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Tri-Cities IHOP Franchisee makes history
KENNEWICK AND PASCO, Wash.- Susan Mendenhall, franchisee of Kennewick and Pasco IHOP restaurants was awarded 2024 IHOP franchisee of the year. Mendenhall made national history when IHOP honored her for the third time, at its 2025 Global Franchisee Conference. With previous wins in 2018 and 2022, she is now the first franchisee in IHOP history to receive the brand’s highest honor three times.
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Indigenous Leaders Call for Tribal Sovereignty
The 2025 First Foods Festival at Whitman College brought renewed attention to tribal land rights, ecological stewardship and the ongoing fight to protect sacred Yakama Nation sites. Held on Nov. 8, the festival invited Indigenous leaders, students and regional advocates to discuss “These Sacred Hills,” a documentary examining the threatened Pushpum Ridge area.
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New pizza restaurant opens in Richland
A new pizza restaurant is serving up slices in Richland starting today. Westside Pizza, a chain with more than 38 locations, is open at 1759 George Washington Way, the commercial plaza home to a Safeway store, Hallmark shop, Planet Fitness and more. Westside Pizza is known for its generous portions...
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Rocky Ridge Drummers and Dancers Perform at Wa-Hi
Rockyridge Drummers and Dancers Share Culture Through Music and Movement. Students at our high school had the opportunity today to experience a powerful cultural performance by the Rockyridge Drummers and Dancers, a Native American group dedicated to sharing and preserving their traditions. Their visit included traditional drumming, singing, and dance, offering students a meaningful look into Indigenous culture.
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From Richland to the Met: Rachel's operatic journey inspires aspiring singers
Rachel Willis-Sørensen always knew she wanted to be a singer, but it wasn't certain she would become a leading figure in opera. "I remember I was singing like in jazz choirs and in musicals. I went to Hanford High School, and I did a lot of the in the drama program there. I was drama club president and I'm really tall so they always made me play like the grandmother or like and then someone suggested that I was gonna lose my voice if I didn't take lessons," she recalled.
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Elevated Thanksgiving Food & Wine Pairings
Food and wine experts share their favorite home-style dishes around the holiday table with the ultimate wine pairings. THANKSGIVING is a holiday to gather around the table with family and friends. The occasion calls for a spread complete with homemade dishes you’ve enjoyed for many years, along with new, inspired additions or twists on a classic.
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Sonification Concert Records Data in Sound
To introduce more people to the idea of sonification, Assistant Professor of Computer Science Jordan Wirfs-Brock led the Living Data: Sonification Concert with three other performers on Nov. 7 at Chism Hall. The same way people visualize data into a chart is the same way people can hear data through...
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Tri-City homebuilders receive top Parade awards
The 2025 Parade of Homes builders earned awards recognizing everything from best exterior appeal to best interior decorating. Chefs also were recognized as part of the companion Chefs on Parade event. The annual Home Builders Association of Tri-Cities event ran Sept. 6, 7, 13 and 14. The Judge’s Choice Awards...
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Exploring the Best Cafes for Work in West Pasco and Richland
If you're in the West Pasco or Richland area and are in search of a cafe with a pleasant atmosphere where you can get some work done, you're in luck. A recent discussion on social media has brought to light several cafes that might just fit the bill.
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Veterans Day Parade Draws Crowds in Prosser
PROSSER, Wash. - Veterans Day celebrations expanded into rural Benton County on Tuesday, Nov. 11, as the city of Prosser hosted a parade honoring local service members. Dozens of residents lined the streets near City Park to watch the procession, which featured gun salutes, marching bands, and a variety of local organizations.
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Historic Richland building showcases Tri-Cities landmarks in art
RICHLAND, Wash. – The Gallery at the Park, one of the few remaining original buildings in the Tri-Cities, stands as a monument to local artists. Bob Allen, who works with the Allied Arts Association, shared the building’s rich history. “It’s been a private home, a boarding house, the village library, the village newspaper. It was the ration board in World War two and an irrigation company office,” he said.
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Recent newcomer to Tri-City restaurant scene moving out
The Pasco location of a Yakima Valley restaurateur serving up south of the border and Southern California favorites has closed after eight months in the Tri-Cities. Javi’s Chicken and Churros made the announcement on its social media on Nov. 5. Its owners said in the post that they will sell or lease the restaurant at 1520 N. Fourth Ave. They bought it Dec. 29, 2024.