WASHINGTON— A Franklin County Sheriff's Office notice said Glade North Road north of Sheffield and south of R-170 would be closed for the next six to eight hours while Franklin PUD repaired a downed utility pole.
KENNEWICK, Wash. — According to the Kennewick Police Department (KPD), officers arrested a 65-year-old man after responding to a threats report at a home in the 1200 block of Canyon Lakes Drive on Friday around 11:47 a.m.
Kennewick, Wash. — A Tri-Cities school employee and Pasco pastor accused in an AI child exploitation case pleaded not guilty in court as prosecutors said the investigation.
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Benton County’s adult drug court marked a major step in Kennewick with a new standalone facility that brings recovery services together in one place.
PASCO, Wash. — Plans are taking shape to upgrade and expand the 22nd Avenue Transit Center in Pasco into the empty lot next to the site with community feedback helping shape the design, Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) announced.
Franklin County is asking voters to decide whether to renew the Pasco School District’s Educational Programs and Operations levy, which maintains current funding and tax rates; failure to renew would result in significant budget cuts.
KENNEWICK, Washington — Water Follies announced a new tent camping option for race weekend in Kennewick for the first time.
BENTON COUNTY, Wash. — Port of Benton Board of Commissioners issued a statement Wednesday in response to an effort to recall the three officials.
RICHLAND, Wash. — Ben Franklin Transit’s (BFT) board voted unanimously at a special meeting to fire CEO Thomas Drotz and keep Chief of Customer Experience Brian Lubanski in the top job on an interim basis.
RICHLAND, Wash. — The City of Richland is moving forward with plans to buy property at the old Tri-Cities Professional Center at 1200 Jadwin Ave. as a replacement site for the police station.
A fire at the Packaging Corporation of America facility in Richland on April 8, 2026, was controlled within an hour with no injuries reported; the cause remains undetermined.
Kennewick, Wash. —According to the City of Kennewick, emails are being sent by people posing as city planning staff and asking for payment via wire transfer.
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. — The West Richland Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the planned 7,600 acre Lewis and Clark Ranch project.
PASCO, Wash. — Franklin County Fire District 3 has added a drone to help crews respond faster during fires and search missions when time matters most.
PASCO, Wash. - The Washington State Department of Agriculture is requesting residents living in areas of concern to allow crews to treat private lawns as part of a multi-year effort to eradicate the Japanese beetle.
April tourism events are projected to generate over $4.35 million in economic impact for the Tri-Cities, attracting nearly 20,000 visitors through 18 conventions, tournaments and events.
The Kennewick Police Department is asking for help locating Andres (Andy) Jesus Garcia, 31, who has an outstanding felony warrant for escaping community custody and a misdemeanor warrant. If seen, he should not be approached, and KPD dispatch should be…
RICHLAND, Wash.- At Hanford High School, staff are creating intentional spaces where students feel seen, supported and connected.
Richland, Wash. — Richland city leaders are reviewing how less restrictive alternative (LRA) housing for sexually violent predators is regulated after the City Council approved a six-month moratorium on March 3, 2026.
Kennewick, Wash. — A Kennewick elementary school employee appeared in court Tuesday afternoon in a child exploitation case tied to allegations involving AI-generated explicit images.
The Richland Public Facilities District is studying potential upgrades to the REACH Museum amphitheater to better serve the community and expand programming. The Arts Center Task Force will evaluate functionality, community demand, revenue potential, and infrastructure needs over the next…
The Pasco Farmers Market is now accepting vendor applications for its 2026 season, which will run every Saturday from May 9 to October 31 at Peanuts Park in downtown Pasco.
The driver responsible for a three-vehicle crash on State Route 240 in Kennewick was charged with reckless driving; one person was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and the road has since reopened.
RICHLAND, Wash. — Richland police announced the arrest of a 54-year-old paraeducator in a child exploitation case tied to AI-generated images.
PASCO, Wash.-- It was a cold and wet day on April 6, 1926, the day the very first airmail route in the United States began, mapped from Pasco to Elko, NV and Boise, ID by Varney Airlines and a couple…
WASHINGTON — The Washington State Department of Commerce announced $60.3 million for 95 clean energy projects including several across the Columbia Basin and Central Washington.
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) officials are asking homeowners in Benton, Franklin, Yakima and King counties to sign up for free Japanese Beetle treatments.
Richland, Wash. — A proposed federal budget cut for Hanford cleanup is drawing concern in Washington as lawmakers weigh what it could mean for work at the nuclear site.
RICHLAND, Wash. — A bicyclist crashed into a vehicle during the early morning hours of April 6, at George Washington Way and Davenport Street, Richland Police said in a release.