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State closes Richland daycare for violations

A Richland day care shut down recently for failing to meet safety and operations standards is now facing allegations of abusing and neglecting children.

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CRIME

Two Hermiston women arrested in connection with counterfeit ring

Two Hermiston women were arrested on forgery charges after police say they were involved in a counterfeit ring that produced fake payroll checks.
LOCAL NEWS

Kennewick massage practitioner accused of sexual misconduct

The license of a Kennewick massage practitioner has been suspended over allegations of sexual misconduct, the state Department of Health announced Friday.
LOCAL NEWS

Message in a bottle sender found in Richland

Martha Leam, 16, is the girl who put a message in a bottle two years ago while riding on a ferry off the coast of Scotland. She is a junior at Richland High School.
LOCAL NEWS

9 faculty members receive awards, grants at WSU Tri-Cities

Nine faculty members at Washington State University Tri-Cities have received $100,000 in year-end awards and summer research grants.
LOCAL NEWS

Moses Lake children treated for rabies after coming into contact with bats

Some Moses Lake children are receiving precautionary rabies treatment after coming into contact with several dead bats.
LOCAL BUSINESS

KID gets $1.5 million grant for canal lining

A $1.5 million grant from the federal Bureau of Reclamation will help Kennewick Irrigation District in its efforts to line earthen canals.
BUSINESS

Young Marines raise money to offset theft

Young Marines make donation to help program for disabled veterans.
LOCAL NEWS

Memorial Day scams target older veterans

While Memorial Day is a chance to honor those who serve, the Better Business Bureau says scammers use the holiday to target those who are or have served their nation, especially older veterans.
EDUCATION

Mid-Columbia summer camps 2013

Wondering what summer camps are available are around the Mid-Columbia, we've got the answers.
HANFORD NEWS

PNNL, Hanford workers assigned to tornado relief

The two-mile wide path of the tornado through Moore, Okla., looked like a garbage disposal had been at work, grinding up houses, said Jim Spracklen of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, in a phone call from near the disaster area Thursday.