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Here's Your Chance To Get Rich! Powerball Jackpot Rolls to $260 Million!

Faith Martin — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:23:22 +0000

I never think to buy lottery tickets! And if I do I usually forget to check them! But with a lottery like this darn it, I'm going to try to remember to go buy one! Here are the details:

The Powerball Jackpot has reached $260 million! That’s enough money to buy every resident in the state of Washington (6.9 millio

What is the Definition of Sequester and What it Means for Us on March 1

Paul Drake — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:14:14 +0000

According to About.com Sequestration is a term used to describe the practice of using mandatory spending cuts in the federal budget if the cost of running the government exceeds either an arbitrary amount or the the gross revenue it brings during the fiscal year.

America Is Struggling to Have It All! Are You Spending or Saving This Season?

Faith Martin — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:49:59 +0000

Some say the economy is bad. Some say they can barely make ends meet! But, get to the Columbia Center Mall or Costco on any day, and it’s usually PACKED! I was in Costco a few nights ago..and it was amazing how much cool stuff is in there to purchase! Wow! I barely left with [...]

What's The REAL Reason So Many Stores Now Have 'Black Thursday?'

John McKay — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 20:54:23 +0000

We kind of saw it creeping up on us last year, but this year it’s in full force.Target, Sears, Wal-Mart, Toys-R-Us and other stores are opening as early as 8pm Thanksgiving Eve. Others, such as Best Buy, are ‘waiting’ until midnight. It’s almost to the point where if you open at 1 or 2am, you’re [...]

Wal-Mart Employees May 'Strike on Black Friday – Will It Impact You?

John McKay — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 23:51:04 +0000

Wal-Mart employees have organized into a loosely-joined union, and plan to protest around the busiest holiday time of the year.The protests will include workers in the Seattle area, and possibly around other areas in the Pacific Northwest. OUR Walmart is a workers organization founded by workers around the nation. Locations where strikes are planned include [...]

Americans Spending $7 BIllion on Halloween – "Terror Behind the Screen" Just $10

Greg DeLange — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:36:10 +0000

What do you predict YOU'LL spend? And be sure to include everything you'll likely pick up on clearance in November for next year!

KORD Listeners Have Spoken: Allowance Results

Greg DeLange — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:00:09 +0000

Almost 30% of our parent listeners don’t give their kids any allowance

Of those that do, it ranges.

For some, allowances are compensation for good grades and chores

A few give more money the older they get

Some just hand out the cash as needed

So here's THE ALLOWANCE REPORT:

We have lows at $2 per week,

Averages just under $10,

And we have a whopping high at $200

Attend Our Free Charter BOSS Event: How to Hire & Keep the RIGHT People

John McKay — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:00:21 +0000

Business owners must often expand their workforce or replace someone in the company. How do you find the right people for the job? How (and where) do you look? Don’t miss the Charter/BOSS (Business Owners Speakers Series) event coming to Anthony’s restaurant in Richland on Thursday, Sept. 27! The Business Owners Speakers Series gives you [...]

Port to Spend $225K to Study Future of Vista Field [POLL]

John McKay — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 21:00:18 +0000

Perhaps once and for all the fate of Vista Field will be decided.Two years ago, the Port of Kennewick decided to keep Vista Field open after hearing numerous comments (on both sides) from citizens and business leaders in the Tri-Cities. But it cannot be ignored that the airfield is losing a considerable amount of money [...]

Former Kennewick Gym Owner Found Not Guilty of Theft

John McKay — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 23:38:12 +0000

A jury has found the former owner of 509 Fitness not guilty of theft.35-year-old Jason Ray Sleater was acquitted on theft charges, and several other charges were dismissed due to the jury’s inability to reach a unanimous verdict. Sleater had been charged with theft for allegedly charging an unauthorized $19.60 “gym enhancement” fee to about [...]

Budget Cuts Force Early Closure Of Mid-Columbia Recreational Areas

Dr. Johnny Nesman — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:30:21 +0000

Don’t get any ideas about late-summer recreating at Charbonneau or Fishhook State Parks. They are now closed.Due to Federal budget cutbacks, recreational facilities at the two sites, which are overseen by the Army Corps of Engineers, have been closed for the season. Hood Park was also included in the cutbacks. The recreation season has been [...]

3 Signs That You're Uninsurable [SPONSORED]

Hayden Praino — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:40:31 +0000

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This Is Why You See Red Everytime You Fill Your Car With Gas!

Big Bear — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:40:22 +0000

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I was flipping thru my checkbook and wondering where all my money was going? I don't smoke, don't drink, don't use credit cards, oh wait a second! The last time I filled up my 1996 Chevy Tahoe it cost me $97 dollars! Now I see in the news that the price of oil per barrel is dropping every day and as a matter of fact the Russian Commodities Market which bases a large portion of their economic health on their energy sector is at it's lowest point in 8 months

Badger Mountain South Could Be Next Big Thing in Tri-Cities

Big Bear — Thu, 10 May 2012 22:58:53 +0000

The Tri-Cities is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the U.S. based on jobs, economy, population, and real estate! Now the area is gaining a whole new sustainable area being built in Richland. With the cooperation of the Richland planning department and a private developer the new area is called Badger Mountain South. [...]

Controversial Host Is Top Dog

Chuck Hall — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:46:50 +0000

Adding a stage show helps sell product

What Would You Do If You Won The Lottery? Here's What Tri-Cities Listeners Said

Genesis Fraijo — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:59:05 +0000

Here are your responses to our survey.

Mega Millions Office Pool Tips

Paul Drake — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:04:45 +0000

It’s amazing how quickly our office pool went from a friendly collection for tickets to a formal email and photo copies of all the tickets. The tickets are now locked up in our HR office. We have 27 (or is it 28) employees at the radio station. That would be a big payday for all [...]

Mega Millions Rises to 540-Million

Paul Drake — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:02:31 +0000

If you thought a half a billion was big – hang on! The jackpot has officially been raised to 540-million dollars for the drawing on Friday. I wouldn’t doubt if it grows again tomorrow. Listen for your chance to win 10 packs of Mega Millions tickets all day! When you hear us tell you, be [...]

Mega Millions Hits 500-Million!

Paul Drake — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:46:25 +0000

No one won Tuesday night’s Mega Millions jackpot so that means the jackpot will be a record setting 500-million dollars on Friday night! I’ll be in line to get my tickets today! Here’s a few fascinating facts about Mega Millions. If you are a Mega Millions jackpot winner, you will have the choice of a [...]

Winning Mega Millions Ticket?

Paul Drake — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:54:43 +0000

I”m fairly certain that I’m not the only one who day dreams about winning the lottery. It usually happens to me when I’m feeling financially insecure or when I see a neighbor drive by with a fancy sports car. Envy? Yes! I was at our neighborhood 7-11 last night buying a couple of gallons of [...]