Washington Gov. Jay Inslee receives COVID-19 vaccine
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and his wife, Trudi, received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday. The couple, both 69, received the Moderna shots at the Sea-Mar Clinic in Olympia. “It’s a scientific miracle…
House and Senate Democrats unveil COVID-19 relief bill
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — House and Senate Democrats on Friday released a plan that looks to spend $2.2 billion in federal aid money on COVID-19 relief efforts in Washington state. The Seattle Times reported the plan includes $618 million to…
De-escalation: Here's how Yakima police officers are doing it
YAKIMA, Wash. — After the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, local youth activists organized protests across the city and asked the Yakima…
WA lawmakers consider unified approach to wildfire prevention
"2020 is a year I never want to repeat." A lot of people share that emotion, but DNR Commissioner Hilary Franz has better reason than most. She's responsible for Washington's public lands,…
Tri-Cities businesswoman reflects on her upbringing, race in the community
KENNEWICK, Wash. — With infectious energy and a positive attitude, entrepreneur Milli Banks-Boggan is a staple of the Tri-Cities. Born and raised in this community, Banks-Boggan says she was amongst the first Black insurance agents and real estate agents…
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Kadlec Regional Medical Center hosts COVID-19 vaccine clinic
RICHLAND, Wash. - In a vial designed to ward off COVID-19, healthcare workers find renewed hope and a sign that we're closer to putting the pandemic…
Former students of Pasco High mourn loss of beloved teacher, vow to continue his legacy
PASCO, Wash -- Students, both current and former, and staff of Pasco High were shocked to learn one of their own tragically passed suddenly…
Hermiston School District decides on back-to-school plan
HERMISTON, Oreg. — The Hermiston School District released an update on their back-to-school plan for the second half of the 2020-21 school year. Parents of elementary school students in the area should be prepared for major changes starting on February…
Schumer: Trump impeachment trial to begin week of Feb. 8
WASHINGTON (AP) — Opening arguments in the Senate impeachment trial for Donald Trump on the charge of incitement of insurrection for the Capitol riot will begin the week of Feb. 8. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the schedule Friday…
Governor defends decision to vaccinate Oregon teachers first
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown on Friday defended her decision to reject federal guidelines and prioritize teachers for the COVID-19 vaccine before the elderly, stating that if all of Oregon’s seniors were vaccinated first teachers would likely not…
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Lawsuit filed against Gov. Inslee over Capitol fencing
OLYMPIA, Wash. — A civil suit has been filed against Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Chris Liu, the Director of the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES). The plaintiff believes that the fencing blocking public access to the Washington…
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Head of state employment agency to join Biden administration
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Employment Security Department Commissioner Suzi LeVine, who came under fire for delays in unemployment benefit payments and the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars to fraud during the pandemic, is leaving her position to join…
Coronavirus update: Benton Co. adds seven deaths
KENNEWICK, Wash. — On Fridays, the Benton-Franklin Health District (BFHD) announced coronavirus-related deaths from the community. Seven more people were added to the running death toll, which surpassed 250 lives lost as of Friday, January 22, 2021. According to public…
Kennewick car thief evades police three times before his arrest
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The Kennewick Police Department (KPD) released information regarding a stolen automobile and a thief who evaded the authorities three times on Friday morning. According to the release, Kennewick PD assisted Richland PD after a vehicle was reported…
WA senators say Trump’s inaction on wildfire relief ‘has held constituents hostage for 128 days’
WASHINGTON, DC — Four months after wildfires destroyed much of the towns of Pine City and Malden, Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray hope a new administration will clear up funding to help the communities. The senators from Washington sent…
Yakima Valley Partners for Education combat food insecurity
YAKIMA, Wash. — The Yakima Valley Partners for Education (YVPE) received $34,000 in grants to combat increasing food insecurity in the region. A collective impact initiative of the Heritage University, the Yakima Valley Partners for Education will feed 90 families…
