Senior Times

Meals on Wheels menu - July 2026

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Meals on Wheels menu for July 2026.

Senior Times briefs — July 2026

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Senior Times briefs for July 2026.

Edith Bishel Center continues to help those in need. This time as adult family home

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Nearly two years after the closure of the Edith Bishel Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, another senior-focused operation has set up shop in the center’s Kennewick building.

Senior Times death notices - July 2026

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Senior Times death notices - July 2026

Opposition to Medicare AI program continues to grow

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Opposition to a Medicare pilot program that uses artificial intelligence to make coverage decisions continues to grow on both sides of the political aisle.

TCCH to double providers at new Kennewick clinic

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

A Pasco-based healthcare system is preparing to move one of its Kennewick clinics into a bigger space.

New assisted living, memory care facility coming to Wye area

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

A new developer to the Tri-Cities is planning to build an assisted living and memory care community on vacant land near the currently-under-construction intersection of Steptoe Street and Tapteal Drive in Richland.

How early boat races anchored a Tri-Cities summer tradition

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

The first thunder on the Columbia echoing from the piston-fed energy of boats roaring across the surface waters of the Tri-Cities didn’t come from the inaugural race of Unlimited hydroplanes competing here 60 years ago.

Longtime senior dances take their final spin

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Richland Seniors Association’s longtime monthly ballroom dances have taken their final spin.

As America turns 250, veterans show the way forward

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, honoring veterans means more than remembering their service. Their sacrifices remind us that freedom requires ongoing responsibility from every citizen. The next chapter of the nation’s story depends not only on those who served in uniform, but on all Americans choosing to strengthen their communities, uphold democratic principles and pass those values to future generations.

Kennewick doctor publishes third book

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:53:20 -0400

A Kennewick doctor who’s authored two books on his experiences has recently published a third book, which shares life lessons from a dog’s perspective.

Senior Times death notices - June 2026

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:53:20 -0400

Senior Times death notices - June 2026

Happy 251st birthday to the U.S. Army

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:53:20 -0400

The creation of the Continental Army and Washington’s leadership changed history forever. It was not only the beginning of America’s military, but it was also the beginning of a united nation.

The night the ground shook and rattled the region

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:53:20 -0400

The 1936 State Line earthquake, centered near Walla Walla and Milton-Freewater, Oregon, was a powerful 6.1 magnitude event that shook southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon.

Meals on Wheels menu - June 2026

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:53:20 -0400

Meals on Wheels menu for June 2026.

Senior Times briefs — May 2026

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Senior Times briefs for May 2026.

Memorial Day deserves our attention and gratitude

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

On a day like Memorial Day, we reflect on those whose sacrifice cost them their very lives.

This small town refuses to disappear

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

The town known as Wallula celebrates its 164th birthday this spring, perched above Highway 12 about 15 or so miles east of Pasco en route to Walla Walla.

Meals on Wheels menu - May 2026

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Meals on Wheels menu for May 2026.

A simple pause can save you a lot of trouble

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:41 -0400

You don’t need to know every scam out there to protect yourself. Scammers rely on rushing you and keeping you quiet. Slowing down – even for a few minutes – can make all the difference.

Dog alerts Kennewick woman to house fire

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

A Kennewick resident was recently alerted to a house fire thanks to her dog.

Proposed veterans cemetery site offers visibility, access, serenity

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

More than 50 people turned out for a March 25 town hall updating the community on the progress of a Tri-Cities State Veterans Cemetery.

Programs aim to help veterans to find renewed purpose

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

As spring arrives, we remember that serving veterans means more than meeting urgent needs. It is also about helping restore purpose, build connections and create lasting change.

Historic flight cements Pasco as birthplace of commercial airline service

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Richland, Pasco and Kennewick enjoyed a sky-high celebration 100 years ago that was considered so historical that representatives, officials and public figures from throughout the Pacific Northwest showed up to participate.

Local program supports seniors facing loneliness, life changes

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

For those who struggling with life changes, sadness or isolation as they age, a local Pasco program offers mental health services aimed specifically at seniors 65 and older.

‘Hidden gem’ program offers daytime health care for seniors

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

For more than 40 years, a local nonprofit has helped keep the elderly and the developmentally disabled moving and engaged through their day services. The organization’s work helps keep clients in their homes and cuts down on hospitalizations.

Meals on Wheels menu - April 2026

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Meals on Wheels menu for April 2026.

Tri-City Book Clubs - April 2026

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Enjoy a good read and discussion with one of these book clubs.

Senior Times briefs — March 2026

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Senior Times briefs for March 2026.

Kadlec’s new heart implant helps reduce stroke risk

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Thanks to new technology, Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland can now place a small implant in the heart to help prevent stroke in people with atrial fibrillation not caused by a heart valve problem.