Stephanie Steele
Othello 4th of July Celebration
OTHELLO, Wash. - The Othello Chamber of Commerce announced Friday that they will be holding their annual 4th of July celebration this year, complete with a parade and fireworks.
Because the 4th falls on a Sunday this year, the event will be held on Saturday, July 3rd.
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Changing Boundaries for Richland Elementary Schools
RICHLAND - Some changes are coming for the boundaries of elementary schools in Richland.
The changes will take place at the beginning of the 2022-23 school year when the new Badger Mountain Elementary School is finished.
You can learn about timelines and considerations and give your feedback at an online meeting on May 6 at 6:30 pm.
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Oregon Trails and Waterfalls Re-Open
HISTORIC HIGHWAY, Ore. - Six miles of the Historic Columbia River Highway and neighboring trails and waterfalls have re-opened.
This includes the road between Bridal Veil and Ainsworth, known as the Waterfall Corridor, with sites such as Wahkeena falls, Horsetail falls, and Multnomah Falls.
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Possible Tuition Raise at WSU
PULLMAN, Wash. - When the Board of Regents at Washington State University meet next week, one of the topics they will discuss is whether or not to increase tuition by 2.5% for the next school year.
If approved, the majority of WSU students will see an approximately $130 rise per semester.
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Tri-Cities Dust Devil Single Game Tickets on Sale
PASCO, Wash. - Baseball season is starting up, and you can watch from the Gesa Stadium this year, the first time since 2019.
The season kicks off on May 4 with Opening Night Fireworks presented by CO-Energy, in a game against the Vancouver Canadians. Fan
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Schools Won’t Close if County is Moved Back to Phase Two
TRI-CITIES, Wash. - Though the threat of many counties in the region being moved back to Phase 2 of re-opening looms large, any decision made would not affect schools in those counties.
Benton-Franklin Health Officer Dr. Amy Person says, "The determination on whether or not schools would need to close or if schools would need to alter their practices, would be based solely on whether or n
Protecting Your Home from Wildfires
KENNEWICK, Wash. - Wildfire season is already upon us. Many people think that wildfires happen far away from the city, but as Tri-Citians saw Wednesday, they can burn in the middle of a metropolitan area.
Captain Brian Ellis with the Kennewick Fire Department says there are steps you can take to protect your home from burning down in the event of a wildfire. The
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The Show Goes On for The Academy of Children’s Theatre
TRI-CITIES, Wash. – Come rain, come shine or worldwide pandemic, The Academy of Children's Theatre is keeping the arts alive by presenting "High School Musical Jr." as a streaming production.
Between May 20-23, you can watch "High School Musical Jr." any time
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Tri-Cities and Eastern Oregon COVID-19 Case Rates
TRI-CITIES, Wash. - The COVID-19 situation in Benton and Franklin County continues to be a precarious one.
According to the State Health Department's data dashboard, Benton County has a two-week case rate of 220 and Franklin County 293. Bot
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Richland Police Department Says Community Support Makes Tri-Cities a Great Place to Work
RICHLAND, Wash. - If you've ever thought about being a police officer, now could be the time to make that a reality.
The Richland Police Department is hiring six officers, which could be new hires or transfers from another police station. Des
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