PASCO, Wash. — Have you received a phone call from the Franklin County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) demanding payment for fines or warrants? You're not alone! FCSO deputies have logged numerous reports of community members claiming they were contacted by the…
SOAP LAKE, Wash. — Level 3 evacuations – meaning LEAVE NOW – are in place for people living near a wildfire in Soap Lake. Evacuations are impacting people in the following areas: Adrian Road 2 of SR 2 21000 block Rd D.5 NE Area of Road D.5 NE and 20.6 NE Area of Road D.5 NE and 20.7 NE East…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — An abandoned truck and trailer, each of which was stolen from different jurisdictions in the Tri-Cities region, were found rolled over following an accident near the Benton County Fairgrounds. According to a social media alert from the…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Deputies from the Benton County Sheriff's Office are investigating what was reported as another potential cougar sighting in their jurisdiction—this time, near the west edge of Columbia Park. According to a social media alert from BCSO deputies,…
BENTON COUNTY, Wash. -- Benton County commissioners are searching for a second building to lease as part of the proposed behavioral…
CLE ELUM, Wash. — After three robberies, the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Postal Inspectors have a suspect in custody for allegedly stealing packages from the South Cle Elum Post Office. Image credit: Kittitas County…
YAKIMA, Wash. — As the weather gets hotter, Yakima first responders are anticipating a rush of heat-related emergency calls, including drownings, heat exhaustion and vehicle fires. Yakima County Sheriff Bob Udell said when people start feeling the heat of summer,…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. — Each city has their own fireworks laws when it comes to the holiday seasons. The city's fire departments and districts told us what their fireworks…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Team members at Mikey's Chance Canine Rescue prepared to slow down the rate at which they accept new dogs with adoptions down and fosters overwhelmed; and yet when 15 neglected dogs needed saving from a hoarding…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — After colliding with another vehicle while riding through an intersection in the Tri-Cities, a deputy from the Benton County Sheriff's Office was injured and transported to an area hospital for medical treatment. According to a social…
PASCO, Wash. — Reports of a disturbance landed a wanted man behind bars after Pasco police investigators learned that a male suspect accused of breaking a no-contact order was the same person wanted in connection with a robbery and…
PENDLETON, Ore. — For the first time in 2022, temperatures are expected to reach triple-digits as the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Heat Advisory for the entire Columbia Basin; extending across southern Washington and northern Oregon on Monday, June…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Concerned police officers patrolling near the west side of Kennewick followed a car's smoking trail in hopes of informing the driver and helping out. After trailing for a short while, it became apparent to the police…
PASCO, Wash. — Upcoming road work meant to leave a positive impact on the roads of northern Franklin County launched on Friday and will impact traffic through the Eltopia area for two weeks in the early summer. According to…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Have you seen this man? Kennewick police officers have turned to their community seeking assistance in identifying the male suspect who is accused of making fraudulent transactions at local businesses. According to a social media alert from…
RICHLAND, Wash. — The Tri-Cities Womxn's March and Party for Socialism and Liberation planned a 'Bans Off Our Bodies' protest June 24 at 7 p.m. at…
UNION GAP, Wash. — Families, friends and colleagues of fallen Washington State Patrol troopers gathered Friday in Union Gap to celebrate the unveiling of a memorial garden to honor their loved ones' sacrifices. "Law enforcement work is selfless work provided…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- In light of the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the landmark Roe v. Wade case that protected abortion rights on a national scale,…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Temperatures across Eastern Washington are approaching the mid-90s this weekend with the first 100-degree day of the year expected on Monday. Even if you can handle the heat, your pet might not have the same luck. Experts…
YAKIMA, Wash. — While pro-choice organizations are criticizing the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, many…
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Federal grants will help fund a wildfire mitigation project in a specifically endangered range of the Northern Blue Mountain foothills where private property and forested landscape have been deemed at risk. Walla Walla County Emergency Management…
DAYTON, Wash. — A Walla Walla man died from a gunshot wound he suffered at an apartment in Dayton, leading the Columbia County Sheriff's Office to launch an investigation with help from state crime analysts. According to a press release…
YAKIMA, Wash. — In hopes of reconnecting with his love of the game, MarJon Beauchamp returned to his hometown last year and played for the Yakima Valley Community College men's basketball team. One year removed from his JuCo stint,…
Benton City - Summer is officially here, and so are summer temperatures. After a chilly, rainy spring, many people are thrilled to get outdoors and enjoy the nice weather. But the message from first responders is: take a moment to…
