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Steptoe Underpass Opens Today in Kennewick! [PHOTOS]

Lon Martin — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:32:27 +0000

If you haven’t driven past, there is no other north-south street like it in Kennewick. Totally unencumbered travel from Gage Boulevard to Clearwater Avenue with few crossroads is possible. It will open after a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m.I spoke with Evelyn Lusignan, Kennewick city’s spokesperson, and found out this City of Kennewick road project [...]

Check Out the New 'Elio' – The Car of the Future

Greg DeLange — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:24:05 +0000

When I first noticed this ad I thought ((ehhh)) just another odd looking car. After checking out the stats I was impressed! 84 mpg- It gets 84 miles to the gallon on the highway. 8-Gallon Tank -It can go 672 miles Only $6,800 – That’s about what you would pay for an outboard motor to [...]

Attorney General Investigates Gilbert Auto, Dealerships Declare Banktruptcy

John McKay — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:54:18 +0000

The Washington State Attorney General’s office has “impounded” several auto dealerships owned by Mark Gilbert for failure to pay off traded-in vehicles among other violations. Court documents released this month show 42 complaints against the various Gilbert Auto dealerships for failing to comply with Washington and Idaho law. According to the complaint: The complaint also [...]

Find A Designated Driver! No Free Rides This Year!

Faith Martin — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 20:45:06 +0000

Hey Everybody!

There are NO free rides this year through Kennewick Police Dept, for those who have had too much to drink! So...it's up to YOU to be responsible!!

Please, please please...Have a TON of FUN! But PLEASE make SURE you take special c

Team Legacy Ford Raises $16,000 for Breast Cancer Foundation

Faith Martin — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 21:22:37 +0000

Congratulations and great job to the "Warriors in Pink" from Team Legacy Ford! It really says what the owner, Josh Dykes, and the employees of Legacy Ford believe in and do every day. They are a dealership unlike any other "This is a great example of how a

Woman Busted for Driving on Sidewalk to Avoid Stopping for School Bus [VIDEO]

The Brad — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 03:00:42 +0000

Even before you take Driver's Ed or get your permit to drive a vehicle, you know to stop for school buses. Mostly because they are covered in flashing lights and a sign that says STOP is sticking out of the side (which you can partially see in the photo). It really is obvious. Apparently this Cleveland woman didn't have time to obey the law or worry about others safety.

Spectacular Crash at Columbia Motor Speedway in Hermiston [VIDEO]

Dr. Johnny Nesman — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:41:35 +0000

The action gets pretty exciting at Columbia Motor Speedway Park in Hermiston, just ask Chance Overholt.Chance drives what is called a “Legend Car” — small-scale replicas of 1930s-era coupes and sedans. These cars were first developed at Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina and have spread like wildfire across the nation. A governing body called [...]

Semi Truck Loaded With Syrup Burns on I-84 [PHOTOS]

Dr. Johnny Nesman — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:08:23 +0000

A semi-truck loaded with flammable syrup provided a spectacular display Monday night on I-84.While this occurred some distance away from us in the Mid-Columbia (near Ontario, OR, close to the Idaho border) we thought we’d share these spectacular photos taken by the Oregon State Patrol. Monday evening a semi-truck loaded with syrup caught fire and [...]

What Are the Most Stolen Cars in the US? [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:24:57 +0000

Flashy sports cars may be objects of envy, but when it comes to the most stolen vehicles in America, they can’t hold a candle to plain old sedans. In a report issued by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the 1994 Honda Accord topped the list as the most swiped car last year, with the [...]

High Gas Prices =Less Summer Fun?!

Faith Martin — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 22:00:13 +0000

For the first time, I’ve begun to let the price of gas keep me from doing things I would normally do! Trips to see my son in Seattle!, hauling my horse out for riding, or camping! And even those drives I used to take on a beautiful summer eve… Just don’t happen quite so much [...]

What Are the Most Frequently Stolen Luxury Cars in America?

Mike Adams — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:13:27 +0000

There must be something about the new car smell that attracts thieves, as recent FBI statistics report that nearly 800,000 motor vehicles were stolen in the United States in 2009 — representing a nationwide loss of $5.2 billion. It appears as if more car thieves rode feverishly into the night in a Toyota Camry than [...]

Please Don't Text and Drive! Photo From Bend OR. Accident

Faith Martin — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:46:02 +0000

They found his cell phone still in his hand – he was texting – his head was in the back seat. PLEASE don’t text while driving. Share this if your against Texting & Driving……..

The Top 5 Driving Pet Peeves of Tri-Cities

Hayden Praino — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:45:58 +0000

Here are our results on driving pet peeves in the Tri-Cities: 1 ) Waiting until the last second to merge into traffic. 2 ) Talking on cellphone while driving. 3 ) Driving under the speed limit. 4 ) Going too slow on the blue bridge. 5 ) Driving too fast on the blue bridge. http://97rockonline.com/driving-pet-peeves-whats-your-biggest-survey/ [...]

Traffic Alert: Road Closure Clodfelter Road-Clearwather Ave to 4th Ave Kennewick.

Faith Martin — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:00:03 +0000

Hey everybody…here’s a heads up for traffic in Kennewick! Beginning July 23rd, and continuing through September, Clodfelter Road between Clearwater Ave and 4th Ave will be closed to all through traffic. Local traffic will be maintained but no traffic will be allowed to go through on Clodfelter Road. So, please use the established detours. This [...]

Beat the Heat with Cookies!

Stacy Lee — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:00:08 +0000

The Cedar Rapids Gazette newspaper reported a high of around 100 degrees on Friday. How did the Iowans deal with that kind of heat? Just like anyone else would. They baked cookies on the hood of their car!

On July 7th, 15 cookies fresh from the package were placed on a cookie sheet and at 10:45 were placed on the hood of a car

I Was Staring at People More Than Cars at Cool Desert Nights

Hayden Praino — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 19:09:10 +0000

Cool Desert Nights made for some GREAT people watching. A lot of folks came in from out of town and there were a lot of golf buddies and father-and-sons geeking out about the cars. I took some photos of some especially interesting people I found. If only women could be as comfortable with their [...]

What is Washington's Law on Cellphones While Driving Again?

Dr. Johnny Nesman — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:30:21 +0000

Idaho this week adopted new texting and cellphone laws for drivers. We thought we’d review what’s legal and what is NOT in Washington. Without boring you with legal-speak, in a nutshell, if it’s a hand-held device it’s illegal in Washington State. Hands-free devices such as Bluetooth are legal, but talking on your phone or texting [...]

Stacy Lee's Favorite Cars From Cool Desert Nights [PHOTOS]

Stacy Lee — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 19:06:14 +0000

I went to the show and shine Saturday at the Uptown in Richland to check out the hundreds of custom and classic cars that were a part of the 2012 Cool Desert Nights event. I took pictures of my favorites.Here they are, enjoy!

What Are the Most Dangerous Cars in America? [PHOTOS]

Don Deane — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:21:52 +0000

Given modern engineering, design and manufacturing, most drivers probably assume that new cars are inherently safe. But, according to a study by the nonprofit group Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, that isn’t necessarily the case. In fact, the group recently reviewed a range of new models and found seven that were lacking in safety. The [...]

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Hayden Praino — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:40:31 +0000

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