Officials say Benton, Franklin Counties Could Go Back to Phase 2Officials say Benton, Franklin Counties Could Go Back to Phase 2 According to the Health Department, Both Benton and Franklin counties over the limit.John McKayJohn McKay
Heading to WSU This Fall? Better Get Vaccinated–New RequirementHeading to WSU This Fall? Better Get Vaccinated–New RequirementThis will apply to all in-person students at all WSU campuses, including Tri-Cities.John McKayJohn McKay
Tri City Americans Games Sat, Sun. Cancelled–COVID ProtocolsTri City Americans Games Sat, Sun. Cancelled–COVID ProtocolsAs part of the standard league protocols, this coming weekend's games are scrubbed. The Americans hope to be back on ice Wednesday 4-28 vs. Spokane.John McKayJohn McKay
Officials Say “Hundreds” of Vaccination Appts. Available at FairgroundsOfficials Say “Hundreds” of Vaccination Appts. Available at FairgroundsOfficials stress people to come in and get vaccinated; because in part shots are perishable.John McKayJohn McKay
Will Water Follies Be a COVID Victim Again in 2021?Will Water Follies Be a COVID Victim Again in 2021? Organizers didn't elaborate with a lot of specific details, but said the Columbia Cup cannot run as it 'normally' would under Phase 3 conditions.John McKayJohn McKay
Fairgrounds Vacc Site Discontinues Johnson-Johnson Vaccine TFNFairgrounds Vacc Site Discontinues Johnson-Johnson Vaccine TFN After blood clot concerns the J-J Vaccine is sidelined or paused.John McKayJohn McKay
7 Regions Move to Phase 2 (92% of State), But NOT Ours7 Regions Move to Phase 2 (92% of State), But NOT OursGov. Inslee opens up all regions to Phase 2, except South Central. Kittitas, Yakima, Benton, Franklin and Columbia Counties. John McKayJohn McKay
Area Private Schools “Wall to Wall,” Here’s the Latest UpdatesArea Private Schools “Wall to Wall,” Here’s the Latest Updates It's not secret that area private schools in the Mid-Columbia are seeing record enrollments, inquires and interest. Here's some of the stats. As the pandemic drags on, interest in these schools continues to grow.John McKayJohn McKay
WA One of Only 3 States Still Banning Indoor DiningWA One of Only 3 States Still Banning Indoor Dining With CA relaxing it's lockdown bans, now Washington will join only Arizona and Michigan as one of the states with no indoor dining. John McKayJohn McKay
DOH Says All 8 COVID Regions Remain in Phase 1 Through Feb. 1DOH Says All 8 COVID Regions Remain in Phase 1 Through Feb. 1No real surprise, State keeps all regions in Phase One.John McKayJohn McKay
Benton County Fair Grounds Vaccination Site Due up Jan. 25Benton County Fair Grounds Vaccination Site Due up Jan. 25Benton County Fairgrounds site slated to be up 1PM Monday, pending proper arrival of vaccines. But don't just show up expecting to get a shot. John McKayJohn McKay
Inslee–BF Fairgrounds to Become One of Vaccination CentersInslee–BF Fairgrounds to Become One of Vaccination CentersGov. Inslee announced mass vaccination centers will begin as early as next week, including the B-F Fairgrounds. John McKayJohn McKay