RICHLAND, Wash. — Water is now flowing on the south side of Bateman Island for the first time in about 85 years. The Bateman Island Causeway removal project is led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District,…
UPDATE: January 16, 2026 at 6:32 p.m.
KENNEWICK, Wash. — As the Seahawks prepare to face the 49ers in the playoffs, sports bars across Kennewick are gearing up for a busy night filled with high energy and packed houses.
HANFORD, Wash. – A Hanford High School student, Everett Breitkreitz, has won first place in the beginner short film category at a national competition.
PASCO, Wash. – Columbia Basin College (CBC) in Pasco holds a unique connection to Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a special statue on its campus.
HANFORD, Wash. – Congress has approved a record budget for the Hanford Site in Washington, allocating more than $3.2 billion for fiscal year 2026.
PASCO, Wash. – Delta High School, a STEM-focused public high school, has opened its application process for eighth graders from Pasco, Kennewick and Richland school districts. Since its inception over a decade ago, the school has offered a unique educational…
BENTON COUNTY, Wash. – Deputies responded to a report of threats at the Benton County Courthouse, as detailed in an official document from the Benton County Sheriff's Office. A suspect allegedly threatened to kill his attorney and made concerning statements.
KENNEWICK, Wash. – A former apartment manager is facing felony theft charges after an investigation uncovered her defrauding of an apartment complex.
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. – The City of West Richland is calling for applications for the City Council Position #6. The term for this position will expire when the general election is certified in November 2027.
RICHLAND, Wash. — As the months following the holidays can strain finances, some families may find themselves compromising on safety when purchasing car seats.
OLYMPIA, Wash. - Washington state lawmakers are considering House Bill 2090, which would require the Department of Commerce to integrate advanced nuclear energy into the state's energy strategy.
UPDATED: January 14 at 9:45 p.m.
UPDATE: January 14, 2026 8:15 p.m.
KENNEWICK – A new limited less restrictive alternative facility, or LRN, is set to open in Kennewick to house sex offenders after their release from jail but before their unconditional release to the public. This news has sparked concern among…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Benton County Commissioner Will McKay was back in court for his arraignment facing multiple charges tied to a road rage incident from last fall.
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The Benton-Franklin Health District (BFHD) confirmed that two Benton County residents have died from influenza, marking the first flu-related deaths in Benton and Franklin counties for the 2025-2026 flu season.
PASCO, Wash. – Officials are contemplating updates to the city's local environmental review standards. The proposed changes aim to streamline the review process for certain routine low-impact development projects while maintaining environmental protection.
WASHINGTON — The flu season is in full swing, and experts are warning it could be another challenging year. The Benton Franklin Health District is closely monitoring the situation and providing guidance on how residents can protect themselves.
RICHLAND, Wash. – Dr. Mark Mulholland, an OB-GYN who practiced at Kadlec, is facing new allegations of sexual assault. A lawsuit filed on January 12th targets his former employer, Kadlec, and their parent company, Providence Health, claiming they were aware…
PASCO, Wash. – Pasco City leaders concluded their final community outreach meeting on a proposal to raise water and sewer rates. The focus of the discussion was on upgrading critical infrastructure, which officials say is essential for the city's future.
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. - Construction on the SR 224 project has been moving forward with crews working on road excavation and underground storm installation, stretching from Keene Rd to Belmont Blvd, including the Paradise Way intersection, the city announced today.
KENNEWICK, Wash. - A motorcyclist was found unconscious and injured on the shoulder of Locust Grove Road south of Kennewick on Saturday night, according to a social media post from the Benton County Sheriff's Office.
BENTON COUNTY, Wash. – A driver with two outstanding warrants managed to evade capture during a traffic stop in Finley on Friday evening.
KENNEWICK, Wash. – Kennewick School District's $45.5 million project to upgrade the Tri-Tech Skills Center is on track for completion by July.
KENNEWICK, Wash. – A Goodwill donation trailer was looted overnight at Desert Hills Middle School. The theft took place in an area without security cameras, prompting Kennewick Police to seek help from the community.
PASCO, Wash. – Ruth Livingston Elementary has been named a 2025 National ESEA Distinguished School, one of only two in Washington to receive this honor.
KENNEWICK, Wash. – A heavy law enforcement presence, including SWAT personnel, was observed near North Sheppard Place off Kennewick Avenue on Thursday night.