketry (NAR) hosts a Student Rocketry Challenge every year, but this year looked different due to COVID. Instead of hosting a large event near Washington,…
Spare ticket for spaceflight with Jeff Bezos auctioned for $28 million
What would you pay to take a jolting, 11-minute trip into suborbital space alongside Jeff Bezos? According to bidders in an auction that wrapped up Saturday, it's worth $28 million. The company kicked off the auction last month — before…
Pasco hosts World’s Largest Student Rocketry Competition on Sunday
PASCO, Wash. — This weekend, the nation's largest national student rocketry competition is taking off from Pasco with students from throughout the Pacific Northwest visiting to partake. The National Finals of the 2021 American Rocketry Challenge will take place from 9:00…
FaceTime is coming to Android. Here's why iMessage won't
One of the most surprising announcements from Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference keynote on Monday wasn't a new feature for its own customers — it was something new for Android and Windows users. As part of its unveiling of iOS 15,…
Hit by a ransomware attack? Here's who to call
The list of high-profile ransomware attacks grows longer and more alarming by the week, impacting everything from gas pipelines and meat supplies to ferries. Those companies and agencies that get hit must scramble to protect their systems and a tough…
Washington incentivizes vaccinations with $2 million in cash, dozens of prizes
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Governor Jay Inslee announced an assortment of prizes, including a total of $2 million in cash, to incentivize Washington residents to receive their COVID-19 vaccination. This is part of the Washington State Lottery's "Shot of a…
Mosquito control in Benton County gets an upgrade
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. - The Benton County Mosquito Control District has brought in a new piece of technology to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus. As temperatures…
Kennewick School District will offer online learning options for grades K-12
KENNEWICK, Wash. — While many families are relieved that their children are transitioning away from remote learning, some have found that it's an effective route for their children. To accommodate those who benefit from a distance learning option, the Kennewick…
PNNL invention reduces risk of battery storage explosions
RICHLAND, Wash. - As more companies turn to large scale, battery storage projects for backup power sources, experts at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, PNNL, wanted…
School leaders donate toward new WSU Tri-Cities academic building
RICHLAND, Wash. — Senior officials from Washington State University (WSU) are making donations to aid WSU Tri-Cities' new academic building. They are the first people to donate for naming rights at specific locations of the new state-of-the-art facility that's scheduled…
UW Medicine scientists use outer space for research
SEATTLE, Wash. - On Thursday, June 3rd, a SpaceX Cargo will head to the International Space Station with a piece of UW Medicine research on it. In efforts…
WSU Tri-Cities nursing students translation program helps non-English speaking patients
KENNEWICK, Wash. - Mikaela Thepvongsa and Magaly Torres know what it's like to experience language barriers in a healthcare setting. "Not having an interpreter was always an issue,"…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties receives $30,000 donation
PASCO, Wash. — Now more than ever, the youth of the Tri-Cities need outlets to have fun, explore hobbies, interact with other children and get out of the house. That's part of what makes the Boys & Girls Clubs of…
Talking on Zoom could help older people stave off dementia
Talking on video-conference services like Zoom during the coronavirus pandemic has helped older people stave off the effects of dementia, a new study has suggested. Researchers found that regular communication helps maintain long-term memory, and elderly people who often use…
Inslee, Murray, Cantwell oppose Simpson plan to remove dams
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Washington state’s top Democrats, including Gov. Jay Inslee, have come out against a proposal from U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, to remove four hydroelectric dams on the Snake River and replace their benefits as part of…
Richland nuclear plant adds workers for refueling, maintenance work
RICHLAND, Wash. (AP) — A nuclear power plant in Washington state was shut down over the weekend for a planned 40-day refueling outage, welcoming about 1,400 new temporary jobs to help staff the outage. The Columbia Generating Station near Richland…
Richland online academy opens to students statewide
RICHLAND, Wash. -- A local school district that seized on the pandemic push for digital learning programs has now created a robust online academy that may soon attract middle and high school students from across Washington state. Last year, when…
