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03/27/2025
RICHLAND, Wash.–The Richland Police Department Traffic Unit is searching for a suspect involved in a hit and run incident February 19 at the Safeway on Gage Blvd.
03/27/2025
RICHLAND, Wash.–Queer community members will have the opportunity to attend a safety workshop to help mange physical and emotional conflict.
03/27/2025
KENNEWICK, Wash.–A Reptile Expo will have exotic pets for purchase along with supplies necessary to take care of the reptiles.
03/27/2025
RICHLAND, Wash.–A passenger in a car fired shots at the exterior of Lee's Tahitan Monday before driving away.
03/27/2025
KENNEWICK, Wash.–The Kennewick School District board of directors filed a federal complaint regarding state-mandated policies allowing students assigned male at birth to compete in girls' sports and use women's locker rooms.
03/27/2025
KENNEWICK, Wash.–PLFAG Benton Franklin will host an event to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility on Sunday.
03/27/2025
YAKIMA, Wash.–A 32-year-old Pasco man was sentenced to over 10 years in prison for fentanyl trafficking, with five years of supervised release.
03/27/2025
RICHLAND, Wash. – Colorectal cancer is a significant health concern, but screening can effectively prevent it.
03/27/2025
RICHLAND, Wash.- Emily Hamilton is a fourth grade teacher at Sacajawea Elementary School. She was awarded March's Classroom Makeover from WaFd Bank.
03/27/2025
PASCO, Wash.–Two suspects in a Hyundai Elantra were reported to be involved in a fighting incident near the Burden Blvd. Wingstop on Monday, and when officers arrived, they found the two had been driving erratically in the area.
03/27/2025
KENNEWICK, Wash.–The Tri-City Quilter's Guild quilt show will have a 'Home is Where the Heart Is' theme this weekend.
03/26/2025
RICHLAND, Wash - The Richland Parks and Recreation Commission has selected four projects that are eligible for funding under the 2025 Park Partnership Program.
03/26/2025
TRI-CITIES — Numerica Credit Union has announced an internal restructuring that will lead to layoffs impacting approximately 25 employees, or 3.5% of its workforce, according to a release.
03/26/2025
KENNEWICK, Wash. – The Port of Kennewick has approved a significant land sale at Vista Field, paving the way for nearly 300 new homes.
03/26/2025
KENNEWICK, Wash. – A fire broke out at the Arlo apartments in Kennewick, but quick action by crews kept the fire from spreading.
03/26/2025
PASCO, Wash. – A former NASA astronaut is in the Tri-Cities to inspire the next generation of star gazers.
03/26/2025
Hanford, Wash. – Brian Vance, the Hanford Field Office manager, has announced his resignation effective April 24, 2025.
03/26/2025
PASCO, Wash. – Franklin County is inviting proposals for its Historic Preservation Grant Program.
03/26/2025
KENNEWICK, Wash. - For the first time ever, Kennewick has been added to the area where the Washington State Department of Agriculture sprays for Japanese Beetles.
03/26/2025
RICHLAND, Wash.–An adult man was seen firing shots at a car on Saturday and was believed to have entered an apartment after.
03/25/2025
KENNEWICK, Wash. – The Kennewick Fire Department is considering a new fine system to address the frequent false fire alarms that strain their resources. In 2024, crews responded to 237 commercial fire alarms attributed to improper maintenance or system malfunctions.
03/25/2025
BENTON COUNTY, Wash. – Benton County sheriff’s deputies responded to two separate crashes on Tuesday, March 25.
03/25/2025
Kennewick, Wash. – Kennewick Police arrested two men accused of chasing two people into a home while armed with a gun.
03/25/2025
PASCO, Wash. - The Tri-Cities Animal Shelter has just opened a new facility. The new location is next door to the previous building, still located in Pasco.
03/25/2025
RICHLAND, Wash. – The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) list of contracts being terminated grows with various businesses and agencies on the chopping block.
03/25/2025
YAKIMA, Wash. – The National Pest Management Association (NPMA), a nonprofit organization, has released its bi-annual Bug Barometer, forecasting pest activity across the country, including Central Washington.
03/25/2025
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. – Drivers in West Richland should prepare for road closures on SR 224 this Wednesday and Thursday, March 26 and 27.
03/25/2025
KENNEWICK, Wash. – A wrong-way crash on US 395 sent one driver to the hospital early today. Around 2:15 a.m., Kennewick Police Department (KPD) responded to a crash between N St. Yelm and N Ely St.