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08/05/2025

“It’s a test case for the nation. It’s going to be amazing when we roll it out. We’ve needed something like this for a long time. It’s not perfect. But for people going through a difficult time, it will be a tremendous help.”

It’s been criticized, revised and survived a ballot box challenge. Now, the first-in-nation benefit is on track for a 2026 rollout

07/31/2025

A Tri-City trucker recently hit 2 million accident-free miles and won a state trucking championship to boot – and he doesn’t plan on hitting the brakes on his trucking career any time soon. He’s in it for the long haul.

Tri-Citian Chris Poynor has spent the past 30 years driving trucks, and he recently celebrated some big achievements: 2 million accident-free miles and grand champion winner of the Washington Truck Driving Championships.

07/26/2025

A Kennewick man recently was sentenced to 12 months in prison and set to pay tens of thousands of dollars in restitution along with one of his co-defendants for stealing nearly $300,000 in relief funds distributed during the Covid-19 pandemic.

A small business owner and one of his co-defendants must pay tens of thousands of dollars in restitution. Another co-defendant from Pasco is scheduled to be sentenced on July 30.

07/23/2025

Meet the four-time winner of Pasco’s Taco Crawl, a restaurant that once again took home the “Best Taco in Pasco” title in 2025.

Pasco business wins top taco award — again.

07/21/2025

“One of the things I’m most proud of is the role of nurse practitioners. We step into places where other providers may not and geriatrics is a prime example of that.”

Nurse practitioners are increasingly filling a gap that is expected to widen as the senior population explodes and the number of geriatricians declines.

07/14/2025

More than 40 years ago, a Kennewick restaurant introduced go-go dancing – featuring seasoned dancers.

This popular downtown Kennewick restaurant once featured go-go dancers over 60 years old.

07/09/2025

From three bean chili with cornbread to teriyaki chicken, Meals on Wheels is serving up tasty options for seniors this month.

Meals on Wheels menu for July 2025.

07/04/2025

Two Tri-Citians are among the submarine USS Triton’s 857 veterans recently honored with a commemorative wall at Triton Sail Park in Richland.

More than a dozen USS Triton veterans attended a recent ceremony to honor the 857 crew members who served aboard the submarine. Two were Tri-Citians.

07/01/2025

On the lookout for a good book? Check out these book club picks.

Enjoy a good read and discussion with one of these book clubs.

06/30/2025

A Pasco-based nonprofit has been providing impoverished and exploited women with a second chance and a safe place for them to gain experience through work and training to attain living-wage jobs in the community, and its offerings are expanding to help more women.

The Pasco-based nonprofit has been providing impoverished and exploited women with a second chance and a safe place for them to gain experience through work and training to attain living-wage jobs in the community, and its offerings are expanding to help more women.

06/27/2025

Plans are underway to update the Benton County Fairgrounds, from a $3 million parking lot upgrade to a bigger and better grandstand.

Benton County is investing $9 million in fairground upgrades to attract more events, with a focus on improving facilities for rodeos and other large gatherings.

06/23/2025

“There’s not a lot of value other than nostalgia. But it’ll take you back to being 8 or 9 years old and how that felt for 10 minutes and that’s all that mattered. It’s an escape from the day-to-day grind.”

Scott McMurrich now has a place to display the nearly 1 million trading cards he owns: at his shop in West Richland.

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