Kennewick Police say woman with knives could have been contained faster
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- A woman armed with two kitchen knives punctured nine Kennewick Police patrol car tires yesterday morning. Kennewick Police Department (KPD) say this…
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Extreme burn ban in effect: what to know about your summer campfires
TRI-CITES, Wash. -- Air quality continues to stay in moderate levels around the Tri-Cities, but burn bans are still in effect. What exactly does that mean? "The only things that are…
Wishing Star Foundation helps honor Prosser teen who battled cancer
PROSSER, Wash. -- Hundreds of people gathered on Saturday to celebrate the life of Jazlynn Guillen, who passed away in November of 2020 while battling cancer. The event was held at Art Fiker Memorial in Prosser. The Wishing Star Foundation…
Help uncover Tri-Cities history at the Coyote Canyon Mammoth Dig site
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The Coyote Canyon Mammoth Dig site in Benton County has reopened its doors to the community after a lengthy…
It's Water Follies weekend! Here's what you should know
TRI-CITIES, Wash. — The 55th annual HAPO Air Show and Columbia Cup is kicking off Friday and officials are expecting tens of thousands of eager fans to come from all over the region. Water…
Ben-Franklin Transit offers free bus service to ballot drop-off on Election Day
TRI-CITES, Wash. — Benton Franklin Transit is offering free bus services to the Benton County Voting Center. Election day is Tuesday, August 3rd. Voters wanting to use the transit to drop off ballots can use Route 1 to arrive and…
Kennewick law firm promotes child mask-exemption form, says compliant with DOH
KENNEWICK, Wash. — A Kennewick-based law firm is taking to social media to promote their form that will allegedly legally exempt children from wearing…
Roasters Coffee employees allegedly fired for shutting stand down to clean black mold
RICHLAND, Wash. — Two employees at Roasters Coffee in Richland are speaking out after they were terminated in July…
Camp Trios offers summer day camp to youth with Type 1 Diabetes
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Four Tri-Cities teenagers have been attending Camp Trios for nearly a decade. Now, they're excited to be mentors to other campers…
Free food: Several organizations come together to give to the community
PASCO, Wash. -- By simply driving up to a local church, you could receive free groceries, regardless of need. That's what several organizations came together and made happen on Saturday in Pasco. Restoration Community Impact members Stephanie and Marlando Sparks…
Canadiens' Price left unprotected for Kraken expansion draft
After backstopping the Montreal Canadiens to the Stanley Cup Final, Carey Price has been left unprotected for the Seattle Kraken expansion draft.
California fire prompts evacuations; Oregon blaze balloons
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A rapidly growing wildfire south of Lake Tahoe jumped a highway, prompting more evacuation orders and the cancellation of an extreme bike ride through the Sierra Nevada on Saturday as critically dangerous wildfire weather loomed in the coming days.
New charity dinner auction offers chance to meet 'local celebrities'
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- Here's your chance to meet some local celebrities while giving back to the community. TC Black, a local luxury ride company, is starting the first of its monthly series of charity dinners, featuring public figures in the…
Resource center helps people struggling with substances pave road to recovery
PASCO, Wash. — Resource and support centers for mental health, substance abuse, and addiction are more important…
Tri-Cities now among the highest COVID case rates in WA state, West Coast
TRI-CITIES, Wash. — Health officials with the Benton Franklin Health District (BFHD) held a press conference Thursday morning alerting the community that COVID case numbers are continuing…
Is the PNW really facing a jet fuel shortage during wildfire season?
TRI-CITIES, Wash. — Wildfires continue to burn throughout the Pacific Northwest, leaving some wondering if there are enough safety resources in the face of potential…
Benton County Strong rally informs voters on local GOP candidates
RICHLAND, Wash. — Dozens gathered Tuesday night for the "Benton County Strong" rally at John Dam Plaza in Richland. The event featured food vendors, music, and a lineup of…
Women-only motorcycle club rides across 48 states from Maine to Kennewick
KENNEWICK, Wash. - Forty-eight states in 10 days, from Kittery, Maine to Kennewick, Washington was the adventure 28 women took to honor a motorcycle legend. "I didn't know…
Mud Factor obstacle run a success over the weekend
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. — Even with triple digit heat, the Mud Factor obstacle run was a success. Nearly 2,000 people participated in the event Sunday, according to…
Once barricaded, now in custody: Richland man faces many charges
RICHLAND, Wash. -- A man at the center of an armed standoff on Sunday in a Tri-Cities neighborhood has been taken into custody, police report. The Richland Police Department says 24-year-old Michael Ham of Richland was arrested following an hours-long…
UPDATE: Andrus fire 80 percent contained; evacuations lifted
CHENEY, Wash. — The Andrus fire is now 80 percent contained and all evacuations orders and road closures are lifted, according to a press release from the Washington State Patrol (WSP) on Saturday. Crews monitored hotspots overnight, and continue to…
Umatilla County officials prepare as wildfires burn in an 'unprecedented' season
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. — Wildfires continue to burn across the Pacific Northwest in what is being called an "unprecedented" and early season. Now, officials with the Umatilla…
BFT, county officials discussing potential tax revenue cuts to support mental health
TRI-CITIES, Wash. — County commissioners, the Benton Franklin Transit Board, and members of the public met…
