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Don’t click that link! New Facebook spam features child porn and an account-controlling virus

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on March 27th

By Jam KotenkoProvided by When will we learn? When something is shared on your Timeline with a suspicious-looking link and a vague write-up like "This is amazing" – even if the person who posted it is your most trusted friend – don't click on it!

New Space for Local Businesses Opens in Richland

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on March 27th

RICHLAND, Wash., -- Construction is complete on developer Jack Grigsby's new 15,000 square foot retail center at 110 Gage Boulevard in south Richland.

Plenty of Career Fields in the Fields

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on March 27th

KENNEWICK, Wash. -There's more to farming than driving a tractor. That's the seed the Franklin County Farm Bureau is planting in the heads of school children attending the 20th Annual Farm Fair.

Tri-Cities Cancer Center Awarded for STEM Education

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on March 27th

KENNEWICK, Wash. - The Washington State STEM Education Foundation is recognizing the Tri-Cities Cancer Center. The foundation has awarded the center the 2013 Mid-Columbia STEM Catalyst Award for its work-based learning and internship programs.

Walla Walla Toy Store Octopus Mural Deadline Approaching

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on March 27th

WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- A Walla Walla toy store owner has until Wednesday to take down a large mural of an octopus above his business. Last month, the U.S.

Drop-In Shelter in Kennewick Planning to Move to Bigger Building

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on March 26th

KENNEWICK, Wash. - A drop-in day shelter in Kennewick is moving and they have narrowed it down to three possible locations. The Therapeutic Innovations and Recovery Day Shelter off Clearwater Ave. has tripled their capacity of people they serve and need more room.

Sales taxes for all online purchases? Resistance in House is strong.

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on March 26th

By Ron Scherer If a resident of New York State buys an Airzooka toy air gun from Sillyasstoys.com, it will cost $24.95 plus shipping. If the same person buys the same product online from Toys R Us, the price is $26.99, plus shipping and New York's sales tax, which can be as high as 8.75 percent

Wine Industry Foundation Announces Viticulture Scholarships

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on March 26th

KENNEWICK, Wash. - The Washington Wine Industry Foundation is offering three sets of scholarships for students interested in viticulture or enology next year. The Horse Heaven Hills Wine Growers Scholarship gives $1,500 to students in Benton, Yakima or Klickitat counties.

Citizens' Report Card Gives Washington Poor Grades for Education

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on March 26th

SEATTLE, Wash.