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Kennewick man accidentally shoots roommate, possibly paralyzing him

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KENNEWICK, Wash. -- A Kennewick man may be paralyzed after his roommate accidentally shot him while cleaning his gun. More>>

$10 Physicals for athletes and scouts

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Doctors at Vista Family Health in Kennewick are getting ready to examine over 500 athletes and scouts. They're giving out $10 dollar physicals on Saturday with all the proceeds going to the Boy Scouts More>>

Experts stress safety to boaters after boat explosion

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After Monday's boat explosion that severely burned two people, boating safety is back in the spotlight. More>>

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce looking for Mariachi event sponsors

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PASCO, Wash. -- Despite the recent cancellation of the Cinco de Mayo parade and Fiery Foods Festival in the Tri-Cities, the Mariachi & More Festival at Columbia Park in Kennewick is still in going to happen. More>>

Kucinich announces he won't run in Washington

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Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich won't be running for Congress in Washington state. More>>

Jury convicts Steve Powell of voyeurism charges

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A jury has convicted Steve Powell of all 14 voyeurism charges that stemmed from an investigation into his missing daughter-in-law. More>>

Suspected gang member on trial

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A trial is underway for a man accused of assaulting members of a rival gang. More>>

Washington unemployment rate falls to 8.1 percent

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Washington state's unemployment rate fell in April to 8.1 percent, despite a loss of 300 jobs last month. More>>

Walla Walla octopus case may go to Supreme Court

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The state Supreme Court may decide whether a mural of a purple octopus on a Walla Walla toy store is a violation of the city's sign code or the owner's free speech right. More>>

Benton County shopping for Justice Center security cameras

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KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Monday's bomb scare at the Benton County Justice Center has raised more questions about security near the courthouse parking lot because there are no cameras that point at the parking lot. More>>

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10th anniversary of "Click it or Ticket"
10th anniversary of "Click it or Ticket"
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 9:59 PM EDT2012-05-17 01:59:02 GMT
KENNEWICK, Wash.—In 2002 it became state law that drivers and passengers must buckle up, but still many make the decision not to play it safe on the road.More >>
KENNEWICK, Wash.—In 2002 it became state law that drivers and passengers must buckle up, but still many make the decision not to play it safe on the road.More >>
$10 Physicals for athletes and scouts
$10 Physicals for athletes and scouts
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 9:58 PM EDT2012-05-17 01:58:20 GMT
Doctors at Vista Family Health in Kennewick are getting ready to examine over 500 athletes and scouts. They're giving out $10 dollar physicals on Saturday with all the proceeds going to the Boy ScoutsMore >>
Doctors at Vista Family Health in Kennewick are getting ready to examine over 500 athletes and scouts. They're giving out $10 dollar physicals on Saturday with all the proceeds going to the Boy ScoutsMore >>
Experts stress safety to boaters after boat explosion
Experts stress safety to boaters after boat explosion
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 9:57 PM EDT2012-05-17 01:57:40 GMT
After Monday's boat explosion that severely burned two people, boating safety is back in the spotlight.More >>
After Monday's boat explosion that severely burned two people, boating safety is back in the spotlight.More >>

