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Memorial Weekend Gas Prices Expected to Be Highest in Two Years – How Do We Compare?

John McKay — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:55:35 +0000

With a nationwide average jump of 8 cents this week, Americans will find traveling this weekend more expensive. According to AAA, gas prices for Memorial Weekend will be the highest since 2010. With a national average of about $3.65 per gallon, it could make travel more costly. However, as AAA reports in their Fuel Gauge [...]

This Is Only a Test! Hanford Sirens to Sound Thursday Between 10-11 a.m.

John McKay — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:36:56 +0000

Don’t be alarmed; it’s only a test! Thursday, the DOE will be conducting a test of its Emegency Preparedness System by activating a siren Thursday. The test will be conducted between 10 and 11 a.m., and the siren will be located between the 100H and 100F Areas. It will probably be able to be heard [...]

Illegal Dumper Being Sought By Kennewick Police – Involves Hazardous Waste, Paint and Chemicals

John McKay — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:53:32 +0000

This guy polluted a dumpster in Kennewick, and now police are seeking him. Saturday, May 11th, surveillance cameras at a business located in the 500 block of North Quay in Kennewick picked up these photos of a man dumping a significant amount of hazardous waste, chemicals, paint and other substances into a dumpster. The alleged [...]

Pasco Schools Announce Summer Feeding Program

John McKay — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:48:22 +0000

Many school children from financially-strapped homes rely on school for breakfast and lunch. The Pasco School District will provide a summer feeding program for children 18 and younger at the following schools, beginning June 10: Chiawana High 8125 Argent Road Pasco High 1108 N. 10th Robinson Elementary 125 S. Wehe St. New Horizons School 3110 [...]

See the Art I Painted at 'Brushes & a Bottle' [PHOTOS]

Stacy Lee — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:25:50 +0000

“Brushes & a Bottle” is a new local business. For $40 you get an art lesson from Rachel and all the supplies you need to paint while drinking wine! When my girlfriends said wine was involved I said, “I’m in!” Check out my photos. She’s a local woman who was looking to make some more [...]

Stacy Lee Got 'Flocked'! – Should I Pay or Play?

Stacy Lee — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:56:09 +0000

I woke up this morning to see my lawn “flocked.” Find out why and weigh in on what I should do about it. Apparently it’s for a fundraiser. People pay to “flock” other people or they pay to have them removed. The money helps school kids go on a trip to Washington, D.C. My dog [...]

I Can't Even Express How Much You All Mean to Me! Thank You for Voting Me No.1

Faith Martin — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:30:28 +0000

Wow! You all are so funny! None of you even told me you were voting! I get so caught up with so many things in life, I didn’t even know a contest like this existed until the Tri-City Herald contacted me. There was no way I ever thought I’d win #1! I have to believe [...]

Faith Martin Is No. 1 Radio Personality According to Tri-City Herald!

Stacy Lee — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:35:39 +0000

We’re so proud of Faith Martin winning the vote for most popular radio personality in the Tri-Cities. She didn’t even know she was entered and is so humble her first reaction was, “I think it’s a mistake.” It’s no mistake Faith, the Tri-Cities loves you! Check out the interview she gave the Tri-City Herald back [...]

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. [...]

Who Knows the Story Behind This Bench in Richland?

Andrew Kirk — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:12:35 +0000

Right by the pump house along the Richland dike – just up from the boat ramp – there’s a red bench with a little pipe next to it. The plaque reads, “The Bill & Captain Bench.” My uncle lives near it and thinks he knows the story. I’m interested in seeing if anyone can confirm his story.

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 [...]

Teen's Persistence Leads to New Taco Bell Being Built in Othello!

John McKay — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:12:28 +0000

It all started with some persistent emails and phone calls…. In 2012, Zeke Castro of Othello contacted Taco Bell and requested that a store be built in Othello. Over the weekend, Taco Bell sent the same road crew seen on TV ads delivering tacos to Bethel, Alaska, to Othello and handed out thousands to the [...]

The Check out Stacy Lee's Amazing Photo's of the 39th Annual Balloon Stampede

Stacy Lee — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:50:11 +0000

Well, I did it. I faced my fear of heights head on and had an amazing ride in a hot air balloon in Walla Walla Thursday morning. Today kicks off the 39th annual Walla Walla Balloon Stampede.I thought I would totally be scared when we were in the air but to my surprise the balloon [...]

Vote For Paralyzed Pasco Native Featured on Steve Harvey Show for Mobility Awareness Month! And Help Her Win a Wheel Chair Accessible Van!

Faith Martin — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:30:27 +0000

As a follow up to my last post about Re'Gina Bell Roberts I wanted to include more correspondence from Re'Gina. She is up for votes to receive a Van as part of a Harvey's Heroes! Mobility Awareness Month.

Her note to me as follows:

"Hi

Paralyzed Pasco Native Appears on the 'Steve Harvey Show'

Faith Martin — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:35:44 +0000

I was reading the Tri-City Herald this morning and noticed the story about Re’Gena Bell Roberts. A Pasco native that will be featured on the “Steve Harvey Show.” She was paralyzed in 1975 by a shot to the neck from her fiance’s mistress! It’s an amazing story of courage and resilience and I was so [...]

Pasco Bank Robbery Suspect Still Not Found

John McKay — Wed, 01 May 2013 22:15:37 +0000

Around 10 a.m. today a white male about six feet tall and weighing an estimated 250 lbs walked into the Bank of the West branch on Clark Street in Pasco and tried to pull off a robbery. He may have been wearing a fake beard or disguise.

Authorities are still searching for the man and have released his photo seeking the community's help in identifying him.

Possible Bank Robbery In Pasco, Police Blockade, and School Lockdown

John McKay — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:50:58 +0000

Reports indicate extreme law enforcement activity near the Bank of the West at 11th and Clark. Our news partner KNDU-TV reporting police have blocked Clark St. between 11th and 12th, and unconfirmed reports of Longfellow School on lockdown. Reportedly everyone has been evacuated from the bank. We will pass on more information as it becomes [...]

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 [...]

Kennewick Ice Cream Truck Driver Back In Jail After Skipping Court Date on Luring Charges

John McKay — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:10:34 +0000

Kennewick police and other Mid-Columbia law enforcement agencies have Maximinio Castillo-Murcia, 41, back in custody. He was arrested aerlier this week after allegedly luring young girls into his ice cream truck while performing a sex act on himself. The incident occurred near Monopoly Park in Kennewick. Police later located and arrested Murcia. According to authorities he [...]

Three Connected to Bombing Suspect Questioned in New Bedford

Taylor Cormier — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:02:04 +0000

The investigation into the Boston Marathon bombing seeped into New Bedford, Mass. on Friday evening withe the questioning of several people who knew suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. After local and state police and FBI agents allegedly searched Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s UMass Dartmouth dorm room, authorities swarmed to the Rockdale West apartment complex in New Bedford’s West End. Three [...]