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This inmate champions workforce development behind bars

The first question Don Crews posed to an inmate he was helping prepare for life after prison stopped the man in his tracks. Crews had handed the man, who is incarcerated at Coyote Ridge Corrections Center in Connell, a packet of documents designed to help him plan for his release. But imagining a future beyond prison wasn’t easy.

Connell, WA · 1d

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Our Town: Basin City, sealed with a kiss from Kiko!

BASIN CITY, Wash. - Just north of the Tri-Cities, Basin City is a small community with deep agricultural roots. The area was developed in the 1950s to support a growing farming industry, and orchards still help define its landscape today.

Basin City, WA · 21h

Tri-City Herald

1 elk, 2 deer hit in morning crashes near Tri-Cities. It's mating season

Washington State Patrol troopers were called to three crashes with elk or deer in the Tri-Cities area Monday morning, an unusual number for one day, said Trooper Daniel Mosqueda. No people were injured, even in the one crash that involved an elk. Information about the animals was not immediately available. A pickup driving northwest in the Horn Rapids Area on Highway 240 , sometimes called the Hanford Highway, hit an elk about 6 a.m. Although it is not known if the driver was headed to work at the Hanford nuclear site , the highway has many commuting Hanford workers at the time of the crash and a large elk herd roams the nuclear reservation. The other collisions were between deer and vehicles at about 4:30 a.m. on Highway 395 near Connel l and at about 5:50 a.m. on eastbound Interstate 82 near the Badger Road exit in Kennewick . “We just want to remind our drivers, especially at dawn and dusk, (deer and elk) are very active,” Mosqueda said. “We want to make sure that people are aware that we share the road with more than just cars.” At Hanford, the 580-square-mile nuclear environmental cleanup site adjacent to Richland, about

Hanford, WA · 3d

Tri-City Herald

Dave's Hot Chicken update + New pizza restaurant delayed and more Tri-City food news

You’ve seen the signs. The “Coming Soon” banner on that long-empty building or the flashy posting on Facebook and Instagram. New restaurants, coffee shops and more are in the beginning stages of their Tri-Cities’ debut. They may not be quite ready to open, but we’ll share what we know about them. Send your questions and tips to news@tricityherald.com. Pizzeria Evo 6494 W. Skagit Ave., Kennewick Chef Donny Evola is getting ready to open up his pizza place: Pizzeria Evo. The grand opening was set for Sunday, Nov. 15, but the party has been delayed to some time in mid-December. For Evola, pizza making is art form. The award-winning “pizzateer ” lets his dough ferment for 72 hours before serving hungry customers. “When you eat my pizza, you don’t feel like ‘Oh man, my stomach,’” Evola said. “My pizza is very digestible.” Evola has occupied two units at the 1-derful Food Park since February. Dave’s Hot Chicken 7235 Burden Blvd., Pasco The old Subway off Road 68 has been transformed. Now, Dave’s Hot Chicken signs brand the outside of the building. Dave’s Hot Chicken didn’t respond to the Tri-City Herald’s question about an opening date, but this will be the first

Kennewick, WA · 3d

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Church members build new home for growing congregation

In the farmland just outside Pasco’s city limits, a congregation came together on evenings and weekends over the course of two years to build a new church. The result is a 36,606-square-foot building with a sanctuary large enough for more than 1,000 people, classrooms, a commercial kitchen, dining space and something the congregation didn’t have before: its own cemetery.

Pasco, WA · 1d

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Meet Rufus, the Little Dog Looking for Big Love in the Tri-Cities

There's a little guy named Rufus who'd love nothing more than to be your shadow, and he's waiting in Pasco.

Pasco, WA · 1d

Tri-City Herald

Now open: A look at the trendy and unique finds at Tri-Cities Nordstrom Rack

The doors to the Tri-Cities first Nordstrom Rack open at 9 a.m. sharp Thursday, letting customers get a peek of what’s inside. Lucky for you, The Herald was invited to a press preview on Tuesday, Nov. 3, and I scouted out some unique finds that are perfect for holiday shopping, are trendy online or that I’d be happy if someone gifted me. Welcome to Try-Cities, where we take you beyond the breaking news to spotlight the businesses and issues that matter to our readers. Almost the entire back of The Rack was full of shoe aisles, giving shoppers choices between sneakers, heels, boots and more from recognizable names. These fun-colored Adidas sneakers caught my eye from the shelf as I was walking by, but there were also plenty of neutral options if that’s more your style. The aisles were organized by shoe size, making it easy to head to the right section. As we approach winter, I’ve been seeing lots of bright-colored, large-print outerwear hitting the shelves and Nordstrom Rack is no different. From bright knit hats to the trendy scarves I can’t escape on Instagram and large-print sweaters and puffer jackets, I think it’s safe to safe The Rack

