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Listener Photos From Tri-Cities' Halloween 2012!

Faith Martin — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:01:03 +0000

I hope everyone had an awesome Halloween night! We asked listeners to send in pictures of themselves or their kids. Here's what we got!

Share Your Halloween Photos to Win a Tri-City Americans Four Pack

Woody — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 04:36:57 +0000

We know you took a lot of photos last night and we want to see them! Babies, kids, teenagers, adults, pumpkins, desserts, decorations... whatever. Share them with us and we'll pick a random submission to receive a family-four pack of tickets to an upcoming Tri-City Americans game!

Tip For Keeping Pumpkin Looking Fresh Thru the Weekend!

Faith Martin — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 22:00:48 +0000

If you’ve carved a really cool pumpkin for Halloween and you want it to stay on your porch for the weekend! Keep it fresh and looking good with these tips from The Russian Newspaper Pravda. Douse your pumpkin with bleach and Vaseline. The bleach hydrates pumpkins while killing any harmful bacteria that might cause fungus. [...]

Will You Eat Your Kids Candy? Here's How Much Exercise It Will Take To Work It Off..

Stacy Lee — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:15:16 +0000

Every year you hear the warning to "check through your children's Halloween candy to make sure it's safe." I personally think its a good excuse to do some sampling. My Mom always said "We're checking for Poison" Somehow it never was! Here is a list of candies and how much exercise it will take to work it off. You might Think twice after reading this list!

What Are Ghosts? – Greg & Woody Want to Know

Greg DeLange — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:50:39 +0000

In the studio this Halloween morning we were wondering what ghosts are — or rather what YOU think ghosts are. Some people say they’re friendly, some say they’re Satan’s minions. Are they normal people who haven’t “passed on” or are they non-human ghouls? If a house or hotel is haunted, should you go explore and [...]

10 Things You Didn't Know About Halloween

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:56:47 +0000

Shakespeare described the "witching hour" as a time "when churchyards yawn and hell itself breathes out." Spooky! Equally esteemed author Washington Irving described Halloween night in his classic 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' as a setting full of "fearful shapes and shadows...amidst the dim and ghastly glare of a snowy night." Kids all across the country describe it as the night when the entire world gives them all the candy they can eat until they either pass out or develop early on-set diabetes.

Do Kids Really Want Less Candy for Halloween? — Survey of the Day

Donald Deane — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:30:35 +0000

While children still seem to unanimously agree that Halloween is one of their favorite holidays, a new survey by the American Dental Association and PopCap Games shows that kids' perception of the holiday is changing in several surprising ways.

Mr. Bones Rockin' it For Halloween [VIDEO]

Faith Martin — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:40:50 +0000

I just couldn't resist. Thought you might enjoy this!

Halloween Dance Moves [VIDEO]

Faith Martin — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:45:19 +0000

Not only is this just kind of cute. But, If you are going to a Halloween Party this weekend and needs some new moves...Well, here ya go!

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 [...]

Scary Halloween Movies to See

Faith Martin — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:37:33 +0000

What's your favorite Hallowween Movie? Any you are planning to see this week?

Here's one you may want to see.

Jack-o'-Lanterns, Witches and Costumes: The Ghoulish Truth About 10 Halloween Traditions

Kathy Landin — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:22:17 +0000

Halloween is more steeped in tradition than just about any other holiday, and the roots of those traditions are as varied and seemingly unconnected as a pumpkin and a bonfire.

We decided to take a look at a few of Halloween's most well-known customs. What do they all mean? Why do we celebrate Halloween by putting on bizarre outfits and asking strangers for candy? Who is Stingy Jack, and why does he haunt our dreams?

10 Dogs Dressed as 'Star Wars' Characters

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:03:07 +0000

We really, really love 'Star Wars.' And by "love" we mean we're borderline obsessed. The only thing that could make it better is if small dogs somehow got involved. Which is to say, it just got better. These dogs display almost as much love as we feel for the fantasy franchise.

2012 Monster Dash! Bring the Kids!

Faith Martin — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:12:11 +0000

Hey everybody! Get in the spooky Halloween mood and dress up for a 5K Costumed Fun Run! Followed by a costume contest and trick or treating! The kids will love this Monster Dash and Halloween Bash! This Saturday in Howard Amon Park! Benefiting American Red Cross. For more info and to register: go to: NWendurancesports.com [...]

Halloween for Dogs — a Big Business!

Stacy Lee — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:48:19 +0000

I’m very tempted to dress up my dogs for Halloween. I know they hate it I just can’t help myself. Everywhere you turn WalMart, Target, Petco ect… there they are — cute outfits for your pup.What I didn’t realize is that pet costumes are a big business bringing in “ruff-ly” $310 million annually. The most [...]

Cutest Halloween Costumes for Tri-City Babies on Etsy.com

devin katsel — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:16:22 +0000

Terror Behind The Screen HAUNTED HOUSE Review!

Faith Martin — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:07:42 +0000

Wow! is all I can say! You have got to come out to “Terror Behind The Screen” in Pasco in the old Sav on building. (about 20th & Court St) Bring your friends and family..(as long as they’re at least 13 years old.) This haunt is NOT for the faint of heart! Or for anyone [...]

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 [...]

"Terror Behind the Screen" Starts This Weekend

Faith Martin — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 22:52:54 +0000

I know lots of people that really get into Halloween! Much more than Christmas even! Do you LOVE to be scared out of your mind? If so…make sure you plan on seeing “Terror Behind The Screen”! Opening this Thursday! go to terrorbehindthescreen.com for all the gory details.

Best Pumpkin Patches in the Tri-Cities

Pasha Skirko — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 22:18:01 +0000

With the help of our Facebook followers, we’ve compiled a detailed list and map of pumpkin patches in and near the Tri-Cities.