KNDU - Tri-Cities News

Franklin County EMS Program Needs Life Saving Support

Don Granese — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:19:00 EDT

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Wash.- Franklin County Fire District 3's EMS program has a bit of a switch up; this time they need you to save their lives.

From Teal To Toe: Walking For Ovarian Cancer Research

Don Granese — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:16:00 EDT

RICHLAND, Wash.- People walk along the Columbia River in Richland all the time, but this weekend they can do it for a good cause.

Fred Meyers Matches Customer Donations

Don Granese — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:58:00 EDT

KENNEWICK, Wash.- This year's Second Harvest Feeding Families Food Drive was a huge success; thanks in part to our sponsors who helped raise funds.

Benton Franklin Red Cross on Standby to Help Oklahoma Tornado Recovery

Jane Sander — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:25:00 EDT

KENNEWICK, Wash.-- Local Red Cross volunteers are prepared to help disaster relief efforts in Oklahoma following Monday's devastating tornado.

Surprise Assembly for Richland Elementary School Principal

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:18:00 EDT

Educational Bosses Week is next week, but students and staff at Jefferson Elementary in Richland celebrated early. They honored Principal Bobbi Buttars with a surprise assembly Tuesday afternoon.

USDA Recalling Foster Farms Chicken Strips

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:17:00 EDT

Foster Farms is recalling approximately 6,165 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast strips that contain wheat and soy, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label.

Hit & Run Witness Note Not Enough to Catch Suspect

Jane Sander — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:38:00 EDT

KENNEWICK, Wash.-- Fender benders happen a lot, but when one good samaritan recently witnessed a parking lot hit and run and left a note, they left out one key piece of information.

Level III Sex Offender Moving to Kennewick Area

Emily Bowman — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:48:00 EDT

KENNEWICK, Wash. - The Benton County Sheriff's Office wants people to know about a Level III sex offender moving to the 1100 block of N. Arthur Street in Kennewick.

Attorneys for Richland Florist Asking for Lawsuit Dismissal

Emily Bowman — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:48:00 EDT

RICHLAND, Wash. - Attorneys for a Richland florist facing multiple discrimination lawsuits are asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union against their client.

Tea Party Supporters Protest IRS

Zac Summers — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:56:00 EDT

RICHLAND, Wash. - Tea Party supporters in the Tri-Cities didn't let the rain stop them from protesting against the Internal Revenue Service on Tuesday.

Hanford Reach Interpretive Center Director to Manage CREHST Museum

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:32:00 EDT

The Richland Public Facilities District has voted to enable HRIC Director Lisa Toomey to manage the CREHST museum.

BBB Warns of Fake Charity Scams Following Okla. Tornado

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:50:00 EDT

Following the massive tornado in Oklahoma this week, the Better Business Bureau, Washington State Attorney General's Office and the Secretary of State are warning of bogus charities.

New Seahawks and Sounders FC License Plates to Benefit Children

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:35:00 EDT

Washington state Governor Jay Inslee says the state's newest license plate is a way for sports fans to give kids a great future.

Microsoft Reveals Xbox One as Newest Gaming Console

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:35:00 EDT

Microsoft thinks it has the one... The company has revealed the Xbox One, its next generation entertainment console.

Dept. of Ecology Awards Volunteers for Clean Up Efforts

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:58:00 EDT

The Washington state Department of Ecology will honor a group of citizens and local businesses today for their work cleaning up garbage along a Kennewick highway.

Health Officials Asking Public to Report Dead Birds for West Nile Tracking

Aaron Hilf — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:39:00 EDT

West Nile virus season is starting to ramp up in our area.

In the Dark Over Tinted Windows?

Kevin Shaub — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:03:00 EDT

Kennewick police on Saturday hope to shed some light on the confusion over tinted windows.

Jump and Jive, Swing Dancing Mondays

Meredith Boggs — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:40:00 EDT

KENNEWICK, Wash.- Swing dance is alive every Monday in Kennewick and it is a whole new generation that is keeping it jumping and jiving.

At Saint Joseph's Catholic Church in Dillon Hall, you will find people swinging the night away to music of the 50's.

Blue Bridge Traffic Backed Up As Man Threatens to Jump of Bridge

Rachel Hoops — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:29:00 EDT

Traffic is moving again across the Blue Bridge, as a man who threatened to jump off the bridge, has been talked down.

