coronavirus

Health District officials said in press conference Friday morning 15 tests on people so far have come back negative.

Richland sent out email to parents on Friday 3-13-.

According to State Officials, school district authorities say both parents (and some educators) are keeping kids home, and staying home themselves over Coronavirus fears, making it hard to keep schools functioning.

Friday, March 13, the Kennewick School District released the following statement. We reprint it in it's entirety: "Benton-Franklin Health District is not recommending school closures or cancellations of events for the general public... Read More ... Read More ...

Here's is a comprehensive list of what's happening sports wise, with Coronavirus suspensions etc. from Pro down to collegiate, local and more.

Pandemic Plan Phase 2 effectively cancels (postpones) all sports and other extracurricular activities requiring out of District travel, or incoming students-persons from other Districts for such activities.

Monday afternoon, the Kennewick School District issued an email to parents, staff and others regarding the Coronavirus. The content had to do with hand sanitizer, wipes and hand washing.  From the District: "Hand Sanitizers and Hand Wipes Frequent and thorough hand washing continues to be the best tool for preventing the transmission of disease... Read More ...

I cannot even imagine what it would be like to be quarantined on a cruise ship let alone a family of 8 all trapped in a windowless cabin for days, but that is exactly what has happened to a Richland Family.

Quincy is just over 100 miles northwest of Tri-Cities, 39 miles southeast of Wenatchee.

The fundraising breakfast was to have taken place March 10.