WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- Officials have closed Bennington Lake in Walla Walla after the Department of Ecology discovered toxic levels of blue-green algae in the lake. The City of Walla Walla released the information Thursday after the department of community…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The Tri-Cities community is seeing a shift in who's testing positive for COVID-19: more children and teenagers are being found to have it while case rates among young adults are falling, the local health officer said Thursday.…
KITTITAS CO., Wash. -- A man from Moses Lake had to be transported to Harborview Medical Center after he was speeding, crashed into a rock wall, and rolled his car several times along I-90 in Kittitas County. The Washington State…
BENTON CO., Wash. -- A woman was transported via LifeFlight to Kadlec in Richland after a serious-injury rollover crash in Benton County early Thursday morning. Benton County Fire District 6 Chief Rolland Watt told KAPP-KVEW they responded to the crash…
KENNEWICK, Wash. --Being a new teacher comes with challenges, including a small budget. According to the New York Times, 94% of teachers spend their own money on resources…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The Kennewick Police Department says Alyssa Moore, 18, was shot and killed early Wednesday morning in a targeted attack. Police responded to reports of several…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Kennewick Police are asking for your help identifying a man they said was involved in a theft. A picture of the man in question was posted on the Kennewick Police Department's Facebook page, referencing a theft of…
ELTOPIA, Wash. — A woman who got her foot stuck in an auger Tuesday on a Franklin County dairy farm was rescued and flown to a Richland hospital. Fire crews said they were dispatched at 8:42 a.m. to an industrial…
GRANT CO., Wash. -- Washington State Patrol says Tavian Beasley, 27, died Saturday at Coulee Medical Center after being involved in a rollover crash in Grant County. RELATED: Two West Richland residents, 23, injured in rollover hit-and-run on I-182 The…
RICHLAND, Wash. -- A man and a woman from West Richland were transported to the hospital Sunday night after being involved in a hit-and-run on I-182 in Richland. Washington State Patrol says the crash happened at around 8:05 p.m. on…
PASCO, Wash. -- The Pasco Police Department added a tool to improve their tactics for de-escalating situations. On Thursday, the Pasco Police Department made the announcement that they added three…
PASCO, Wash. -- Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson says President Joe Biden needs to stand up for Hanford workers and drop an appeal against HB 1723 which helps workers access compensation for becoming sick at work. On Thursday, more…
KENNEWICK, Wash. – On Fridays, the Benton-Franklin Health District reports new COVID-19-related deaths in the Tri-Cities region. This week, there are more than usual. Here's why: "Due to a backlog of entries at the state level, this week's report of…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — A child was hit and injured Friday morning while crossing a Kennewick street on the way to school, police say. People called 911 around 8:30 a.m. to say that a driver had hit a child walking…
YAKIMA, Wash. -- 60th Annual Sunfair Parade in Yakima presented by Yakima Federal has announced its Grand Marshal. On September 25 on Yakima Avenue, Deputy Mayor Holly Cousens will be honored. According to a press release, Cousens celebrated her last…
KENNEWICK PD UPDATE: Officers released more information on Friday regarding what they now confirm is a shooting death. Jaden Quintero, 23, was shot to death. The determination by detectives has triggered a homicide investigation. "At this time, it does appear…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The Benton-Franklin Health District is warning the public to stay out of the water along the Columbia River shoreline in the Tri-Cities due to toxic bacteria commonly referred to as blue-green algae. BFHD posted a public notice…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — You soon won't be able to dial (or tap, as it were) a seven-digit number to make a local phone call. Starting October 24, we're transitioning to 10-digit dialing here in the '509' and several other area…
PASCO, Wash. — A huge construction site off S. Road 40 East in Pasco will be home to two massive Amazon sites and 1,500 local jobs starting…
PENDLETON, Ore.-- Olive Lake Campground and associated day uses will be temporarily closed effective Friday, September 17th, according to a press release sent by a Umatilla National Forest official. According to the press release, the campground is closed while contractors…
BELLEVUE, Wash.-- Want your groceries delivered in 30 minutes or less and right to your doorstep? Fred Meyer and QFC are launching "Delivery Now" nationwide. The goal is to bring customers what they want. Instacart's virtual convenience store is powering…
PROSSER, Wash. -- A crash Thursday morning on I-82 seriously injured one person and closed the eastbound lanes of the interstate east of Prosser. The Washington State Patrol shut down was on eastbound I-82 approximately three miles east of…
PASCO, Wash. -- The Tri-City Dust Devils are hosting their final home stand of the season against the Eugene Emeralds at Gesa Stadium…
SEATTLE — Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson sounded off Tuesday, saying the Biden administration sought to challenge Washington’s law aiding workers compensation access for sick Hanford workers: REPORT: Over 57% of Hanford workers exposed to hazards “The Trump administration…
