TRI-CITIES, Wash. — Recently, Governor Jay Inslee announced that sporting events would begin to hold vaccinated sections for individuals who are confirmed to have received a COVID-19 vaccination. Today, the Tri-City Americans became the first sports team in the region…
ELLENSBURG, Wash. — Public and private universities from throughout Washington state are combatting the pandemic by requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for students in the upcoming Fall 2021 semester. The latest school to join this growing list is Central Washington University. According…
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Wash. — Earlier this week, Franklin County was at risk of moving back in Washington state's re-opening guidance. A halt to the phases was issued by Governor Jay Inslee, but that doesn't mean the COVID-19 threat is gone.…
PROSSER, Wash. — After eight days of verification and canvassing, Benton County Auditor Brenda Chilton officially certified the signatures on the recall petition for the Benton County Sheriff Jerry Hatcher today. According to a release issued by Benton County officials,…
RICHLAND, Wash. — Richland Fire and Emergency Services Battalion Chief Randy Aust provided a debrief of the wildfires at the Yakima River Delta and Columbia…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. — First responders from throughout the Tri-Cities and the surrounding area converged to put out a structure fire that displaced a group of people shortly after noon on Wednesday. According to a release issued by the Kennewick Fire…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Three suspects have been detained in connection with a BB gun rampage that left nine people hurt in Kennewick on Tuesday evening. According to local authorities, two of the suspects are juveniles and the weapons have…
UNION GAP, Wash. — With warm weather arriving across Southeastern Washington, delicious produce is coming into season. You can support local farms and small-business owners by purchasing your produce and other goods at the Yakima Farmers’ Market, which begins its…
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — In the early morning hours on Wednesday, local authorities were sent to stop a car prowler who later admitted to stealing from numerous vehicles in the surrounding area. According to a press release issued by Sgt.…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — In 2003, a small girl named Sofia Juarez went missing near her home in Kennewick. She wasn't recovered and her whereabouts are unknown, but local police…
UPDATE (7:00 A.M.): The Kennewick Police Department released a press release Wednesday morning and reported that nine victims have come forward after being targeted in Tuesday's shootings. Police say six of the victims were juveniles, and three were adults. The…
OLYMPIA, Wash. — On Tuesday afternoon, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed what's being described as an economic justice legislative package that includes a tax on capital gains and a tax credit for working families in need. Joined by legislators, community…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — After the Tri-City Americans' season was derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, many special events were put on hold. One of them has come back to life in the form of a unique jersey auction…
OLYMPIA, Wash. — With counties throughout Washington state preparing for a rollback, Governor Jay Inslee announced a two-week pause to the 'Healthy Washington' guidance. This means that all counties in Phase 3, including Benton, Franklin and Yakima Counties, will remain…
OLYMPIA, Wash — The fencing surrounding the West Capitol Campus is scheduled to be removed Tuesday morning, according to the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services. The order restricting access to certain areas of the campus has been in place since…
RICHLAND, Wash. — A 3-year-old boy was injured in a midday car accident that occurred on the westbound lane of Interstate 182 near the Yakima River Bridge on Monday. According to a memo released by the Washington State Patrol (WSP),…
PASCO, Wash. — Local law enforcement arrested a man who allegedly stole a car from the parking lot of a cafe after it was left unattended by its owner. According to a Facebook post by the Pasco Police, officers…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. — Public health officials from the Benton-Franklin Health District (BFHD) revealed a three-day total of updated coronavirus case rates in the bi-county region. With state leaders prepared to evaluate case rates and other key metrics, the Tri-Cities may…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. – While the sports world adapted to a pandemic landscape last March, Minor League Baseball (MiLB) was left in the dust. The entire 2020-21 MiLB season was canceled due to COVID-19, leaving many small-market teams and their employees…
PASCO, Wash. — A robber armed with a knife recently entered a Tri-Cities cell phone store, made vile threats to a female clerk and stole a cell phone. Now 10 days later, local law enforcement has arrested a suspect…
CLEVELAND — With the 56th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks added Western Michigan wide receiver D'Wayne Eskridge to one of the most talented offensive units in pro football. In his final season at Western Michigan,…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Criminals go to extraordinary measures to achieve their goals, but so do police detectives. Kennewick Police announced the arrest of a 44-year-old woman who used a fake ID and fraudulent means to purchase an all-terrain vehicle (ATV)…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Today's coronavirus metrics from the Benton-Franklin Health District (BFHD) likely provides the bi-county region's final update before public health leaders re-evaluate 'Healthy Washington' standing. Given the current state of the coronavirus pandemic in Benton and Franklin Counties,…
YAKIMA, Wash. — A fire crew from the Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 5 responded to a double-wide mobile trailer home in a remote location after it mysteriously ignited in the early morning on Friday. According to a release…
