'March for Our Lives' events planned for Richland, Yakima, Pendleton
Following the national walkouts by students on March 14 protesting gun violence, thousands plan to march again on Saturday with their families and supporters.
Author: Galen Ettlin
14 school threats, incidents in Benton, Yakima Co. since January
KAPP-KVEW has tracked at least 14 separate school threats and incidents since January spanning Yakima and Benton Counties.
Advocacy group to answer questions about transgender community
A Portland-based nonprofit is coming to eastern Oregon to raise awareness of transgender topics. Basic Rights Oregon 's mission is to ensure all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Oregonians experience equality. An LGBTQ advocacy group, @BasicRights Oregon, is coming…
Klippert, Haler vote against wrongful death law, but bill passes committee
A bill that would change the Washington law regarding wrongful death and injury lawsuits is moving ahead, and a Richland family is hoping the momentum continues.
New matchmaker about to launch 'Tri-City Singles' dating service
'From me to we' is the slogan of a new professional dating service piloted by Christie Oar of Richland.
Prosser police respond to potential bomb threat on school bus
Police say no one was hurt from a potential bomb threat aboard a Prosser School District bus Friday.
'Love Army' comforts Kennewick students after Florida shooting
A group of parents and community members who call themselves the 'Love Army' are doubling efforts to support local students following the deadly Florida school shooting.
State review: speaker Brad Henning's work against law for public school
A report from the state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) from May 2017 resurfaced this week, revealing work by a school speaker, Brad Henning, does not follow state law for public schools.
Demolished CWU building to help chimps in Pacific Northwest
Central Washington University is in the throng of demolition at its Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute building.
Police: Former Echo councilman Nakapalau dies
Stanfield Police say former Echo councilman Lou Nakapalau was found dead Friday, passing away from natural causes.
Richland family holds breath for wrongful death bill result
A Richland family who says their relative died due to negligence at a Tri-Cities area hospital is fighting to change Washington law.
Richland family loses daughter, fights 'discriminatory' wrongful death law
An eastern Washington family is joining others from around the state to change laws surrounding wrongful death and injury.
Echo councilman criticized for gay slur, child porn resigns
A month after a KAPP-KVEW investigation revealed councilman Lou Nakapalau's child porn conviction from 2000, the councilman is resigning.
Firefighters respond to icy rollover crash
Authorities say slick road conditions are to blame for a single vehicle rollover crash Wednesday morning.
Uber officially launches in Pasco Thursday
A few weeks after the city of Pasco approved the ride-hailing service, Uber, drivers will soon start picking up passengers within city limits.
Echo councilman leaves meeting when asked about child porn conviction
A KAPP-KVEW investigation reveals a sitting city councilman and volunteer with local kids programs was convicted of possessing child pornography 17 years ago.
Richland man to volunteer as 'autism ambassador' in Russia
A leader in the autism community is adding a new title to his resume as an international ambassador.
'Love Army,' LGBTQ advocates meet anti-abortion demonstrators for first time
Two groups that have demonstrated since October on opposite ends of social issues finally met in person for the first time on Wednesday.
School demonstrators clarify LGBTQ, anti-abortion message
Demonstrators who passed out controversial flyers in front of local schools are now working to clarify their message.
Tri-Cities vigil remembers 320 transgender people killed in violence
November 20 is International Transgender Day of Remembrance.
Culinary students sharpen skills and raise money toward education
Culinary students from across the Tri-Cities are sharpening their knives and their skills to raise money to support education.
Pregnancy center hopes to send services on the road
The pregnancy clinic, You Medical, is raising money to invest in a mobile clinic that will travel eastern Washington.
Walla Walla VA hosts first LGBT veteran treatment meeting
The Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center will host a meeting Monday to discuss the welfare and treatment of LGBT veterans.
Man arrested in early morning West Richland shooting
A man is booked into the Benton County jail for involvement in a drive-by shooting early Friday morning.
