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Franklin County Commissioner’s Major Announcement About Future
For the last 15 years on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners there has been one constant...Brad Peck. Peck has served District 1, which is the majority of the City of Pasco on the Board since January of 2009 (elected 2008). One of the longest serving Commissioners in Washington State,...
Kennewick Parks & Recreation Invites You To Their Amazing Craft Fair
Come one, come all to the most incredible Arts & Crafts Bazaar in Tri-Cities!. The 32nd Annual Harvest Bazaar is Friday and Saturday at Southridge Sports & Events Complex in Kennewick. It's filled with all kinds of local crafts, delicious foods, and incredible community spirit. It's just what you need to get into the holiday spirit! This event has all the feel-goods for holiday gift giving ideas!
Some Shaking Going on at Mount St. Helens
The United States Geological Service (USGS) has been monitoring an uptick in earthquake activity at Mount St. Helens. The frequency of temblors has been higher than normal since mid-July. More than 400 earthquakes have been detected by the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network since July 15, 2023. About 30 quakes per...
Driving Spokane’s New Wellesley Interchange, What You Need to Know
Progress is happening every day on the North Spokane Corridor Project. The North Spokane Corridor (NSC) is a 10.5 mile freeway linking Interstate 90 to U.S. Route 395. Currently, 5.5 miles are complete and operational. According to WSDOT, the entire project is expected to be finished by 2030. Another huge...
West Richland Gearing Up for the Veterans Day Parade
Thousands are expected to pay their respects to our nation's veterans by attending this Saturday's Veterans Day Parade in West Richland. The U.S Department of Veterans Affairs selects regional sites each year for the Veterans Day Commemoration. The West Richland Chamber of Commerce has been able to secure the site designation from Washington D-C for the last 18 years. It's the only designated Regional Site Veterans Day Parade in the state east of the Cascade Mountains.
Toppenish Man Gets 8 Years for Online Child Porn, Other Crimes
A 54-year-old Toppenish man will spend 96 months in Federal prison for his role in distributing child pornography. The man admitted to Federal authorities he'd been involved in it for 30 years. Robert Ray Root was arrested in January of 2022 following a sting operation that included work from Federal...
Garbage Service Changes Coming to West Richland
The City of West Richland is giving its residents advanced notice of a change in garbage service. Starting December 11th, garbage trucks will collect based on a map that the city recently updated. Employees with Basin/Ed's Disposal will place tags on trash cans this week to let people know of...
Washington State Patrol Release Infraction Numbers for King County
Let's just say the numbers were kind of shocking to me. King County Numbers Released by Washington State Patrol. The Washington State Patrol released numbers from King County infractions or accidents that they responded to during the months of September and October. The numbers were recently released with a graphic on the Official Washington State Patrol District 2 Public Information Officer for King County X (formally Twitter) page. Speeding and Aggressive Driving had the highest overall numbers with HOV infractions not close behind. Believe it or not, DUI numbers were the lowest on the list however, those were still relatively high. The total amount of infractions for both months equals a whopping 18,604. The good news is that every category decreased from September to October, even though some of those categories had a minimal drop. You can see the complete number totals below. Do any of these numbers surprise you?
Washington’s First Flu Death is Victim in Franklin County
Flu has claimed the life of a Franklin County woman in her early 70s. “This is a somber reminder that influenza is a dangerous virus, and we cannot stress enough the importance of vaccinations,” said Benton-Franklin Health District’s Deputy to the Health Officer and Public Health Nurse Heather Hill.
Nordstrom Closing Operation in Tukwila, 67 Jobs Going Away 2024
According to online information from nordstromsupplier.com, the facility in question processes defective merchandise brought in from other locations. By law, since the beginning of 2023, WA state businesses are required to issue what is called a WARN Alert, or Worker Adjustment Retraining Notification by way of the Employment Security Department (ESD).
20 Fun Bucket List Items to do During Winter in Washington State
Winter Wonderland: 20 Fun Bucket List Items in Washington State. Winter is upon us and before long you'll be looking for family-friendly things to do in our lovely Washington State - heck, even if you aren't from the state, if you are visiting, you'll be looking for some fun stuff.
Salmonella, Chlamydiosis Infections Linked to Pasco Flea Market
Animals recently purchased from the Pasco Flea Market have led to reports of salmonella and Avian Chlamydiosis. The Benton Franklin Health District reported the cases linked to the Pasco staple located on Lewis St. Two people contracted Salmonella Poona and lab results linked it to a national outbreak that has been associated with small turtles.
The “Snow” in Washington’s Snoqualmie Pass Starts This Friday Night
Snow arrives in the Washington mountain passes this weekend but just how bad will it be?. Warning for Travelers on Washington's Main Mountain Passes. The snow is expected to hit the mountain passes of Washington State this Friday evening and last at least until the start of next week. We have already seen some snow in parts of the Cascades, but nothing has really hampered travel across the passes yet. The storm forecast to hit this Friday could be the first impactful snowfall of the season, but how bad will it actually be?
Search Continues for Franklin County Inmate, Turned Furlough Into Escape
The search continues for this man, who was given a furlough by a Franklin County judge, but decided to try to make it a permanent vacation. The suspect was given furlough and was supposed to return on November 2nd. The Franklin County Sheriff's office reports 33-year-old Michael Nelson was let...
Every Place You’re Not Checking for Bedbugs, but Probably Should
You can look at all of the travel websites, online reviews and social media posts you want, but there's still a chance someone missed tiny bugs crawling around their pillow when writing their glowing recommendation for the hotel you just booked. Signs You Just Slept With Bedbugs. No one wants...
Pup In Pain Needs Money Now for Surgery, Can You Help?
A young pup was found abandoned, alone, and injured in a West Richland parking lot. The Shepherd clearly had an unusable leg when he was swept up from the gravel at North 62nd Avenue and West Van Giesen Street. Thanks to the generosity of a foster family, the pup, known as "Dre" was taken to an urgent care veterinarian. After an X-ray and pain management, the young shepherd puppy was transferred to Dr. Menks' Mobile Vet Care.
Oregon Inmate Flees Work Party in Golf Cart, Gets Double Bogey
The Oregon State Department of Corrections (ODC) had one of their more unusual escape attempts Tuesday morning. An inmate on a work crew tries to flee the scene by stealing a golf cart. Juan Antonio Castillo, whose earliest release date was set to be in 2027, was working at the...
Unlock Winter Tire Wisdom: What Every Washingtonian Should Know
What Is The Difference Between All-Weather And All-Season Tires?. Choosing the right tires for your vehicle can be a daunting task, especially during the winter season. As a teenager growing up in Washington State, I ended up in the ditch on multiple occasions in the winter. It does get complicated...
Tanker Truck Crash in Washington Pass with 11,000 Gallons of Fuel
Teams of tow crews and the WSDOT maintenance team had to work together to try and recover the truck without the fuel spilling or catching fire. Fuel Tanker Truck Crashes in the North Cascade Mountains. This last weekend, crews from the Washington State Department of Transportation had to work with...
Timbaland Blasted for Saying Justin Timberlake Should Put ‘Muzzle’ on ‘Crazy’ Britney Spears
Producer Timbaland is being heavily criticized online for comments he made about Britney Spears at a recent event. During an event at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 29, an audience member questioned Timbaland about "Cry Me a River" going viral following the revelations about Justin Timberlake featured in Spears' best-selling memoir, The Woman in Me.
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