BCSO investigating homicide in east Kennewick; no suspect identified
UPDATE at 8:45 p.m. on 4/22/22: The Benton County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) is currently investigating a homicide in east Kennewick. No suspect has been identified. BCSO reports…
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Tri-Cities Airport no longer requiring face masks after federal ruling
UPDATE 4:30 p.m. on 4/19/22 -- The Tri-Cities Airport is no longer requiring facemasks after a federal judge in Florida overturned the mandate on Monday. "Yesterday,…
Newhouse visits West Richland Police Department; addresses police reform
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. -- Representative Dan Newhouse (R - WA) visited the new West Richland Police Department facilities today. After the tour, he sat down with a…
See The Knight Bus at the Kennewick Fairchild Cinemas this week
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- In the wizarding world of Harry Potter, the 'Knight Bus' picks up stranded witches and wizards. Now, the iconic purple double-decker bus…
Supply chain breakdown in Europe leads Pasco church to collect supplies
PASCO, Wash. -- The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has worsened over the last few weeks, sending millions of refugees from Ukraine. One local church,…
WRPS donated $250k to WSU Tri-Cities during #CougsGive Day
RICHLAND, Wash. -- Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) gave local Washington State University (WSU) Tri-Cities $250,000 during their Cougs Give day on Wednesday. The gesture was paired…
K.I.D. says most customers will have irrigation service by the end of the month
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Though many customers of the Kennewick Irrigation District (KID) expected to have service by now, the organization has changed its…
Warmer weather leads to more motorcyclists on roadways
TRI-CITES, Wash. -- As the weather warms up and spring rolls around, there are a lot more motorcycles on the road. "We have a shared responsibility on the…
Two local Washington winemakers inspire women to reach their dreams
BENTON CITY, Wash. -- It's that time of the year when winemakers watch as their grapevines starting to "weep," which means the soil temperatures warm up,…
'Do not drink canal water:' Safety tips from K.I.D. as irrigation season is nearing
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- April 1 marks the first official day of irrigation season for Kennewick. The Kennewick Irrigation District (KID) is working to…
New futsal courts coming to Sylvester Park in Pasco
PASCO, Wash. -- Dozens of volunteers showed up to Sylvester Park over the weekend to help with beautification projects before the installation of two brand new futsal…
Distracted driver causes rollover collision on busy Yakima street
YAKIMA, Wash. -- The Yakima Police Department (YPD) says a distracted driver caused a rollover crash on Tieton Drive Sunday night. According to YPD, the driver had dropped their cellphone at their feet while driving down the roadway. When they…
Walla Walla County to reduce COVID vaccination clinics starting March 30th
WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- The Walla Walla County Department of Community Health (DCH) has announced that they will reduce the amount vaccination clinics offered at the Providence Southgate campus. In a press release on Monday, DCH said reduced demand led…
KPD gives motorcycle safety tips after DUI collision on Friday night
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The Kennewick Police Department (KPD) wants to give some motorcycle driving safety tips after a crash that happened on Friday evening. KPD was dispatched to motorcycle versus pick-up crash near West 10th Avenue and Olympia Avenue on…
Fire breaks out at Summit Storage in Kennewick Saturday morning
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- A Kennewick storage unit caught fire early Saturday morning. Several agencies responded to the call, which came in around 8:10 a.m. on March 26th. Among the responding agencies included Benton County Fire District #1, Kennewick Fire Department,…
UPDATE: Two die in head-on collision near Union Gap
UPDATE on 3/26/2022 at 3:45 p.m. -- The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has given an update on one of the drivers involved in last night's crash near Union Gap. The 20-year-old Yakima man, according to WSP, allegedly crossed a lane…
Kennewick Police reintroduce less-than-lethal measures to curb crime under updated reform laws
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- One of the biggest items on the list for Washington legislator's this year was police reform laws. When several bills took effect in July of 2021, law enforcement agencies across the state expressed how it negatively impacted…
Zillah fire destroys Stonehenge Tavern; crews fight fire overnight
ZILLAH, Wash. -- More than 50 firefighters responded to a large fire that destroyed a bar in downtown Zillah on Sunday night. According to the Zillah Fire…
Man crashes car into Kinglet Restaurant in Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- The Walla Walla Police Department (WWPD) said a man crashed his car into a building Saturday night. WWPD along with Walla Walla Fire crews were dispatched to 55 West Cherry for reports of a car that…
Man loots car, rams getaway car into patrol cars before getting arrested
RICHLAND, Wash. -- Richland Police say a man was arrested after ramming his car into several police cars, and endangering the lives of passengers in his car. Richland Police Department (RPD) was dispatched to the 1400-block of Tapteal Boulevard after…
Kennewick Police investigating armed robbery at a gas station
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Kennewick Police Department (KPD) says they are investigating an armed robbery at a gas station that happened early Saturday morning. KPD was dispatched to the 800-block of West Columbia Drive to Conoco Total Stop for an armed…
Volunteers Count: Dynamic duo helps feed those in need by harvesting produce with Fields of Grace
PASCO, Wash. — KAPP-KVEW Local News and STCU have teamed up to highlight those in our community who are making our…
Fairchild Cinemas to air Ukrainian film; proceeds benefit relief efforts
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- Joining theaters across America, Fairchild Cinemas is participating in 'Stand with Ukraine Through Film.' Starting Friday, March 18th through Thursday, March 24th, Fairchild Cinemas…
'It's very scary to see:' Pasco church helps refugees in Poland
PASCO, Wash. -- With millions of citizens fleeing Ukraine amidst Russia's invasion, many local groups are fundraising, collecting donations, and helping refugees. KAPP KVEW's photojournalist…
