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  • Festival of Trees organizers hoping to raise $40,000

    The Daily News – Fri Nov 27, 8:36 pm ET  

    Members of the Longview Junior Service League and their families were busy decking the front hall of the Monticello Hotel with lavishly decorated trees Friday, in preparation for Saturday’s Festival of Trees. Full Story »

  • News Photo: Special Duty

    The Daily News – Fri Nov 27, 7:06 pm ET  

    Kelso firemen were raising money and spirits for the Salvation Army by ringing the bells Friday afternoon at the Kelso Safeway. Full Story »

  • CAP delivers holiday joy

    The Daily News – Fri Nov 27, 3:38 am ET  

    Thanksgiving was “just another day” for Charlotte Johnson until a special turkey dinner arrived at her Longview home. Full Story »

  • Port profits soar on wind energy

    The Daily News – Fri Nov 27, 3:38 am ET  

    Japan-based Mitsubishi Power Systems is shipping 10 vessels of wind-energy equipment through the Port of Longview this fall and winter, a boost for the port as it continues to outpace revenue from last year. Full Story »

  • Shelves full at Woodland food bank

    The Daily News – Fri Nov 27, 3:37 am ET  

    Shelves are stocked full at the Woodland Community Service Center thanks to a communitywide food drive that ended last week. Full Story »

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Yakima Herald-Republic

  • 11/28/09 Faith Happenings

    Yakima Herald-Republic – Fri Nov 27, 7:53 pm ET  

    The Birthday of the King, an annual celebration, will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Church of the Nazarene in Grandview, 500 N. Elm St. Full Story »

  • 11/29/09 Volunteer Opportunities

    Yakima Herald-Republic – Fri Nov 27, 1:53 pm ET  

    * DISTRICT COURT: Yakima County District Court is looking for volunteers to help with a variety of entry-level duties, including filing, stuffing envelopes, pulling files, labeling, and could also include light-lifting duties and possibly some data entry. Volunteer hours are flexible. Full Story »

  • Number of bumblebees, other pollinators are dwindling

    Yakima Herald-Republic – Fri Nov 27, 1:38 pm ET  

    Question: Each year it seems there are fewer honeybees in my garden, however, it seems like I am seeing more bumblebees. Are my observations correct? Regardless, how do bumblebees differ from the honeybee? Full Story »

  • Being sick, Stage Two, best spent in 'Brambly Hedge' comfort

    Yakima Herald-Republic – Fri Nov 27, 1:38 pm ET  

    "Don't forget tonight's Payday Pizza," our daughter reminded me. I coughed and blew my nose before replying. "I'll stay in bed and not breathe on anyone." Full Story »

  • Fire forces evacuation of apartment building on North Sixth Street

    Yakima Herald-Republic – Fri Nov 27, 12:53 pm ET  

    YAKIMA, Wash. -- An estimated 25 to 30 people were evacuated from a North Sixth Street apartment building this morning when children playing with matches or a lighter started a fire in a second-floor unit. Full Story »

The Daily Record

Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

  • Black Friday dawns before daybreak

    Walla Walla Union-Bulletin – Fri Nov 27, 5:27 pm ET  

    of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin WALLA WALLA -- At 3:30 a.m., Black Friday was already kicking up a row here. More than 50 people were keeping company in the pitch-dark, rainy and foggy morning in front of Sears, ready to rush inside and try to get the best deals. Full Story »

  • Season opens for Christmas tree hunters

    Walla Walla Union-Bulletin – Fri Nov 27, 5:27 pm ET  

    Christmas tree hunting season is now open. Starting this week, permits to cut Christmas trees in the Umatilla National Forest and the Wallowa Whitman National Forest are available at local Forest Service offices and commercial outlets. The permits are $5 each and valid for cutting one tree on forest land. Full Story »

  • Failed Prescott levy may go to recount

    Walla Walla Union-Bulletin – Fri Nov 27, 5:27 pm ET  

    of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin PRESCOTT -- Prescott Park and Recreation District supporters have until Tuesday to decide whether to seek a recount, after missing the supermajority 60 percent by as few as two votes. Full Story »

  • Strictly Business

    Walla Walla Union-Bulletin – Fri Nov 27, 5:27 pm ET  

    'Giving tree' set up to benefit needy A cluster of senior living communities and agencies have teamed together to establish a "giving tree" for their residents. Full Story »

  • Beat goes on, holiday or no

    Walla Walla Union-Bulletin – Thu Nov 26, 11:57 am ET  

    WALLA WALLA -- Sunrise is still an hour away, but already traffic is stacked in the parking spaces along Spokane Street. The roar of whipping winds and skittering leaves is momentarily broken up as the alleyway door to Jazzercise opens and the pulsating rhythm of hip-hop music spills out into an otherwise idle downtown. Full Story »

KAPP Yakima

  • More Troops Deployed To Iraq

    KAPP Yakima – Fri Nov 27, 8:05 pm ET  

    YAKIMA -- Family members are saying farewell to a Washington Army National Guard unit about to be deployed to the Middle East. Technology is helping to ease the separation. Full Story »

  • Holiday Travel Easier

    KAPP Yakima – Wed Nov 25, 8:35 pm ET  

    YAKIMA -- Thanksgiving holiday travel is off to a good start in our area. Travelers can expect smooth sailing whether they travel by air or road. The rush is on to get out of town this holiday weekend. Horizon Air says the Yakima Airport was very busy in the morning. Later flights were not as full. Full Story »

