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02/08/2026
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The Kennewick City Council is set to hold a special meeting on February 10 at the Toyota Center.
02/07/2026
RICHLAND, Wash. – Members of the Richland Police Department, including Chief Marty Pilcher, took part in the 2026 Polar Plunge to support the Special Olympics.
02/07/2026
UPDATE: Feb. 7, 2026 10:20 a.m.
02/06/2026
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Tri-Tech Skills Center is undergoing a significant renovation aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for students. The $45.5 million project covers 66,000 square feet of the center's core facility.
02/06/2026
PASCO, Wash. – The Pasco City Council and the Pasco Public Facilities District have agreed on an interlocal agreement, allowing the city to manage and operate the new aquatics facility in the Broadmoor area.
02/06/2026
The Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating their 100-year anniversary with a world tour. February 4, the Globetrotters stop at the Toyota Center gave Tri-Cities fans a front-row seat to a century of basketball history, entertainment and heart.
02/06/2026
TRI-CITIES, Wash.- At Fuerza Elementary, supporting student attendance starts with connection. Jasmin Farias, a Student Support Coordinator with Communities In Schools of Benton-Franklin, works closely with students and families to make sure attendance resources feel accessible, supportive, and encouraging.
02/06/2026
WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- The city so nice they named it twice is celebrating their yearly Restaurant Month: an especially great time to check out their local eateries, produce, cuts, and more.
02/05/2026
RICHLAND, Wash. – The city is set to receive $500,000 from the State Public Works Board for significant upgrades at its wastewater treatment plant.
02/05/2026
OLYMPIA, Wash. - The Washington State Patrol honored Trooper Charles Frank Noble Jr., who was killed in the line of duty on February 5, 1972.
02/05/2026
PASCO, Wash. – Jennifer Gil Zavaleta, a senior at Chiawana High School, has been named the 2026 Washington State Youth Art Month High School Level Winner. Her artwork, which highlights Washington's culture and landscapes, earned her this prestigious recognition by…
02/05/2026
RICHLAND, Wash. — A local high school student is gaining national attention for his innovative work in health technology. Akshath Motkuri, has invented a non-invasive test for diabetes and bone disorders, winning the Congressional App Challenge in Washington’s Fourth Congressional…
02/05/2026
RICHLAND, Wash. – Richland Fire & Emergency Services is making strides in emergency care with the launch of a pre-hospital blood transfusion program. This groundbreaking initiative aims to deliver blood products to critically ill patients before they reach the hospital.
02/05/2026
KENNEWICK, Wash. - Kennewick police are seeking the public's assistance in locating a man wanted on charges of felony harassment, threats to kill, felony order violation and second-degree assault related to an incident on Wednesday night.
02/04/2026
OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Northwest Seaport Alliance, along with the Ports of Benton, Pasco and Walla Walla, is expected to announce a historic agreement to develop an Inland Logistics Hub in the Tri-Cities.
02/04/2026
OLYMPIA, Wash. — A package of bills aimed at tightening state rules on where and how sexually violent predators can be housed is now in jeopardy. Tri-Cities lawmakers helped push this legislative effort after a less restrictive alternative (LRA) was…
02/03/2026
KENNEWICK, Wash. – Members of the Kennewick Association of Educational Support Personnel (KAESP) and the Kennewick Education Association (KEA) will gather on Thursday, February 5, to rally support for the Kennewick School District’s replacement levies.
02/03/2026
KENNEWICK, Wash. - A suspect is in custody on Tuesday morning after a man was found in a parking lot on West Kennewick Avenue with stab wounds and pronounced dead at the scene by Kennewick police on Monday night.
02/02/2026
PORT OF BENTON, Wash. – The Port of Benton is undergoing significant changes following the firing of Alicia Myers, the chief financial officer and auditor. According to a report, the commissioners cited poor performance as the reason for her termination.
02/01/2026
PASCO, Wash. — The Pasco City Council is set to vote Monday night on a new interlocal agreement with the Pasco Public Facilities District (PPFD) for the management and operations of the new aquatics facility, according to the council’s agenda…
01/31/2026
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. — Pronto Puppy Rescue, a local animal rescue non-profit, received a $50,000 check on Saturday morning.
01/31/2026
PASCO, Wash. – The Summer's Hub in Pasco turned up the heat with its first spice challenge, the "Last Mouth Standing Challenge," inviting community members to test their spice tolerance.
01/30/2026
Umatilla County, Ore. — Umatilla County Fire District #1 (UCFD#1) and Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District (URFPD) responded to a three-vehicle accident at Highway 395 and Bensel Road this afternoon around 3:15 p.m., according to a post online.
01/30/2026
KENNEWICK, Wash. – Mason Ashby, 15, was found guilty of attempted murder, threats to bomb or injure property and 11 counts of unlawful possession of a firearm on Friday afternoon. The verdict came after a four-day bench trial in juvenile…
01/30/2026
PASCO, Wash. – Voters in Pasco are preparing to cast their ballots on a proposal that could change how library services are funded. City leaders believe this move could stabilize the budget, while critics view it as a potential tax…
01/30/2026
UPDATE: January 30, 2026 at 4:38 p.m.