Newstalk 870 KFLD: The Mid Columbia's Newstalk Leader » Tri-Cities News http://newstalk870.am Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:52:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Support Miss Tri-Cities Pageant Events June 28 & July 19-20 http://newstalk870.am/support-miss-tri-cities-pageant-events-june-28-july-19-20/ http://newstalk870.am/support-miss-tri-cities-pageant-events-june-28-july-19-20/#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:00:34 +0000 Lon Martin http://975koolfm.com/?p=120330 It's Water Follies Wednesday so we're talking with Kathy Powell about the 2013 Water Follies! Today's emphasis was on the Follies' Miss Tri-Cities Pageant. This is the big one that sends winners to the Miss Washington and Miss America pageants.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/support-miss-tri-cities-pageant-events-june-28-july-19-20/feed/ 0 Miss Tri-Cities (and Miss Teen) 2012 winners Kennewick Soldier Robert Ellis Died in Afghanistan http://newstalk870.am/140579/ http://newstalk870.am/140579/#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:12:14 +0000 Guadalupe Angeles http://newstalk870.am/?p=140579 Robert Wayne Ellis, from Kennewick WA, was one of four soldiers killed in Afghanistan on Tuesday. KEPR spoke with Robert's mother, who stated that her son's death was likely caused by a mortar or rocket

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/140579/feed/ 0 Facebook, Robert Wayne Ellis Franklin Co Fire District 3 Plans Levy Meeting to Seek Funding http://newstalk870.am/franklin-county-fire-district-3-plans-important-public-levy-meeting-seeking-funding-to-continue-ems-coverage/ http://newstalk870.am/franklin-county-fire-district-3-plans-important-public-levy-meeting-seeking-funding-to-continue-ems-coverage/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:45:37 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=140463 If you live outside of Pasco and are protected by Franklin County Fire District 3, you're invited to attend a meeting June 25.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/franklin-county-fire-district-3-plans-important-public-levy-meeting-seeking-funding-to-continue-ems-coverage/feed/ 0 (Franklin County Fire District #3) Ki-Be School Official Could Face Felony Charges for Theft http://newstalk870.am/ki-be-school-official-could-face-felony-charges-for-theft/ http://newstalk870.am/ki-be-school-official-could-face-felony-charges-for-theft/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:26:45 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=140404 As of Monday, the Maintenance and Operations Manager for the Kiona-Benton School District has been placed on unpaid administrative leave.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/ki-be-school-official-could-face-felony-charges-for-theft/feed/ 0 (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) Best 4th of July Firework Shows in the Mid Columbia 2013 http://newstalk870.am/4th-of-july-firework-shows-in-the-mid-columbia-2013/ http://newstalk870.am/4th-of-july-firework-shows-in-the-mid-columbia-2013/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:38:49 +0000 Guadalupe Angeles http://keyw.com/?p=163575 Fireworks are a wonderful way to celebrate this countries Independence day. Towns all around the Mid-Columbia are following tradition and hosting their own events you and your family can enjoy. From Grandview to Walla Walla, Moses Lake to Pendleton, there are things to do and see this 4th of July

