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04/25/2026
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Kennewick police joined the city’s third annual Our Autism Journey event at the Benton County Fairgrounds.
04/25/2026
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. — The Richland School District stated on April 24, 2026, Hanford High School’s JROTC Raiders won a national title at the 2026 JROTC National Raider Challenge at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
04/25/2026
WASHINGTON — According to the Washington State Patrol District 6 PIO via X, SR 17 near milepost 125 in Douglas County was fully blocked after a serious injury collision.
04/24/2026
KENNEWICK, Wash. — A celebration at Columbia Park marked the Yakima River flowing naturally again through Chamna for the first time in nearly 100 years.
04/23/2026
The City of Kennewick has passed an ordinance prohibiting the placement of new virtual currency kiosks and requiring the removal of existing ones within city limits, citing public safety concerns.
04/23/2026
Kennewick, Wash. — A 22-year-old man, Otoniel Parraga, remained in custody after his first court appearance in Benton County on multiple child-related sex charges.
04/22/2026
Franklin County is conducting a required update of its Comprehensive Plan for 2026-2046, focusing on housing, infrastructure, and climate, with robust public participation and data-driven analysis to guide future growth and policy.
04/21/2026
Ben Franklin Transit will provide free rides on all services in the Tri-Cities area on Earth Day, April 22.
04/21/2026
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The Kennewick Police Department has added a Ford F-150 to its fleet to help officers with traffic enforcement and collision work across the city.
04/21/2026
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The Benton County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) said a 34-year-old man remained in critical but stable condition after correction officers found him injured at the Benton County Jail on Sunday, April 19.
04/21/2026
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Kennewick police said both westbound lanes of SR 240 reopened by 5:35 p.m. after a minor injury crash near North Edison Street.
04/21/2026
Ruben Marin pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and four counts of first-degree assault; attorneys are seeking a 28-year prison sentence, with sentencing scheduled for May 20.
04/21/2026
The Salmon Summit is underway at Columbia Park, bringing together 3,500 Tri-Cities students, 50 organizations and nearly 400 volunteers for a two-day celebration of salmon conservation. This annual event caps off the "Salmon in the Classroom" program.
04/21/2026
RICHLAND, Wash. — Officers with the Richland Police Department (RPD) responded to a reported threat involving a student Monday, April 20, RPD said in a release.
04/21/2026
A Tri-Cities nonprofit is working to support survivors of human trafficking while raising awareness about an issue happening closer to home than many may realize.
04/21/2026
PASCO, Wash. - Two people were seriously injured on Tuesday morning after a crash between a car and a semi truck at the intersection of Tank Farm Road and U.S. Highway 12.
04/20/2026
UPDATE: April 20 at 10:15 p.m.
04/20/2026
Kennewick, Wash. — A new Washington state audit raised concerns about police training compliance, but law enforcement leaders in Kennewick and Walla Walla said the report did not reflect what they were seeing locally.
04/20/2026
A man was arrested and booked into Benton County Jail on second-degree theft and possession of stolen property charges after stealing over $1,200 in merchandise from a Kennewick store on 4/20; all merchandise was recovered and returned.
04/20/2026
UPDATE: April 21, 2026 at 12:56 p.m.
04/19/2026
WEST RICHLAND, WA — Benton County Mosquito Control held its annual tire drive to keep old tires from turning into mosquito breeding spots as temperatures rise.
04/19/2026
James Daniel was arrested for malicious mischief, vehicle prowling, and disorderly conduct after an incident involving vandalism and theft in Tri-City Heights.