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‘Don’t wait’: Hospital staff, first responders practice active shooter response
Clarkston police say they’re running more active shooter drills as the number of mass shootings climb. On Friday, they ran one of those drills at Tri-State Memorial Hospital. Continue Reading ‘Don’t wait’: Hospital staff, first responders practice active shooter response
Donating life: how a young man’s organ donation decision helped a father live
How a young man’s decision helped a father live to see his own son grow up Continue Reading Donating life: how a young man’s organ donation decision helped a father live
Relentless wintry weather means tragedy for many cattle ranches across the West
Ranchers struggle to keep enough fresh hay and bedding down for new calves and their mothers during the recent blizzards across southeast Oregon and much of the West. (Credit: Angie… Continue Reading Relentless wintry weather means tragedy for many cattle ranches across the West
Washington establishes cold case unit to investigate missing and murdered Indigenous peoples cases
On April 20, Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law House Bill 1177 that establishes a cold case unit specifically for missing and murdered Indigenous women and people in the state.
“This legislation will ensure that Indigenous victims of crime receive robust, thorough investigations, and potential prosecution,” Inslee said.
Continue Reading Washington establishes cold case unit to investigate missing and murdered Indigenous peoples cases
Tri-State Hospital to hold active shooter drill Friday
Tri-State Memorial Hospital in Clarkston will hold an active shooter drill on its main campus from noon to 4 p.m. on Friday. Continue Reading Tri-State Hospital to hold active shooter drill Friday
‘Idaho Vital Statistics’ reports COVID-19 third highest killer behind heart disease, cancer
Idaho’s leading causes of death as reported in the 2021 Vital Statistics Summary Listen (Runtime 00:48) Read A report announced this week by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare… Continue Reading ‘Idaho Vital Statistics’ reports COVID-19 third highest killer behind heart disease, cancer
In biggest turnout in ten years, Richland citizens fill city council meeting to speak out against drag show harassment
A record number of people attended the Richland City Council regular meeting to continue discussion about holding family-friendly drag events in Tri-Cities. Criticism of children’s access to drag events has led to demonstrations, vandalism and threats in Pasco and Richland. Continue Reading In biggest turnout in ten years, Richland citizens fill city council meeting to speak out against drag show harassment
More firefighters needed to control wildfire hotspots in Eastern Washington
A tanker airplane drops fire retardant on a wildfire burning near Twisp, Wash. Three firefighters were killed battling the blaze. (Credit: Ted S. Warren / Associated Press) Listen (Runtime 1:07)… Continue Reading More firefighters needed to control wildfire hotspots in Eastern Washington
Underground fire, harmful fumes prompt cleanup plan for Yakima landfill
While hiking, Nancy Lust, with Friends of Rocky Top, watches a truck dump waste into a landfill in Yakima County. Lust lives near the landfill and has fought to learn… Continue Reading Underground fire, harmful fumes prompt cleanup plan for Yakima landfill
Protestas contra espectáculos drag en Tri-Cities llevan a amenazas de muerte y vandalismo – Tercera parte
Después de que ciudadanos se manifestaran a favor y en contra de los espectáculos drag para toda la familia en Tri-Cities, el restaurante The Emerald of Siam de Richland recibió un sobre amenazador. Continue Reading Protestas contra espectáculos drag en Tri-Cities llevan a amenazas de muerte y vandalismo – Tercera parte
Ciudadanos piden a concejo que impida acceso de niños a espectáculos drag – Segunda parte
Manifestantes han organizado múltiples demostraciones en Tri-Cities. Unos se alinearon afuera de un espectáculo drag con temática de Disney en Pasco. Y en Richland otros protestaron afuera de un drag brunch de Pascua. La discusión se está extendiendo también a las reuniones de los concejos locales y comisiones en los condados de Benton y Franklin. Continue Reading Ciudadanos piden a concejo que impida acceso de niños a espectáculos drag – Segunda parte
Familia se reúne tras 15 años de la deportación de su madre
Largos abrazos y lágrimas de alegría. Así fue el reencuentro de Claudia Cifuentes con dos de sus hijos -Claudia y Kevin- tras 15 años de separación. Continue Reading Familia se reúne tras 15 años de la deportación de su madre
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