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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 [...]

5 Alarm Fire at Pasco Trailer Park Likely Caused by Old Wiring

Andrew Kirk — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:47:07 +0000

A trailer fire in Pasco’s Flamingo Village Mobile Home Park around 3 p.m. Tuesday was likely caused by dated electrical wiring, said park manager Angela Watkins. The fire destroyed the home. No one was home. A 30-year-old woman and her husband — both at work when the fire started — were the occupants. Fire fighters [...]

Pasco Post Office to Close By End of This Year

Miki Harvey — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:20:34 +0000

The U.S. Postal Service has notified employees that the Pasco mail handling facility will close by the end of this year, resulting in the elimination of 47 jobs. The U.S. Postal Service will save an estimated $800,000 a year by closing the facility. The Pasco office is one of 71 mail processing facilities facing consolidation in 2014.

Public Gives Input for Tri-Ciites Water Park

Miki Harvey — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:24:18 +0000

The public gave feedback on plans for a possible waterpark on Sandifur Parkway just west of the Broadmoor Park Outlet Mall Wednesday night. The event was hosted by the The Tri-Cities Regional Public Facilities District. The aquatics center would include many outdoor and indoor water amenities for year-round use. At the meeting many possible features [...]

Help This 12-Year-Old Pasco Karate Champ Join Team USA in Australia!

John McKay — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:31:59 +0000

A Pasco boy has the opportunity of a lifetime: travel to Australia with the USA Karate Team in May. Devon Brown is a remarkable 12-year-old with skills that have attracted the attention of the USA Karate team! He’s been invited to be one of a select group of individuals in various age groups to travel [...]

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 [...]

Vote for Pasco's Jamie Yahne to Win "Mrs. Holiday"!

Andrew Kirk — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 18:27:49 +0000

This morning you heard Big Jim & Stacy Lee interview Jamie Yahne of Pasco about her delicious cheesecake recipe and her quest to be named Taste of Home Magazine’s “Mrs. Holiday.” We’re throwing our support behind Jamie because she’s totally deserving. First, her cheesecake is AWESOME (recipe can be found on the ballot). Second, [...]

Wingstop Business Of The Week

Stacy Lee — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:42:30 +0000

Congratulations to Veronica Daniels working hard at Coca Cola in Pasco!

Mobile Food Bank Visits Pasco Today

Stacy Lee — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:50:35 +0000

Are you in need of food assistance? Second Harvest in partnership with ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston will have a mobile food bank at The Boys and Girls Club 801 N. 18th Ave. in Pasco from 3:30 to 5:30 pm.

Updated School Cancellations for Friday

Paul Drake — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:41:01 +0000

The big three have decided to throw in the towel and cancel school on Friday. Keep listening to find out if your school will be closed or click here. Also watch for notifications from your school dis

Another Snow Day Tomorrow? YES!

Paul Drake — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:45:04 +0000

Expecting a few more snow showers throughout the afternoon and evening. Temperatures will remain below freezing so roadways will continue to be slick and dangerous for drivers. Expect more school delays and cancellations on Thursday. Live reports begin at 5am with the morning crew. For up-to-date information hourly go HERE. The big three – Kennewick, [...]

Pasco Schools Are Failing — What Could Help

Andrew Kirk — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:01:22 +0000

Washington State released its list of “low-performing schools” a week before Christmas naming seven local institutions, including five in the Pasco School District (PSD). That number is down from last year, but Pasco still tied the Seattle and Tacoma districts for having the most failing schools. PDS officials, however, insist their schools are succeeding. They [...]

Best "Washington" Gifts Available in Tri-Cities (for Out-of-State Relatives)

Andrew Kirk — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:00:16 +0000

2. Wine Any Cabernet from 2007 or 2008 is good. Our office recommends Preston Winery in Pasco, Hogue Cellars in Prosser and the Horse Heaven Hills Appellation. 3. Chukar Cherries Located in Prosser, Chukar got a lot of votes from our staff, partly because they have such a wide variety to choose [...]

US Postal Service Wants To Hear From You Today!

Faith Martin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:25:25 +0000

With today’s technology, not many of us use the post office like we used to.Most people Bill Pay their monthly expenses and most correspondence is done by email or facebook.

There will always be times though, when are awaiting that special birthday package in the mail or that Christmas gift that you need to send someone.

How would it be if they moved the mail processing center of the Post office to Spokane? I wonder how that would affect us…

The KEY Presents Chippendales – Ultimate Girls Night Out!

Paul Drake — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:16:57 +0000

98.3 THE KEY presents Chippendales – the Ultimate Girls Night Out Tour! Ticket on sale now at traconline.com, Kennewick Ranch & Home or at the TRAC Box office in Pasco. This is the winning combination that has solidified Chippendales® as the premier brand in women’s entertainment and turned this internationally known production into a household name [...]

4th of July Celebrations – Kennewick & Pasco

Paul Drake — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:55:51 +0000

There’s plenty of ways to celebrate freedom this 4th of July! From Pasco’s Grand Old 4th Celebration to the 25th Annual River of Fire festival in Kennewick. Pasco’s Grand Old 4th begins it’s celebration July 3rd with the Tri-City Dustdevils at GESA Stadium with fireworks after the game. Then, on the 4th of July you [...]

High Water Warning – Columbia River

Paul Drake — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 22:56:12 +0000

The Army Corps of Engineers warn boaters of high water and swift currents on the Columbia River. Some boat launches along the Columbia River might not be accessible. The Bureau of Reclamation issued a warning about high water flows, debris, strong currents and very cold water through at least the next week. This photo was taken in [...]

Cinco De Mayo Parade and Fiesta Saturday!

Paul Drake — Thu, 05 May 2011 16:47:33 +0000

A Parade, dancing horses, music, and food are just part of Pasco’s Cinco De May celebration on Saturday! The parade begins at 11am at the intersection of Lewis and 2nd Avenue and moves through downtown Pasco ending at the Farmer’s Market. Festivities continue until 7pm. Cinco De Mayo is Spanish for “5th of May”. The [...]

Dead Dog Walking In Washington

Stacy Lee — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:43:47 +0000

National hunting guru and renowned outdoor host Chad Belding’s new predator hunting series, Dead Dog Walkin’, continues this week on Sportsman Channel. The show focuses on the state of Washington in this episode (the 2nd of the series), and follows Belding and his team, primarily his brother Clay Belding and colleagues Alex Faust and Alex Langbell, as they hunt coyotes and other predators that are killing domestic animals and threatening sheep and cattle in the area