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Ellensburg veteran wins $100,000 through WA vaccine lottery
ELLENSBURG, Wash. — A former Coast Guardsman from Kittitas County won a $100,000 grand prize through “A Heroes Thanks;” a COVID-19 vaccine incentive program for Washington state veterans through the Governor's Office and Washington's Lottery. The winner is Mark W.,…
Ellensburg pedestrian suffers broken leg in I-90 hit-and-run, WSP searches for suspect
ELLENSBURG, Wash. — Troopers from the Washington State Patrol (WSP) are searching for the suspect in a hit-and-run that forced a man into the hospital with a broken leg on I-90 in Ellensburg. According to a release from the WSP,…
POLL: Should mask mandates be reinstated because of the Delta Variant?
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REPORT: Average price of Tri-Cities home is $80,000+ greater than last year
TRI-CITIES, Wash. — While the events of the past year had harsh ramifications on most sectors of the economy, the value of homes in the Tri-Cities is much greater now than it was one year ago. According to metrics compiled…
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…
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BMHS reduces adoption fees to just $5 + Meet Layla and Cosette!
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — The Blue Mountain Humane Society (BMHS) dedicates resources to provide the best possible lives for animals in need of help. Thanks to financial support from community partners, you can adopt a pet from the Human Society…
Deadly overdoses on track to hit record high in Washington
BELLEVUE, Wash. — We’ve heard a lot about how fatal overdose numbers spiked during 2020, but new data shows so far this year, Washington state is on track to have even more deaths. The state health department says it’s an alarming…
Kennewick fire spreads to house from weeds burning outside
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Fire crews responded to a home on the 400-block of N. Hartford St on Wednesday afternoon after a fire spread from burning weeds to the exterior of a home near Fruitland Park. According to a press…
Pulmonary rehabilitation beneficial for people with COPD
Pulmonary rehabilitation has been shown to reduce symptoms of breathlessness, improve physical function and enhance overall quality of life.
Ben-Franklin Transit offers free bus service to ballot drop-off on Election Day
TRI-CITES, Wash. — Benton Franklin Transit is offering free bus services to the Benton County Voting Center. Election day is Tuesday, August 3rd. Voters wanting to use the transit to drop off ballots can use Route 1 to arrive and…
Flavonoid-rich diets associated with better brain health
Of the nutrients in plant foods, it seems like flavonoids might be special regarding brain health.
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Kennewick law firm promotes child mask-exemption form, says compliant with DOH
KENNEWICK, Wash. — A Kennewick-based law firm is taking to social media to promote their form that will allegedly legally exempt children from wearing…
2 adults, 1 adolescent injured in crash on I-90 near Kachess Lake
KITTITAS COUNTY, Wash. — Two adults and one child were injured after a 78-year-old Moses Lake man attempted to merge lanes on I-90, causing another vehicle to hit a barrier and roll near Kachess Lake. Three people were injured in…
Congenital heart disease: When is surgery warranted?
Patients with moderate to high complexity congenital heart disease often undergo multiple interventions.
Family of Pasco teen who died in crash receives community support to celebrate his life
PASCO, Wash. — Family, friends, and community members are rallying around the family of 18-year-old Eli Barajas-Diaz, who passed away in a tragic car accident at the Road 68 exit of I-182 on Monday. A GoFundMe organized by Morgan Rosenthal…
Walla Walla businesses, police foundation repair elderly woman's slashed tires
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — After an elderly woman found her car damaged and her tires slashed in a senseless act of mischief, community members and organizations banded together to help the victim out during her time of need. According to…
