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![Washington State's Unusual Commodities](http://townsquare.media/site/1130/files/2023/07/attachment-crops-feature.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Washington State's Unusual Commodities
Everyone knows that Washington State is THE home for apples (number one producer in the country by miles). Most people have also become familiar with the growth of the wine industry, and with that a healthy dose of vineyards.
![Washington State Parents Do This More Than Any Other Parents](http://townsquare.media/site/1130/files/2023/11/attachment-WA-Parents-Giving-Money.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Washington State Parents Do This More Than Any Other Parents
Most parents never cease when it comes to the welfare and best interest of their children. A new study reveals just how much parents around the Country take that feeling of responsibility and desire to help their offspring into their adult years.
![What's In The Water Near Richland's Howard Amon Park?](http://townsquare.media/site/1130/files/2024/07/attachment-mite-feature.jpg?w=980&q=75)
What's In The Water Near Richland's Howard Amon Park?
Swimming in the Columbia River is a summer rite of passage for many in the Tri-Cities. There is always a little risk associated when you become one with nature on it's turf.
![Walgreens Could Be Closing A Number Of Washington Locations](http://townsquare.media/site/1130/files/2024/06/attachment-wal-rx-feature.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Walgreens Could Be Closing A Number Of Washington Locations
Just last month Walgreens announced they were closing roughly 150 stores in the U.S. They also announced the closure of approximately 450 stores last year.
![Feds Create Task Force To Breach Lower Snake River Dams](http://townsquare.media/site/1130/files/2024/06/attachment-dam-feature.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Feds Create Task Force To Breach Lower Snake River Dams
On June 18th the effort to remove the Lower Snake River Dams took another step forward as The Biden Administration authorized the creation of a task force to look at breaching the four energy producing dams.
![Washington State AG Announces Latest Opioid Settlement](http://townsquare.media/site/1130/files/2024/06/attachment-ag-feature-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Washington State AG Announces Latest Opioid Settlement
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced another pharmaceutical giant will pay millions for their role in the opioid epidemic.
![Benton County Elevates Fire Danger Forecast](http://townsquare.media/site/1130/files/2024/06/attachment-bc-feature.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Benton County Elevates Fire Danger Forecast
Wildfire season is well underway. In the Tri-Cities, and the surrounding area, we've already seen a few fires pop up and taken care of before they caused major damage.
![Meet Lucky…Our Tri-Cities Animal Shelter Pet of The Week](http://townsquare.media/site/1130/files/2024/06/attachment-feature.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
Meet Lucky…Our Tri-Cities Animal Shelter Pet of The Week
This week's Tri-Cities Animal Shelter Pet of the Week is Lucky. Lucky is a remarkable 6-year-old Samoyed mix whose story is one of overcoming adversity.
![Safeguarding Your Health During Washington State Wildfire Season](http://townsquare.media/site/1130/files/2024/06/attachment-feature3.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Safeguarding Your Health During Washington State Wildfire Season
This is the time of year many Washingtonians dread, wildfire season.
![Bingo & Roulette-Our Tri-Cities Animal Shelter Pets of The Week](http://townsquare.media/site/1130/files/2024/06/attachment-feature1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bingo & Roulette-Our Tri-Cities Animal Shelter Pets of The Week
These two 8-week-old kittens, full of mischief and charm, are ready to take the world by storm.