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Online park activities to get kids outdoors
Summer vacation looks different this year for kids in the northwest but Hanford Site and Richland park rangers want to help them get outside, get active and learn about…
Richland School District works to meet deadline for Fall 2020 plan as new superintendent withdraws
RICHLAND, Wash. -- As local school districts try and figure out how to safely return to the classroom in the fall - amidst a pandemic - the Richland School District has now had another obstacle thrown at them. On Friday,…
Iconic Richland music festival goes ‘virtual’ due to pandemic
RICHLAND, Wash. -- The annual Tumbleweed Music Festival in Tri-Cities will not be held in-person this year due to the pandemic. Organizers announced this week that the festival - usually held at Howard Amon Park in Richland - will be…
YMCA of the Greater Tri-Cities receives $10,000 grant from Pasco-Kennewick Rotary Club
RICHLAND, Wash. -- A generous donation from Tri-Cities rotary members is helping the YMCA continue to provide safe and affordable childcare during the pandemic. The Pasco-Kennewick Rotary Club recently gifted the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Cities with a $10,000 grant.…
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Library services look different in Hermiston as Umatilla County begins reopening
The Hermiston Public Library is getting creative with services to keep staff and readers safe as Umatilla County launches Phase 1 of Oregon's reopening plan. The library stopped…
Kennewick company makes customized sign displays for 'socially distant' celebrations
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- As drive-thru birthday parties and commencements become the new normal during the coronavirus pandemic, a Tri-Cities company is helping to make sure they are just as special as a traditional celebration. A Louisiana native, Courtney Olivier opened…
The pandemic is causing an exponential rise in the online exploitation of children, experts say
(CNN) -- At first glance, Shelley Allwang's cubicle looks just like any other office space. But alongside a pinboard full of tchotchkes and a photo of her dog, sits a story that reminds Allwang of the importance of her job,…
Memorial Day tempts Americans outdoors, raising virus fears
Millions of Americans are getting ready to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns and venture outdoors to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at beaches, cookouts and family outings, raising concern among public health officials that large gatherings could cause outbreaks to come roaring…
Ben Franklin Transit partners with Second Harvest to provide food for transit riders
PASCO, Wash. -- A food distribution was held Tuesday in Pasco to facilitate those in the community without a car. Ben Franklin Transit and Second Harvest, with the help of National Guard members, held the event at the 22nd Avenue…
Dentists, doctors offices in Washington can reopen for non-emergency medical procedures
PASCO, Wash. -- Starting Monday, dental offices and other healthcare providers around Washington are allowed to reopen for non-emergency procedures. Proclamation 20-24, which temporarily prohibited these procedures in order to keep the focus on COVID-19 patients, expired Monday at noon. Gov.…
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Coronavirus deaths reach 1,000 in Washington
SEATTLE (AP) — The number of deaths in Washington because of the coronavirus has reached 1,000, the Washington State Department of Health reported Saturday. The agency added eight more deaths and listed the total number of confirmed cases at 18,288.…
Mother's Day this year means getting creative from afar
NEW YORK (AP) — Treats made and delivered by neighbors. Fresh garden plantings dug from a safe 6 feet away. Trips around the world set up room-to-room at home. Mother’s Day this year is a mix of love and extra…
Little Washington girl's rainbow hair goes viral
VANCOUVER, Wash. --- 3-year-old Olivia Sexton would love nothing more than to play with makeup and bake zucchini muffins every day. She's such a bundle of energy, in fact, you wouldn't realize she's…
Don't forget: the 2020 Census is underway right now
SUITLAND-SILVER HILL, Md. -- An endeavor that only happens once a decade is being overshadowed by national pandemic. The 2020 Census officially kicked off in April. Census results determine how congressional seats are designated along with leadership at the local…
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Tri-Cities Helping Heroes gets food, resources into the hands of military members
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- A local real estate agent has started a military-focused nonprofit right from her Kennewick driveway. “I’m now married to a marine, my brother-in-law is a marine, and my family comes…
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Tri-Cities Food Bank adjusts to ‘new normal’
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The Tri-Cities Food Bank is one of the many nonprofit organizations having to adjust to a nationwide pandemic. “We’re trying to be very flexible,” said VJ Meadows, executive director of the Tri-Cities Food Bank. “This is a…
