A look at one year of COVID-19 in the Tri-Cities

In March 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic hit Tri-Cities, WA. Here's a look at what the past year has meant for the Mid-Columbia.

 

Teen’s death calls attention to pandemic’s hidden toll

Christian Robbins took his own life in April after battling suicidal thoughts stemming from bipolar disorder. In notes he left for his friends and family, Christian described the isolation from COVID as the 'last chink in his armor.'

Help is available. Dial 988 to access the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for free 24/7 support.

 

Council of Industry: Spotlight on Apprenticeship

The Council of Industry for the Hudson Valley commissioned a video for their annual luncheon which featured companies and employees who participated in the Council’s apprenticeship program.

 

Tour The Endless Skein in Cold Spring, NY

A 30-minute yarn shop tour and interview created as part of a virtual event for Floxsie, an online fiber arts community.

 

Olympic Legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee Visits Tri-Cities Boys & Girls Club

Six time Olympic medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee toured the Kennewick Boys & Girls Club center and read to a preschool class during a visit to Tri-Cities, WA this week to help raise money for the local facility.

 

'No Bringing Him Back.' Tri-City Mom's Emotional Plea For Nanny's Prison Sentence

Former nanny Jocelyn M. Bellon was sentenced to 27 months for second-degree manslaughter of 2-year-old David Schreiber, a Tri-Cities toddler who died in 2016 from a traumatic brain injury as a result of Bellon's criminal negligence.