September 20, 2012 With fires raging all around the Columbia Basin causing poor air quality, the Walla Walla school district has decided to cancel today's cross country meet. Kamiakin, Kennewick, and Southridge high schools had been scheduled to participate.
September 17, 2012 The Tri-City Americans unveiled a portion of their promotional plans for the 2012-13 season, their 25th in the Mid-Columbia. As in year’s past, the Americans are proud to continue their caused-based marketing initiatives this year. Tri-City will kick-off their 25th Anniversary season on Saturday, September 22 vs. the Spokane Chiefs.
September 14, 2012 One of my favorite Tri-City events is in it's final weekend...The 2012 Home Builders Association Parade of Homes. This year is no exception to the awesome craftsmanship of our local builders.
The Blue Bridge (aka the Pioneer Memorial Bridge) between Pasco & Kennewick is scheduled for their annual inspection of the structure. The north bound right lane will be closed down today, as it was yesterday in the other direction. Wo
The City of Kennewick will hold a short ceremony on Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at the 9/11 World Trade Center Memorial at the Southridge Sports & Events Complex at 2901 Southridge Blvd., Kennewick. It will begin at 6 p.m. and only last about 20 minutes. The public is encouraged to attend.
September 6, 2012 You remember the song.."oh I wish I were an Oscar Mayer weiner, then someone would take a bite of me" or maybe you don't, but in any case the famous "Weinermobile" is touring through the Columbia Basin.
Don’t get any ideas about late-summer recreating at Charbonneau or Fishhook State Parks. They are now closed.
Chief RV’s second annual Outdoorsman Expo for lovers of gun sports, camping, fishing, hunting, RVs, boats, water sports, man caves and more will be at the Pasco TRAC Sept. 7-9.
Organizers are planning for a giant fish tank for demonstrations, a Dock
AG Robb McKenna, Washington GOP gubernatorial candidate, will not be releasing any of his tax returns, calling the debate a “phony issue.”
The Democratic rival Jay Inslee released five years of his tax returns and is calling on McKenna to do the same. McKenna
Apparently, the government can tell churches what they can and can’t say and what social causes they can and can’t encourage their members to support financially.
No jokes about the pen being mightier than the sword.
In Sunnyside, a 42-year-old, 5’1” woman identified as Mickie Flores allegedly broke into 60-year-old Michael Reynold’s house, and he chased her from his home with a machete strike to the shoulder.
The Mid-Columbia Conference football schedule begins tonight, Aug. 31, at 7 p.m. Who are you cheering for?
