UNITED STATES --- The following are reactions and statements to the news of RBG's death from: Gov. Jay Inslee's statement: Click Here Rep. Dan Newhouse on Twitter: "I am saddened to hear about the loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.…
WASHINGTON --- With Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing, her seat on the court is now vacant. According to multiple ABC News sources close to President Trump, he expects to put forth a nominee to fill that spot in…
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday, the court announced. She was 87. Ginsburg was appointed in 1993 by President Bill Clinton and in recent years served as the most senior member of the court's liberal wing consistently…
PASCO, Wash. --- Heads up fishermen, it's time to get out on the water. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife just announced that chinook and salmon fishing will open up tomorrow, Sept. 15. Washington and Oregon officials to have…
Both directions of US 12 over White Pass will be closed through Monday morning, the Washington State Department of Transportation announced Friday afternoon. The pass was closed Tuesday, September 14, because of a wildfire discovered the night before near White…
SUNNYSIDE, Wash. — A 63-year-old man is in custody after police said he violated a no-contact order, took off in a vehicle, rammed the police cars chasing him and injured a Yakima County sheriff's deputy, which is when two Sunnyside…
Tri-Cities, Wash. --- Local businesses are now able to apply for the last round of CARES Act grants. The CARES Act, a coronavirus relief fund, provides businesses grant assistance with no repayment requirements. Businesses of all sizes in both Benton…
PASCO, Wash. - A fourplex in Pasco went up in flames on Wednesday night. According to the Pasco Police Department, the fire broke out at 4813 Guemes Lane behind Walmart…
YAKIMA, Wash. -- Yakima County exceeded 12,000 cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. The Yakima Health District said there have been 12,014 cases in the county since the start of the pandemic in March. Based on the most recent data from…
YAKIMA, Wash. -- Yakima police say a gang member shot an 11-year-old girl when he fired several rounds at home in the 1600 block of S. 12th Ave. early Wednesday. Police say the suspect is a 22-year-old Yakima man, and…
PASCO, Wash. --- Due to poor air quality the Pasco School District has made the following changes to their lunch distribution program. All meal distributions and bus deliveries for Sept. 15 is cancelled. If the air quality improves, students can…
YAKIMA, Wash. — Yakima police are investigating the Monday night fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy. Capt. Jay Seely said officers responded about 9:30 p.m. to reports of…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The Kennewick School District announced on Sunday that they have cancelled meal delivery and child care on Monday, September 14 due to…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- Smoke from wildfires raging in Oregon and California brought hazardous air quality to the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas Friday. According to the Environmental Protection Agency's Air Now website, the Tri-Cities' Air Quality Index was above 300 on…
Effective today, indoor fitness and training facilities are allowed to operate in Modified Phase 1 counties under Phase 2 guidance, according to Gov. Jay Inslee's office. This means that facilities like gyms, yoga studios, and indoor sports facilities can open for personal…
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Governor Jay Inslee on Friday issued a proclamation suspending hour limitations for truck drivers who are delivering fire retardant. Fire retardant powder is currently in high demand as wildfires ravage the Pacific Northwest. The powder is produced…
Two local men, one from Yakima County and another from Benton County, have tested positive for West Nile Virus, marking the first two cases in Washington state this year, state health officials announced Friday. According to the Yakima Health District,…
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Governor Jay Inslee said he is heartbroken to hear about the loss of a 1-year-old boy to the Cold Springs Fire. Uriel Hyland was killed and his parents severely burned while trying to escape the fire earlier…
OKANOGAN CO., Wash. — A 1-year-old child was killed as her family tried to flee from the Cold Springs Fire. Jake, Jamie and Uriel Hyland were reportedly visiting their property in Okanogan over the weekend when the fire started. According…
PROSSER, Wash. - The railroad bridge between Prosser and Benton City caught on fire overnight. A photo by Dennis Homan captured the glow of the…
BENTON COUNTY, Wash. - The Benton County Sheriff's Office is warning of a blocked roadway in Finley due to a washed out irrigation canal. The department posted photos on Facebook around midnight Tuesday showing about 2 feet of water at…
UPDATE: I-82 at the Oregon border is back open as of Tuesday morning, according to WSDOT. South Central WA updates: ✅ I-82 - EB MP 114 to Oregon border - OPEN ✅ SR 221 from Prosser to SR 14…
President Trump is taking steps to cut off federal funding from what he calls “anarchist” cities. Trump has ordered all federal agencies to send reports to the White House within 14 days, laying out funds that can be “redirected.” His…
Benton County Deputy Sheriff Guild's response to Sheriff Hatcher's appeal of recall: Sheriff Hatcher had a full fair hearing before an independent judge from another county. The Judge reviewed…
