Marine life expert speaking on orca behavior at Kennewick library
A marine life expert is coming to Mid-Columbia Libraries' Kennewick branch to speak about Orca behavior.
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Police ask for help to locate missing 76-year-old Yakima man
Yakima Police are seeking the public's help to find a 76-year-old man that went missing last month.
KSD votes 3-2 to keep speaker Brad Henning
The Kennewick School District board voted 3 to 2 Wednesday evening to keep Brad Henning as an optional speaker for Kennewick senior students.
Closing arguments to begin Thursday for trial of former Pasco police officer accused of rape
Closing arguments for the retrial of Richard Aguirre, the Pasco police officer accused of raping his adult niece will begin Thursday afternoon.
Jury hears interview with defendant during retrial for former police officer accused of rape
The retrial for former Pasco police officer Richard Aguirre, accused of raping his niece, continued on Wednesday in Franklin County.
Returning property owners not convinced Mother Nature is to blame for recent flooding
Even while drying out, Lakeside Dentistry in Yakima is back open after a week of flooding
Yakima council votes against raising car tab fees
Car tab fees aren't going up anytime soon in Yakima.
Yakima council presents draft of ‘inclusive public safety ordinance'
The Yakima city council released a public draft of the ‘inclusive public safety ordinance’ that they agreed to explore at a previous meeting.
Evidence builds as witnesses testify in Beckford murder trial
The murder trial of Barry Beckford continued Wednesday with a testimony from a Yakima County Sheriff’s detective who was with the defendant at the spot his wife was killed.
Richland extends Benton County jail contract
Richland will extend its two-year contract with Benton County to continue using its jail.
Officials warn increased wood debris to float down lower Columbia River
The Army Corps of Engineers is warning water recreation enthusiasts to watch out for an increase in woody debris floating down the lower Columbia River.
UPDATE: Community rallies for and against KSD's proposed speaker
A group plans to rally at a Kennewick School District board meeting against a presenter invited to speak to seniors.
Body found on bridge near Selah identified as missing Toppenish man
Yakima authorities confirm the identity of a body discovered on the Fred G. Redmon Bridge in July.
Pasco fugitive wanted on gun charge, failure to appear in court
A 25-year old Pasco man is wanted by police and Tri-Cities Crime Stoppers for failing to appear in court.
Attorney general who sued Obama, Trump travels Eastern Washington
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson is traveling Eastern Washington this week to speak with local communities. On Tuesday, Ferguson presented to Pasco city officials and the Tri-Cities…
Allergists predict this spring will bring more allergies
Doctor Stephen Smith with Northwest Integrative Medicine predicts this spring season will bring more problems for allergy sufferers than what is typical. He said the moisture in the ground this season will cause pollen producing plants to grow faster, which means more allergens in the air.
Yakima city crews and Transform Yakima Together members working together to have homeless camp ready
The new homeless encampment in Yakima will open tomorrow and city workers and members of Transform Yakima Together have been working to have the camp ready.
East Valley fire continues to investigate recent house fires
Multiple house fires have displaced three different families in the last couple days in terrace heights - east of Yakima.
What Inslee's state of emergency proclamation means for Yakima County
Governor Jay Inslee has declared a state of emergency for twenty eastern Washington counties including Yakima County.
15-year-old boy arrested for alleged armed robbery in Kennewick
Police arrested a 15-year-old boy for an armed robbery at a convenience store in Kennewick.
Man charged in gang shooting outside Yakima sports bar
A man has been charged for allegedly shooting two people outside a Yakima sports bar in February.
Pasco City Council moves forward with camping ban in public parks
Pasco is moved forward with plans to ban camping in public parks during a Monday night hearing.
Former Pasco police officer accused of rape back in court for retrial
A former Pasco police officer faced a new jury on Tuesday, along with charges for the alleged rape and assault of his niece.
Driver hits pedestrian after failing to yield on Clearwater
Kennewick police responded to a collision in which a car hit a pedestrian on Monday night.