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/4th-of-july-firework-shows-in-the-mid-columbia-2013/feed/ 0 Flickr, bayasaa Richland Police Seek Market Robbery Suspect http://newstalk870.am/richland-police-seek-market-robbery-suspect/ http://newstalk870.am/richland-police-seek-market-robbery-suspect/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:22:09 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=140302 On Sunday, June 16, a lone suspect held up the Lucky Food Mart on Goethals Drive in Richland.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/richland-police-seek-market-robbery-suspect/feed/ 0 (Tri-Cities Crimer Stoppers) 100-Acre Fire Being Battled Near Finley http://newstalk870.am/100-plus-acre-fire-being-battled-near-finley/ http://newstalk870.am/100-plus-acre-fire-being-battled-near-finley/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:07:33 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=140295 According to Benton County Emergency Services, fires crews are fighting the large blaze.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/100-plus-acre-fire-being-battled-near-finley/feed/ 0 (Courtesy KNDU-TV-Maigan Hanberg) Kennewick Shooting Suspect Recovering in Seattle Hospital http://newstalk870.am/update-kennewick-shooting-suspect-recovering-in-seattle-hospital/ http://newstalk870.am/update-kennewick-shooting-suspect-recovering-in-seattle-hospital/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:26:42 +0000 Associated Press http://newstalk870.am/?p=140228 A man shot by Kennewick police Friday is still in Harborview Medical Center.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/update-kennewick-shooting-suspect-recovering-in-seattle-hospital/feed/ 0 (Townsquare media image) Suspect Shot in Stomach by Kennewick Police After Standoff http://newstalk870.am/suspect-shot-in-stomach-by-kennewick-police-after-standoff/ http://newstalk870.am/suspect-shot-in-stomach-by-kennewick-police-after-standoff/#comments Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:05:40 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=140008 Friday morning Kennewick police shot a man who came at them with a gun.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/suspect-shot-in-stomach-by-kennewick-police-after-standoff/feed/ 0 (Townsquare media image) Cause of Fire Unknown on the Yakima River Delta Near Columbia Point http://newstalk870.am/fire-on-the-yakima/ http://newstalk870.am/fire-on-the-yakima/#comments Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:18:25 +0000 Cody Genoway http://97rockonline.com/?p=164375 View Fire in a larger map
Richland fire fighters now have a blaze under control south of Columbia Point.

Earlier this morning around 8 p.m. the initial response crews found the blaze uncontrollable jus

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/fire-on-the-yakima/feed/ 0 Kellogg Street in Kennewick Closed Due to Possible Gas Leak http://newstalk870.am/kellogg-st-in-kennewick-closed-due-to-possible-gas-leak/ http://newstalk870.am/kellogg-st-in-kennewick-closed-due-to-possible-gas-leak/#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:45:34 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=139882 A contractor has apparently accidentally ruptured a gas line, and repairs are being made in Kennewick.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/kellogg-st-in-kennewick-closed-due-to-possible-gas-leak/feed/ 0 (KNDU-TV) Sequester Smasher $10,000 Online Winner Announced http://newstalk870.am/10000-online-winner-announced/ http://newstalk870.am/10000-online-winner-announced/#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:10 +0000 Townsquare Media http://tsminteractive.com/10000-online-winner-announced/ Congratulations to Bryan Luther — he’s won $10,000 in our online Win Cash contest!

