Annette Cary, The Seattle Times

Annette Cary

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  • Bellingham Herald
  • Idaho Statesman
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Past articles by Annette:

No COVID deaths reported in Tri-Cities this past week

No deaths from COVID-19 were reported in the Tri-Cities area this past week for the first time in 11 weeks. → Read More

Richland workers exposed to radiation at nuclear power plant, says fed agency

Radioactive contamination was found on the faces of two pipe fitters, leading to the evacuation of 20 more workers. → Read More

First U.S. coronavirus death confirmed in Washington state. More cases identified

Washington health officials said Saturday that one person has died from the coronavirus in the state, in King County near Seattle, the first reported death in the United States. More virus cases have been found. → Read More

Wildfire burns 1,000 acres north of Richland. Highway 240 closed

The highway from Route 10 near Richland northwest to the Vernita Bridge over the Columbia River was closed to traffic Thursday afternoon as the fire burned near the road. → Read More

KID asks customers to follow restricted water schedule. Outlook could worsen

Kennewick Irrigation District, KID, announces schedule for voluntary water restrictions because of a reduced forecast from the Yakima River. Residences are allowed 30 minutes 2 days a week. → Read More

Plutonium-contaminated Hanford ‘canyon’ is deteriorating. Environment is at risk, study says

A study of the Hanford Site nuclear reservation’s PUREX plutonium processing plant found it was deteriorating and at risk of releasing radiaoctive contamination into the environment. It proposed risk reduction. → Read More

A riverfront park, boat launch and sports complex. State grants mean more fun for Tri-Citians

State recreation grants will be used to add boat launches on the Columbia River in Pasco, buy land for a park on the Yakima River, develop A Street sports complex, improve the Richland ORV park road and more. → Read More

Water outlook worse for the summer. Here’s what KID is now asking thousands of customers to do

The Kennewick Irrigation District (KID) will ask customers to voluntarily restrict water use on a schedule to be announced as the forecast outlook for Yakima River water worsens. No water rationing planned now. → Read More

Kids should love the July weather forecast for the Tri-Cities. Firefighters, not so much

An unusually hot and dry July is forecast for the Tri-Cities by the National Weather Service. June was warmer than usual with a record temperature, lots of windy days and a severe Hanford thunderstorm. → Read More

West Nile virus found in Tri-Cities area. Take precautions to avoid a possible serious illness

West Nile virus has been detected for the 1st time this year in Washington state in mosquitoes near West Richland in Benton County. Mosquitoes may infect people, causing potentially serious illness. → Read More

Frustrated state officials order new Hanford deadlines. Millions could be diverted for new tanks

The Washington state (WA) Department of Ecology has set new legally binding milestones at the Hanford nuclear reservation site related to tank waste after DOE missed a deadline to negotiate deadlines. → Read More

Key opioid dealer in Tri-Cities going to federal prison. Here’s how he was caught

One of Tri-Cities’ first major dealers of fentanyl, an opioid drug, was sentenced in federal court to 10 years in prison. Taylor Fertig, of Kennewick, was caught by the Drug Enforcement Administration. → Read More

State and top fed official at odds over Hanford high level radioactive waste

DOE Under Secretary Paul Dabbar defended new policy for high level radioactive waste classification after visit to the Hanford nuclear reservation site and meeting with state official. → Read More

Norovirus outbreak at Tri-Cities restaurant linked to drinks from ill bartender

An outbreak of norovirus made diners sick this winter at a Tri-Cities restaurant. Two bartenders were ill, and drink garnishes may have been handled with bare hands, said the Benton Franklin Health District. → Read More

Nuclear plant near Richland is back on the grid just in time for peak power demand

Energy Northwest’s Columbia Generating Station near Richland, the Northwest’s only commercial nuclear power plant, is back on the grid after a refueling and maintenance outage. → Read More

Tribal casino may be coming to Tri-Cities. Colvilles purchase local land

The Colville Tribes have purchased land once used by the tribes in Franklin County near Pasco and plan to develop it, possibly including a casino, creating jobs to benefit the tribes and the Tri-Cities economy. → Read More

Mosquitoes are biting Tri-Citians early. Why you should be worried

The season for mosquitoes that can carry West Nile virus has started early in the Tri-Cities because of hot weather. Infected mosquitos can cause a serious illness when they bite. Repellent is recommended. → Read More

‘Extreme’ wildfire danger possible near Tri-Cities. Red flag warning issued

A red flag fire warning has been issued for much of Benton County and Franklin is under a fire weather watch. The Tri-Cities can expect wind gusts, low humidity and cooling but still hot weather. → Read More

The Tri-Cities Cancer Center is turning 25. Take a tour

The Tri-Cities Cancer Center and Kadlec Hematology and Oncology Clinic plan an anniversary open house with tours, education, family games and a panel discussion June 20 in Kennewick. → Read More

Tour the Columbia River by kayak. Fish and Wildlife is organizing trips

Columbia River kayak tours of the McNary National Wildlife Refuge and Hanford Reach National Monument are offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Registration opens June 17. → Read More