https://www.tri-cityherald.com/video/article315588423.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c20a9073-4cd6-42a0-8386-30e0a7f79f3d/2_th.jpg Measles is very contagious and can be very serious for young children The Washington state health officer, Dr. Tao Sheng Kwan-Gett, warns that measles is very contagious and can be a very serious illness, especially for young children. Keyframe: CDC. https://www.tri-cityherald.com/video/article315588423.html/video-embed 37 2026-05-01T18:08:40Z no https://www.tri-cityherald.com/video/article315521627.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1b8551d5-fdef-4ebe-9bdc-a91ef1947077/1_th.jpg Tri-Cities 2026 home building permits surge above five year average The 2026 home building season started on a strong note with a surge in building permit activity. Local jurisdictions permitted 402 homes in the first quarter, more than 12% ahead of the five year average, according to the Home Builders Association of the Tri-Cities. https://www.tri-cityherald.com/video/article315521627.html/video-embed 45 2026-05-03T12:00:00Z no https://www.tri-cityherald.com/video/article315603156.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/dd81f173-06cb-4a18-84fc-3d031521f23b/1_th.jpg Heritage University and City of Kennewick form new partneship Heritage University president Christopher Gilmer discusses the new partnership between the university and the city of Kennewick. The two signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a university district around the downtown campus. https://www.tri-cityherald.com/video/article315603156.html/video-embed 50 2026-05-02T00:00:00Z no