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Been doing radio since 1986, 1981 if you count college. Have three wonderful older daughters, Whitney, Lindsay and Haily, and three great grandkids. Two kids still at home with Angela and I (wifey), Dhylan and Harley. Standout students and athletes. We're into football, sports, NASCAR.

Stolen SUV Found Half-Sunk in Benton County Pond After Thieves Joyride
Benton County sheriff's report 3 suspects are in custody after being arrested Monday for vehicle theft.
Around 1:30pm, an alert citizen called 911 to report a Chevy Suburban stick in Hover Pond at the park, and three men were milling around acting weird...
23 days ago
Property Tax Hikes Causing Many to Flee Seattle, King County
Due to decisions by the legislature to fund schools using increased property taxes, hundreds, if not thousands, of King County residents are selling their homes and getting out.
According to the Seattle Times, the Legislature approved in 2017 a plan to use property tax increases to help meet the req…
24 days ago
Gov. Inslee Proclaims March 31st in Honor of Controversial Farm Worker Leader
On March 31st 2014, former President Obama issued a national proclamation, naming that day as 'Cesar Chavez Day,' in honor of the late leader and mover and shaker of the United Farm Workers Union (UFW).
While most believe on the surface Chavez only championed certain rights for farm laborer…
24 days ago
Tri-City Americans Play Waiting Game in WHL Playoffs
The only disadvantage to sweeping your opponent in the playoffs is having to wait for the next.  (image courtesy Tri-City Americans-Doug Love)
The Tri-City Americans surprised the WHL by bouncing the Kelowna Rockets with a 4-0 sweep in the 1st Round of the WHL Playoffs...
24 days ago
Man Cuts Victim’s Throat During Fight, Then Busted in Richland
An adult male is still in serious condition at TRIOS Southridge after having their throat slashed Saturday afternoon.
Kennewick police say a 51-year-old man is facing 1st Degree Assault charges after he got in a fight with the man at the Heatherstone Apartments at 1212 West 10th Ave...
24 days ago
Bike Rider With NO Lights or Reflectors Slammed by Car, Taken to Hospital
Fortunately, the 17-year-old juvenile is OK, did not suffer serious injuries. But they're going to be hurting for a while.
Kennewick police say it's a sobering reminder for bike riders and even pedestrians to make sure they're visible during nighttime hours...
24 days ago
New Mandatory Dog Shoe Law Coming to Kennewick – For Winter
Given that we get pretty harsh winters here in the Mid-Columbia, several groups have convinced the City of Kennewick to take bold steps to protect animals, namely dogs.
Starting in 2019, January 1st, a new code will go into effect requiring dog owners to place shoes on their canine's feet when t…
25 days ago
Officials Decide on Design for New Kennewick-Pasco Rubber Steel Bridge
For years, to alleviate congestion, there's been talk about building a third bridge to span the Columbia between Kennewick and Pasco.  Several locations have been suggested, including near Road 100 by Pasco. But that location is now off the table...
25 days ago
Donald Trump to Build New Tower Near South Kennewick
We hear so much about economic development in the Tri-Cities, but this is really exciting!  According to sources, Donald Trump Enterprizes is going to begin construction of a 51 story tower complex just south of Kennewick in 2019.
Although he's President, the plans for this have been in the…
a month ago
What Caused This Huge Semi-Fire?
From the looks of it, initially you're wondering if the driver was OK. But he was.
Thursday, Benton County Sheriff's deputies were on Highway 221 near Patterson when they came across this semi, fully engulfed in flames. Fire units were called and the blaze was extinguished, but no word on e…
a month ago

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