TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- A fifth person in the Tri-Cities area has died from the coronavirus as the number of known cases skyrocketed to 75, the Benton-Franklin Health District announced Friday. As of Friday morning, the total number of confirmed cases…
RICHLAND, Wash. -- Though schools are out right now, school zone beacons are still flashing. According to a Facebook post by the City of Richland, the lights have been reprogrammed for the lunch hour so students may safely get to…
RICHLAND, Wash. -- During the coronavirus outbreak, local distillery Solar Spirits has channeled their creative energy into making hand sanitizer instead of specialty vodka, but they need the community's help to continue. Jim Batdorf, master distiller at Solar Spirits, sent…
UPDATE: On Friday, McKay stated that he has stopped operations at all of his sites. --- KENNEWICK, Wash. – Orders from Governor Jay Inslee regarding the coronavirus have seem pretty simple: “Stay home, stay healthy.” But his order for construction…
RICHLAND, Wash. -- As a country-wide shortage of protective medical equipment continues, frontline workers helping others are struggling to keep themselves safe while doing so. Many have stepped up to help fill the…
PASCO, Wash. -- More people are staying home due to Gov. Inslee's "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" order enacted this week. With more people staying home,…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- The Benton-Franklin Health District reported 26 confirmed cases and another 11 probable cases in the Tri-Cities area Thursday morning. That includes 19…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- In a week and a half, Porter's Real Barbecue has fed more than 900 medical workers and first responders through donations from the community. Porter's introduced a pay-it-forward program on March 16, which allows customers to donate…
RICHLAND, Wash. -- With the coronavirus affecting many small businesses and families, local restaurants are partnering with the Boys & Girls Club to put food on tables of those in need. The Boys & Girls Club of Benton and Franklin…
PASCO, Wash. -- Pasco city officials are closing all playground equipment and structures at all parks and open space areas. They said it's in accordance with Gov. Inslee's "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" order to limit groups of people. However, officials…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Isolation and the lack of social interaction can take a mental health toll on anyone. According to Lourdes Crisis, there are things you can do to help deal with the separation from your loved ones. One of…
RICHLAND, Wash. -- Many businesses and organizations are having to close their doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One of those is the Support, Advocacy and Resource Center in Richland. SARC offers services to sexual assault victims, but also to…
PASCO, Wash. – Tri-City Union Gospel Mission has implemented new safety policies and procedures in response to the coronavirus, such as providing "quarantine rooms" for those that feel ill, as they stay open during this crisis. "Our rule is we…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- With grocery stores everywhere running out of toilet paper, one Kennewick restaurant has come up with a creative way to hook up its customers. Proof Gastropub, located at Columbia Center Boulevard and Okanogan Place, said it's giving…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- A fourth person has died from the coronavirus in Benton County as the number of known cases in the Tri-Cities area rose…
RICHLAND, Wash. -- Just as grocery store shelves are looking a little bare, a new supplier has opened its doors in Richland. After staff worked around the clock, Grocery Outlet was able to open their newest location at 2901 Queensgate…
BENTON CITY, Wash. -- Local winemakers aren't letting the coronavirus stop them from engaging with the community. Join various Red Mountain wineries as they host daily livestreams for virtual happy hour, an ongoing, week-long series they call Virtual Vines and…
RICHLAND, Wash. -- Non-essential businesses have until Wednesday night to close after Gov. Jay Inslee ordered everyone to stay home for at least two weeks. Some businesses are…
PASCO, Wash. – Second Harvest is making sure hundreds of local families have food on the table as they hunker down at home, many of them presumably out of work, during the COVID-19 crisis. On Tuesday, the nonprofit held a…
RICHLAND, Wash. -- Three people at Bonaventure senior living facility in Richland have tested positive for COVID-19. One of those diagnosed was also the first reported…
PASCO, Wash. -- Police say a man allegedly tried to rob two Mormon missionaries with a gun near Road 76 and Quadra Drive across from the Pasco Walmart on Wednesday, March 18. The Pasco Police Department said the missionaries were…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- As people flock to grocery stores and clear the shelves during the coronavirus outbreak, they may be taking from those that are truly need. “The hoarding hurt,” said Howard…
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washington's marijuana shops will not be forced to close under Gov. Jay Inslee's stay-at-home order to prevent spreading of COVID-19. The order, which immediately banned gatherings and unnecessary activities for at least two weeks starting Monday, requires…
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Wash. --- What would you do if your community had no fire protection? For residents in Franklin County back in the 1950s, it meant petitioning for a…
