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Numerica Credit Union pays off $25,000 in student lunch debt for Washington, Idaho schools
Numerica Credit Union is giving $25,000 to Title 1 elementary schools in Spokane, Wenatchee, Tri-Cities and Coeur d'Alene school districts to help cover student lunch debt. On Friday, Numerica representatives were in Tri-Cities to present the Pasco School District with…
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Local food bank receives over $55,000 from Walla Walla Valley wineries, businesses
More than 70 Walla Walla Valley wineries, area businesses and nonprofit organizations teamed up to raise a record amount of money for the Blue Mountain Action Council (BMAC) Food Bank.The 9th annual Barrel Full of Money fundraiser broke its own…
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Kennewick School District's food pantry helps students at home and in the classroom
For the Kennewick School District food pantry, the third Monday of every month is delivery day. "Most families know to come the day of the delivery," said Yesenia Chavez, students in transition/foster care coordinator for KSD. "It…
Delta High School now accepting applications for class of 2024
Pasco's one-of-a-kind, STEM-focused high school is now accepting applications for next year.Current eighth grade students living in the Kennewick, Pasco or Richland School Districts are eligible to apply. Prospective students must be ready to enroll in high school algebra or…
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Senske light display turns on this weekend in Kennewick
Starting Sunday, Dec. 1, families can enjoy a Kennewick holiday display featuring over 500,000 lights choreographed to music. The 17th annual light show held at Senske headquarters, located at 400 N. Quay, will run nightly throughout the entire month of…
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Columbia Basin College celebrates new food pantry for students
Students at Columbia Basin College now have access to free food ranging from fresh produce to dried pasta.A ribbon cutting was held for the school's new food pantry on Monday, made possible through a partnership with 2nd…
New ‘ninja-style' challenge course opens in Kennewick
There's a new children's playground next to Desert Hills Middle School in Kennewick that offers something a little different.The 4,700 square foot ‘ninja-style' obstacle course is meant to provide an outlet to practice speed, agility, strength and…
Wednesday is the last day you can claim your Playground of Dreams picket
Wednesday, Oct. 30, is the last day for Playground of Dreams donors to pick up their personalized pickets.The popular park was recently remodeled and 1,400 pickets were removed and saved. Engraved on each picket are the names of sponsors and…
Teen convicted of a murder plot testifies against alleged accomplice
The 18-year-old girl accused of plotting the murder of a classmate spent another day in court as the trial against her continues.
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National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: What to know to keep your child safe
It's something you can't see, taste or smell, but unfortunately, it can be detrimental to a child's development. According to the CDC, children living in 4 million U.S. households are being exposed to high levels of lead. "The most significant…
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Jacobs and Rhodes installs free HVAC unit for nominated Kennewick family
A Kennewick family won't have to rely on space heaters to stay warm overnight this winter, thanks to a local heating and air company.Jacobs and Rhodes partnered with Lennox to participate in a program called "Feel the…
'Sprint for tacos' this weekend in Pasco and support a good cause
If you missed out on Pasco's annual Taco Crawl in the Spring, you don't have to wait until next year to get your taco fix.Organizers of the annual Taco Crawl are holding the Taco Sprint on Saturday, Oct. 5 -…
Prosser farm opening its doors for National Alpaca Farm Days
While many families will be focused on pumpkin patches and corn mazes this weekend, the next couple days will pay tribute a furry creature as well - alpacas.National Alpaca Farm Days is traditionally held the last weekend…
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National Child Passenger Safety Week: is your child's car seat properly installed?
When car seats and boosters are installed correctly they can dramatically reduce the risk of fatal injury for kids involved in a crash. Yet according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly half of all car seats are installed…
Structures burning in five-acre fire in northern Franklin County
Multiple firefighters worked to contain a blaze ignited behind a home in Franklin County.
Washington State Parks offers free admission this Sunday
In honor of the National Park Service's 103rd anniversary, admission to Washington state parks is free of charge on Aug. 25. On that day in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the act that created the National Park Service.