Former NFL coach to men: Pay attention to your skin
Former NFL coach to men: Pay attention to your skin
Updated: Tuesday, May 15 2012 2:03 PM EDT2012-05-15 18:03:06 GMT
Football fans going to the games this fall can get a program, a foam finger, and a cancer screening.More >>
Football fans going to the games this fall can get a program, a foam finger, and a cancer screening.More >>
Kennedy Center to honor Ellen
Kennedy Center to honor Ellen
Updated: Tuesday, May 15 2012 1:18 PM EDT2012-05-15 17:18:39 GMT
The Kennedy Center in Washington says Ellen DeGeneres will receive the nation's top humor prize. More >>
The Kennedy Center in Washington says Ellen DeGeneres will receive the nation's top humor prize. More >>
DOT closing SR124 for interchange work
DOT closing SR124 for interchange work
Updated: Thursday, May 10 2012 1:19 PM EDT2012-05-10 17:19:13 GMT
The Washington State Department of Transportation Friday closes a stretch of State Route 124 in Burbank for the rest of the week as the DOT prepares to open the new interchange and overpass.More >>
The Washington State Department of Transportation Friday closes a stretch of State Route 124 in Burbank for the rest of the week as the DOT prepares to open the new interchange and overpass.More >>
Fewer pregnant women inducing birth
Fewer pregnant women inducing birth
Updated: Wednesday, May 9 2012 1:46 PM EDT2012-05-09 17:46:34 GMT
Fewer women in Washington State are choosing to induce labor.More >>
Fewer women in Washington State are choosing to induce labor.More >>
Sheriff candidate says hood wouldn't clash with badge
Sheriff candidate says hood wouldn't clash with badge
Updated: Wednesday, May 9 2012 1:05 PM EDT2012-05-09 17:05:39 GMT
A man who wants to be the next sheriff in Bonner County has hosted a cross burning with fellow members of the Idaho Ku Klux Klan.More >>
A man who wants to be the next sheriff in Bonner County has hosted a cross burning with fellow members of the Idaho Ku Klux Klan.More >>
Biker and Trooper in pursuit drive off cliff
Biker and Trooper in pursuit drive off cliff
Updated: Wednesday, May 9 2012 12:47 PM EDT2012-05-09 16:47:03 GMT
The Washington State Patrol says a trooper is okay after chasing a motorcyclist off a steep embankment.More >>
The Washington State Patrol says a trooper is okay after chasing a motorcyclist off a steep embankment.More >>
Gates Foundation experiments with global health
Gates Foundation experiments with global health
Updated: Wednesday, May 9 2012 12:31 PM EDT2012-05-09 16:31:44 GMT
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Wednesday will announce more than $10 million in grants for cutting-edge global research projects.More >>
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Wednesday will announce more than $10 million in grants for cutting-edge global research projects.More >>
Plastic grocery bag linked to norovirus
Plastic grocery bag linked to norovirus
Updated: Wednesday, May 9 2012 12:02 PM EDT2012-05-09 16:02:46 GMT
If you save plastic grocery bags for uses around the home, health workers say you should sanitize the bags first.More >>
If you save plastic grocery bags for uses around the home, health workers say you should sanitize the bags first.More >>

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First accuser drops sexual battery lawsuit against John Travolta
First accuser drops sexual battery lawsuit against John Travolta
The anonymous masseur who first accused John Travolta of assault and sexual battery has dropped his lawsuit against the actor.More >>
The anonymous masseur who first accused John Travolta of assault and sexual battery has dropped his lawsuit against the actor.More >>
Dinosaurs may have suffered from arthritis
Dinosaurs may have suffered from arthritis
Dinosaurs may have suffered from arthritis, new research says.More >>
Dinosaurs may have suffered from arthritis, new research says.More >>
Tyra Banks applauds Vogue's efforts to help young women, but is it really enough?
Tyra Banks applauds Vogue's efforts to help young women, but is it really enough?
Tyra Banks is toasting Vogue for pledging to promote healthy body image, but while the plan is a step in the right direction, what does it really mean for the future?More >>
Tyra Banks is toasting Vogue for pledging to promote healthy body image, but while the plan is a step in the right direction, what does it really mean for the future?More >>
Anthony Bourdain: I got scary hate mail after my Paula Deen comments
Anthony Bourdain: I got scary hate mail after my Paula Deen comments
Anthony Bourdain says he received scary hate mail after bashing Paula Deen.More >>
Anthony Bourdain says he received scary hate mail after bashing Paula Deen.More >>
Fun and creative activities to do with Dad
Fun and creative activities to do with Dad
Father's Day is just around the corner, and if you haven't planned anything for dear old Dad, check out this list of fun Father's Day activities.More >>
Father's Day is just around the corner, and if you haven't planned anything for dear old Dad, check out this list of fun Father's Day activities.More >>

