Newstalk 870 KFLD: The Mid Columbia's Newstalk Leader » Best of Tri-Cities http://newstalk870.am Fri, 24 May 2013 22:30:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Russel Wilson Bobbleheads Part of Dust Devil Giveaways This Season! http://newstalk870.am/russel-wilson-bobbleheads-part-of-dust-devil-giveaways-this-season/ http://newstalk870.am/russel-wilson-bobbleheads-part-of-dust-devil-giveaways-this-season/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 22:04:43 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=136416 Newstalk 870 and The Tri-City Dust Devils are pleased to bring you some exciting news about the Dust Devils this season!

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/russel-wilson-bobbleheads-part-of-dust-devil-giveaways-this-season/feed/ 0 (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) Pasco Teenager Skips High School – All The Way to College! http://newstalk870.am/pasco-teenager-skips-high-school-all-the-way-to-college/ http://newstalk870.am/pasco-teenager-skips-high-school-all-the-way-to-college/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 23:03:22 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=136087 Talk about your advanced-placement program!

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/pasco-teenager-skips-high-school-all-the-way-to-college/feed/ 0 (Townsquare media image) Kennewick Parks and Rec Announce Summer Fun Daycamp – Great Opportunity for Kids! http://newstalk870.am/kennewick-parks-and-rec-summer-fun-daycamp-a-great-opportunity-for-kids/ http://newstalk870.am/kennewick-parks-and-rec-summer-fun-daycamp-a-great-opportunity-for-kids/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 19:24:07 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=135364 Kennewick Parks and Recreation Department has the solution for boredom: Summer Fun Day Camp.

For children ages 5 through 12,  the camp runs June 12 through August 16 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/kennewick-parks-and-rec-summer-fun-daycamp-a-great-opportunity-for-kids/feed/ 0 Photo by Jonathan Wood/Getty Images) Washington Voted 'Most Bicycle-Friendly State' in U.S. — Oregon Ranked No. 2 http://newstalk870.am/washington-voted-state-most-bicycle-friendly-state-in-u-s-oregon-ranked-2nd/ http://newstalk870.am/washington-voted-state-most-bicycle-friendly-state-in-u-s-oregon-ranked-2nd/#comments Fri, 03 May 2013 21:47:16 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=134283 According to the experts, we're the best place to ride a bicycle.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/washington-voted-state-most-bicycle-friendly-state-in-u-s-oregon-ranked-2nd/feed/ 0 (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) Would YOU Wait in Line for An Hour at Midnight for A Free Mocha? http://newstalk870.am/would-you-wait-in-line-for-an-hour-at-midnight-for-a-free-mocha/ http://newstalk870.am/would-you-wait-in-line-for-an-hour-at-midnight-for-a-free-mocha/#comments Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:09:12 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=133209 It all started when our son said "that sounds good!"

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/would-you-wait-in-line-for-an-hour-at-midnight-for-a-free-mocha/feed/ 0 (Townsquare media image) Create a Dog Agility Course in Your Backyard or Garden http://newstalk870.am/how-to-build-a-dog-agility-course/ http://newstalk870.am/how-to-build-a-dog-agility-course/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:55:31 +0000 Carl Pettit http://tsminteractive.com/?p=160768 Dogs, as the saying goes, are man’s best friend, so it's only right and logical that we might want to spend some quality time with our buds. Walks in the park and tossing the Frisbee on the beach are great, but if you really want to engage the human-canine relationship—and have a really good time while you’re at it—you might want to think about setting up a dog agility course in your backyard or garden.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/how-to-build-a-dog-agility-course/feed/ 0 iStockphoto Be Sure to Listen to Gardening with Tom and Gayle, Saturday Mornings on Newstalk 870 http://newstalk870.am/be-sure-to-listen-to-gardening-with-tom-and-gayle-saturday-mornings-on-newstalk-870/ http://newstalk870.am/be-sure-to-listen-to-gardening-with-tom-and-gayle-saturday-mornings-on-newstalk-870/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:05:55 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=132458 Get your green thumb on, with Newstalk 870!

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/be-sure-to-listen-to-gardening-with-tom-and-gayle-saturday-mornings-on-newstalk-870/feed/ 0 (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) Mother's Day Ideas for Moms in Tri-Cities http://newstalk870.am/mothers-day-ideas-for-moms-in-tri-cities/ http://newstalk870.am/mothers-day-ideas-for-moms-in-tri-cities/#comments Sat, 20 Apr 2013 15:21:09 +0000 Andrew Kirk http://1027kord.com/?p=152107 When is Mother's Day in 2013? It's Sunday, May 12. That means it's time to start planning. We have a few suggestions:

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/mothers-day-ideas-for-moms-in-tri-cities/feed/ 0 Best Places for Lawn Mower Parts & Service Near Kennewick and Pasco [SPONSORED] http://newstalk870.am/best-places-for-lawn-mower-parts-service-near-kennewick-and-pasco-sponsored/ http://newstalk870.am/best-places-for-lawn-mower-parts-service-near-kennewick-and-pasco-sponsored/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:11:00 +0000 Andrew Kirk http://1027kord.com/?p=145812 It's almost summer. Is your lawnmower ready? These places can help:

