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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…
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People under 21 can quit tobacco with free resources from the Washington Department of Health
The Washington Department of Health is helping those who are now under-aged tobacco and vapor product users quit by offering free resources. It is now illegal to sell tobacco and vapor products to anyone under the age of 21 due…
Florida girl gets mustard for Christmas and her reaction is priceless
LAKE WORTH, Fla. -- 4-year-old Paislee has become a foodie at a young age -- specifically for mustard. So much so that Santa brought her four bottles of mustard for Christmas and her reaction is priceless. The Florida girl ripped…
Mrs. Claus and her assistants bring Christmas cheer to kids at Kadlec
As the Christmas week countdown begins, pediatric patients at Tri-Cities hospitals got paid a special visit from Mrs. Claus and her elves. Jen Little, of "Adam and Jen in the Morning" on 94.9 The Wolf, and her…
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Richland nonprofit overcomes financial loss to continue giving students the gift of language
A few weeks ago, Richland resident Elizabeth Porter didn't know if the nonprofit she had founded would be able to stay afloat. Bon Voyage World Languages Academy was started out of Porter's home in 2013, and it…
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…
