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01/16/2026
RICHLAND, Wash. — Water is now flowing on the south side of Bateman Island for the first time in about 85 years. The Bateman Island Causeway removal project is led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District,…
01/16/2026
UPDATE: January 16, 2026 at 6:32 p.m.
01/16/2026
KENNEWICK, Wash. — As the Seahawks prepare to face the 49ers in the playoffs, sports bars across Kennewick are gearing up for a busy night filled with high energy and packed houses.
01/16/2026
HANFORD, Wash. – A Hanford High School student, Everett Breitkreitz, has won first place in the beginner short film category at a national competition.
01/16/2026
PASCO, Wash. – Columbia Basin College (CBC) in Pasco holds a unique connection to Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a special statue on its campus.
01/15/2026
HANFORD, Wash. – Congress has approved a record budget for the Hanford Site in Washington, allocating more than $3.2 billion for fiscal year 2026.
01/15/2026
PASCO, Wash. – Delta High School, a STEM-focused public high school, has opened its application process for eighth graders from Pasco, Kennewick and Richland school districts. Since its inception over a decade ago, the school has offered a unique educational…
01/15/2026
BENTON COUNTY, Wash. – Deputies responded to a report of threats at the Benton County Courthouse, as detailed in an official document from the Benton County Sheriff's Office. A suspect allegedly threatened to kill his attorney and made concerning statements.
01/15/2026
KENNEWICK, Wash. – A former apartment manager is facing felony theft charges after an investigation uncovered her defrauding of an apartment complex.
01/15/2026
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. – The City of West Richland is calling for applications for the City Council Position #6. The term for this position will expire when the general election is certified in November 2027.
01/15/2026
RICHLAND, Wash. — As the months following the holidays can strain finances, some families may find themselves compromising on safety when purchasing car seats.
01/14/2026
OLYMPIA, Wash. - Washington state lawmakers are considering House Bill 2090, which would require the Department of Commerce to integrate advanced nuclear energy into the state's energy strategy.
01/14/2026
UPDATE: January 14, 2026 8:15 p.m.
01/14/2026
KENNEWICK – A new limited less restrictive alternative facility, or LRN, is set to open in Kennewick to house sex offenders after their release from jail but before their unconditional release to the public. This news has sparked concern among…
01/14/2026
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Benton County Commissioner Will McKay was back in court for his arraignment facing multiple charges tied to a road rage incident from last fall.
01/14/2026
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The Benton-Franklin Health District (BFHD) confirmed that two Benton County residents have died from influenza, marking the first flu-related deaths in Benton and Franklin counties for the 2025-2026 flu season.
01/13/2026
PASCO, Wash. – Officials are contemplating updates to the city's local environmental review standards. The proposed changes aim to streamline the review process for certain routine low-impact development projects while maintaining environmental protection.
01/13/2026
WASHINGTON — The flu season is in full swing, and experts are warning it could be another challenging year. The Benton Franklin Health District is closely monitoring the situation and providing guidance on how residents can protect themselves.
01/13/2026
RICHLAND, Wash. – Dr. Mark Mulholland, an OB-GYN who practiced at Kadlec, is facing new allegations of sexual assault. A lawsuit filed on January 12th targets his former employer, Kadlec, and their parent company, Providence Health, claiming they were aware…
01/12/2026
PASCO, Wash. – Pasco City leaders concluded their final community outreach meeting on a proposal to raise water and sewer rates. The focus of the discussion was on upgrading critical infrastructure, which officials say is essential for the city's future.
01/12/2026
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. - Construction on the SR 224 project has been moving forward with crews working on road excavation and underground storm installation, stretching from Keene Rd to Belmont Blvd, including the Paradise Way intersection, the city announced today.
01/11/2026
KENNEWICK, Wash. - A motorcyclist was found unconscious and injured on the shoulder of Locust Grove Road south of Kennewick on Saturday night, according to a social media post from the Benton County Sheriff's Office.
01/10/2026
BENTON COUNTY, Wash. – A driver with two outstanding warrants managed to evade capture during a traffic stop in Finley on Friday evening.
01/09/2026
KENNEWICK, Wash. – Kennewick School District's $45.5 million project to upgrade the Tri-Tech Skills Center is on track for completion by July.
01/09/2026
KENNEWICK, Wash. – A Goodwill donation trailer was looted overnight at Desert Hills Middle School. The theft took place in an area without security cameras, prompting Kennewick Police to seek help from the community.
01/08/2026
PASCO, Wash. – Ruth Livingston Elementary has been named a 2025 National ESEA Distinguished School, one of only two in Washington to receive this honor.
01/08/2026
KENNEWICK, Wash. – A heavy law enforcement presence, including SWAT personnel, was observed near North Sheppard Place off Kennewick Avenue on Thursday night.