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Columbia Insight

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After vote, this Washington city is still open to proposal for 21 data centers

Citizen concerns about resources and public notifications won't stop consideration of Amazon project The post After vote, this Washington city is still open to proposal for 21 data centers appeared first on Columbia Insight .

West Richland, WA · 22h

Tri-City Herald

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Still not home. Family of Tri-Cities pilot MIA in Vietnam holds onto hope

For 58 years the family of Major San D. Francisco have been waiting for a follow-up to the telegram delivered to their home in Burbank with the devastating news that his F-4 Phantom jet had been shot down over Vietnam . Despite an extensive search and rescue mission, he was not found alive, and his body has yet to be recovered and returned home. “There’s hope. There’s always hope,” said his sister Terri Francisco-Farrell of Kennewick, on the eve of Veterans Day 2026. Before Veterans Day 2025, she was told that new technology could be used to find her brother’s body. Officials had approved using a drone equipped with a magnetometer, which can detect metals at a greater distance than conventional metal detectors. It could alert to metal from a cluster bomb that hit the area. Francisco was killed by friendly fire, with his remains likely among the metal, said Francisco-Farrell. But no progress to use the technology was made in the last year. “There’s just not money available right now,” Francisco-Farrell said. She is encouraged that the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency met with her niece in March and told her that the status of Francisco’s case has been upgraded

Kennewick, WA · 1d

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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 · 1d
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Kennewick store swaps worn American flags for new ones on Veterans Day

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Kennewick, WA · 17h

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‘We’re getting worse results than ever’: McKenna backs Ferguson’s criticism of Reykdal as WA school districts prepare to sue

Three major Washington school districts are preparing to sue the state over education funding, prompting former Attorney General Rob McKenna to ask why increased spending hasn’t resolved either district budget problems or concerns about student performance. Speaking with host Charlie Harger on “Seattle’s Morning News” on KIRO Newsradio, McKenna...

Washington · 20h

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SEPA Determination of Non-Significance - SEPA-027-2026

The City of West Richland has submitted a SEPA checklist for the Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan. The plan outlines the planned capital improvement projects for the next six-year period. Projects listed in the first three years of the program typically have secured funding whereas projects in the last three years of the program do not. Projects listed on the program are eligible for state or federal funding. The complete list of projects is available for review. Minor modifications may result from the public hearing process.

West Richland, WA · 2d

Tri-City Herald

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Former city manager to take over Hohenberg's Port of Kennewick seat

A longtime Kennewick leader has found a new way to serve the community. The Port of Kennewick Board of Commissioners decided Tuesday who would succeed Ken Hohenberg, who retired in September. There is about a year left of his six-year term. Former Kennewick City Manager Marie Mosley was chosen to serve out the remainder of the term for District 1 — a position that is up for election in 2027. Current commissioners Skip Novakovich and Raul Contreras Gonzalez made the final selection from a pool of four applicants during the board’s regular meeting. The other three candidates were former Richland Mayor Rob Welch, former Kennewick Mayor Don Britain and Washington State Sen. Matt Boehnke. In her position as a port commissioner , Mosley will prioritize Vista Field, developing a sustainable budget and long-range planning, according to her application. Before being a Commissioner Before retiring in 2023, Mosley had worked in municipal government for 40 years. The last 16 years of her career were spent as Kennewick’s city manager. As the top administrator she oversaw the budget, managed day-to-day operations and was accountable to the elected city council. She earned a bachelor’s in accounting from Gonzaga University and is a CPA.

Kennewick, WA · 1d

Apple Valley News Now

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Yakima Veterans Day parade honors service and brings community together

YAKIMA, Wash. — About 750 participants joined Yakima’s Veterans Day parade, as students, veterans and community members came together to honor those who have served in the military.