EMS Calls on the Rise for Franklin County Fire District 3

Rachel Hoops — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:16:00 EDT

Emergency Medical Service calls are on the rise in Franklin County for Fire District 3.

New Shelter in Hermiston Keeps Families Together

Jane Sander — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:39:00 EDT

HERMISTON, Ore.-- A new homeless shelter in Hermiston is helping families get back on their feet without separating them.

Hermiston H.S. Kennison Field Project on Track

Jane Sander — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:38:00 EDT

HERMISTON, Ore.-- The Kennison Field renovation project at Hermiston High School is on track and promises to be one of the nicest sports fields in Oregon.

Kids Eat Free With Nutrition Program Over Summer

Don Granese — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:22:00 EDT

RICHLAND, Wash.- We know that kids who are in need are able to get free meals when they go to school, but a program over the summer also gives these students a safe place to eat.

CPR: How You React...Life Or Death

Don Granese — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:13:00 EDT

KENNEWICK, Wash.- When someone is unconscious, not breathing or has no pulse, the first moments could mean life or death.

Governor Inslee Announces Tri-Cities Judicial Appointment

Emily Bowman — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:47:00 EDT

NBCRightNow.com - Governor Inslee says he is appointing George Fearing to the Court of Appeals, Division III, District 2.

Benton-Franklin Red Cross Rouge Royale Coming to Tri-Cities

Emily Bowman — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:44:00 EDT

KENNEWICK, Wash. - Tickets are still available for one of the biggest fund raising events of the year for the Benton-Franklin Red Cross.

Park Middle School Students Race Remote Controlled Boats

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:41:00 EDT

It's a day students at Park Middle School in Kennewick look forward to all year.

Part of the courtyard is flooded and they get to race the remote controlled boats they've designed and built.

County Auditors Draw Candidate Name Order

Zac Summers — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:58:00 EDT

NBCRightNow.com - Auditors in counties, from across Washington state, have determined the order candidate names will appear on this year's election ballots.

Richland Nurse Uses Therapy Dog to Treat Patients

Claire Graham — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:51:00 EDT

A local nurse practitioner in Richland is using a new method of therapy when it comes to treating his patients. This method however, has four legs and a tail.

Umatilla Man Resists Arrest, Tasered Twice Before Arrest

Emily Bowman — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:24:00 EDT

LA GRANDE, Ore. - A Umatilla man is in the Union County Jail after Oregon State Police say he aggressively resisted arrest.

Irrigon Woman Jailed, Accused of Recklessly Killing Her Mother

Emily Bowman — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:00:00 EDT

IRRIGON, Ore. - An Irrigon woman is in the Umatilla County Jail, accused of recklessly killing her dependent mother.

Take 25 to Make Your Kids Safer

Kevin Shaub — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:57:00 EDT

Police want you to spend 25 minutes talking to your kids about staying safe.

WSDOT Repairs on Blue Bridge Begin Tuesday

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:07:00 EDT

The Washington State Department of Transportation will close the Lewis Street on-ramp to Highway 395 and the southbound right lane over the Blue Bridge on Tuesday morning for repairs.

United to Restart Boeing 787 Flights

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:57:00 EDT

United Airlines is getting its Boeing 787s back in the air.

Kennewick Police Offer Window Tinting Education Event

Mike Linden — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:48:00 EDT

The Kennewick Police Department is holding a free "Window Tinting Education Event" on Saturday to educate the public on the safety hazards of tinted windows.

"Monty Python" Star Gives Commencement to Whitman Grads

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:24:00 EDT

English entertainer and former Monty Python member Eric Idle delivered the commencement speech Sunday at Whitman College in Walla Walla.

Deputies Arrest Two Men for Burglary, Fleeing to Grant County Airport

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:21:00 EDT

Two men from Kennewick and Othello are in the Grant County Jail after deputies say they burglarized a home and fled onto airport property.

Health Experts Warn Pet Owners To Get Pets Vaccinated from Rabies

Tracci Dial — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:54:00 EDT

A bat tested positive for rabies in Pasco last weekend and that has some health experts warning about pet vaccinations.

Powerball: How Would You Spend it?

Don Granese — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:49:00 EDT

KENNEWICK, Wash.- Your chances of winning the largest ever Powerball drawing were terribly low. But we wanted to find out how some people in the Tri-Cities would spend all of that dough.