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/10000-online-winner-announced/feed/ 0 Alcohol or Drugs May Have Played Role in Fatal I-182 Crash Wednesday Morning [PICTURES] http://newstalk870.am/alcohol-drugs-may-have-played-role-in-fatal-i-182-crash-wednesday-morning-pictures/ http://newstalk870.am/alcohol-drugs-may-have-played-role-in-fatal-i-182-crash-wednesday-morning-pictures/#comments Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:38:19 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=139718 The Washington State Patrol continues to investigate the early morning accident that killed a 43-year-old Richland woman who was ejected from the car.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/alcohol-drugs-may-have-played-role-in-fatal-i-182-crash-wednesday-morning-pictures/feed/ 0 (Courtesy KNDU-TV) Tri-Citians Plan to Participate in National 'Audit the IRS Rally' June 19 http://newstalk870.am/tri-cities-audit-the-irs-rally-part-of-national-protest-june-19th/ http://newstalk870.am/tri-cities-audit-the-irs-rally-part-of-national-protest-june-19th/#comments Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:12:41 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=139646 Next Wednesday a rally is planned in the Tri-Cities to coincide with a massive march on Washington D.C.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/tri-cities-audit-the-irs-rally-part-of-national-protest-june-19th/feed/ 0 (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images) Major Brush Fire Threatening Homes in Benton County [UPDATED] http://newstalk870.am/major-brush-fire-threatening-homes-in-benton-county/ http://newstalk870.am/major-brush-fire-threatening-homes-in-benton-county/#comments Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:48:16 +0000 Gaylord Focker http://97rockonline.com/?p=163752 Benton County Firefighters are currently on the scene of a major brush fire that started South of Clodfelter Rd. and I-82 in Benton County.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/major-brush-fire-threatening-homes-in-benton-county/feed/ 0 Photo from Facebook(Camden Richey) Friday Fix (Free Concerts in the Park) Kicks Off June 14 With Faith Martin Duo and Too Slim & The Taildraggers http://newstalk870.am/friday-fix-a-free-concert-in-the-park-is-set-to-kickoff-this-friday-with-faith-martin-duo-and-too-slim-the-taildraggers/ http://newstalk870.am/friday-fix-a-free-concert-in-the-park-is-set-to-kickoff-this-friday-with-faith-martin-duo-and-too-slim-the-taildraggers/#comments Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:00:33 +0000 Paul Drake http://1027kord.com/?p=163580 Free concerts at Kennewick's Keeywadin park kickoff this Friday and every Friday for nine weeks - get the schedule and join us for a great night of free entertainment.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/friday-fix-a-free-concert-in-the-park-is-set-to-kickoff-this-friday-with-faith-martin-duo-and-too-slim-the-taildraggers/feed/ 0 Seattle Anti-Gun Group Files Initiative – Wants It Added to 2014 Ballot http://newstalk870.am/seattle-anti-gun-group-files-initiative-seeks-to-put-it-on-2014-ballot/ http://newstalk870.am/seattle-anti-gun-group-files-initiative-seeks-to-put-it-on-2014-ballot/#comments Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:27:53 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=139519 Despite their failed efforts during the 2012 fall legislative session, we told you you had not heard the last from the Washington Alliance for Gun Responsibility.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/seattle-anti-gun-group-files-initiative-seeks-to-put-it-on-2014-ballot/feed/ 0 (Photo by Rick Gershon/Getty Images) Travelers Pull Kennewick Woman from Burning Vehicle in Dramatic Rescue on Oregon's I-84 [PHOTOS] http://newstalk870.am/dramatic-rescue-witnesses-pull-kennewick-woman-from-burning-vehicle-on-i-84-pictures/ http://newstalk870.am/dramatic-rescue-witnesses-pull-kennewick-woman-from-burning-vehicle-on-i-84-pictures/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2013 22:36:12 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=139322 Thanks to the bravery and quick actions of several witnesses to the accident, a Tri-Cities woman is alive today after a fiery crash near Cascade Locks, OR.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/dramatic-rescue-witnesses-pull-kennewick-woman-from-burning-vehicle-on-i-84-pictures/feed/ 0 (Oregon State Patrol) Click-It-Or-Ticket Cellphone Infractions Double During Recent Mid-Columbia Sweep http://newstalk870.am/click-it-or-ticket-cellphone-infractions-double-during-recent-mid-columbia-sweep/ http://newstalk870.am/click-it-or-ticket-cellphone-infractions-double-during-recent-mid-columbia-sweep/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:18:42 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=139247 All Mid-Columbia law enforcement agencies joined in the most recent traffic sweep.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/click-it-or-ticket-cellphone-infractions-double-during-recent-mid-columbia-sweep/feed/ 0 (Washington State Patrol-Facebook page) Report Claims Oregon Schools Falling Short of Goals for Sending Students to College http://newstalk870.am/report-claims-oregon-schools-falling-short-of-goals-for-sending-students-to-college/ http://newstalk870.am/report-claims-oregon-schools-falling-short-of-goals-for-sending-students-to-college/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:01:17 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=139175 Two years ago, Oregon adopted goals to send 80 percent of its high school seniors to college.

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