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Yakima development company relieves April rent for families
YAKIMA, Wash. -- No Joke! Hogback Development Company is forgiving their 18 residential tenants rent for the month of April. On Friday, Owner Chris Waddle announced that they are granting a “rent holiday” to the families for the month of…
Richland business still offering bike, kayak rentals during coronavirus outbreak
RICHLAND, Wash. -- A Richland business may be able to help keep the community from going stir-crazy during the COVID-19 outbreak, as many are practicing social distancing or working from home. Greenies, located in The Parkway, is still open and…
Tri-Cities band entertains seniors during COVID-19 isolation
RICHLAND, Wash. — A local band is going above and beyond for a group of seniors going through a hard time. On Thursday at Brookdale Meadow Springs Senior…
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Oregon plans for children stuck at home due to COVID-19
Gov. Kate Brown said Friday that the state will help find childcare for the children of frontline medical workers and first responders as schools statewide are closed for two weeks to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. Oregon also…
Tri-Cities business owner’s west side relatives hit with coronavirus
RICHLAND, Wash. -- A local business owner is dealing with the effects of the coronavirus - from a distance. Richland business owner Joel Kruse has five family members that have tested positive for the virus. He believes more of them…
Health District: Testing is being done, but no positive cases of COVID-19 in Tri-Cities
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- As of Friday afternoon, there were no confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Benton or Franklin Counties. During a press conference, representatives from the Benton-Franklin Health District said that though there have been no positive cases, they…
2020 Census campaign gets underway this week
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Millions of dollars in federal funds are available for local governments around the country, and residents can help bring that money to their community by filling out a short survey. Local cities, including Kennewick, Richland and Pasco…
City approves interim regulation on blasting near Kennewick neighborhood
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The City of Kennewick has approved an interim regulation that will put a temporary stop to blasting in one neighborhood after receiving complaints from nearby homeowners. The blasting is part of the second phase of the South…
Tri-Cities' professional indoor football team won't play 2020 season
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- It's the end of a short era for Tri Cities' professional indoor football team. The Tri-Cities Fire organization announced on Facebook on Wednesday that it would close immediately due to financial stress. "Unfortunately, without enough sponsorship support,…
(VIDEO) Walla Walla marine welcomed home by family, friends
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Renaissance Faire organizers say the show will go on in Kennewick
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The annual medieval-themed gathering in Kennewick should soon be back on schedule, according to organizers. A post on the Ye Merrie Greenwood Renaissance Faire Facebook page on Tuesday announced that they had solved issues with the City’s…
Kennewick business owner rallies community to save iconic event
Efforts are underway to save an event that’s been held annually in the Tri-Cities for over 30 years. Earlier this week, organizers of Ye Merrie Greenwood Renaissance Faire announced on Facebook they would be cancelling their upcoming event due to…
Poll: Americans went to the library more than the movies
(CNN) -- Who says libraries are dying? Last year, Americans visited the library more than they went to the movies, live sporting events, museums, concerts, amusement parks and casinos, among other activities, according to a Gallup poll released. US adults…
Groundbreaking for Yakima Convention Center Expansion happening Thursday
YAKIMA, Wash. -- A groundbreaking ceremony will be held for the Yakima Convention Center expansion on Thursday. The city of Yakima approved building an 18,500 square foot addition to the convention center that will double the exhibit hall space and…
Children's Developmental Center in Richland receives $5,000 grant
PASCO, Wash. -- A local nonprofit that helps children with developmental delays is starting 2020 strong. The Children’s Developmental Center in Richland just received $5,000 in grant money to go toward their programs.…
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U.S. Census Bureau hiring thousands of temporary workers
SEATTLE, Wash. -- 2020 is here, and efforts to ensure everyone is counted in this year’s census are accelerating. The U.S. Census Bureau has recently ramped up national recruiting efforts to hire thousands of temporary census takers in communities across…
