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Thursday Nov 5 | Tri-cityherald.com

ELEX: Raap to remain on Ki-Be School Board

Dan Raap will likely remain a school board member for the Kiona-Benton City School District.

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

Tri-cityherald.com

Day honors Cold War Hanford workers

Harold Copeland took an engineering job at the Hanford nuclear reservation in 1947, swayed by a recruiter's pitch that he would be paid a good wage and could live in a house with his wife in the government-owned town of Richland.

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Sun Nov 01, 2009

Tri-cityherald.com

Latinos celebrate 'Dia de los Muertos'

Though last night's ghouls and goblins have hung up their costumes, some Tri-Citians continue to wait for a visit from some spirits.

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Fri Oct 30, 2009

KEPR CBS 19

Car Prowlers Damage More than 30 Cars in Overnight Crime Spree

It was dark and early, about 1:30 in the morning, when someone living on West 4th Avenue in Kennewick peaked out the window and saw two suspicious men breaking into cars.

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Wed Oct 28, 2009

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Richland Housing Authority mulls more staff cuts

The Richland Housing Authority may drop to two part-time employees to save money after giving up management of two federal housing programs.

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Mon Oct 26, 2009

Earth Times

Wristbandfactory.com Desktop Printable Wristbands Control Swine Flu Overflow Crowds

BENTON CITY, Wash. - Wristbandfactory.com reports that its desktop printable sheets of wristbands are helping to control overflow crowds at swine flu vaccination sites where lines exceed 1,500 people and last for hours.

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Fri Oct 16, 2009

Tri-cityherald.com

Vista Field focus in Port of Kennewick elections

The three candidates vying for two positions on the Port of Kennewick Commission want the contentious Vista Field issue resolved so that the port can focus more on economic development.

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Wed Oct 14, 2009

Tri-cityherald.com

On the Spot

People at emergency scenes are like women. The more experience I have with them, the less I'm able to predict their next move.

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Mon Oct 12, 2009

KAPP-TV Yakima

Police Investigate Fatal Crash For Alcohol

Police are looking into whether alcohol played a part in a fatal car wreck last week.

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Sat Oct 10, 2009

Tri-cityherald.com

CRASH: Benton City man dies after being trapped under car

A 79-year-old Benton City man was killed Friday evening after being thrown from his car and trapped underneath it, the Washington State Patrol said.

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Fri Oct 09, 2009

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MEETING: Learn of efforts to preserve Tapteal Greenway

Tapteal Greenway's annual celebration for members, volunteers and guests will be 6-8 p.m. on Oct.

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Wed Oct 07, 2009

Tri-cityherald.com

Few areas report freezing temps overnight

Temperatures across the Mid-Columbia reached the mid- to upper-30s Monday night and early today, but only a few areas dipped below freezing, according to the National Weather Service.

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Mon Oct 05, 2009

KEPR 19

Community Comes Together

A community comes together to support one of their own. Joe Petty, a key player in the Benton City community, had a massive heart attack earlier this week.

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Sat Oct 03, 2009

Tri-cityherald.com

Fugitive arrested in Benton City

A fugitive arrested in Benton City this week for allegedly burglarizing her stepfather's home became the 83rd capture featured on Washington's Most Wanted.

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Wed Sep 30, 2009

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VIGIL: Event to be held tonight for prominent Benton City resident who suffered heart attack

A candlelight vigil will be held at 7 p.m. tonight in Benton City for Joe Petty, who suffered a massive heart attack Monday and was put into a coma after heart surgery.

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Tue Sep 29, 2009

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Benton County OKs growth area expansions for Benton City, Richland

County officials Monday chose growth over guidelines. The Benton County commissioners voted 2-1 to expand the urban growth areas of Richland and Benton City, despite recommendations to deny both requests.

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Mon Sep 28, 2009

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CRASH: Semi crash on Weber Canyon Road hospitalizes driver; road closed

A semi-truck carrying potatoes crashed Monday morning on Weber Canyon Road south of Benton City, and the driver was hospitalized with facial fractures and a head laceration.

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Thu Sep 24, 2009

Tri-cityherald.com

Tri-City ports celebrate contributions to economy

More than 200 Tri-Citians got a firsthand report Wednesday on how the area's three ports are working to bolster the economy.

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Wed Sep 23, 2009

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Stomping in the grape harvest

Fall is a beautiful time in the Mid-Columbia, so don't miss out on opportunities to get out and enjoy the fine wines produced in the region, watch the grape harvest and chat with winemakers and winery owners.

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Sun Sep 20, 2009

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Vineyards say hot weather made for good crop

Harvest began slightly early at some Mid-Columbia vineyards after the hot summer months rapidly ripened grapes, but several growers said they're pleased with what they're seeing.

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