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Robert Wayne Ellis, from Kennewick WA, was one of four soldiers killed in Afghanistan on Tuesday. KEPR spoke with Robert's mother, who stated that her son's death was likely caused by a mortar or rocket. A prayer service will be held on Wednesday, June 19, at 7 PM at Grace Baptist Church in Kennewick...

Fireworks are a wonderful way to celebrate this countries Independence day. Towns all around the Mid-Columbia are following tradition and hosting their own events you and your family can enjoy. From Hermiston to Walla Walla, Moses Lake to Pendleton, there are things to do and see this 4th of July...

Tonight starting about 6 p.m. Too Slim and the Taildraggers will take the stage at “Friday Fix” – our free Friday concert series – in Kennewick’s Keewaydin Park. Bring a lawn chair and come ready for fun. Check out some videos of Too Slim below to see why this is not an event you’ll want to miss.

The Regal Summer Movie Express on Tuesdays and Wednesdays this summer offers your kids the chance to see a movie for only a $1! A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Will Rogers Institute. Here's the schedule:  

The 37th Annual Air Race Classic (ARC) is an all-woman, cross-country air race from Pasco WA, to Fayetteville, Arkansas. That's nearly 2,500 miles these airplanes will fly in the course of 4 days. Pilots are competing for a share of the $15,000 purse...

The time to celebrate our independence is almost here where families and friends come together to celebrate. Whether you are in Pasco, Kennewick, or Richland, there are several activities available and more than one fireworks show to enjoy...

Congratulations to all the Graduates from class of 2013! Here is the schedule for all the local graduation ceremonies taking place in the next few days:

Apparently this occurred in 2002, but I saw it on Facebook this week, and just had to share.

A pig farmer and butcher in Seattle is feeding his pigs Marijuana. He receives all of the root bulbs, stems, and leaves from Top Shelf Organic, a medical marijuana dispensary. William von Schneidau said it doesn't really add seasoning and there's no reason to believe people can get a buzz from it, but he claims the meat is more red and savory.

Jill Wagner was raised by her dad and grandmother before graduating Sigma Cum Laude with a degree in business management from North Carolina State University. On a whim she moved to Los Angeles to try modeling. Her big break came with a small role on the reality TV show “Punk’d” and earned fame when she became the spokesperson for Mercury cars...

Nestor Carbonell isn’t just a good-looking Cuban, he’s got a bachelor’s degree from Harvard. Growing up he lived in London, Mexico, Venezuela, Florida, Connecticut and the Bahamas. He played Richard Alpert in “LOST” and Mayor Anthony Garcia in “The Dark Knight” trilogy...

Have a blast all summer long with free concerts! Click the links for more information and upcoming events and artists.