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So Much for a White Christmas in the Tri-Cities!

Andrew Kirk — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 07:02:14 +0000

The weather was absolutely gorgeous Monday afternoon. I took my daughter down to the river to throw rocks in and I just couldn’t muster sadness for the lack of snow. If you can’t have a white Christmas, the next best thing is a beautiful, sunny Christmas in the Mid-Columbia!

Best Inflatables for the Summer

Ashley Davis — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 13:00:04 +0000

Blowup those toys and relax in the water during the remainder of these next few Summer months.

Here are some of the best and weirdest inflatables for you and the whole family!
1. Intex Sea Turtle Ride On

For $21.50, this giant Turtle provides fun filled water entertainment for kids ages 3 and older. With large air chambers and durible handles, you are guaranteed not to be worrying about a cheaply made product. So throw out that old inflatable ring and jump on this life size water creature!

Best Boat Docks in the Tri-Cities

Stacy Kim — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 13:00:10 +0000

It’s boating season! Thanks to the three rivers, the Tri-Cities provides many places for boat launches and docks. Here is a map of some of the popular boat facilities in the Tri-Cities. Click on the placemark to read the description of each place, provided by Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office. For more information, click here. [...]

BBQing On The Mighty Columbia

Stacy Lee — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:29:57 +0000

Hope everyone had a great 4th of July. I went boating on the Columbia & Snake rivers. The weather was perfect and I found the perfect river BBQ food. I marinated chicken tenders and pork tenderloin in teriyaki sauce for 2 days then piled them on bamboo skewers and BBQ’ed them to perfection on the [...]

Best Ways to Skim the Columbia River in Tri-Cities

Ashley Davis — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 13:48:45 +0000

The summer season is fast approaching and what better way to spend free time in the Tri-Cities than on the Columbia River! Inner tubing, water skiing, and wake boarding are just some of the many activities that I enjoy throughout the summer months. Not only will your tan after multiple hours in the blazing sun [...]

Do You Know What Dangerous Condition Results in Apathy, Then Death?

Andrew Kirk — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:35:02 +0000

Hypothermia is a scary condition because as your body begins to experience damaging vital signs, it sends a message of apathy to your body. According to the Mayo Clinic, people experiencing hypothermia have the following symptoms: Shivering, clumsiness or lack of coordination, slurred speech or mumbling, stumbling, confusion or difficulty thinking, poor decision making, such [...]

Join 98.3 THE KEY at the Plunge

Andrew Kirk — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:24:42 +0000

Join Team 98.3 THE KEY for the 2012 Kennewick Polar Plunge this Saturday to support Special Olympics Washington. Team 98.3 THE KEY is Freezin’ for a Reason and we want you to be a part of it! Don’t be left out in the cold! Become a part of Team 98.3 THE KEY and help [...]

What I'll Miss About Summer! [VIDEOS]

Faith Martin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:13:34 +0000

If you’re anything like me, you may feel we were cheated of the long hot summers that we’re used to. Maybe it’s just my perception, but it feels like we had a shortened summer and I’m sad to see it go. As the years pass…I try to hang on to the things I do in [...]