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/best-places-for-lawn-mower-parts-service-near-kennewick-and-pasco-sponsored/feed/ 0 Flickr, John Niec Drivers Confused With No Traffic Lights on Clearwater, 395 and Kennewick Ave. [VIDEO] http://newstalk870.am/watch-confused-kennewick-drivers-deal-with-no-traffic-lights-video/ http://newstalk870.am/watch-confused-kennewick-drivers-deal-with-no-traffic-lights-video/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:29:47 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=127399 A power outage mid-day Thursday created some interesting traffic conditions on major routes in Kennewick.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/watch-confused-kennewick-drivers-deal-with-no-traffic-lights-video/feed/ 0 Best Things to Do in Tri-Cities on St. Patrick's Day 2013 http://newstalk870.am/best-things-to-do-in-tri-cities-on-st-patricks-day-2013-2/ http://newstalk870.am/best-things-to-do-in-tri-cities-on-st-patricks-day-2013-2/#comments Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:18:45 +0000 Andrew Kirk http://1027kord.com/?p=140709  

St. Patrick's Day is Sunday, March 17, this year. There are a lot of fun things happening that weekend for all ages. Check them out here:

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/best-things-to-do-in-tri-cities-on-st-patricks-day-2013-2/feed/ 0 iStock What WHL Records Do the TC Ams Hold That Will Probably NEVER Be Broken? http://newstalk870.am/what-whl-records-do-the-tc-ams-hold-that-will-probably-never-be-broken/ http://newstalk870.am/what-whl-records-do-the-tc-ams-hold-that-will-probably-never-be-broken/#comments Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:00:01 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=126019 Besides Justin Feser's consecutive games played streak and 7 seasons of 40 wins or more,  the Am's are in the record books three more times.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/what-whl-records-do-the-tc-ams-hold-that-will-probably-never-be-broken/feed/ 0 (John Allen Photography) Where in Tri-Cities Can You See This Sign? http://newstalk870.am/where-in-tri-cities-can-you-see-this-sign/ http://newstalk870.am/where-in-tri-cities-can-you-see-this-sign/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:47:13 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=125973 With the popularity of the A&E show "Hoarders," this really caught our eye!

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/where-in-tri-cities-can-you-see-this-sign/feed/ 0 (Townsquare Media-Newstalk 870 image) Best Places to Volunteer in the Tri-Cities! http://newstalk870.am/best-places-to-volunteer-in-the-tri-cities/ http://newstalk870.am/best-places-to-volunteer-in-the-tri-cities/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:00:23 +0000 Weston Hettinger http://1027kord.com/?p=141110 It's tough to find a job these days -- especially for young people. With government budgets shrinking, grants and welfare programs are getting cut. To better your community and to beef up your resume or college application, consider volunteering

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/best-places-to-volunteer-in-the-tri-cities/feed/ 0 What Are the Best Places for a Wedding or Wedding Reception Near Tri-Cities? http://newstalk870.am/what-are-the-best-places-for-a-wedding-or-wedding-reception-near-tri-cities/ http://newstalk870.am/what-are-the-best-places-for-a-wedding-or-wedding-reception-near-tri-cities/#comments Fri, 22 Feb 2013 01:13:51 +0000 devin katsel http://1027kord.com/?p=140511 Chances are you know someone planning a wedding right now. What are the best places? My friends suggested Belle Fiori Gardens in Finley, Moore Mansion in Pasco and Stoneridge Event Center. What are we missing?

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/what-are-the-best-places-for-a-wedding-or-wedding-reception-near-tri-cities/feed/ 0 Where Are the Best Places to Volunteer in Tri-Cities? [SURVEY] http://newstalk870.am/where-are-the-best-places-to-volunteer-in-tri-cities-survey/ http://newstalk870.am/where-are-the-best-places-to-volunteer-in-tri-cities-survey/#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:53:31 +0000 devin katsel http://1027kord.com/?p=139866 The benefits of volunteering are countless. It makes the community better, it enriches your life, it can beef up a resume or college application, and it provides real-world experience and training. But let's face it, working for free can be boring. Help us compile a list of the coolest, funnest, most meaningful volunteering opportunities in the Tri-Cities.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/where-are-the-best-places-to-volunteer-in-tri-cities-survey/feed/ 0 New Development Coming to Pasco http://newstalk870.am/new-development-coming-to-pasco/ http://newstalk870.am/new-development-coming-to-pasco/#comments Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:00:33 +0000 Miki Harvey http://newstalk870.am/?p=119413 A new school, strip mall or even park may be coming to West Pasco.

About 350 acres at the southwest corner of Road 68 and 1-182 is currently leased to a farmer.  The Washington Department of Natural Resources owns it and would like to sell

]]> http://newstalk870.am/new-development-coming-to-pasco/feed/ 0 (google maps/ Edit Miki) Richland Police Arrest the Brass Knuckle Solicitor http://newstalk870.am/beware-brass-knuckle-solicitor/ http://newstalk870.am/beware-brass-knuckle-solicitor/#comments Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:30:37 +0000 Miki Harvey http://newstalk870.am/?p=118974 Police think a door-to-door solicitor was casing a Richland neighborhood last Friday night. 27-year-old Pasco resident Juan Vela was going door to door on the 1600 block of Davison Street asking for car assistance

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/beware-brass-knuckle-solicitor/feed/ 0 Richland Residents Terrorized at Local Jack in The Box http://newstalk870.am/locals-terrorized-at-jack-in-the-box/ http://newstalk870.am/locals-terrorized-at-jack-in-the-box/#comments Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:22:14 +0000 Miki Harvey http://newstalk870.am/?p=118962 Drive-thru customers seeking a late-night snack at Jack In The Box were harassed by gang members yesterday.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/locals-terrorized-at-jack-in-the-box/feed/ 0 Does The Mid-Columbia Need a New Aquatic Center? [POLL] http://newstalk870.am/does-the-mid-columbia-need-a-new-aquatic-center-poll/ http://newstalk870.am/does-the-mid-columbia-need-a-new-aquatic-center-poll/#comments Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:53:00 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=118649 The decision will now go to voters for a regional aquatic center.

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