RICHLAND, Wash. --- Looks like we'll have to wait until December for the Duportail Bridge to finally open. The delay is due to a lack of traffic light parts for the intersection. “We have been fortunate to be able to…
SALEM, Ore. --- In a press conference Friday, Nov. 13 Gov. Kate Brown of Oregon announced that ALL Oregon counties will enter a 2-week shutdown. Originally, the shutdown only applied to select counties. The change comes as cases are jumping…
OLYMPIA, Wash. --- Today Gov. Jay Inslee wrote a letter to the Trump administration asking for an extension of federal authority and funding for Washington National Guard employment, who are currently assisting with the COVID-19 pandemic response. Current federal funding…
The governors of Washington, Oregon and California issued a travel advisory on Friday urging anyone arriving from another state or country to self-quarantine for 14 days. RELATED: Governors of Washington, Oregon, California announce coronavirus pact "As COVID-19 cases continue to…
NACHES, Wash. - A Yakima County Fire District #3 employee and 'community icon', Scott Lounsbury, was killed when he was hit by a city-owned pickup on Thursday afternoon. "It is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness we report the…
YAKIMA, Wash. --- Yakima police shared Ring footage of a porch pirate stealing mail and a package from a residence near 18th Avenue and Tieton Drive. The incident occurred Monday, Nov. 9 at around 3 p.m and police are still…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. --- Over the last two days positive COVID-19 cases in the bi-county area increased by over 260, according to local health officials. Benton County numbers increased by 182 new cases while Franklin County increased by 82. The total…
Nick Rolovich will be making his home debut when Washington State hosts No. 11 Oregon on Saturday. He’s already gotten the Cougars off to a good start with a couple of other “firsts.” Rolovich became the first Washington State head…
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Governor Jay Inslee and First Lady of Washington Trudi Inslee will address the state on Thursday evening. A release from the governor’s office said they will give an update on the pandemic in Washington. The news conference…
A majority of voters in two rural Oregon counties decided last week that their commissioners must consider moving the state border to become part of Republican-led Idaho. A movement known as “Move Oregon's Borders for a Greater Idaho” hopes to…
HERMISTON, Ore. --- This Saturday Nov. 14, Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is providing another free drive-thru flu shot event on the main hospital campus. From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Good Shepherd will be able to vaccinate up…
UPDATE: The road is back open in both directions as of Tuesday night, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. (more…)
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — When scientists in Washington state destroyed the first nest of so-called murder hornets found in the U.S., they discovered about 500 live specimens in various stages of development, officials said Tuesday. Among them were nearly 200…
KENNEWICK, Wash. ---- On Tuesday, Nov. 10 Finley School District administrators learned that a Finley Elementary School staff member tested positive for COVID-19. As a precaution, the district is transitioning all first grade students at Finley Elementary to 100% remote…
OLYMPIA, Wash. --- The recall of Benton County Sheriff Jerry Hatcher will officially proceed due to a recent Washington Supreme Court ruling. In an order filed on Nov. 6, the state Supreme Court unanimously agreed with the original court ruling…
SPANAWAY, Wash. - The Pierce County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of a veteran deputy who died after he was found unresponsive in his patrol unit early Tuesday morning. According to the sheriff's office, a passerby called 911 about 6:15 a.m.…
Be sure to check pass reports if traveling today! A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for the eastern slopes and northern Blues through early Wednesday morning. The heaviest snow will fall throughout the day today before tapering off to…
KENNEWICK, Wash. --- Kennewick School District is starting off the week with 11 new COVID-19 cases, all but one are either KSD students or faculty. Cases at Edison Elementary will close one classroom, whose 21 students will need to quarantine.…
WOODINVILLE, Wash. --- Two King County sheriff's deputies are in serious condition and a suspect is dead after two officers were shot in Woodinville Monday afternoon. The sheriff's office said it happened about 1:15 p.m., but investigators have not released more…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. --- Local coronavirus cases spiked this weekend according to health officials, bringing the total number of cases between the two counties to 11,107. BFHD reported a three-day total of 241 new COVID-19 cases in Benton County and 110…
WALLA WALLA, Wash. --- Law enforcement arrest stabbing suspect Adam Dickinson, 33, on Sunday, Nov. 8 after later receiving a home invasion call. At about 3:30 p.m., Officers responded to the area of the 1800 block of Pleasant Street for…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. --- BFHD health officials reported an increase of 61 positive COVID-19 cases between the two counties, bringing the combined total to 10,756 cases. Benton County increased by 46 cases while Franklin County increased by 15. As of Wednesday,…
The stage was set for former Vice President Joe Biden to speak Friday night during primetime from Wilmington, Delaware, his campaign said, as his lead over President Donald Trump grew in battleground states that could decide the election. RELATED: KAPP-KVEW programming change…
