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Making Your Child Hold a Sign in Public as Punishment – Too Humiliating?

The Brad — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:16:42 +0000

A child misbehaves and as punishment, the child is humiliated by having to hold a sign in a public area stating what they had done wrong. This kind of scenario has risen in popularity as numerous forms of social media become more popular. I’ve seen it in other parts of the country, but hadn’t witnessed [...]

Does The Mid-Columbia Need a New Aquatic Center? [POLL]

John McKay — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:53:00 +0000

The decision will now go to voters for a regional aquatic center.The Tri-Cities Regional Public Facilities District has decided to send the idea to voters, either in August or at a later date. The proposal would be a 1/10 of 1% sales tax to fund the facility, estimated to be about $35 million to build. [...]

School Delays for jan 7th 2013

Greg DeLange — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:26:27 +0000

Good morning kids! Here is a list of the school delays today Kahlotus Sch. Dist.: 2 Hour delay, No preschool Kingspoint Christian School: 2 Hour delay Liberty Christian School Tri-Cities: 2 hour delay. No morning extended care. No hot lunch. North Franklin Sch. Dist.: 2 Hours Late, No AM preschool Pasco Sch. Dist.: 2 Hour [...]

Tri Cities Is No. 2 Real Estate Market in Washington!

Big Bear — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 23:32:25 +0000

As our economy slowly recovers there are signs that things are getting better. According to the latest research by The Housing Predictor an independent real estate market forecaster the Tri Cities is the number two real estate market in the state of Washington! The real estate market remains stable in the Tri-Cities. The only other [...]

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 [...]

CBC Graduation

Miki Harvey — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 20:10:55 +0000

Thousands of friends and family gathered to see over 600 graduates participate in the Columbia Basin College Commencement Ceremony. It was the largest graduation in CBC history. The college awarded more than 1,300 diplomas. Three graduates that were amongst those celebrating (pictured above) were John Myers, Talitha McCall, and Lisa Trescott. John Richard Myers [...]

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. [...]

Trees Of The Tri-Cities

Chuck Hall — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:51:58 +0000

Trees are a big part of the Mid-Columbia, from shade to paper we all need them

Fingernail History

Greg DeLange — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:40:15 +0000

The Fingernail is a soundstage in Howard Amon Park. It was created in 1963, "salvaged from a rock quarry" in the 1970s, and moved here in 1982

a great video on on this local landmark video

We're Number 9, We're Number 9

Chuck Hall — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:24:37 +0000

The Tri-Cities made it onto a National top ten list, good right? Not so fast Sparky

Is There Life Outside Of Football? Tri-Cities Event Calender!

Big Bear — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:02:04 +0000

Hot Wings…Check….Guacamole…Check…Hey! Where did everybody go? Maybe they found something cool to do this weekend! Lots to do! Thank you Tri Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau for this list of things to do…other than watching football! The Maiden’s Prayer Performance Columbia Basin College Theatre, Pasco Thursday – Sunday, February 2-5 Thursday-Saturday 7:30 P.M. Sunday: 2 P.M. [...]

Big Bear's Real Estate Blog: Tri-Cities Real Estate Market Showing Signs of Life!

Big Bear — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:56:13 +0000

When the housing bubble burst in 2008 it seemed that everyone was in a panic and that their homes would be worth nothing and it was possible that a huge segment of homes owners were going to be faced with foreclosure and new buyers would be faced with high interest rates. Lets fast forward to January 2012.

Bear's Weekly Real Estate Blog. Here Are Four Real Estate Resolutions!

Big Bear — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:50:50 +0000

Have you been scratching your head trying to figure out whether or not you should buy a house? Sell a house? Do you even know if you can afford to buy a home? How much money will I net on my sale? You can ask alot of questions and do alot of scratching but the answers can be quite simple!

So make these 4 simple New Years Real Estate Resolutions

What Is That Bright Shiny Thing?

Big Bear — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:43:12 +0000

Just wanted to let everyone that the sun is out there! Our station engineer John McDaniel had to run up to Jump Off Joe and he snapped this picture earlier this afternoon. He also said it is 40 degrees!

Tri-City Events This Weekend! Stuff For You To Do!

Big Bear — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:00:31 +0000

The weekend is upon us and if you are looking to do something different or you didn't know what was happening this weekend well our good friends at the Tri-Cities Visitor And Convention Bureau has compiled a list of events that are happening around the area this weekend! CLICK HERE FOR THE LIST!

I Hope God Can Hit A Fastball – RIP Billy Harris

Chuck Hall — Tue, 31 May 2011 21:02:34 +0000

The world lost a great man over the week end. Billy Harris passed away in his sleep Friday, and his family and friends woke up a little sadder, but if you knew Billy you can’t help but smile as we remember a true gentleman. I worked for William Harris in 1990 and part of 91 [...]

Download 'Spring' Here!

Paul Drake — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:29:46 +0000

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Favorite Tri-City Things

Big Bear — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:53:09 +0000

The Tri-Cities….Three little cities growing like weeds. Some of us were born here and some of us moved here. We call this place in Southeast Washington Home. As the Tri-Cities continues to grow and more people move here our little corner of the state diversifies to satisfy the tastes of the people that live here. [...]

Best Coffee in Tri-Cities – Our Top Five

The Brad — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:48:30 +0000

According to the Coffee Statistics Report, Americans drink more than 146 billion cups of the stuff every year and its a daily "must-have" for more than 50% of the nation. Not everyone can make the best coffee, and it all comes down to preference on who really has the best cup of joe...but here are our fave five places to get your java fix in the Tri-Cities.