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Central Washington Hospital Returns to Normal Operations After Sunday Radiation Exposure Scare
Astria Sunnyside Hospital returned to normal operations Sunday night following a visit from six individuals concerned about radiation exposure. According to a news release from the Sunnyside Fire Department, their visit set off a chain of precautionary actions from state and local health agencies, which included diverting all incoming patients to nearby hospitals.
Sunset Gardens flies 1,150 flags for Memorial Day Community Celebration
RICHLAND, Wash. — On Memorial Day Monday at Sunset Gardens, more than 1,000 flags fly across the green expanse of the cemetery, ahead of the morning’s ceremony and celebrations. 2024 meant the 52nd annual Avenue of Flags, to pay tribute to local veterans who have passed away.
Tri-Cities declares Kitten Harvest with dozens of fluffy friends up for adoption
Tri-Cities, Wash. — The Tri-Cities Animal Shelter is proclaiming this week as "Kitten Harvest". Over two dozen kittens are currently available with plenty more on the way in the coming weeks and months. Ben Zigan, the Animal Services Manager for the Tri-Cities Animal Shelter, tells us. "Spring is in...
Sunset Gardens honors fallen heroes with flags and community remembrance event
Richland, Wash. — At Sunset Gardens in Richland this weekend, a community celebration and honoring of the brave men and women who lost their lives serving the United States. Every year, Sunset Gardens raises over one-thousand flags in recognition of those who served and who reside at the cemetery. Event organizers tell us it's a powerful reminder when driving by the flags. They encourage everyone from the community to come out to see.
Southbound US 395 closed at Clearwater in Kennewick
KENNEWICK, Wash.-The southbound lanes of US 395 are currently closed at Clearwater Avenue in Kennewick. Detours through local roads are in place around the closure, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. There is no estimated timetable for when the road will be reopened. A NonStop Local reporter is...
Civil trial launches for former veterans' charity manager
WENATCHEE — Jury selection began today in a Chelan County civil trial against Thelbert "Thad" Lawson Jr. and his former veterans-service charity. The Washington Attorney General’s office says Lawson violated the civil rights of at least a dozen women who worked in or visited the Veterans Warehouse Thrift Store, which Lawson formerly operated under the umbrella of his nonprofit agency, Operation Veterans Assistance & Humanitarian Aid. The state's lawsuit, filed in 2022, alleges Lawson sexually harassed and discriminated against at least 10 women who worked for the business as well as others who visited.
Lineage Logistics Town Hall meeting
Tri-Cities, WA- A Finley Town Hall meeting will be held tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. at River View High School Commons, 36509 S Lemon Dr., Kennewick, WA 99337. The meeting is open to Finley residents or those who have been impacted by the fire, which has been burning for over a month.
Days Pay Squadron honors those who lost their lives serving in the military
RICHLAND, Wash. - Memorial Day honors those who lost their lives to keep our country safe. A commemorative Air Force squadron of pilots is remembering those brave men and women by preserving the history of military aviation. Scott Urbin, the pilot of a T-28 aircraft, said the whole idea is...
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