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Kennewick City Council approved a new 10-year contract with Waste Management that will raise monthly costs for most ...

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The carved jack-o’-lantern grins from your front porch. Corn stalks frame your doorway. A mountain of colorful gourds cascades across your dining table. Fall decorating celebrates the season’s ...

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