KENNEWICK, Wash. - The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is executing a search warrant for illegal drugs at a residence near South Union Street and West 8th Avenue, according to ATF Special Agent Jonathan Blais.
TRI-CITIES, Wash.- Washington Elementary is preparing for its third annual Career Day, an event designed to encourage early career exploration and help students begin imagining their futures.
The Pasco School Board is revisiting its strategy after the district's renewal levy failed in this month's special election. The board has decided to rerun the levy in April. This funding would support staffing, athletics, school safety and other operations.
Kathy Ruemmler, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at Goldman Sachs, will step down effective June 30, 2026, following the release of emails revealing her close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
The West Richland City Council will interview candidates and appoint a new member to Council Position No. 6 at a special meeting on February 24, with the appointee serving until November 2027.
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Wash. – In a regular meeting this morning, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners spent over an hour discussing the impacts of a less restrictive alternative planned to house registered sex offenders in Kennewick.
KENNEWICK, Wash. – A 45-year-old man was arrested Wednesday morning in connection with the murder of a teen on West 10th Avenue that took place in December 2025, the Kennewick Police Department (KPD) reported.
KENNEWICK, Wash. – Reactions to President Trump's State of the Union address have been mixed within the community.
RICHLAND, Wash.-- February is American Heart Month; what better time to keep your heart on your mind?
RICHLAND, Wash. – The Richland City Council is considering the expansion of automated traffic enforcement as they explore the potential addition of more speed and red-light cameras in the city.
KENNEWICK, Wash. – The Port of Kennewick is preparing to celebrate the first business to open at the Vista Field redevelopment site.
The Richland Public Library will open “The Lawn,” a new outdoor community space, with a grand opening event featuring free activities for all ages on Saturday, March 7.
BENTON CITY, Wash. – The Future Farmers of America (FFA) program is being celebrated across the nation. Notably, one such chapter is at Kiona Benton High School, and it's not just about farming for the students involved.
Gas prices in Washington have surged by 50 cents in the past month, making it the state with the third-highest average gas price in the U.S. at $4.35 per gallon.
RICHLAND, Wash. – City officials announced that applications are now open for “food and beverage vendors and concessionaires” looking to operate within city parks during the 2026 season.
BURBANK, Wash.- Bailey Newell is a first grade teacher at Columbia Burbank Elementary School. She was awarded February's Classroom Makeover from WaFd Bank.
The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) reported that its Pasco community corrections field office was mistakenly vandalized after being misidentified as a federal immigration enforcement location.
RICHLAND, Wash. – Cold Stone Creamery is set to open a new location in Richland, bringing a sweet treat to the area.
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. – Emergency Medical Services (EMS) response times in West Richland have improved significantly since the reopening of Benton County Fire District 4's Station 410 last June. The station's return has reduced response times by over one minute,…
PASCO, Wash. - The City of Pasco announced in a press release on Monday that Police Chief Ken Roske would be retiring on March 27 after nearly 40 years of service.
GRANDVIEW, Wash. – The Grandview Police Department is asking for help in finding Hector Aguilar-Hernandez, a 62-year-old local resident who has been missing since December 2025.
Crews at the Hanford Site successfully demolished a 175-foot-tall exhaust stack at the former K West Reactor as part of ongoing cleanup efforts.
Richardson Park in Pasco, Washington, was vandalized, marking the second park vandalism incident in the city this month.
TRI-CITIES, Wash. – February is Heart Health Awareness Month, and a new heart procedure is now available in the Tri-Cities, making it more accessible for local residents.
UPDATE: February 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
After the Pasco School District's Educational Programs and Operations Replacement Levy failed by 59 votes, the School Board is planning their next steps to prevent budget cuts that would affect staffing, athletics and safety, making up 10% of the budget.
RICHLAND, Wash. – Residents in Richland may have noticed an increased police presence this week as law enforcement officers are gathering for educational purposes on public safety.
KENNEWICK, Wash. – The Kennewick School District has been selected as one of ten districts statewide to participate in a new artificial intelligence initiative with Microsoft. This multi-year program includes grant funding and consulting support aimed at preparing students for…
RICHLAND, Wash. – Construction on the Steptoe–Tapteal Intersection Reconstruction Project is set to enter its next phase on Monday, February 23, bringing up to two months of long-term lane closures and traffic delays.
KENNEWICK, Wash. - An attached garage at the Bateman Apartments caught fire just after midnight on Thursday.