TOPPENISH, Wash. — A single mother with three children is recovering from brain trauma that she suffered when a suspect shot her in front of her home earlier this month. On Sunday, October 3, Iridian "Iris" Robledo Viramontes was shot…
GRANGER, Wash. — The next in a recent string of violent threats against schools in Southeastern Washington extends throughout Yakima County, where an anonymous threat was placed against Granger High School. According to an alert from the Granger School District,…
SUNNYSIDE, Wash. -- The Sunnyside School District and Sunnyside Police Department are investigating threats made on social media against schools in the district, according to the school district. The Sunnyside School District posted an alert on their website Friday morning…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The Kennewick Police Department is investigating a shooting early Friday morning, after Moises Silva, 23, allegedly shot at someone during a party. Police responded to the 7900 block of W 5th Ave. around 12:19 a.m., for reports…
YAKIMA, Wash. — In response to high demand for COVID-19 testing, the Yakima Health District has reopened the drive-thru testing site at State Fair Park. "This will just be another…
GRANDVIEW, Wash. -- School will resume Friday for students in the Grandview School District after a police investigation into potential violent threats…
UPDATE on 10/22/21 at 10:50 a.m.: Yakima County investigators clarified further details from a Thursday afternoon collision in Wapato that forced a toddler to be rushed to Seattle for urgent medical care. Please be advised that local authorities misidentified the…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Through its' Tough Enough To Wear Pink' program, the Benton Franklin Fair donated $12,250 to treat and prevent breast cancer across the bi-county community. According to a release from the Benton Franklin Fair, that money is being…
WASHINGTON — Backed by leaders from state, local, tribal and federal government, members of the Biden Administration have filed an agreement focused on improving operations along the Columbia River Basin. With differing methods, each group involved with the agreement hopes…
RICHLAND, Wash. — A 48-year-old woman from Yakima was hospitalized after she collided with the back of a truck that was merging into her lane shortly before Noon on Thursday. According to a press memo issued by the Washington State…
YAKIMA, Wash. — Public health officials have recognized a recent uptick of COVID-19 outbreaks occurring in Yakima County. That includes an extensive outbreak amongst staff and residents at the Sunnyside Assisted Living Facility. According to a media release issued by…
UPDATE on 10/21/221 at 5:00 p.m.: A Pasco police detective recovered the stolen pickup truck on Empire Drive between N 4th Ave and the Sun Willows Golf Course. The Ford F-250 pickup truck was unoccupied and will be returned…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — In a statement published to social media on Thursday morning, the Benton County Sheriff's Office confirmed that its employees will not be required to show proof of vaccination to be part of the team. There is no…
GRANDVIEW, Wash. -- The Grandview School District is closed Thursday after school officials received information from the Grandview Police Department that a threat of violence was directed at schools in the district. On Thursday morning, the school district posted on…
TRI-CITIES, Wash -- The White House sent a news release out Tuesday morning detailing their plans to make the COVID-19 vaccine available to…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The winner of the Mid-Columbia Duck Races walked away with a sweet new ride. Toyota of Tri-Cities partnered with Mid-Columbia area Rotary Clubs to give…
YAKIMA, Wash. — Yakima police are searching for a 30-year-old man accused of kidnapping his 3-month-old son and the boy's 29-year-old mother, who has a no-contact…
PASCO, Wash. — A Franklin County farm owner is facing a hefty fine of $304,000 for irrigating this year's crops using water that was sourced illegally from the Snake River. According to an alert issued by the Washington State Department…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — A semi-truck driver narrowly avoided a serious injury after steel beams shifted during a collision and pierced through the cab of his vehicle. According to a social media post by Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper Chris…
RICHLAND, Wash. — Don't panic if you hear a quick influx of sirens between 10:00 a.m. and Noon on Thursday, October 21—emergency management agencies across Benton and Franklin Counties are conducting an annual siren test during that timeframe. These sirens…
RICHLAND, Wash. — If you or a loved one are a retired Hanford staff member, you may be eligible for a free package of Spudnuts courtesy of Critical Nurse Staffing LLC in the Tri-Cities. On the National Day of Remembrance—Friday,…
YAKIMA, Wash. — An early-morning house fire on Fairbanks Avenue drew 22 firefighters from across the area for a response effort that lasted more than two hours. According to a release from the Yakima Fire Department (YFD), crews were rushed…
Young KwakFILE – In this Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, file photo, Washington State coach Nick Rolovich watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Pullman, Wash. The NHL suspending San Jose’s Evander Kane 21 games for submitting a fake vaccination card and Washington State firing football coach Nick Rolovich for failing to comply with…