Yakima, WA · 17h

The Chronicle

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Washington state schools prepare to sue the state for failing to fund public education

Three large Washington school districts are preparing to sue the state, alleging it is once again failing to fully fund basic education.  School boards for the Lake Washington, Tacoma and

Washington · 3d

Tri-City Herald

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Pasco considers property tax increase as $12M budget gap risks police and fire jobs

Pasco City Counci l showed a clear preference Monday night for a property tax increase to help stave off some of the deep budget cuts originally planned for police, firefighters, and a variety of youth and senior programs. A 39.5-cent increase to the city’s levy could raise more than $5.4 million in new revenues for the struggling city . Pasco’s 2026 general levy rate was about $1.14 per each $1,000 of assessed value. The cost increase on a home valued at $500,000 could be about $198 a year. A final decision on pursuing the levy lid lift has yet to be made, and would need to be formally adopted at a future city council meeting. A majority of the council agreed Monday to give staff direction to begin planning the 2027-28 budget with the tax increase in mind. Voters will also need to approve it first, and it wouldn’t go into effect until 2028 if passed. The city is aiming for the Feb. 9 special election ballot to pass the levy lid lift. Pasco would use a combination of program cuts, reserves and interfund loans to cover the gap in 2027. If it fails, Pasco would likely immediately cut police

Pasco, WA · 22h

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Pasco declares emergency over water reuse facility concerns

PASCO, Wash. — Pasco declared an emergency over problems at its process water reuse facility after city leaders raised concerns about how part of the system was performing. Public Works Director Maria Serra reported at a meeting last week that a system used to remove nitrogen from wastewater was not meeting its performance criteria. City officials said that raised concerns about possible groundwater contamination and compliance with the Department of Ecology discharge permit. Serra explained the declaration was meant to speed up the city’s response as officials worked on a fix.

Pasco, WA · 1d

Apple Valley News Now

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Habitat for Humanity launches Veteran Build project at Yakima VFW

YAKIMA, Wash. — Yakima Valley Partners for Habitat for Humanity is launching a Veteran Build project to improve the Veterans of Foreign Wars facility.

Yakima, WA · 16h

Apple Valley News Now

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Debate over Walla Walla County data center campus continues in public meeting

WALLA WALLA COUNTY, Wash. - Four months. That's how long activist Nova Castles claimed the Walla Walla Anti Data Center League (WWADCL) has been asking for a public meeting on Amazon's proposed Wallula Gap data center campus. On Monday night, that call to action was answered.

Walla Walla County, WA · 2d

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Marie Mosley Appointed Port of Kennewick Commissioner Filling Vacated District 1 Position

​Port of Kennewick District 1 residents have a new representative on the port’s Board of Commissioners. Following an extensive public application and interview process, Port Commissioners Skip Novakovich and Raul Contreras Gonzalez appointed Marie Mosley to fill the position during this afternoon’s commission meeting. The seat was vacated on Sept. 1 by the retirement of Commissioner Ken Hohenberg.

Kennewick, WA · 1d

Pacific Northwest Ag Network

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ECBID Taps Jon Erickson To Oversee Columbia Basin Project Development Work

The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District has a new Assistant Manager of Development: Jon Erickson, who joined the district back in 2019.

Othello, WA · 2d

Apple Valley News Now

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ArtsFund awards $252,500 to arts groups in Yakima, Kittitas counties

YAKIMA, Wash. — Eighteen arts and culture organizations in Yakima and Kittitas counties will share $252,500 in unrestricted grants from Seattle-based nonprofit ArtsFund.

Kittitas County, WA · 1d

Apple Valley News Now

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Pasco students building 27th Team Pasco House to gain hands-on trades experience

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Pasco, WA · 1d

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Pacific Power Grabs $50M Federal Grant to Toughen Oregon-Washington Grid

Pacific Power received a $50 million federal grant on Tuesday from the U.S. Department of Energy to upgrade transmission infrastructure, reduce large-scale outages, and boost electricity capacity moving between Oregon and Washington. The money is earmarked for three distinct transmission technologies at sites stretching from the Lewis River to the high desert of southeastern Oregon.

Oregon · 1d

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Oregon’s wine country throws its Thanksgiving party twice, Washington’s waits for Black Friday, and Walla Walla holds out until December

Three Northwest wine weekends, three different dates. Here's when the Willamette, Yakima and Walla Walla valleys each open their cellars this holiday season, and which one ends with a parade. The post Oregon’s wine country throws its Thanksgiving party twice, Washington’s waits for Black Friday, and Walla Walla holds out until December appeared first on PNW is for Adventure .

Walla Walla, WA · 3d

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Dayton Public Pool levy is falling short of required supermajority

DAYTON, Washington — A ballot measure to fund operations for a community swimming pool is falling short of the supermajority needed for approval, according to election results. With all 12 precincts reporting, Columbia County Park and Recreation Pool District Proposition No. 1 has garnered 1,066 “yes” votes (57.78 percent)...

Dayton, WA · 1d