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FAIRCHILD CINEMAS, PASCO - Fans lined up outside of the theatres since 11AM the day before. Jordan Steele takes us to the opening night of the Twilight Saga and gets people's reactions.

Things are changing for local fire departments starting next month. More firefighters will now respond to structure fires. But it's not more firefighters hired. It's more units called out.

KENNEWICK - In the movie industry - the saying is lights, camera, action. For two Kamiakin students - its lights, camera, college.

The Armand Larive student newscast begins in three, two, one!

BARNARD GRIFFIN WINERY, RICHLAND - Family coming to town for Thanksgiving? Run out of things for them to do while they are here? Go and enjoy some wineries! Jordan Steele is telling us about the Yakima Valley Wine Association tradition, "Thanksgiving in Wine Country."

Ladies...should you stick to the old tried and true method of getting that bumped up hairdo...or should you try out Bumpits? Click the video icon to see if Bumpits are a "Get It" or a "Forget It".

A local family looking for a miracle and you can help. On Friday, there's a benefit concert for a Mailia Goforth. The local girl was born with a rare condition that effects her heart and lungs. Her parents are going to travel out of the country for stem cell therapy, that's not approved by the FDA.

Sounds like Sci-Fi, but hyperbaric chambers are actually becoming more mainstream medicine. KADLEC now has a hyperbaric chamber.

A local boy is making his television debut Wednesday night. Nine year old Joseph Marsh will be on "Criminal Minds" on CBS.

7 billion pounds of the chemical BPA are produced every year and used in all sorts of products. Things like clear plastic bottles and food-can liners. Studies show BPA can cause cancer, diabetes,...more and heart disease, but there aren't any federal restrictions yet on BPA in food packaging. Consumer Reports says a ban is necessary.

UNITED STATES POST SERVICE - Getting those gifts to your family can be a bit of a hassle. Especially if you get it there a little late. Jordan Steele takes us to the USPS and tells us when to get our stuff in the mail.