GRANT CO., Wash. -- The Grant County Sheriff's Office says a 16-year-old girl was flown to Harborview Medical Center with life-threatening injuries after being involved in a crash near Royal City Monday morning. The GCSO Tweeted Monday morning that four…
YAKIMA CO., Wash. -- A 51-year-old Pasco woman was struck by a car and killed early Saturday morning while walking in a construction zone on SR 823, according to the Washington State Patrol. According to the WSP report, Bonnie Stewart,…
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s state health officer said Friday businesses will be asked to either enforce mask policies or check whether customers have been vaccinated against COVID-19. The comments by Dr. Dean Sidelinger came as he said the state…
YAKIMA, Wash. — MultiCare Health System has pledged $8 million to Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences to help improve healthcare access in medically underserved communities. “Pacific Northwest University is an important partner in ensuring communities across the Pacific Northwest…
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Wash. — An Othello woman was transported to the hospital after another driver failed to yield the right of way and collided with her vehicle north of the Pasco city limits. According to a press release issued by…
TRI-CITIES, Wash — After Governor Jay Inslee announced a full economy reopening on Thursday, businesses are "excited and motivated" to work towards "the end in sight." According to Gov.…
KENNEWICK, Wash. - Now that the CDC has eased mask guidelines for people who are fully vaccinated, a lot of questions have arose…
YAKIMA, Wash. — The Yakima County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit-and-run that ended with a vehicle combusting on the side of the road near the intersection of Yakima Valley Highway and N Granger Rd. According to a press release…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Fire crews responded to a smoking commercial structure fire at Carniceria 3 Pueblos, a local butcher shop, at 2446 W. Kennewick Ave around 12:30 a.m. on Friday. A passerby noticed a slight amount of smoke coming…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Deputies with the Benton County Sheriff's Office are investigating the death of a person whose body was found Friday in the Columbia River. The discovery of…
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SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has announced that the state will immediately follow guidance from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which ease indoor mask-wearing and social distancing for fully vaccinated people. Brown said in…
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington is on track to fully reopen its economy by June 30, and a full reopening could happen even sooner if 70% or more of residents ages 16 and older have gotten at least one dose…
YAKIMA, Wash. — The Yakima Health District is working to improve COVID-19 vaccine access for the Hispanic community, which makes up more than half of the county's population.…
FRANKLIN COUNTY Wash. — Local authorities are asking the community to steer clear of the area around Levey Park as crews respond to a vegetation fire along the Snake River. According to a tweet by Franklin County Fire No.…
Officials from the United States Social Security Administration announced the most popular baby names for 2020 and you may be surprised at the results for Washington. According to information compiled by the Social Security Administration, the most popular girl's name…
RICHLAND, Wash. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Energy and its regulators have proposed extending the deadline to ship waste contaminated with plutonium off the decommissioned Hanford nuclear reservation in Washington state. The proposal moves the deadline back 20 years…
TOPPENISH, Wash. — Two people were hurt when a car collided with a Toppenish School District school bus just south of the city limits shortly before Noon on Thursday. According to a press release issued by the Yakima County Sheriff’s…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. — Starting in the Fall of 2021, Washington State University will require proof of vaccination for students looking to attend in-person classes. To make the process easier for the school community, WSU Tri-Cities is hosting its second COVID-19…
OLYMPIA, Wash. (KXLY) — Washington is on track for a full reopening of its economy by June 30. On Thursday, Governor Jay Inslee announced that it could come sooner depending on rates of vaccinations across the state. The plateau in…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Aerie, a lifestyle brand focusing on intimate apparel under the umbrella of American Eagle, is now open at Columbia Center Mall. According to a press release issued by Columbia Center representatives, the Tri-Cities' first Aerie is located…
ELLENSBURG, Wash. — Today, Central Washington University is joining dozens of public and private universities across the United States in lifting its standardized testing requirement for admissions to the school. According to a release issued by the school, this shift…
After a review from a group of nationally-acclaimed scientists from the Western United States, Washington children ages 12+ are now approved for the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup completed a review of federal guidelines regarding…
KENNEWICK, Wash.-- Police in Kennewick are searching for a suspect after they robbed a Dominos pizza this morning. Around 1:30 this morning, three employees were working in the business when a single subject allegedly entered the location and demanded that…
