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Friday Fix (A Free Concert in the Park) Tonight with Faith Martin Duo and Too Slim & The Taildraggers

Paul Drake — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:26:33 +0000

Free concerts at Kennewick’s Keeywadin park kickoff tonight and every Friday for nine weeks – get the schedule and join us for a great night of free entertainment. Opening Act – Faith Martin Duo – Faith is a local radio personality singing professionally since 1992. Formally lead singer for The SHADES, for 6 years, She [...]

4 Percent of Men Suffer Temporary Insanity When Balding — 10 Pecent Would Give Up a Year of Their Life for Hair Back

Paul Drake — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 23:49:23 +0000

If you’re a guy and you’ve still got your hair . . . or a woman who doesn’t understand why going bald is such a big deal to men… maybe these statistics will give you a clue. I tried Rogaine and other supposed miracle hair growth products and finally gave in and shaved it all [...]

Gosh Darn It People in Washington Swear the Least…Where do they Swear the Most?

Paul Drake — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:47:23 +0000

It’s about time the state of Washington won an award! We’re PROUD to announce that the state of Washington is the Politeness CAPITAL of the United States. A customer research firm called Marchex analyzed how often people in all 50 states cursed in recorded phone calls to businesses over the past year. [...]

Learn to Fly Day and Open House at Bergstrom Aircraft on Saturday

Paul Drake — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:30:38 +0000

Bergstrom Aircraft invites you to their annual Learn to Fly Day – this Saturday, May 18th from 8am to 5pm. Bergstrom Flight Pros (aka Certified Flight Instructors) will be on hand to answer questions and give flights and introductory flight lessons at special rates. You can also take facility and aircraft tours, ground instruction, free [...]

Pasco's St. Patrick's Parish Celebrating St. Patrick's Day With Encounter 2013

Paul Drake — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:04:59 +0000

Bringing people together is the goal of “Tri-Cities Encounter 2013: A Place for Us” — a two-day public festival including music, art and exhibits at Three Rivers Convention Center in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. It is sponsored by St. Patrick Parish with the collaboration of the Knights of Columbus, local parishes, World Youth Alliance, [...]

White House and Senate GOP Reach Tentative Deal to Avoid Fiscal Cliff

Paul Drake — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 17:32:00 +0000

A deal has been reached to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff, congressional sources have confirmed to ABC News. The Senate will vote either Monday night or Tuesday. The House will vote likely on Tuesday. The deal will include: A permanent tax cut extension for individuals making less than $400,000 and households making less than $450,000. [...]

9 Confirmed Dead in Bus Crash Near Pendleton, Oregon.

Paul Drake — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 01:27:34 +0000

News Release from: Oregon State Police UPDATE #2: FATAL BUS CRASH – INTERSTATE 84 EAST OF PENDLETON (4:10 p.m.) Update #2: The following additional information is released: * The confirmed number of fatalities has risen from 5 to 9 victims. * We are continuing to try and confirm the total number of passengers and number [...]

Take the Plunge for Special Olympics of Washington on January 19, 2013 [VIDEO]

Paul Drake — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:35:47 +0000

Take a dip in the icy waters of the Columbia river and be a part of the “coolest” event of the year! Join the fun, help raise funds and win prizes all in support of Special Olympics Washington. REGISTER NOW Special Olympics Polar Plunge Kennewick is a fundraising effort organized by law enforcement agencies across [...]

Lighted Christmas Boat Parade Tonight & Saturday on Columbia River

Paul Drake — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 21:30:28 +0000

The 2012 Lighted Boat Parade happens on the Columbia River tonight and Saturday. The parade route begins at 6pm at Colver Island in Kennewick and cruises across the Columbia to Howard Amon Park in Richland (arriving around 7pm). The decorated boats will then turnaround and reverse the route back to Clover Island. My experience shows [...]

Listen to 98.3 The KEY for a chance to win $500 Million Dollars from the Washington Lottery!