Taking Strides To Beat Cystic Fibrosis

Don Granese — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:45:00 EDT

RICHLAND, Wash.- You may not hear about it very often, but cystic fibrosis affects a lot of people in our communities. In Richland Sunday, hundreds gathered for a walk to help fight the disease.

Wendy's Gets New Machine, You Get Free Soda

Don Granese — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:37:00 EDT

KENNEWICK, Wash.- Local Wendy's restaurants are giving away free sodas from their new soda machines.

Burbank Woman Getting Closer to Answers in MIA Brother Case

Tracci Dial — Sun, 19 May 2013 01:42:00 EDT

A Burbank woman searching for her brother may be getting closer to some answers.

Tr-City Businesses Rebuild For Humanity

Don Granese — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:45:00 EDT

KENNEWICK, Wash.- Saturday some Tri-Citians picked up their hammers and work gear and helped their neighbors out as part of Habitat for Humanity's 3^rd annual Impact Day.

Kennewick Police Looking for Fourth Suspect in Gang Stabbing

Tracci Dial — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:43:00 EDT

Kennewick Police arrested three men in their early 20's in connection with what is believed to be a gang-related stabbing.

Richland Library Gets A Taste Of The East

Don Granese — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:40:00 EDT

RICHLAND, Wash.- Saturday, the Richland Public Library had a taste of the east. It was the 4^th annual Asian Awareness Month Arts and Cultural Exhibition.

Kennewick Kids Dig Some Rigs

Don Granese — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:38:00 EDT

KENNEWICK, Wash.- Down at Columbia park Saturday, you couldn't miss the giant machines along the river. Kids got to climb all over the rigs; they even got to ride in a giant monster truck.

Richland Uptown Dog Walk Promotes Pet Adoption

Don Granese — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:35:00 EDT

RICHLAND, Wash.- Some pooches were on patrol today in Richland. At the Uptown Dog Walk, families were invited to bring sparky along for all dog- related fun.

World Relief Tri-Cities: Saving Lives and Raising Funds to Help Assist Local Refugees

Rachel Hoops — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:37:00 EDT

People from all walks of life joined together Friday night at Kennewick First Presbyterian Church for the 3rd Annual Refugee Benefit Concert and Cultural Celebration to help raise housing funds for refugees.

90 Potential Candidates File for Local Office in Benton County

Rachel Hoops — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:22:00 EDT

Candidate filing week is over, and it was a busy one for the Benton County Auditor's Office.

2nd Harvest Receives $135,000 After Family Food Drive

Breanna Gilroy — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:37:00 EDT

Our feeding families food drive ended in a big way.

More Hispanic Students Enrolling In College

Sat, 18 May 2013 01:16:00 EDT

RICHLAND, Wash. - College enrollment is steadily increasing and for Hispanic high school graduates, more of them are giving college a shot.

How Proposed Recreational Marijuana Regulations Affect The Tri-Cities

Don Granese — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:58:00 EDT

KENNEWICK, Wash.- The state Liquor Control Board released their first draft of regulations for selling recreational marijuana, so we decided to take a closer look at some of the more interesting proposed rules.

Biggest Loser Finalist to Run in Sage Rat Run in Prosser

Tracci Dial — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:39:00 EDT

A reality TV star is in town this weekend to cheer on and support runners in the Sage Rat River Run in Prosser Saturday.

Richland Music Students Get Graded By Royal Conservatory

Don Granese — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:29:00 EDT

RICHLAND, Wash.- Music is something that almost anyone can enjoy. Some Tri-City students enjoy it so much that they want to be graded on it by the pros.

Camp Patriot Donation Jar Stolen from Kennewick Ranch and Home

Tracci Dial — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:24:00 EDT

Someone stole the tip jar from the Kennewick Ranch and Home coffee shop inside the store.

Pasco Elementary Students Go Back in Time for the Day

Tracci Dial — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:00:00 EDT

Mark Twain Elementary School hosted its 19th Annual Frontier Days on Friday.

Brush Fire Sparks Near Richland Landfill

Zac Summers — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:55:00 EDT

RICHLAND, Wash. - Firefighters say it's unclear what started a brush fire near the Richland Landfill Friday morning.

