Eastern Washington fireworks rules: Regulations around legal fireworks differ across counties for this year’s Fourth of July, covering permissible types, age limits and set-off hours — learn what’s allowed in your area.
Tri-Cities’ two new high schools: Sageview and Orion are wrapping up construction and will open this fall with signature CTE agriculture, health sciences and engineering programs for more than 2,600 students — find out.
Tri-Cities eateries flunk tests: Nine local restaurants, food trucks and other vendors drew failing grades in Benton-Franklin inspections from June 21–27 after violations like improper hot and cold holding — find out which spots failed.
Farm-fresh scoops land in Kennewick: Angel Brook Farm’s new parlor opened in late June near Costco, serving premium ice cream made with homegrown berries, seasonal fruit and local honey alongside specialty coffee and tea — check out the summer lineup.
Tri-Cities Rite Aid closures: One store on Steptoe has already shut as part of the chain’s Chapter 11 reorganization, another is expected to close on July 8 with prescriptions rerouted to the CVS inside Richland’s Target — find out.
Brew your future career: Washington State University Tri-Cities just launched a year-long Brewing Certificate Program with online coursework and two hands-on camps in Yakima and Spokane — find out how to enroll.
Tri-Cities rodent surge: Residents report rats increasingly appearing in yards and gardens, with one homeowner spotting about 30 around her peach tree and bell peppers — find out what’s driving the infestation.
Moonbeam Ice Cream Cookie encore: Crumbl’s first-ever repeat flavor—Benson Boone’s mystical chocolate-and-frosting creation—landed at Richland and Pasco, shattered sales records with over 41,000 app reviews and sold out by July 5 — find out what made it so magical.
Fire evacuation levels explained: Eastern Washington’s wildfire season is underway, and most counties use the Ready, Set, Go system to warn residents from initial alerts to mandatory evacuations — learn what each level means.
Pro Wrestling Show Tonight: Reactivate Pro Wrestling brings excitement and heated rivalries to Joker’s Comedy Club in Richland, with doors at 4 pm and matches at 5 pm — check out the lineup.
Other Tri Cities headlines this week
- Costco files $24.6M Tri-Cities store with catch
- Tri-Cities postal sorting center promises faster deliveries
- Ironman Washington Tri-Cities race needs volunteers
- WA workers’ compensation payouts rising
- Steps to reunite pets lost July 4th
- Moscow chief behind Kohberger investigation joined Tri-Cities
- Law firm seeks patients of Tri-Cities doctor
