CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says an infant with COVID-19 has died and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of death. Officials didn’t release other information about the infant, who was from Cook County, which includes Chicago,…
RICHLAND, Wash. -- The Richland School Board has named Mark Davidson as the next superintendent of the Richland School District. “Mark’s deep experience as an educator, his record of problem-solving and collaboration and his compassion for all kids will make…
OREGON -- The Oregon Health Authority announced the 13th death Saturday morning. The 93-year-old male from Yahmill County tested positive for COVID-19 on March 18, and passed away on March 27 at Providence Newberg Medical Center. The OHA reported that…
YAKIMA, Wash. -- Just after 9:00 this morning police responded to an armed robbery at Yakimex grocery store. Police say the suspect was disarmed by store employees and locked inside until they arrived. The Yakima Police Department took the suspect…
PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University safety Bryce Beekman passed away in Pullman on Tuesday night, according to Pullman Police. The redshirt senior from Baton Rouge, Louisiana was 22. Commander Jake Opgenorth said the cause of Beekman’s death will be…
WAPATO, Wash. — A former Yakima police lieutenant is coming out of retirement to head up the Wapato Police Department. Nolan Wentz was appointed to the police chief position Tuesday morning, according to Wapato city officials. “We needed someone with…
YAKIMA, Wash. — Yakima County jail officials say 14 inmates were able to break open a fire door and…
UPDATE: 14 inmates broke fire door to escape Yakima County jail, sparked by fears of COVID-19, officials say --- YAKIMA, Wash. — Officials say multiple inmates at the Yakima County jail escaped about 7:10 p.m. Monday. https://www.facebook.com/KAPPKVEW/posts/10159634381409746 Eight of the…
HANFORD, Wash. -- The Department of Energy is telling all non-essential employees at Hanford to stay home. According to a press release from the DOE, only essential personnel should be going to work. Hanford is moving to a temporary planning…
MATTAWA, Wash. - The Diocese of Yakima says another one of their priests in Mattawa has tested positive for COVID-19. Rev. José de Jesús “Chuy” Ramírez who serves the parish in Mattawa recently tested positive. More than a week ago,…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- The Benton-Franklin Health District has reported two more positive COVID-19 tests in the Tri-Cities. On Sunday, health officials said a Franklin County man in his 60s has tested positive and is recovering at home. Additionally, a Franklin…
PASCO, Wash. — Two girls were rushed to the hospital after being hit by a car. The person behind the wheel was allegedly under the influence. The children were in a crosswalk near Lewis Street and Ninth Avenue around 8:15…
WALLA WALLA, Wash -- Health officials on Saturday confirmed the first positive COVID-19 test in Walla Walla. The Walla Walla resident in his 40s is under home isolation for 14 days until he is fever free for 72-hours. The case…
PROSSER, Wash. — A fatal two-car crash took the life of a Prosser man Friday evening. One of the drivers, allegedly drunk, took off but troopers soon caught them. According to Washington State Patrol, 35-year-old Santiago Acostanavarrate of Prosser was driving…
YAKIMA, Wash. — Two workers at the Good Samaritan long-term care facility have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Other employees are showing symptoms and are being tested for the virus, according to the Yakima Health District. The facility is…
UPDATE: Inslee said Monday that bars and restaurants will remain closed for two weeks. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Gov. Jay Inslee said in a statement Sunday night that he will sign an emergency proclamation tomorrow to close all restaurants, bars and…
UPDATE (2:20 p.m.) -- The Grant County Health District said the man hospitalized had foreign travel prior to his illness. They said the man in his 40s has not been linked to other cases. YAKIMA, Wash. – Rev. Alejandro “Alex” Trejo,…
The XFL says an unidentified player with the Seattle Dragons has tested positive for coronavirus. The fledgling football league says the player reported his symptoms to team medical staff on Tuesday and has been in quarantine ever since. He was…
Snowfall in eastern Washington is causing weekend collisions on highways. Washington State Patrol investigated 43 collisions in Tri-Cities, 8 in Sunnyside and 19 in Yakima by 10 am on Saturday. Trooper Chris Thorson wrote on Twitter, "Driving too fast for…
HANFORD, Wash. — The Department of Energy has stated that a Hanford employee is being tested for COVID-19. The employee had access to the office building located at 3170 George Washington Way. It’s been restricted as a precaution until it’s…
WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- Walla Walla Public Schools have now suspended all school-sponsored events outside of their district due to COVID-19 concerns. This includes home and away athletic contests, student field trips outside of the community, music contests, and other…
ELLENSBURG, Wash. -- The man that allegedly tried to kidnap a 9-year-old child in Cle Elum has been released from jail after posting bond. 36-year-old Daniel J. Kraft was arrested on Mar. 7 during a traffic stop. Earlier that week,…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- A 30-year-old man has been arrested after leading police on a high speed chase through Kennewick early Monday morning. Around 2:00 a.m., a Kennewick police officer tried to stop a white Acura Sedan near the intersection of…
BENTON COUNTY, Wash. -- A family of seven is safe after a fire blazed through their home early Monday morning. Around 12:47 a.m., a single story house caught fire near Cottonwood Springs Blvd. and Kase Blvd. According to Benton County…
