COVID-19 pandemic

The total number of COVID-19 cases, confirmed and probable, has reached 316 now in Benton and Franklin Counties, according to the Benton Franklin Health District. The totals are confirmed and probables added together. The latest information shows the following: Confirmed Cases:  Benton 175, Franklin 64 Probable Cases:    Benton 48 Franklin 28 Deaths:                  Benton 17,   Franklin 1 The

Curbsite service for trash pickup still going, but no dumping or recycling at Transfer and Recycle Station TFN.

Testing speeding up rapidly, resulting in slight lag between various agencies. So, today, no update of Negative tests in Benton-Franklin County. People are now advised to wear a mask or even a simple scarf in public to help slow the spread.

If you're a regular Rush listener, you've probably heard Todd Herman. He points out the hypocritical stance taken by Gov. Inslee.

There's been enough of an increase since schools were closed down that authorities felt compelled to let people know.

There are clear distinctions between what some people are saying they heard, and what is reality.

If you've been following the WA State Covid situation this might not come as a surprise because he's hinted as far back as last week this might happen. Thursday, saying we cannot afford to slow the COVID-19 virus or stall it and have it "come rearing back on us," Gov...

the number of negative tests in Benton-Franklin County approaching 1,000.

Three locations for the Grab and Go food program have been changed.

Kennewick Schools so far have given out a LOT of food for school children.