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Emergency sirens to sound during drill on Hanford Site on May 16
RICHLAND, Wash.-Sirens on the Hanford Site will sound as part of an emergency exercise on Thursday, May 16. The U.S. Department of Energy will activate the sirens in the 200 West area, which covers the central portion of the site, between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. According to the DOE,...
City of Pasco appoints new Public Works Director
PASCO, Wash. - The City of Pasco announced on Tuesday that the City's current Interim Public Works Director, Maria Serra, has been appointed as the new Public Works Director. Serra has served as the Interim Public Works Director since Dec. 2023 and was previously the Deputy Public Works Director. "Maria...
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Warm and breezy weather ahead with highs in the upper 80s tomorrow
Today’s Forecast: This morning, we have partly cloudy skies as seen from our Dust Devil Sky Cam in Pasco. The Dust Devils, fresh off a win against the Hillsboro Hops, will play again at 1:30 this afternoon in warmer weather. Current temperatures are mild, ranging from 48°F in Dayton to 61°F in Yakima. Temperatures will climb close to 90°F this afternoon with a mix of sun and clouds. Highs will reach:
Enjoy your vacation with mindful summer drinking tips
TRI-CITIES, Wash.-With Memorial Day right around the corner and the unofficial start of summer many people are already planning their vacations and wellness experts are advising to plan carefully for vacations and drinking. Alcohol and travel can go hand in hand, however, even though you may be unwinding and relaxing...
“Most special day of the year:” Lamb Weston RSD Field Day takes place Wednesday
RICHLAND, Wash. — There’s a chance on Wednesday to cheer on some student athletes. Richland School District staff are trying to fill the stands at Fran Rish Stadium for the Lamb Weston RSD Field Day. Field Day is a track and field event for students with disabilities.
Firefighters take down 2 fires over the weekend in Kennewick
KENNEWICK, Wash. – The Kennewick Fire Department fought two fires with about an hour between each other on the evening of Sun., May 13. At around 6:22 p.m., crews were called to a garage in the 2500 block of West Clearwater Avenue for reports of heavy black smoke in the sky and explosions inside the building. KFD crews also found the fire damaging an adjacent home on the same property.
Missing 74-year-old man found by Kennewick Police
KENNEWICK, Wash. - The Kennewick Police Department requested assistance in a search for a missing 74-year-old on Monday, who has since been found. The man was reportedly walking away from the area of Plaza Way and Hildebrand Boulevard. KPD noted that he suffered from memory loss. He has since been...
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