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KENNEWICK, Wash. - Everyone loves to have fun at the boat races, but it’s necessary to slow down and remember that hydroplane racing is a dangerous sport. That's why safety professionals are always on standby at each race.

TRI-CITIES, Wash. - The U.S. Department of Energy announced on Fri., July 26 that it is starting to negotiate with Hecate Energy LLC to bring a solar power project to the Hanford Site.

BENTON CITY, Wash.-Traffic on I-82 near Benton City is moving slowly due to a chase involving the State Patrol.

MISSION, Ore.-The top three finishers in the 2024 Tri-City Water Follies Apollo Columbia Cup will split $17,500 thanks to the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

TRI-CITIES, Wash.-Washington State Patrol Troopers, working with the WSP airplane over I-82 south of Kennewick stopped three cars at speeds of over 100 miles per hour on the morning of July 26, according to Trooper Chris Thorson.

KENNEWICK, Wash. - A teen was arrested in Kennewick for an outstanding warrant on Thursday, according to the Kennewick Police Department.

BENTON COUNTY, Wash. - Due to a heavy amount of wildfire smoke in Benton County, the Benton Clean Air Agency has issued an air quality alert for the county.

WALLA WALLA, Wash.-Street closures will be in place on Tietan Street for reconfiguration of the east/west travel lanes at the intersection of Plaza Way and West Tietan Street.

A seasonal COVID-19 wave appears to be underway with cases growing or likely growing in 39 states.