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Burnt over cattle and lands: In southeast Oregon, grief-stricken ranchers are exhausted and frustrated by wildfires
Exhaustion and frustration: Ranchers in southeast Oregon are battling wildfire. Like many more rural landowners across the West, they’re strapped with harrowing work and crushing devastation. And fire season is expected to hit peak burn in mid-August. Sabrina Maki is a rancher east of Burns, Oregon. Her whole family...
Tri-Cities man sentenced to over 13 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl
RICHLAND, Wash. - According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Washington, a 32-year-old Tri-Cities man was sentenced on Friday to over 13 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl. A press release says Sharte Dashon Kimble, 32, will spend 165 months in federal custody, along with a...
Braun Northwest employee dies after being run over by a coworker while working under a vehicle
An employee at Braun Northwest Inc. in Chehalis was struck and killed by another employee while working under a vehicle Friday morning. The deceased employee’s identity had not been released as of Friday afternoon. “There was an incident involving two employees, one was under a vehicle while the other...
Microsurfacing project starting Aug. 7 in Richland
RICHLAND, Wash. - The City of Richland is starting 2024's Microsurfacing pavement preservation project on Wed., Aug. 7. The City says affected residents in Central Richland will be notified by Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. before work begins on their streets. No parking signs will be in place a few days before.
FOLLOWING UP: "Tri-Town Get-Down" organizer shares his side of things, after complaints
RICHLAND, Wash. --- Apple Valley News Now first reported back in June, that some bands and performers were never paid after performing at this year's music festival, in downtown Richland.
Fire Boss Planes are always ready to help
RICHLAND, Wash – Aerial firefighters play a crucial role on the front lines of battling wildfires and are consistently available to help. Dauntless Air Chief Pilot Jesse Weaver has been flying for 38 years and says that aerial crews can typically withstand weather-related issues. “We have a wind limitation...
New Restaurant Celebrates Grand Opening in Richland
Richland residents have reason to rejoice! Panda Express on George Washington Way is OFFICIALLY open to the public! 😃. I've been watching the construction happen daily for the past several months. And, it's FINALLY completed. This new location at 924 George Washington Way marks the debut of a new store design inspired by traditional Chinese architecture and traditions, with modern motifs to express the unique story of Panda Express.
Splash for a cause at the Cop-and-Fire on Top event this Saturday
Richland, Wash. — Special Olympics Tri-Cities is holding a fundraising event tomorrow assisting more than 200-athletes from around the area. Kobe Bower, Special Olympics Coordinator/Recreation, tells us. It's going for six hours, we're going to have different police officers, and law enforcement and one of the fire departments coming. It's going to be pretty epic."
NHPA World Championship held in Tri-Cities for the first time
KENNEWICK, Wash. – The National Horseshoe Pitchers Association World Championship is being held in the Tri-Cities for the first time in its history, according to Visit Tri-Cities. Visit Tri-Cities Sports Development Manager Natalie Clifton said over 500 pitchers are taking part from all over the U.S., including some from Canada, Norway, and Germany.
Unveiling the Historical Roots: Baseball Legacy At Hanford Site Revealed
Play Ball! A look at some local Tri-Cities Baseball History. It is Baseball Season, and the Hanford Site had a Historic Role in America's Pastime. This week saw Opening Day for Major League Baseball, and the Seattle Mariners opened with a game against the Boston Red Sox. To commemorate the special day in the sports world, the Hanford Site wanted to join in with some baseball history of their own.
A Washington Iconic Bridge Marks Its 70th Anniversary
Today, 7/30/24, marks the 70th anniversary of an iconic symbol of the Tri-Cities. Created on July 30th, 1954, The Pioneer Memorial Bridge has stood the test of time and is now getting a facelift. The Pioneer Memorial Bridge, better known as the Blue Bridge, has played a significant role in the Tri-Cities area, connecting Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland since its opening. Here are some highlights from its history:
Volunteers needed to remove overgrown vegetation in Yakima River
BENTON CITY, WA - Folks looking to get outdoors and help our local environment are getting a chance this week. Leaders with the Benton Conservation District are looking for volunteers to hand-pull Stargrass from side channels along the Yakima River in Benton City on Friday, Aug 2. It's part of a two-day operation organizers tell KEPR News is overdue due to the overgrown areas affecting river water flow.
Carlo D'Alessandro named Public Works Director for the City of Richland
RICHLAND, Wash.-Carlo D’Alessandro is the new Public Works Director for the City of Richland. Richland announced the appointment of D'Alessandro, who has been with the city for three years, on Aug. 1, effective as of July 22. D'Alessandro joined the city of Richland in 2021 as a Transportation and...