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SALEM, Ore.-Two weeks ago, there were over 200,000 K-through-12 students in Oregon receiving at some in-person learning. This week, that number will grow thanks to a directive from Governor Kate Brown.   "However, returning to the classroom this spring doesn't mean a return to normal", Oregon Governor Kate Brown notes. "Th ...

OLYMPIA, Wash.-The Washington Department of Health has launched a new vaccine locator website allowing residents of Washington to find vaccination appointments within a 50-mile range by entering their zip code.   The site is regularly updated with appointment availability information at local clinics, pharmacies and grocery stores and will link you to other sites to book your appointments.   ...

OLYMPIA, Wash.-Lawmakers from the 8th Legislative District want to keep their constituents informed with what is going on at the State Legislature, so they will be holding a virtual town hall this Saturday.   Senator Sharon Brown, Representative Brad Klippert and Representative Matt Boehnke will host a 90-minute virtual event providing an update on the 2021 legislative session from 2:00 pm to 3:30

KENNEWICK, Wash.-The public will have a chance to way in, virtually, on a proposed 1,150 Megawatt wind farm project on the Horse Heaven Hills south of Kennewick. Scout Clean Energy submitted an application in February with the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council to develop, construct and operate the area stretching from Finley to Benton City and contain a maximum of 244 wind turbines ... Rea

TRI-CITIES, Wash.-The first case of the UK variant of COVID-19 east of the Cascades has been detected in Benton County.   The Washington State Health Department confirmed the case through genome-typing and notified the local health district.   ...

KENNEWICK, Wash.-A man who has served in the Kennewick Police Department for over 40 years is turning in his badge.   Chief Ken Hohenberg announced at Tuesday night's city council meeting that he will step down February of next year, holding that office since 2003.   ...

WASHINGTON D.C.- President Biden has updated his previous prediction - that all Americans would be vaccinated by the end of July- and announced that the U.S. will have enough vaccines for all of it's citizens by the end of May.   His confidence comes after announcing a major partnership between pharmaceutical giants Merck & Co. and Joh ...

KENNEWICK, Wash.-Former Washington State Treasurer Duane Davidson has announced he's running to be the next District 8, Position 1 Representative. That spot recently opened up after Republican Brad Klippert announced he plans on challenging Dan Newhouse for the 4th Congressional Seat ... Read More ...

OLYMPIA, Wash.- With all the changes to education due to Covid-19, could this be a good time to change the school calendar permanently?   Senator Brad Hawkins says that this is a prime opportunity to try out a year-round school model.   ...

PASCO, Wash.- Pasco's Arts and Culture Commission presented it's forthcoming projects to the city council on Monday night.   They plan to create a memorial to Noburu “Peanuts” Fukuda in Peanuts Park, revamp the the city's gateway and park signage, start a utility box wrap program similar to Kennewick and Richland, and add art to the Kurtzman Park Shelter.   Council Mem ...