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01/27/2026
KENNEWICK — With temperatures in the Tri-Cities below freezing, the Kennewick Fire Department has been conducting ice rescue training to prepare for potential emergencies.
01/27/2026
RICHLAND, Wash. - The Bateman Island Causeway is finally being dismantled after 85 years of existence. Crews are working to remove the 550-foot land bridge, installed sometime between 1939 and 1940.
01/27/2026
KITTITAS COUNTY, Wash. – The first flu-related death in Kittitas County has been confirmed as flu cases continue to rise, prompting calls for preventive action.
01/27/2026
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — On January 25, 2026, a residential structure fire occurred at 515 N. 3rd Ave. The Walla Walla Fire Department responded at 3:22 p.m., with support from Walla Walla County Fire District 4.
01/27/2026
RICHLAND, Wash.- Jennifer Smith is a fourth grade teacher at Marcus Whitman Elementary School. She was awarded January's Classroom Makeover from WaFd Bank.
01/26/2026
KENNEWICK, Wash. – Emotions ran high as hundreds of community members gathered at Highlands Middle School to discuss the proposed placement of a less restrictive alternative home in their neighborhood.
01/26/2026
ELLENSBURG, Wash. — Washington State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti will be hosting a presentation on state finances and long-term policy. The event, organized by the Ellensburg Downtown Rotary, is set for tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. at Gard Vintners in downtown Ellensburg.
01/26/2026
RICHLAND, Wash. – Drivers through the South George Washington Way corridor should expect minor traffic impacts this week due to ongoing improvements.
01/26/2026
RICHLAND, Wash. – Nurses gathered at Kadlec on Monday morning to protest for safer working conditions, emphasizing the importance of safety not only for themselves but also for the general public.
01/26/2026
PROSSER, Wash. – The city of Prosser has decided to deactivate all Flock cameras, following a similar step taken by Walla Walla.
01/25/2026
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Two Kennewick lawmakers are pushing a pair of bills that would apply changes to the supervision of sexually violent predators upon their release.
01/25/2026
KENNEWICK, Wash. – A hit and run incident in Kennewick led to an arrest after a witness followed the suspect vehicle across the city, according to the Benton County Sheriff's Office.
01/25/2026
UPDATE: January 25 at 7:50 p.m.
01/25/2026
PASCO, Wash. – The Pasco City Council is set to receive a presentation from the Benton Franklin Health District (BFHD), focusing on the rise of unlicensed vendors in the area.
01/23/2026
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Residents in Kennewick gathered again to protest a proposed home for registered sex offenders, voicing concerns about safety and communication.
01/23/2026
RICHLAND, Wash. — Quilting is often seen as a hobby--something to piddle at while barely watching game shows or soap operas--but the Tri-Cities Quilter's Guild might beg to differ.
01/23/2026
PROSSER, Wash. -- Washington is one of the most productive and well-respected wine regions in the world and has been for generations; however, some might not know the exact process of how it gets from the vine to your glass.
01/22/2026
PASCO, Wash. – An arrest has been made following a shocking explosion in downtown Pasco earlier this month. The incident, which involved an incendiary device, occurred on January 11 near the intersection of Columbia Street and 6th Avenue.
01/22/2026
PASCO, Wash. — An arrest has been made in Pasco following an explosion in the downtown area that occurred over a week and a half ago. Police confirmed the arrest last night but stated the case remains open.
01/22/2026
RICHLAND, Wash. - The Hanford Site recently completed a transfer of the first batch of radioactive capsules from underwater pools to long-term dry storage, according to a press release from the Washington Department of Ecology.
01/22/2026
KENNEWICK, Wash. - The Kennewick School District shared guidance with families on Thursday regarding a potential student walkout on January 23.
01/21/2026
RICHLAND, Wash. – Nurses at Kadlec Regional Medical Center are set to hold an informational picket on Monday, advocating for improved safety measures at their workplace.
01/21/2026
PASCO, Wash. – Residents of Pasco will soon cast their votes on a significant school levy appearing on the February ballot. Pasco School District leaders emphasize that this is a replacement levy, not a new tax, crucial for funding programs…
01/20/2026
BENTON COUNTY, Wash. – The Benton County Auditor's Office will begin mailing ballots for February's special election on Wednesday.
01/20/2026
PASCO, Wash. – Two protests in the Tri-Cities, part of a nationwide "Free America Walkout," drew hundreds of participants today. Organizers aimed to highlight concerns about immigration enforcement and President Donald Trump's administration.
01/20/2026
RICHLAND, Wash.-- January 20 is National Cheese Lovers Day, and what better way to celebrate that with the fine folks at ROMA House who have made cheese and charcuterie part of who they are.
01/19/2026
PASCO, Wash. – The City of Pasco is preparing to unveil the Memorial Pool Dome, a significant development that now allows year-round swimming and recreation.
01/19/2026
KENNEWICK, Wash. – A protest took place in Kennewick as residents gathered to voice their concerns about a house set to become a home for registered sex offenders.
01/19/2026
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Alpha Kappa Alpha's Psi Nu Omega chapter gathered to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with a sock drive at Columbia Center Mall.
01/19/2026
PASCO, Wash. — A single-vehicle crash at the North Korners gas station near US-395 was linked to a medical issue experienced by the driver, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) said in a release.