Hermiston family looks to expand foster children donation station
HERMISTON, Ore. - Jessie Miller still remembers September of 2019. They had just become certified foster parents that day when the state called, in need of their help. "Your…
Foster children receive free birthday cakes thanks to new local initiative
For most people, birthday celebrations include a frosted sweet treat covered with lit candles. Two Tri-Cities organizations have teamed up to ensure that everyone…
Kadlec announces the first baby born in 2021
Born at 4:47 a.m. on January 1st, Annabelle Rose Martinez holds the title for the first baby of the year at Kadlec. Her parents, Natalie and Oscar Martinez, said they were "overjoyed with happiness." "We knew her due date was…
Yakima family gives back despite pandemic challenges
YAKIMA, Wash. - As 2020 comes to a close, the Flores family from Yakima reflected on their year. For father Jose, he was off to a fresh…
Census: Early analysis shows falsifying data was rare
Responding to criticism that a shortened schedule jeopardized data quality, the U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday said less than a half percent of census takers interviewing households for the 2020 head count may have falsified their work, suggesting such problems were few and far between.
Census: Early analysis shows falsifying data was rare
Despite pandemic hardships, Mirror Ministries continues to restore lives
KENNEWICK, Wash. - COVID-19 didn't slow down criminals in human trafficking, according to Mirror Ministries. "COVID or no COVID, sex trafficking still is occurring," Murphy Freeman said.…
How this Grandview family kept their spirits up during 2020
GRANDVIEW, Wash. - There's no question that 2020 has been hard for Lynette Brewer and her family. "Just everything changed with the pandemic, plus we had to…
Umatilla Robotics Team highlighted in documentary
UMATILLA, Ore. - It's been four years since Big Dreams in Umatilla was shot, but Megan Lorence still remembers it clearly. "It was really interesting, and it's still…
Mother who delivered baby while intubated with COVID-19 welcomes daughter home
Click here for updates on this story FERGUSON, Missouri (KMOV) -- A Ferguson woman is celebrating Christmas this year with a new addition to her family, after nearly dying while hospitalized with COVID-19 in September. Monique Jones tested positive for…
Hugging station reunites loved ones at a memory care facility
Kathie Weathermon hadn't hugged her husband, Bud, for nearly eight months. That's because Bud is a senior resident who lives at the Windsong at Southridge Memory Care Community…
Richland family's Christmas yard display wows viewers
RICHLAND, Wash. - For ten years, the Showalter family has put in enormous effort to spread cheer. Located at the corner of Queensgate Drive and Alla Vista…
Walla Walla 'Cops and Kids' give back to 27 families in need
WALLA WALLA, Wash. --- Every year law enforcement agencies in Walla Walla band together to give back to their community for the holiday. The event, Cops and Kids, is…
Richland Parks and Rec. hosts 'Holidays in a Bag' event
To help spread some holiday cheer, the Richland Parks and Recreation hosted a registration-based, drive-thru event Friday and Saturday night to give away nearly 800 "Holidays in a Bag." Each…
Numerica Credit Union helps homeless families move into permanent homes
KENNEWICK, Wash. - Some families from Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho, who were once homeless, now have a home in time for the…