Tri-Cities, WA · 8d

Tri-City Herald

Coffee-crusted steak, caffeine and cocktails shine at new Richland eatery

When managing partner Justin Bazinet, of new restaurant Phoenix & Folly, was asked in elementary school what he wanted to be when he grew up, his response was “I’m going to be the guy who turns the dining room lights on at the restaurant.” Instead, his career took him into the tech world, where he does IT support all over the country. During COVID, he felt like he was called back to the hospitality industry. After working as support staff for other restaurants around town, like The Peacock, Bazinet is finally opening a restaurant of his own, with his wife, India, and Thomas Kalmbach, who formerly owned The Peacock. Phoenix & Folly is set to open on Friday, Nov. 13, after a handful of delays. Every meal, five days a week Phoenix & Folly has a table with your name on it Tuesday-Saturday from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. The former Salud building has a lounge-like feel, with a mix of tables, high tops and couches. Whether stopping by for a bite of breakfast or a late night meal, the menu has both traditional eats and creative twists. One item Justin expects to be a stand-out is the coffee-crusted New York strip,

Richland, WA · 8h

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Plans underway for new apartments, subdivisions, roadwork

Documents filed under Washington’s environmental review process reveal a list of projects in the works for the Mid-Columbia. The State Environmental Policy Act, or SEPA, often provides the first look at the mixed-use projects, mini-storage facilities, apartments, industrial expansions, subdivisions and more that are working their way through the various planning departments of Benton, Franklin and Walla Walla counties.

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Crafting Your Home

A Tri-Cities Woman Who Films Shelter Dogs Without the Sad Music Has Built a TikTok Following of About 175,000

Julie Saraceno skips the sad shelter content and has built about 175,000 TikTok followers, hoping upbeat videos drive adoptions and volunteering.

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Kennewick cafe’s new home makes room for growth

The owners of a popular European-style cafe in the Southridge area of Kennewick are expanding to a bigger location a half mile away. Café Magnolia, currently located in the Cynergy Center at 4309 W. 27th Place, Kennewick, attracts visitors from Portland traveling on Highway 395, while regular customers drive from Spokane, Walla Walla, Sunnyside, Prosser and even Seattle to get their fill of coffee, pastries and lunch items.

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These 8 Old-School Chinese Restaurants Stand Out Across Washington For Classic Dishes

One restaurant on this list has swinging cowboy doors and more than 90 years of wonton soup behind it. I love that detail so much in Washington. Another spot keeps a separate entertainment room called the Lotus Room, complete with a jukebox. A third still serves something called the Bo Bo Platter.

Washington · 4d

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Hubby’s Pizza marks 50 years by keeping tradition on the menu

For five decades, people have celebrated birthdays, youth sports and family dinners at Kennewick’s Hubby’s Pizza, where the only significant changes have been the prices and one brick wall – but more on that later. Promoted as “halfway between the bridges,” the restaurant at 346 W. Columbia...

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Local Operator Buys Washington Seniors Housing Community

Coventry House, a 64-unit seniors housing community in Othello, WA, was acquired by a Washington-based owner-operator with more than 10 seniors housing communities in an all-cash deal. The price was not disclosed. Built in 2003, the 50,456 sf property sits on 3.85 acres at 430 N. Second Ave., near Othello...

Othello, WA · 3d

Apple Valley News Now

HAPO opens $10 million commercial services center in Kennewick

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Kennewick, WA · 20h

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LifePoint Health buys Trios Hospital for $7M

For the first time since it opened more than a decade ago, Trios Southridge Hospital is now owned by the entity operating it. And it’s a transaction that appears to be a bargain. LifePoint Health, the national healthcare provider that operates Kennewick’s Trios and Lourdes Health in Pasco, bought...

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From Crash Victims to Pregnant Women, New WA Whole Blood Program Boosts Survival Odds

Tri-City Herald (Kennewick, Wash.) “For decades EMS has been very good at getting bleeding patients to blood,” said Dr. Kevin Hodges, the medical program director for emergency medical services in Benton and Franklin counties and an emergency medicine doctor at Kadlec Regional Medical Center. “Today represents a fundamental change,”...

Richland, WA · 1d

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Kennewick store swaps worn American flags for new ones on Veterans Day

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Richland School District's $94M Infrastructure Bond

Explore the details of the Richland School District's proposed $94 million infrastructure bond, set for a February vote in Benden County. This bond aims to fund crucial upgrades at multiple schools, including boiler and roof replacements at Richland High, renovations at Chief Joseph Middle School, and a new permanent building for Rivers Edge High School. Assistant Superintendent Ken Gosley highlights the overdue nature of these improvements and the bond's potential to unlock $22 million in state funding. Learn about the projects and the estimated taxpayer impact of $4.17 per month for a $500,000 property.

Richland, WA · 2d

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