PROSSER, Wash. — After eight days of verification and canvassing, Benton County Auditor Brenda Chilton officially certified the signatures on the recall petition for the Benton County Sheriff Jerry Hatcher today. According to a release issued by Benton County officials,…
OLYMPIA, Wash. — A group of state lawmakers, led by a Pierce County Democrat, plan to send a scathing letter to Gov. Jay Inslee Thursday threatening to call a special legislative session if he doesn't reconsider the state's reopening plan. The letter comes…
OLYMPIA, Wash. — On Tuesday afternoon, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed what's being described as an economic justice legislative package that includes a tax on capital gains and a tax credit for working families in need. Joined by legislators, community…
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The security fencing around buildings on Washington state’s Capitol campus was removed Tuesday, four months after the barriers went up during national unrest tied to the presidential election. The Olympian reports enhanced security measures have been in…
OLYMPIA, Wash. — With counties throughout Washington state preparing for a rollback, Governor Jay Inslee announced a two-week pause to the 'Healthy Washington' guidance. This means that all counties in Phase 3, including Benton, Franklin and Yakima Counties, will remain…
OLYMPIA, Wash. — While a slew of Washington state counties are expected to move back to Phase 2, Gov. Inslee announced new changes allowing spectator events and religious services to gather up to 50% capacity—as long as many of the…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Today's coronavirus metrics from the Benton-Franklin Health District (BFHD) likely provides the bi-county region's final update before public health leaders re-evaluate 'Healthy Washington' standing. Given the current state of the coronavirus pandemic in Benton and Franklin Counties,…
OLYMPIA, Wash. — During his regular press briefing on Thursday afternoon, Washington Governor Jay Inslee acknowledged the need for long-term solutions to nuclear waste at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation located north of West Richland. Gov. Inslee says that he and…
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse of Washington state voted to impeach President Donald Trump earlier this year, and he has the primary challengers to prove it. At least three Republicans have said they will challenge Newhouse…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — For weeks, the Benton-Franklin Health District (BFHD) has been urging the Tri-Cities to remain vigilant regarding COVID-19. Now, the bi-county region is at risk of moving back to Phase 2 of re-opening, which would cut indoor capacity…
OLYMPIA, Wash. — After nearly a year, Washington Governor Jay Inslee officially rescinded a May 2020 directive to freeze hiring for state agencies, personal service contracts and equipment purchases. The announcement was confirmed by the Governor's office, which provided a…
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Gov. Jay Inslee said that fully vaccinated Washingtonians can gather or dine safely outdoors in small groups without masking up. Inslee's remarks coincide with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announcement on Tuesday stating that fully vaccinated individuals do not need…
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Wash. — On May 3, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) will evaluate regional COVID-19 metrics to determine whether counties can remain in Phase 3 of 'Healthy Washington' guidelines. As of now, Benton and Franklin Counties…
YAKIMA, Wash. — Unemployment has been a major topic of conversation since the coronavirus threat emerged in the early stages of 2020. It's been over a year since thousands of people lost their jobs and with businesses re-opening, certain jobs…
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — A Washington state judge has blocked some coronavirus-related restrictions on farms and orchards meant to protect farmworkers. Yakima County Superior Court Judge Blaine Gibson issued an injunction last week that stops the state from enforcing a…
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BENTON COUNTY, Wash. — Ever since the Horse Heaven Wind Farm was first proposed, it's been a point of contention amongst Benton County community members. Opposition intensified when the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce conducted a public opinion survey that…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Loren Culp on Friday is formally announcing his candidacy for Washington’s 4th Congressional District, running against fellow Republican Dan Newhouse. Friday morning, Culp officially launched culpforcongress.com. In a Facebook Live video on Tuesday night, Culp said,…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. — This Saturday, law enforcement agencies throughout the nation will participate in 'Take Back Day,' a yearly event sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) giving people an opportunity to part with dangerous prescription drugs. All three of…
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A bill to spend $125 million to prevent and fight wildfires in Washington sailed through the state House on Thursday and now goes to Gov. Jay Inslee for his signature.
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A new tax on capital gains would be imposed on the sale of stocks and bonds in excess of $250,000 under a measure approved Wednesday by the Washington House.
REPUBLIC, Wash. -- Loren Culp, the 2020 gubernatorial candidate who sought to remove Jay Inslee from power and lost, is now looking to unseat a local congressman. The Associated Press reports the Republican from the town of Republic has filed…
SPOKANE, Wash. — Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers introduced the ‘Lower Costs, More Cures Act’ on Wednesday, with the goal of lowering drug prices for families in the state. McMorris Rodgers' office says the act is meant to be…