Paul Drake — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:36:16 +0000

History will be made Wednesday night when Washington’s Lottery players vie for the biggest Powerball jackpot ever offered by the game! Wednesday’s $500 million jackpot is currently the largest in the world and the second largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history. This record-breaking jackpot is generating excitement all over the country! Listen to 98.3 [...]

Blue Bridge Expansion Joints Made of Plywood? [PHOTO]

Paul Drake — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 23:52:54 +0000

Crews with the Department of Transportation reopened the southbound lanes of US 395 over the Blue Bridge at about 6:30 a.m this morning, one day ahead of schedule. The project leader says they were better prepared for the southbound work after running into problems with the expansion joints on the northbound lanes last week. We [...]

Ballots Must be Postmarked No Later Than Election Day

Paul Drake — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:10:55 +0000

If you haven’t voted yet you better hurry. Your ballot must be postmarked no later than November 6, Election Day or deposited at an official ballot drop off location by 8 p.m.If you are mailing your ballot on Election Day, check the last collection time listed on the mailbox to ensure your ballot is postmarked [...]

This Is the Last Weekend to See Terror Behind the Screen – Our Haunted House Attraction

Paul Drake — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:56:48 +0000

Terror Behind the Screen the scariest haunted attraction in the area will be open tonight from 6p to 11pm, Saturday 6pm to 11pm and on Halloween from 6pm to 10pm. This is your last chance to experience what thousands says is “the best haunted attraction is Southeast Washington and Northeast Oregon”. And, it’s reasonably priced [...]

General Deer Season Starts Saturday — My Wife Won't Let Me Go [AUDIO]

Paul Drake — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 13:00:57 +0000

Modern firearm, general deer season begins on Saturday! Get the facts from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. If you're one of the hunters being left behind we have a song for you!

"The Wife Won't Let Me Go Hunting Song"

We're Front Page News! – Check Us Out in the Tri-City Herald This Morning

Paul Drake — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:39:32 +0000

Andrew Kirk We’ve always known we were a big deal, but now we have proof! Greg Delange and 98.3 The Key’s Big Jim are on the front of the “Mid-Columbia” section of the Sept. 28 Tri-City Herald! It’s for our “Terror Behind The Screen” haunted house inside the Let’s Party store near the corner of [...]

Tough Mudder Fudders in Seattle this Weekend [VIDEO]

Paul Drake — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:30:49 +0000

What is Tough Mudder? A Tough Mudder event is a hardcore 10-12 mile obstacle course designed by British Special Forces to test your all around strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie. I’ve been training since January preparing for approximately three hours of physical hell. This is not a timed event, it is a finish [...]

Win a Trip to See Fun. in Chicago + $500

Paul Drake — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 12:28:08 +0000

Congratulations Dana Pechuna for winning! This contest is now over. We’ve got a new raffle to win two tickets to see Fun. in Chicago plus $500 spending money. The prize package includes: Round-trip air for winner and guest from nearest major airport to Chicago (arrive 11/14, depart 11/16/2012) Two nights lodging Ground transportation from airport [...]

Donna Summer Dead at 63

Paul Drake — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:17:06 +0000

Disco and pop music icon Donna Summer has died, according to TMZ. According to the website, the singer passed away after a battle with cancer and died in Florida. She was 63 years old. Born LaDonna Adrian Gaines, Summer — a five-time Grammy Award winner known as the Queen of Disco — revolutionized dance music [...]

Kidz Dig Rigz – May 19th

Paul Drake — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:36:41 +0000

What is Kidz Dig Rigz? TURBO-CHARGED FUN!! Kidz Dig Rigz is a unique, family-friendly event that allows kids of all ages to get up close and personal with different types of Big Rigs including: race cars, tractors, fire trucks, tanks, and more! Come join the KEY Crew Saturday, May 19th for food, entertainment, and a [...]

Win Cash on 98.3 THE KEY

Paul Drake — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:55:04 +0000

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