"The Rock" Wood-Fired Pizza is Coming to Kennewick

Mike Linden — Tue, 9 Apr 2013 13:34:00 EDT

An Oregon developer is set to build a 6,000 square foot Rock Wood-Fired Pizza & Spirits restaurant on the corner of Highway 395 and Hildebrand in the growing Southridge area of Kennewick.

New Yoke's Fresh Market Coming to Richland

Mike Linden — Wed, 3 Apr 2013 06:11:00 EDT

Site work has started on the five-acre lot off Keene Road in Richland where a new Yoke's Fresh Market will be built.

New Space for Local Businesses Opens in Richland

Mike Linden — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:42:00 EDT

Construction is complete on developer Jack Grigsby's new 15,000 square foot retail center at 110 Gage Boulevard in south Richland.

New Library Opens Next Month in W. Pasco

Mike Linden — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:24:00 EDT

Mid-Columbia Libraries new west Pasco branch opens April 20th.

McCurley Integrity Showdown Being Torn Down in Pasco

Emily Bowman — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:22:00 EDT

PASCO, Wash. - A longtime Pasco landmark is being torn down.

Interactive Pottery Store Opens in Columbia Center Mall

Mike Linden — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 06:10:00 EDT

Everyone can get their art on at Polka Dot Pottery, one of the newest stores in Columbia Center Mall.

Granny's Buffet Reopens as Old Country Buffet

Mike Linden — Tue, 5 Mar 2013 14:11:00 EST

Granny's Buffet on Canal Drive has re-branded itself into a second Old Country Buffet location in Kennewick.

Anderson Law Opens New Building on Clearwater Ave

Mike Linden — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:11:00 EST

Construction is complete on Anderson Law's new 3,800 square foot office building on West Clearwater in Kennewick.

Extreme Pita is Open in Kennewick

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:05:00 EST

A new Kennewick restaurant offers a healthy alternative to traditional fast food.

New Warehouse Space Available in North Richland

Mike Linden — Fri, 8 Feb 2013 14:28:00 EST

A new 20,000 square-foot warehouse in north Richland adds an efficient storage and warehouse option to the Hanford and Innovation District.

Tri-Cities Cancer Center Hosting Sun Protection Presentation

Emily Bowman — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:32:00 EDT

NBC Right Now - Summer weather has arrived a little early. and people are already pulling out the sun screen. The Tri-Cities Cancer Center is hosting a presentation next week on how to stay protected from the sun rays.

Olympic Winner Appearing at Latino Business, Consumer, and Career Expo this Weekend

Sat, 4 May 2013 01:21:00 EDT

PASCO, Wash. - A decorated Olympian will make a special appearance this weekend in Pasco at the Latino Business, Consumer, and Career Expo.

Libraries in Tri-Cities and Yakima Celebrating Kid's Day This Weekend

Emily Bowman — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:48:00 EDT

PASCO, Wash. - Moms and dads are not the only ones that have a holiday in their honor. This weekend, libraries in the Tri-Cities and Yakima will be celebrating kid's day.

Tu Decides: U.S. Immigration Reform Bill Released

Rachel Hoops — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:23:00 EDT

The senators known as the "Gang of Eight" released the full text of their immigration reform bill called the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act.

Tri-Cities Encounter 2013 St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Jane Sander — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:41:00 EDT

KENNEWICK, Wash.-- This weekend St. Patrick Parish will be holding the Tri-Cities largest St. Patrick's day celebration.

Hispanic Academic Achievers Program Applications Due Soon

Jane Sander — Fri, 8 Mar 2013 21:37:00 EST

Next week is the deadline for the scholarship applications for the Hispanic Academic Achievers Program.

2013 Pasco Baseball Little League Registration

Jane Sander — Fri, 1 Mar 2013 21:37:00 EST

PASCO, Wash.-- Registration is now open for the 2013 Pasco Baseball Little League and is open to boys and girls who are 4-years-old through 12-years-old.

Tri-Cities Half Marathon This Saturday

Jane Sander — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:51:00 EST

RICHLAND, Wash.-- Registration is still open for the second annual Tri-Cities Half Marathon that will take place this Saturday in Richland.

Latino Legislative Day

Jane Sander — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:41:00 EST

Next month on March 15th, Washington state will celebrate the Latino Legislative Day in Olympia. Last year there were over 1,000 attendees.

WA Boat Operators Required to Pass Test in 2013

Kevin Shaub — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:06:00 EDT

If you plan to man the helm this spring and summer, you may need to bring along a boater education card.