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How Bad Will Washington’s Winter Be? Farmers’ Almanac Says…
When summer hits, all I hear from family members and friends is, “It’s too hot!!!”. Then, a couple of months later, when winter hits, all they say is, “It’s too cold!!!”. And in that rare time frame between the two extremes, I get, “It’s too pumpkin’...
Ballot chase underway in Washington 7th District race
(The Center Square) – For Patrick Bell, the race to represent northeast Washington in Olympia won’t be over until the last ballot is cured and counted. “I’m suspending the campaign until certification on August 20th, to focus on curing eligible ballots of voters who cast Republican votes,” he told The Center Square. Bell is a long-time Republican campaign volunteer and formerly served on the staff of Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers. ...
Elk Strong: Elk family still recovering a year after Oregon Road Fire
ELK, Wash. – It has been almost a year since the Gray and Oregon Road Fires devastated Medical Lake and Elk, destroying thousands of acres and hundreds of homes. Today, many families are still struggling to return to normal life. Jen and Rob Parker are one of those families....
Man and dog dead after vehicle vs. pedestrian collision on North Division Street
SPOKANE, Wash. — A man and his dog were killed in a vehicle versus pedestrian collision on North Division Street and Lincoln Road around 11:30 p.m. on Friday, August 16. The Spokane Police Department (SPD) says a 911 caller said a person was hit by a pickup truck and was lying in the road, unconscious.
Portland walks-off Wenatchee for WCL Title
Portland scored two runs in the bottom of the 9th to edge Wenatchee 6-5 to win its first-ever West Coast League Championship Friday night. The game was tied 4-4 in the top of the 9th when Wenatchee's James Castagnola came through with an RBI-double to give the AppleSox a 5-4 lead. It came down to 3-year Wenatchee starter Quincy Vasser, a Brewster native and coach Mitch Darlington's first recruit 4-years ago, to seal the victory. Vasser coaxed the first two outs but then loaded the bases, surrendering the game-tying run on a bases-loaded walk. Conner Stewart grounded a slow, bounding ball to the left side of the infield where Castagnola bobbled, allowing the winning run to score.
Meet Mystery…Our Tri-Cities Animal Shelter Pet of The Week
Hello Miss Mystery...our Tri-Cities Animal Shelter Pet of the Week. Mystery was discovered as a stray in Kennewick with an unknown injury causing her to limp. Thanks to the love and TLC from the TCAS staff, as well as top notch treatment from their onsite Veterinarian, she’s been medically cleared for her furever home.
Canyon Lake owners drive home multimillion deal for golf course
Canyon Lakes Golf Course majority owner Mike Lundgren wasn’t looking for anyone to buy his golf course. But a golfing buddy of his broached the subject in the spring. “It started with Dave Retter,” said Lundgren, who plays golf every Sunday with the owner of Retter & Company Sotheby’s International Realty. “He told me he had someone to buy the golf course. We’ve had some offers in the past. But nothing ever came of them.”
Parade of Homes rebounds with more inventory, return of the Chefs
The Tri-Cities’ Parade of Homes event has always been popular among those dreaming of their future home. It offers inspiration and sparks imagination, with hundreds buying tickets to wander through the newly built homes. Visitors love to peek inside cabinets and closets, run fingertips over marble countertops, and point out the views, decor or unique design elements that catch their eye.
Richland School District plans $314M bond for high school, other projects
Another new high school could be coming to the Tri-Cities if voters give it a green light. The Richland School District is sending a $314 million bond measure to the ballot in November, with a new high school in West Richland as the signature project. The new $232.9 million facility...
Sparkling wine company moves in next to Clore Center
As the Port of Benton pursues a new operator for its vacant Walter Clore Center in Prosser, three friends from Washington State University Tri-Cities have opened a tasting room to showcase their sparkling wines in the adjacent pavilion. Port officials say Tirriddis’ opening should help spark interest in the Clore...
Lourdes facility has new name, same mission
A Richland facility that provides an array of behavioral health services to people of all ages in the region has changed its name to better reflect the scope of its offerings. Lourdes Counseling Center officially became Lourdes Behavioral Health on Aug. 1. “The term ‘Lourdes Counseling Center’ is really misleading...
Breakthrough radiation therapy for pets closes in on FDA clearance
A Richland company’s breakthrough radiation therapy that’s seen success in treating cancer in animals is closing in on FDA clearance. Vivos Inc. has licensed and improved a proprietary hydrogel technology patented by Battelle to deliver powerful next-generation radiation therapy that the Food and Drug Administration has called a “breakthrough device.”
Vehicle graphics, wraps a growing business in Tri-Cities
Ethan Sanders carefully measured the driver’s side door – from bottom to top, side to side. He was applying a vinyl graphic to the white Ford pickup truck, and it needed to be centered, leave space for the door handle and be perfectly flat. It was a warm...
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