Podcasts by The Tri-Cities Morning News

PrimeFit classes at Hawthorne Court Senior Living with Joel "Shep" Shepherd from 2021-01-29T18:41:33

Interested in learning more about life at Hawthorne Court in Kennewick? Fitness instructor Joel Shepherd chats with Jenna about just some of the ways staff at the retirement community help to en...

The City of Richland provides virtual inspections for construction permits from 2021-01-21T20:00:04

RICHLAND, Wash.-- From the start of the initial shut downs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses and homeowners in Washington were allowed to make needed repairs. In those cases where rep...

The City of Richland is making extensive improvements on Columbia Park Trail from 2021-01-14T18:35:13

Adding sidewalks and bike lines and burying utilities are just a few of the items on the list of things to do as the City of Richland makes some upgrades to Columbia Park Trail in Richland. ...

Kennewick Mayor Don Britain discusses Gov. Jay Inslee's Emergency Powers from 2021-01-14T13:15:17

New legislation in 2018 expanded the emergency powers of Washington's governor, making it more difficult for cities in the state to exercise autonomy over executive orders related to the current...

Health assessment survey available for Hanford workers from 2021-01-12T18:08:33

The Legislature has tasked the Washington State Department of Commerce with providing an assessment of the unmet health care needs of Hanford workers in order to develop recommendations for meet...

Horse Heaven Windfarm proposal for south of Kennewick from 2021-01-11T18:52:06

Colorado-based Scout Clean Energy wants to build a clean energy facility in the Horse Heaven Hills area south of Kennewick, which would consist of 244 wind turbines, along with solar panels and ...

Lt. Aaron Clem addresses the issue of guns being stolen from unlocked cars from 2021-01-08T20:56:08

In 73% of cases where items were stolen from cars in Kennewick, the vehicle had been left unlocked with valuables inside.

Moreover, in 26 of those cases where items were stolen from an un...

New COVID-19 Testing Site opens up in Kennewick from 2021-01-05T18:17:34

Starting Tuesday, January 5, 2020, the COVID-19 testing site operated by the National Guard has relocated from Pasco to Listen

Rep. Brad Klippert (R, 8th Dist.) pre-files HB1013 to limit the governor's emergency powers from 2020-12-10T18:40:38

Rep. Brad Klippert from Benton County has pre-filed legislation that would curb the emergency powers of Washington's governor-- whoever that might be.

If approved, House Bill 1023 would a...

Bluewood ready to open Friday, December 11, 2020 from 2020-12-09T21:09:35

The ski was cut short because of COVID-19 restrictions. But folks at Bluewood ski resort took advantage of the extra down time to turn some wish-list items into reality.

Bluewood General ...

Outdoor structures still need to meet building, fire codes from 2020-12-09T20:23:45

With Gov. Jay Inslee announcing on Wednesday that Phase 1 COVID-19 restrictions will remain in place for at least another three weeks, many businesses throughout the Tri-Cities are fighting to s...

Holiday Decor Safety with Cpt. Brian Ellis from 2020-12-03T20:15:33

Decking the halls with candles? Captain Brian Ellis with the Kennewick Fire Marshal's Office has some recommendations and reminders on how to stay fire safe during the holidays:

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Establishing outdoor dining to comply with COVID restrictions from 2020-11-30T20:26:53

City of Richland marketing specialist Mandy Wallner discusses ways the city is working with restaurant owners to help them establish outdoor eating spaces do to new COVID-19 restrictions.

Kennewick Mayor Don Britain discusses a letter that he other local mayors sent to Gov. Jay Inslee from 2020-11-18T20:48:30

"We are writing with a unified voice to express our strong disagreement in the adding of new restrictions to or closure of businesses and implore you to reconsider these mandates."

Thus b...

Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Zac Shileika from 2020-10-19T18:16:51

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Domestic Violence Services of Benton and Franklin Counties has noticed an uptick in the need for their services since the start of the COVID-19 ...

Becky Burghart with the National Parks Services talks about the City of Richland Pop-up Play Days from 2020-10-16T12:21:50

Last summer, the City of Richland started a pop-up play day program, providing interactive activities at local parks.

With social distancing restrictions due to COVID-19, the play days tu...

Fire Safety Month 2020 with Cpt. Brian Ellis, Kennewick Fire Department from 2020-10-14T18:33:53

October is National Fire Safety Month.

Captain Brian Ellis with the Kennewick Fire Department reminds us of some important fire safety measures, such as paying close attention to items in...

Public input wanted on Historic Waterfront District at Port of Kennewick from 2020-10-12T18:48

The Port of Kennewick is asking for community input as it considers what development projects to consider along the Historic Waterfront District between Clover Island and the Cable Bridge. ...

October is National Fire Prevention Month from 2020-10-01T18:53:02

Every year, around the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire of October 1871, fire agencies across the United States make an effort to promote fire prevention activities. On today's Tri-Cities M...

Apartment Fire Mitigation with KFD Chief Chad Michael from 2020-08-12T17:59:54

After a string of recent apartment fires, the Kennewick Fire Department plans to focus on education apartment residents about the importance of fire safety. New Kennewick Fire Department Chief C...

The Richland Public Library is ready to begin curbside service from 2020-08-11T18:52:47

Richland Public Library manager, Leslie Campbell Hime chats with Jenna Kochenauer about the new curbside book delivery service that begins Wednesday, August 12th.

Richland Public Library COVID-19 Update from 2020-07-29T12:19:46

Are you itching to get a good book-- a REAL book-- in your hands?

It's not possible to check out books at your local library quite yet, but Richland Public Library Manager Leslie Campbell...

Brace yourselves: Wildfire season has arrived! from 2020-07-21T20:04:38

Remember a couple of years ago when a little roadside wildfire turned into hundreds of acres scorched and several homes leveled? It's amazing what a little wind can do to multiply a small flame....

Now is not the time to delay medical care from 2020-07-21T12:23:09

Doctors offices and emergency rooms aren't as busy these days... and that has healthcare providers concerned.

James Seay is Director of Emergency Services at Trios in Kennewick. He talks ...

Plans for turning the mothballed Tri-Cities Raceway into a multi-purpose event center from 2020-07-17T16:38:02

The city of West Richland purchased more than 50 acres of land that includes the old Tri-Cities Raceway, and will build a new police station on a portion of the property. Now a group of communit...

The City of Kennewick modifies parking requirements for COVID-19-related expansion from 2020-07-16T19:10:50

On July 2, 2020, Gov. Jay Inslee issued guidelines that allowed Benton and Franklin Counties to move partially toward reopening.

In those guidelines, businesses such as restaurants were g...