Sarah Palin to Spend Thanksgiving in Tri-Cities

Summary

Sarah Palin is coming to the Tri-Cities. She's not making a stop here on her book tour. Action News has confirmed that the former vice presidential candidate is spending her Thanksgiving here.

Story Published: Nov 17, 2009 at 6:13 PM PST

Sarah Palin to Spend Thanksgiving in Tri-Cities

Katie Johnson watches the TV as her niece, Sarah Palin, makes national headlines. Jonh McCain announced Palin as his Vice Presidential running mate.

TRI-CITIES - Sarah Palin is coming to the Tri-Cities. She's not making a stop here on her book tour. Action News has confirmed that the former vice presidential candidate is spending her Thanksgiving here.

It was actually Oprah who tipped us off.

Oprah asked if Levi Johnston would be invited to Thanksgiving dinner. She said there was an open invitation to Thanksgiving in Washington at Aunt Katie's house.

As you might remember, Palin's parents are originally from the Tri-Cities.

Palin's Aunt Katie lives here.

Action News called up the family and they say “yes, the Palins are coming.”

They say it's a mini-family reunion with about 50 relatives expected.