Ed Dawson

OLYMPIA, Wash.-Thursday has been dubbed "Vax Day" in Washington State. That's the day all people 16-years-old and older become eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine.   "For the last four months, we have been focusing on those who have been most vulnerable, those who we believe are at a higher risk, those who because of occupation might be at risk, or seniors or elders above the age o

KENNEWICK, Wash.-The Kennewick Police Department has launched a new website dedicated to one of the city's most famous cold cases.   The site, https://www.go2kennewick.com/1368/What-Happened-to-Sofia contains periodic updates in the case of Sofia Juarez, including a way for people to leave tips.   ...

KENNEWICK, Wash.-The company wanting to build a massive wind farm in the Horse Heaven Hills area south of Kennewick has withdrawn its request for an expedited application for site certification through Washington State Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, and will conduct a full environmental impact study ...

TRI-CITIES, Wash.-The Benton-Franklin Health District reports 52 new cases of COVID-19 over the last three days in Benton County, or a daily average of about 17, and 22 in Franklin County for a daily average of just 7.   The case rates for the bi-county region remain below the 200 threshold to stay in Phase 3 of re-opening, Benton at 119 and Franklin at 187.   ...

SALEM, Ore.-Two weeks ago, there were over 200,000 K-through-12 students in Oregon receiving at some in-person learning. This week, that number will grow thanks to a directive from Governor Kate Brown.   "However, returning to the classroom this spring doesn't mean a return to normal", Oregon Governor Kate Brown notes. "Th ...

TRI-CITIES, Wash.-The school boards in Richland and Pasco approved a return of students to five days of in-person learning contingent on the State of Washington revising its guidance on social distancing.   The Centers for Disease Control recently said three feet of distance in schools was sufficient in blocking the spread of COVID-19.   ...

OLYMPIA, Wash.-The Washington Department of Health has launched a new vaccine locator website allowing residents of Washington to find vaccination appointments within a 50-mile range by entering their zip code.   The site is regularly updated with appointment availability information at local clinics, pharmacies and grocery stores and will link you to other sites to book your appointments.   ...

OLYMPIA, Wash.-Lawmakers from the 8th Legislative District want to keep their constituents informed with what is going on at the State Legislature, so they will be holding a virtual town hall this Saturday.   Senator Sharon Brown, Representative Brad Klippert and Representative Matt Boehnke will host a 90-minute virtual event providing an update on the 2021 legislative session from 2:00 pm to 3:30

KENNEWICK, Wash.-The public will have a chance to way in, virtually, on a proposed 1,150 Megawatt wind farm project on the Horse Heaven Hills south of Kennewick. Scout Clean Energy submitted an application in February with the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council to develop, construct and operate the area stretching from Finley to Benton City and contain a maximum of 244 wind turbines ... Rea

PASCO, Wash.- Governor Jay Inslee visited the Tri-Cities Tuesday and stopped by Robert Frost Elementary School in Pasco to see how they are adapting to in-person learning amid the on-going COVID pandemic. "Schools can open safely", Gov. Inslee noted ... Read More ...