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02/13/2026
SEATTLE, Wash. – Coinme, a Seattle-based cryptocurrency exchange company serving the Tri-Cities area, has resumed full operations after state regulators ordered the company to halt collecting new funds and refund customers. The order was originally issued based on allegations that…
02/13/2026
RICHLAND, Wash. – The Columbia Generating Station was shut down early Thursday morning after operators identified problems with the pumps responsible for circulating water through the reactor's core.
02/13/2026
TRI-CITIES, Wash. – On the south side of Washington State University's Tri-Cities campus, inside the Bioproducts, Sciences and Engineering Lab, WSU Research Assistant Professor Harrison Yang and a team of researchers are working on advancing sustainable air travel.
02/13/2026
KENNEWICK, Wash. – A man was arrested on Friday evening in connection with a Valentine’s Day theft incident at a local business, according to the Kennewick Police Department (KPD).
02/13/2026
TRI-CITIES, Wash. – Valentine's Day is not just about love; it's also a crucial business day for local flower shops in the Tri-Cities area.
02/13/2026
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Wash. – A truck went into the canal at State Route 17 and Booker Road this morning. Fortunately, the Franklin County Sheriff's Office confirmed that no one was injured in the incident.
02/13/2026
KENNEWICK, Wash. – A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 16-year-old who was shot and killed on December 3, 2025, in the 1100 block of W. 10th Avenue.
02/13/2026
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02/12/2026
PASCO, Wash. – The City of Pasco is inviting residents to help select the brand name for the upcoming Pasco Aquatic Facility.
02/12/2026
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. – West Richland's planning commission is taking steps to limit the presence of sex offenders in the city. The commission is focusing on zoning changes that would confine Secure Community Transition Facilities to light industrial zones.
02/12/2026
TRI-CITIES, Wash. – The Tri-Cities Airport celebrated a new direct flight to Santa Ana, California (SNA) from Pasco (PSC) today. This addition makes travel to Disneyland and other Southern California landmarks more accessible for local residents.
02/12/2026
FRANKLIN COUNTY — This week, responders from Franklin County Fire District 3 teamed up with Franklin County Emergency Management for a vital training session.
02/12/2026
PASCO, Wash. – An 18-year-old teenager, Pedro Ruiz, faced Franklin County Superior Court today, charged with second-degree murder and vehicular homicide. Prosecutors allege this is his third DUI offense in less than two months.
02/12/2026
PASCO, Wash. – The shelter at Liberty Park in Pasco has been vandalized twice in the past week, raising concerns about the safety and preservation of the community space.
02/11/2026
PASCO, Wash. – Allegiant Airlines will begin its new nonstop service between Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) and John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana, California today, February 12.
02/11/2026
WASHINGTON STATE— The Washington State Department of Health is awarding Perinatal Mental Health Access and Capacity Building grants to community organizations across the state, including the Benton-Franklin Health District (BFHD).
02/11/2026
WASHINGTON — Election results are still being counted in Benton and Franklin counties, where several school district levies have been on the ballot.
02/11/2026
RICHLAND, Wash. – The Richland School District has recognized five educators for achieving National Board Certification, a prestigious honor in the education profession.
02/10/2026
TRI-CITIES, Wash. – Early results from the special elections in the Tri-Cities area are showing support for local levies.
02/10/2026
KENNEWICK, Wash. - The Kennewick Fire Department responded to a fire Tuesday morning at a storage unit facility on North Edison Street.
02/09/2026
KENNEWICK, Wash. – Voters in the Kennewick School District (KSD) will decide the fate of two replacement levies on the February 10 ballot to support student needs and safety enhancements.
02/09/2026
PASCO, Wash. – A new sales tax proposal could soon impact Pasco shoppers. City officials are considering a 0.1% sales tax to fund improvements to city streets.
02/09/2026
RICHLAND, Wash. – The Richland School District's four-year Educational Programs & Operations and Capital Projects Technology Levies are up for a vote on Feb. 10 with significant implications for the district's funding.
02/09/2026
PASCO, Wash. – A suspect was taken into custody after report of a weapons offense involving a knife at the Starlite Motel in Pasco.
02/09/2026
PASCO, Wash. – Residents of Pasco will soon cast their votes on a significant school levy appearing on the February 9 ballot. Pasco School District leaders emphasize that this is a replacement levy, not a new tax, crucial for funding…
02/09/2026
OLYMPIA – Sen. Nikki Torres (R-Pasco) is paying tribute to the Seattle Seahawks historic Super Bowl season with Senate Resolution 8683.
02/09/2026
KENNEWICK, Wash. – More than 170 FFA members from 13 chapters will gather at River View High School CTE Center in Finley on Friday, Feb. 27, to participate in the 2026 Lower Columbia Basin FFA Jamboree. This event celebrates National…
02/09/2026
TRI-CITIES, Wash. - Visit Tri-Cities is seeking passionate local residents to compete in the upcoming Ironman Triathlon. The IM Tri Program aims to select two residents and provide them with the necessary tools to participate in this year's Ironman competition.
02/09/2026
TRI-CITIES, Wash. – A significant renovation at Tri-Tech Skills Center is underway, focusing on expanding educational opportunities for students. The $45.5 million project covers 66,000 square feet of the center's core facility.