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Parents of slain armored car guard file suit
Parents of slain armored car guard file suit
The parents of a Loomis armored car guard killed in June 2009 have sued Washington state, contending corrections officers didn't do enough to monitor the gunman.More >>
The parents of a Loomis armored car guard killed in June 2009 have sued Washington state, contending corrections officers didn't do enough to monitor the gunman.More >>
Bremerton WA raises city hen limit; 5 now OK
Bremerton WA raises city hen limit; 5 now OK
Now that it has embraced chickens in the city, the Bremerton City Council is fine-tuning its poultry policy.More >>
Now that it has embraced chickens in the city, the Bremerton City Council is fine-tuning its poultry policy.More >>
3 arrests in Wash. 'obituary burglaries'
3 arrests in Wash. 'obituary burglaries'
A Snohomish County, Wash., sheriff's spokeswoman says three people have been arrested in connection with area burglaries that seemed to be related to obituary postings.More >>
A Snohomish County, Wash., sheriff's spokeswoman says three people have been arrested in connection with area burglaries that seemed to be related to obituary postings.More >>
Susan Powell looms over Wash. voyeurism conviction
Susan Powell looms over Wash. voyeurism conviction
Family members of missing Utah mom Susan Powell are cheering a Washington state verdict convicting her father-in-law of 14 voyeurism charges.More >>
Family members of missing Utah mom Susan Powell are cheering a Washington state verdict convicting her father-in-law of 14 voyeurism charges.More >>
Wash. car prowler takes nothing, leaves tortillas
Wash. car prowler takes nothing, leaves tortillas
Seattle police are scratching their heads about this one.More >>
Seattle police are scratching their heads about this one.More >>

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WSDOT project to replace snowshed with bridges
WSDOT project to replace snowshed with bridges
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 10:26 PM EDT2012-05-17 02:26:45 GMT
SNOQUALMIE PASS, Wash. -- The Washington State Department of Transportation Wednesday, unveiled their latest proposed project along Interstate 90, east of Snoqualmie Pass.More >>
SNOQUALMIE PASS, Wash. -- The Washington State Department of Transportation Wednesday, unveiled their latest proposed project along Interstate 90, east of Snoqualmie Pass.More >>
Dorn speaks at annual homelessness conference
Dorn speaks at annual homelessness conference
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 10:05 PM EDT2012-05-17 02:05:41 GMT
YAKIMA, Wash. -- State superintendent Randy Dorn spoke at the 22nd annual conference on ending homelessness in Yakima on Wednesday.More >>
YAKIMA, Wash. -- State superintendent Randy Dorn spoke at the 22nd annual conference on ending homelessness in Yakima on Wednesday.More >>
Yakama Nation opens new jail in Toppenish
Yakama Nation opens new jail in Toppenish
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 10:00 PM EDT2012-05-17 02:00:22 GMT
TOPPENISH, Wash. -- A ceremony was held Wednesday morning to celebrate the opening of a new Yakama Nation Correctional and Rehabilitation Center in Toppenish.More >>
TOPPENISH, Wash. -- A ceremony was held Wednesday morning to celebrate the opening of a new Yakama Nation Correctional and Rehabilitation Center in Toppenish.More >>

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Excessive drinking costs U.S. colleges millions annually
Excessive drinking costs U.S. colleges millions annually
The emergency room costs of treating college students with injuries associated with alcohol-induced blackouts can be more than half a million dollars a year at a university with 40,000 or more students, a new study found.More >>
Kids using synthetic pot a growing public health concern
Kids using synthetic pot a growing public health concern
The recent advent of so-called "synthetic pot" is a rising public health concern, researchers warn, sending kids to the emergency room and prompting parental calls to poison control centers.More >>
Keeping young athletes safe from sexual abuse
Keeping young athletes safe from sexual abuse
Parents who want to protect their kids from sexual abuse need to reassess the notion of "stranger danger" -- the belief that children should be on guard around strangers.More >>

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Click here to see what Dr. Oz for this week's health tip. Get your questions answered.More >>
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Best & Brightest
Best & Brightest
KNDO and KNDU honors the Best and Brightest students from around the Yakima Valley and Columbia Basin.More >>
KNDO and KNDU honors the Best and Brightest students from around the Yakima Valley and Columbia Basin.More >>

"Getting Fresh with Mike" featured produce: rhubarb pie
"Getting Fresh with Mike" featured produce: rhubarb pie
Updated: Thursday, May 3 2012 12:59 PM EDT2012-05-03 16:59:10 GMT
This week's featured produce for "Getting Fresh with Mike" is rhubarb! Check out the recipe for the rhubarb crumble that Mike Linden made for today.More >>
This week's featured produce for "Getting Fresh with Mike" is rhubarb! Check out the recipe for the rhubarb crumble that Mike Linden made for today.More >>

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