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Richland Salon Owner Petitions to Allow Partial Re-Opens
A Richland salon owner wants to see state allow them to re-open, at least 1 customer at a time, starting May 4.
Got Beef? Tyson Shutting Down Wallula Plant For Now
All workers to be tested. Shutdown is TEMPORARY.
Walla Walla Sheriff’s Dept. May Reduce Services Due to COVID Cuts
Sheriff Mark Crider says the department is likely going to have to cut back to between 16-20 hours of continuous service per day.
Benton County Sheriff Won’t Enforce Stay at Home Either
Sheriff Jerry Hatcher says he believes there is infringement of people's civil liberties going on with Stay at Home edicts.
Beware of COVID Text, Email Scams About Exposure-Testing
Officials say a lot of area folks are getting texts, claiming someone they know or a family member has been exposed to COVID.
Inslee Says Re-Openings Depend Upon Data, Stay At Home Still On
In his address Monday evening, Gov. Inslee offered little new information, and at times seemed to contradict himself.
Sheriff Retracts Church Letter Remark, Keeps Rest of Monday Statement
Sheriff Raymond has retracted his claim the letter received by a Pasco church was from Attorney General's office, but still will not enforce stay at home directives that infringe upon citizens Constitutional rights.
#LET US FISH — Anglers Plan River Protest Near Richland Sat
Event will be held at Columbia Point in Richland Saturday 4-18 from 9AM til 2PM
Gov. Inslee to Release Up to 950 Inmates Due to COVID Concerns
Gov. Inslee announced the steps will start to be taken by the Department of Corrections.
WA, OR, CA Governors Create Western States COVID Pact
It appears the economies of the three states will be pushed to the back burner.