WA Department of Ecology and other agencies send letter to Biden for Hanford funding
HANFORD, Wash. — Washington and Oregon and a number of other organizations met to create a letter to President Joe Biden Tuesday. They are…
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‘My biggest idol:’ Tri-Cities mother and daughter firefighters reunite at Cow Canyon wildfire
ELLENSBURG, Wash. — Firefighting is in Katie Jo Benitz’s blood. Ever since she grew up with her mother fighting fires and doing…
Call before you dig: August 11 marks National 811 Day
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Every few minutes, an underground utility line is damaged nationwide, according to Cascade Natural Gas (CNG), a company that serves nearly 100 communities…
Inflation reaches 9.1 percent; CBC dean breaks down what comes next
PASCO, Wash. -- Is the American Dream even affordable anymore? With skyrocketing prices just about everywhere, supply chain issues and labor shortages, many Americans…
'It's a way of healing': Bikers deliver memorial ribbon for fallen Naches firefighter's family
NACHES, Wash. — Naches volunteer firefighter Blake Nelson was just 35 years old when he died of complications due to COVID-19 last fall,…
Drug bust at Toppenish motel leads to seizure of fentanyl, meth and firearms
TOPPENISH, Wash. — D.E.A. agents and tribal police raided an El Corral Motel room in July, leading to the seizure of fentanyl pills, methamphetamine and a semi-automatic firearm used in a drug trafficking operation. As announced by U.S. Attorney Vanessa…
Felony suspect ran red light in Yakima, hit driver while trying to evade DUI charge
YAKIMA, Wash. — Several victims escaped from a car crash without injuries when a man who was allegedly under the influence ran a red light and hit their car while speeding to avoid an arrest for felony warrants. According to…
Pair of Walla Walla suspects in custody for accused gun thefts & vehicle prowl
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — An overnight vehicle prowl gone wrong led to the arrest of two men accused of stealing firearms from community members' vehicles and hiding out from the police early on Thursday morning. According to Sgt. Gunner Fulmer…
Downtown Hermiston hosts 'Melon Fest' filled with fun for the whole family
HERMISTON, Ore. —What's better than a sweet, succulent slice of Eastern Oregon's coveted watermelon on a hot summer's day? That's tough to beat, which is why community members from across the area are visiting downtown Hermiston for a day of…
KPD: Off-duty detective arrests suspect seen raping developmentally disabled woman
KENNEWICK, Wash. — An off-duty detective jumped into action when a 57-year-old man was spotted taking advantage of a woman with developmental disabilities in a public park on Wednesday evening. According to a release from the Kennewick Police Department, an…
Yakima Police Department looking for runaway teen
YAKIMA, Wash. — The Yakima Police Department is asking people to be on the lookout for a 14-year-old runaway. According to a post from YPD on social media, Hurley had been visiting family in the Yakima area. He was…
'So unfair:' Girlfriend of 38yo Richland veteran speaks out after he was found deceased during heatwave
RICHLAND, Wash. -- Tiffany Woodrome remembers Sean Aaberg, her boyfriend of four-and-a-half years, as…
Nelson Dam demolition wraps up, fish to have new passage by spring
YAKIMA, Wash. — Crews plan to finish demolition this week on the Nelson Dam in Yakima and get started on establishing a roughened channel…
Pendleton Flour Mill fire affects nearby local businesses
PENDLETON, Wash. — Tuesday afternoon, there was a fire at the Pendleton Flour Mills. Crews put out the fire, but on Wednesday morning, they rushed back to…
Multiple emergency crews responding to Pendleton Flour Mills fire
PENDLETON, Ore. — The Pendleton Police Department is asking people to stay clear of the Grain Craft Pendleton Flour Mill as emergency crews respond to a large fire. Photos shared on Facebook show a massive plume of smoke…
Yakima Co. dispatchers seeing more people texting 911 when it's not safe to call
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. — Yakima County emergency dispatchers are seeing an increase in people texting 911 in situations where calling could put…
WRPD says 750 lost pets returned to owners by Animal Control since 2014
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. — The West Richland Police Department (WRPD) said animal control has been successful in locating the owners of lost…
'It's the food mecca of the Tri-Cities:' Food truck hub opens in Kennewick
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Nine months ago, KAPP KVEW met Chris Corbin on a blank canvas of land nestled between Chuck E. Cheese's…
Tri-Cities police agencies team up to apprehend three suspects in string of robberies
KENNEWICK, Wash. — In light of investigations into a string of robberies committed across the Tri-Cities area, Kennewick and Richland police officers teamed up to arrest three suspects who were identified as persons of interest in the crimes. According to…
Washington State Troopers conducting patrols on speeding and distracted driving starting today
All drivers traveling to and from Pullman will notice more WSP officers.
Yakima Valley SIU names deputies who killed fleeing suspect in shootout
YAKIMA, Wash. — Days after a man accused of firing at police was shot and killed by Yakima County deputies, the Yakima Valley Special Investigations Unit has released the names of the two law enforcement agents involved. They are Sgt.…
Detectives search for rural Grant County man, 43, reported missing for five days
EPHRATA, Wash. — Detectives with the Grant County Sheriff's Office are searching for any information on 43-year-old Audel Espinoza-Duenas, a resident of rural Warden who hasn't been seen or heard from since August 4, 2022. The missing man, Espinoza-Duenas, is…
Taste rosé to benefit breast cancer patients at the Drink Pink Fundraiser
KENNEWICK, Wash. — A beloved annual event benefitting Tri-Cities cancer patients, the Drink Pink Fundraiser returns on August 12 with drinks, food and great company courtesy of the Benton Franklin Fair. The Drink Pink Fundraiser includes a rosé tasting that…
Silver Alert issued for at-risk man last seen in the Richland area
RICHLAND, Wash. — A Silver Alert has been issued for 68-year-old John Scranton, a Federal Way man who is considered endangered and was last contacted in the Tri-Cities area. According to the Washington State Patrol (WSP), Scranton's last contact was…