  • Webb Speaks Out On Crime Caught On Tape

    KAPP Yakima – Tue Nov 24, 9:50 pm ET  

    YAKIMA -- It's an area crime that made national headlines, a father robs a convenience story with his daughter by his side. He'll spend eight years behind bars for robbery. Now Robert Daniel Webb is speaking out on the crime publicly for the first time. Full Story »

  • Getting to the Bottom of a Payday Loan Scam

    KAPP Yakima – Mon Nov 23, 10:05 pm ET  

    UNION GAP -- The calls have been coming for months. "I'm calling from the federal legislative department," a voice with a foreign accent says on Mary Hawks' answering machine. Full Story »

  • Yakima Troops Facing Deployment To Iraq

    KAPP Yakima – Mon Nov 23, 9:05 pm ET  

    YAKIMA -- Washington National Guard soldiers from Yakima will be among those deployed to Iraq this week. The assignment won't dampen the holiday season for the troops and their families. Full Story »

KIMA Yakima

  • More People Eating Out for Thanksgiving

    KIMA Yakima – 2 hrs 6 mins ago  

    YAKIMA -- Forget about home cooking on this Thanksgiving. A new study says ten percent of Americans will get their turkey fix by eating out. Full Story »

  • Local Troops Prepare for Deployment

    KIMA Yakima – 2 hrs 6 mins ago  

    YAKIMA -- Just a day after Thanksgiving, two dozen local troops are preparing leave for Iraq. Full Story »

  • Thanksgiving In Wine Country

    KIMA Yakima – Fri Nov 27, 8:54 pm ET  

    The vines are bare, but there's still plenty going on at our local wineries. This weekend is Thanksgiving in Wine Country. Wineries from the Tri-Cities to Yakima are holding special tastings. Full Story »

  • Headache Reveals Brain Tumor and Aneurysm in Local Woman

    KIMA Yakima – Fri Nov 27, 8:54 pm ET  

    Most of us have gotten a headache or two in our lives. But when does it turn into something more? We talked to one local woman who's life was completely changed this year, just by what she thought was a simple headache. Full Story »

  • Black Friday Bandwagon

    KIMA Yakima – Fri Nov 27, 8:53 pm ET  

    Black Friday bargains. We've talked about the big box and the local store discounts but there's one more piece to the puzzle. Turns out stores that rarely do sales are now jumping on the bandwagon to keep their customers. Full Story »

KVEW Kennewick

  • Shoppers show up for big Black Friday sales

    KVEW Kennewick – 1 hr 18 mins ago  

    KENNEWICK -- "I'm waiting for a good deal on a TV" said Zach Meyer, shopper. "We're here for legos" said Kimberly Shupe, shopper. "I just need a coat" said Ana Higarza, shopper. Full Story »

  • Authorities: Tiger Woods Seriously Hurt In Crash

    KVEW Kennewick – Fri Nov 27, 3:42 pm ET  

    ORLANDO -- Authorities say Tiger Woods has been seriously injured in a car wreck in Florida. The Florida Highway Patrol says the PGA star hit a fire hydrant and a tree as he pulled out of his driveway early Friday in his 2009 Cadillac sport utility vehicle. Full Story »

  • Massive Crowds Turn Out For Red Cross Turkey Trot

    KVEW Kennewick – Thu Nov 26, 2:27 pm ET  

    KENNEWICK -- Thousands of people from across the Tri-Cites and the country were in Kennewick for the annual Turkey Trot to benefit the Benton-Franklin Red Cross. Full Story »

  • Opening Day At Ski Bluewood

    KVEW Kennewick – Wed Nov 25, 10:57 pm ET  

    DAYTON -- Today's a big day for ski enthusiasts around the Mid-Columbia, as Ski Bluewood opens for the season. Down the mountain they came, snowboarders and skiers taking advantage of fresh snow at Ski Bluewood. Full Story »

  • Shoppers stake out for Black Friday deals nearly two days early

    KVEW Kennewick – Wed Nov 25, 9:12 pm ET  

    KENNEWICK -- Black Friday is just around the corner, and local customers and store employees are getting ready for the big sales. High School student Nathan Phelps is the first in line for Best Buy's Black Friday sale. Full Story »

KEPR Pasco

  • Thanksgiving In Wine Country

    KEPR Pasco – Fri Nov 27, 8:53 pm ET  

    The vines are bare, but there's still plenty going on at our local wineries. This weekend is Thanksgiving in Wine Country. Wineries from the Tri-Cities to Yakima are holding special tastings. Full Story »

  • Benton City Seeing New Businesses

    KEPR Pasco – Fri Nov 27, 8:52 pm ET  

    Benton City continues to grow. The Economic Development Council has been working on revitalization and now they're starting to see the fruits of their labor. Full Story »

  • Sarah Palin Arrives in Tri-Cities

    KEPR Pasco – Thu Nov 26, 12:07 am ET  

    Sarah Palin is here for the holiday weekend. Action News was there as her private plane touched down in Pasco on Wednesday night. Family and friends were there at the Bergstrom Aircraft terminal. And Palin took time to talk with Action News. Full Story »

  • State Economy Forcing Counties to Put Major Road Projects on Hold

    KEPR Pasco – Wed Nov 25, 10:07 pm ET  

    Benton and Franklin Counties have already been earmarked to build several roads by the County Road Administration Board (CRAB). But now that the economy's taken a tumble, the cash at CRAB will soon run out and dozens of projects will be delayed. Full Story »

  • Migrant Housing Unit Construction Underway

    KEPR Pasco – Wed Nov 25, 9:37 pm ET  

    The day before Thanksgiving, Action News got its first look inside one of two new units for migrant farm workers. Full Story »

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