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10/16/2025
RICHLAND, Wash. – The Mid-Columbia Symphony is set to begin its 81st season with a Halloween-themed concert, "Spooky Revelry," this weekend.
10/15/2025
KENNEWICK, Wash. – The Kennewick Fire Department is preparing for a leadership change with Michael Heffner set to take over as the new fire chief beginning October 16th.
10/15/2025
PASCO, Wash. – In East Pasco, cars have been traversing the Lewis Street overpass above the BNSF Railway tracks since spring of last year. However, beneath the railway, there's still significant work to be done.
10/14/2025
BENTON CITY, Wash. – Benton City has been honored with the Outstanding Community in Floodplain Management award by the Northwest Regional Floodplain Management Association.
10/14/2025
RICHLAND, Wash. – With ballots rolling out, it's time to focus on some standout election races in Richland and the surrounding areas.
10/14/2025
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Wash. - Benton and Franklin counties' Emergency Management offices announced that annual siren testing will take place on Thursday, October 16 along the Columbia and Yakima rivers.
10/13/2025
KENNEWICK, Wash. – Washington State Patrol (WSP) has launched a statewide effort to remove impaired, distracted and aggressive drivers from the road.
10/13/2025
KENNEWICK, Wash. – Eastgate Elementary is set to host the inaugural Panther Opening Chess Tournament on October 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
10/13/2025
KENNEWICK, Wash. – The Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation has received a $10,000 Local Heroes Grant Award from the Gesa Community Foundation to support 25 nurses through a 12-week oncology training program, Kadlec announced in a release.
10/13/2025
KENNEWICK, Wash. – Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers are out in full force this month for an emphasis patrol honoring Trooper Christopher Gad, who was killed by a drunk driver while on duty in March 2024.
10/12/2025
PASCO, Wash. – Brick Convention made its debut in the Evergreen State, delighting Lego enthusiasts at the HAPO Center. The two-day event offered a weekend filled with Lego activities and new sets available for purchase.
10/12/2025
BENTON COUNTY, Wash.- Deputies responded to a vehicle fire on Locus Grove Road near C. Williams Road, this afternoon.
10/11/2025
KENNEWICK, Wash.- A green and white Kawasaki dirt bike recklessly drove on public city roads near N. Steptoe St. and Gage Blvd. today at 1:45 p.m., according to the Kennewick Police Department (KPD).
10/10/2025
KENNEWICK, Wash. – October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time for employers to learn and reflect.
10/10/2025
PROSSER, Wash.- Starting Oct. 13, roadway construction will begin on Margaret Street from Myrtle Avenue to Bennett Avenue. According to the City of Prosser, construction hours will take from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
10/10/2025
WASHINGTON - Even though Washington State has historically had low financial aid completion rates, with our region ranking among the lowest in the state, the state has some of the most robust student aid programs in the nation.
10/09/2025
KENNEWICK, Wash. – Students from Tri-Tech Skills Center recently participated in the school's fire and fuels camp, where they spent three days honing their skills for wildland firefighting.
10/09/2025
KENNEWICK, Wash. – After months of anticipation, Kennewick's first dog park is set to open next Saturday, October 18, at 10:00 a.m.
10/09/2025
RICHLAND, Wash. – As the season begins for those applying for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), students and borrowers in Richland have reasons to be optimistic despite the ongoing government shutdown.
10/09/2025
TRI-CITIES, Wash. – The 25th anniversary of the Women Helping Women Fun TriCities Luncheon took place at the Hapo Center.
10/09/2025
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. – Early Tuesday morning, a break-in occurred at Brick House Pizza in West Richland. The incident happened just after 4:00 a.m. when a suspect used a rock to break the front door of the restaurant.
10/09/2025
BENTON COUNTY, Wash. – Dillon Carter, a fugitive from Oregon, was safely arrested by law enforcement agencies in Benton County, according the Kennewick Police Department.
10/09/2025
KENNEWICK, Wash. – The Tri Cities Chaplaincy is undergoing a significant remodel, with a budget of more than $3 million. The hospice center, which has been serving the community since the early 1990s, is getting a much-needed upgrade.
10/09/2025
KENNEWICK, Wash. – Michael Heffner has been named the new chief of the Kennewick Fire Department, beginning his role on Oct. 16. This appointment follows a comprehensive nationwide search conducted by the city.
10/09/2025
KENNEWICK, Wash. - A trailer caught fire this afternoon at Tri-Cities RV Park on West Bonnie Avenue, according to the Kennewick Fire Department (KFD).
10/09/2025
RICHLAND, Wash. — The playground at Columbia Playfield is closed due to vandalism, according to Richland Parks and Recreation.
10/09/2025
UPDATE: October 9 at 9:58 a.m.
10/08/2025
KENNEWICK, Wash. – A local Firefighter took matters into his own hands when he learned about a missing 77-year-old woman with dementia in his neighborhood.
10/08/2025
BENTON AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES, Wash. – The United Way of Benton and Franklin Counties has received a $5,000 grant from Mentor Washington to support its "Attendance Matters" program.