RICHLAND, Wash. – A new solar project is planned for the Richland area that would provide electricity to more than 11,000 homes in Tri-Cities. Energy Northwest and Tucci Energy Services have signed an agreement for TES to lease 300 acres…
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The president of the University of Washington, Ana Mari Cauce, said in a press conference Monday afternoon that "privacy is absolutely paramount" regarding the WA…
YAKIMA, Wash. — While the Yakima Sunrise Rotary Club did have to cancel its annual raffle fundraiser due to the pandemic, they were still able to raise $66,000 with a creative new fundraiser: Move-A-Thon. "We just got overwhelming support...People that…
PASCO, Wash. - Although they are small, little critters like bunnies, lizards and turtles are equally as loved and care for by Little Lives Small Animal Rescue. Executive…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. --- BFHD health officials announced an increase of nearly a thousand COVID-19 cases after the long holiday break. In a 5-day count, the health district reported 542 new cases for Benton County and 417 new cases for Franklin.…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Roughly 40 minutes outside of the Tri-Cities is Coyote Ridge Correctional Facility; home to some of the most egregious mishandling of a COVID-19 outbreak in the country. A state watchdog report published by Mike Reicher and Joseph…
KENNEWICK, Wash. - A Kennewick mother and her two daughters are temporarily without a place to stay after a fire damaged their home Monday morning. According to Kennewick Fire Department Chief Chad Michael, the fire started at 119 East 6th…
RICHLAND, Wash. - Owner of the Tri-City Bible Bookstore, Deanna Brown, recalled the 1970's, when the store was located in Kennewick and owned by her…
HERMISTON, Ore. -- The city of Hermiston is stepping in to help restaurants stay afloat during the current phase of restrictions on businesses. A city spokesperson announced Friday that they will be making portions of city-owned parking lots available for…
WENATCHEE, Wash. -- The Washington Apple Commission has designated the week of Nov. 28 - Dec. 6 as the second annual celebration of Washington Apple Week. The week-long celebration will focus on educating consumers on the varieties available, the process…
YAKIMA, Wash. -- The Yakima County Prosecutor's Office has decided not to file charges against three teenagers arrested in connection with a gang-related homicide. The incident started on Friday, Nov. 20, around 3:30 p.m. at Hy’s Mini Mart. According to…
NACHES, Wash. -- Friday is Opening Day at White Pass Ski Area, and as of Friday morning day-use tickets were sold out. Skiers can anticipate some new COVID-19 restrictions in place this season, including masks and social distancing required while…
KITTITAS COUNTY, Wash. -- After serving in the position for over a year, Sheriff Clay Myers was officially sworn in at the Kittitas County Superior Court on Wednesday, Nov. 25. Sheriff Myers first served as undersheriff to former Sheriff Gene…
WAPATO, Wash. -- A man suspected of driving under the influence died after crashing his car on Thanksgiving. According to the Yakima County Sheriff's Office, deputies and firefighters responded to the two-car, head-on collision on Yakima Valley Highway just east…
YAKIMA, Wash. — Kevin Irby was a son, a brother, a father of two young boys and, most of all, a person much…
As Black Friday approaches, one local restaurant is getting creative with a burgers and beer drive-thru. Proof Gastropub is selling dinner bags filled with two "In n Out" style…
KENNEWICK, Wash. - While Thanksgiving might look very different for most Americans this year, for Chef Chris Nokes, it's mostly the same situation. "It is amazing," he said. Besides…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. --- Local health officials announced an increase of almost 200 new COVID-19 cases ahead of Thanksgiving tomorrow. Benton County increased by 129 new cases for a total of 7,635 cases while Franklin County increased by 64 for a…
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state health officials are considering changing the disease metrics that guide school district reopening decisions during the pandemic. The Seattle Times reports the changes, if adopted, mean up to half the state’s 300 school districts would…
PASCO, Wash. — Columbia Basin College was approved for a $2.3 million grant by the U.S. Department of Education. This funding will be used to supplement the High School Equivalency Program (HEP), which enables members of the community to obtain…
PASCO, Wash. - Nearly a hundred people gathered outside the Franklin County Courthouse on Tuesday morning to protest the state's latest COVID-19 restrictions.…
RICHLAND, Wash. - The Little Fence of Hope has returned to Richland. Last year, Mary Arquette and her family realized there were several kids and teens walking…
Hundreds of cars lined up at the Toyota Center in Kennewick Tuesday morning for a chance to receive one of 1,000 free Thanksgiving dinner boxes. This was 2nd Harvest's 5th annual turkey…
PASCO, Wash. --- In a unanimous decision during their Nov. 24 meeting, Pasco School District Board members voted to stick to remote learning for middle and high schoolers indefinitely. The decision came after board members reviewed current local and state…
