Legendary TV host Regis Philbin dies at 88
NEW YORK (AP) — Regis Philbin, the genial host who shared his life with television viewers over morning coffee for decades and helped himself and some fans strike it rich with the game show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,”…
Russell Wilson, Ciara welcome their son 'Win' into the world
SEATTLE -- Russell Wilson and Ciara just welcomed a baby boy into the world. The Seahawks quarterbacks's singer wife gave birth to their son, Win Harrison Wilson, on Thursday, July 23. Tweets from Wilson and Ciara say the boy weighed…
Taylor Swift just announced she will drop a surprise new album tonight
CNN - Surprise! Taylor Swift is releasing a new album this week, one she wrote and recorded entirely in isolation. The world has less than one day to prepare for "Folklore," Swift's eighth studio album. The pop titan announced its sudden…
Kanye West criticizes Harriet Tubman at his political rally
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Rapper Kanye West, in his first event since declaring himself a presidential candidate, ranted against historical figure Harriet Tubman on Sunday, saying the Underground Railroad conductor “never actually freed the slaves, she just had them work…
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Public streetery offers more seating to Walla Walla patrons
A public, outdoor eatery is now located on First Ave. in Walla Walla complete with a place to sit, umbrellas for shade and sanitation stations to keep everyone…
Stretch of Kennewick Avenue to close Saturday so restaurants can serve customers in the street
KENNEWICK, Wash. - Sick of takeout? Some streets will be shutdown on Saturday to allow for downtown Kennewick businesses to offer a unique dining experience. Local restaurants are banding together for the Dine-Out Downtown Kennewick event which will offer outdoor…
A bearded Alex Trebek says he's 'feeling great' in latest health update
This legendary game show host was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer but is continuing to beat his odds. Who is Alex Trebek? The beloved host of "Jeopardy!" provided fans with an update on both his health and the show on Thursday.…
Yakima man to compete on season 16 of The Bachelorette
YAKIMA, Wash. -- An Eastern Washington man will be vying for the heart of Clare Crawley on the next season of The Bachelorette. The updated cast for season 16 was announced this week. ABC had to delay production of the…
Grant Imahara, host of 'MythBusters' and 'White Rabbit Project,' has died
Grant Imahara, host of Discovery Channel's "MythBusters" and Netflix's "White Rabbit Project," has died, according to a statement from the Discovery Channel. He was 49 years old.The host was known in Hollywood for his work in electronics and animatronics."We are…
Body found at lake identified as 'Glee' actress Naya Rivera, authorities say
The body found at a Southern California lake has been identified as former "Glee" actress Naya Rivera, the Ventura County Sheriff's Office said during a press conference Monday.The body was discovered Monday morning at Lake Piru, where it was found…
Singer says lawsuit over Lady A name is "white privilege"
Singer Anita White, who was sued by a country group over the use of the name Lady A, says the group is using their white privilege against her. The band, who had previously been known as Lady Antebellum, filed a…
The 5th annual See3Slam basketball tournament was supposed to happen this weekend in Richland
RICHLAND, Wash. -- During a normal year, this upcoming weekend would bring thousands of people to Richland for an annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament. However, See3Slam organizers decided to cancel the July 2020 event just…
WSU Tri-Cities class project focuses on boosting local millennial tourism
RICHLAND, Wash. -- Since the beginning of March, visitor spending in Washington state has declined by almost $4 billion compared to last year. And even before the pandemic started, students at…
Former 'Glee' star Naya Rivera missing in Southern California lake
LOS ANGLES (AP) — Authorities say former “Glee” star Naya Rivera is missing and being searched for at a Southern California lake. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department late Wednesday confirmed that Rivera, 33, is the person being searched for in…
'Devil Went Down to Georgia' singer Charlie Daniels dies at age 83
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country music firebrand and fiddler Charlie Daniels, who had a hit with "Devil Went Down to Georgia," has died at age 83. A statement from his publicist said the Country Music Hall of Famer died Monday…
Northern Quest Resort & Casino postpones summer concert series to 2021
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. — Northern Quest Resort & Casino has postponed their outdoor summer concert series until 2021. Several of the upcoming concerts have already been rescheduled: Barenaked Ladies with Gin Blossoms and Toad the Wet Sprocket – June 19,…
