Pasco City Council received a stiff rebuke for voting down the land sale that could have become 52-unit apartment complex serving those struggling with chronic homelessness.
Local cosmetologist opposes bill aimed at freelancers
Kennewick's Ye Merrie Greenwood Renaissance Faire canceled due to ‘irreconcilable issues with the 2020 Kennewick contract’
Starbucks and Habit burger to join MOD pizza in Columbia Center strip mall
Construction begins on new Amistad Elementary building and other capital projects updates
CBC students direct staged readings in performance of ‘Facing Our Truth,’ opening Feb. 13
Chipotle to open in Queensgate Qdoba space
Academy of Children's Theatre to perform Freaky Friday musical, beginning Feb. 21
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Catholic Charities asks Pasco to salvage homeless project, says $2 million grant is in jeopardy
Mirror Ministries wants to open home for sex trafficking victims in Pasco. Neighbors say ‘it’s just not the right place’
Hanford contractor, Mission Support Alliance, appeals $8 million jury award
Three Pasco police officers, two firefighters, awarded medals for saving man attempting to jump off Cable Bridge
Twain Elementary teacher, Minerva Espinoza, receives PSD’s crystal apple award
Local photographer spreads body-positive message with women-only lingerie show at The Uptown Theatre, Feb. 1
Benton/Franklin School Retirees Association awards mini-grants to nine KSD classrooms
Three Rivers Carousel Foundation considers continuing Kennewick’s annual fireworks display
Tri-Cities Cancer Center offers healthy, cancer-fighting food classes at Red Mountain Kitchen
Couple converts RV into Thai food truck
2020 Tri-Citian of the year nominations now accepted
Franklin County sheriff continues to cooperate with federal immigration officials after Keep Washington Working Act
Tracci Dial News to release Tri-Cities podcast
Explore Washington State visits Vinny’s Bakery, Café & Bistro in Pasco
Tri-Cities smashes home sales and price records, continues to grow
Local organizations team up to give away $2.2 million in grants to Benton and Franklin county non-profits
Sheriff Jerry Hatcher opposes new gun legislation in Olympia
Kamiakin students sit-in at Starbucks for climate cause
U.S. Census Bureau to hire 400 in Benton and Franklin counties before April
Porter's to leave Parkway location for new, bigger building on G-Way
Greater Columbia Accountable Community of Health is holding a meeting Tuesday 10am at Benton Franklin Health District to hear from Catholic Charities what actions they’ve taken since Pasco Council’s decision and to learn how the community can best respond in support of Pasco Haven. Earlier this week, Pasco City Council narrowly voted down a property sale that Catholic Charities would have used to build 52-unit ‘Pasco Haven’ apartments for those struggling with homelessness.
TRIDEC names Idaho economic development leader new president, CEO
Tri-City Union Gospel Mission starts search and rescue program to find people living on the streets who aren’t receiving help
Veterans Therapeutic Court to graduate first class from program
The Benton County program helps veterans at risk of going to jail by providing them with a veteran mentor to support them during weekly court meetings and help them gain access to support services that they need. The program lasts 12-18 months, and successful graduates have their charges dropped or reduced.
$10 billion Hanford Central Plateau Cleanup Contract is appealed. 2nd protest creates uncertainty
Kennewick marijuana retailer wants to professionalize the CBD industry
KSD saves $720,000 in health insurance costs with substitute teacher cuts
Richland denied grant for Aaron Drive bridge
State withholds money to rebuild Pasco’s Edwin Markham Elementary and Richland’s Badger Mountain Elementary
Richland woman earns CBC‘s MLK Spirit Award for service to community
The Rude Mechanicals picks new executive director: Phinney Brown
Hot Mess Burgers & Fries opens as ‘ghost Restaurant’
Tri-City Area Gaming partners with WSU Tri-Cities English course to simplify board game instructions for translation