PROSSER, Wash. — On Saturday, July 3, Historic Downtown Prosser will host its first annual 'Red, White and Blues Festival' to highlight the city's delicious blueberries, affinity for blues music, and patriotic spirit. According to a release by Historic Downtown…
YAKIMA, Wash. — The weekly $250,000 drawing through Washington state's 'Shot of a Lifetime' vaccination incentive program was held this Tuesday and a lucky winner claimed the prize in Yakima. According to a release by officials from Washington's Lottery, a…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Since the start of the year, the new fire station in west Kennewick has been burglarized three times with thousands of dollars worth of equipment stolen. Kennewick police investigators have been on the case and recently made…
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — A family dispute led to arson charges after a 25-year-old woman allegedly started a fire in her father's home and attempted to flee the scene while fire crews combatted the flames. According to a press release…
GEORGE, Wash. — A limited supply of tickets and camping passes are available for the 2021 Watershed Festival, which has a loaded setlist headlined by Tim McGraw, Dierks Bentley, and Thomas Rhett. At the three-day music festival hosted by the Gorge…
PASCO, Wash. — A tuition-free, full-day pre-school program founded in part by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is heading to the Tri-Cities next year. According to a press release issued by the Housing Authority of the City of Pasco and Franklin…
UPDATE: Walla Walla police arrested a 25-year-old woman, the daughter of the homeowner, for arson after she allegedly lit the home on fire after a family dispute. We've left this article unaltered. To read our most recent update, click the…
Sean McKeagOLYMPIA, Wash. — Governor Jay Inslee announced a new vaccine incentive program for Washington’s military community and veterans. The state has been offering large sums of money, including a $1 million cash prize, for Washingtonians who get a COVID-19 vaccine, but the state database has not included veterans. This is because the Department of Defense has been vaccinating veterans…
The first reported Asian giant hornet of 2021 in the United States was found dead near Seattle by a Washington state resident in early June.The dead insect, nicknamed the "murder hornet," found in Marysville, Washington, was dried out and emerged…
The Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to the Affordable Care Act on Thursday in a decision that will leave the law intact and save health care for millions of Americans. The justices turned away a challenge from Republican-led states and…
As always, June is a-jostle with corporations revealing their Pride-themed initiatives, but one US airline has gone a little further than the usual rainbow-decked Instagram post.Alaska Airlines debuted its Pride plane on Tuesday, truly nailing its colors to the mast…
With millions of Californians set to experience a heat wave in the coming days, the operator of the state's power grid issued an alert that called for residents to conserve electricity on Thursday.The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) issued a…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Tuesday, June 15th was a special day for the Columbia Basin Veteran's Center. It was the first forum meeting since the coronavirus shutdowns, the 2nd anniversary of the Veteran's Therapeutic…
SELAH, Wash. — After being delayed for a year due to the pandemic, the first annual Selah Sip & Stroll and Art Walk is set for Saturday. "It’s just a great time to kind of get out, shake off some…
PASCO, Wash. — A viral Facebook post led the Pasco Police Department to begin an investigation and release bodycam footage of an interaction from early on Sunday morning in which a neighbor accused a young man of hitting a dog.…
PROSSER, Wash. - It's been over two years since families have swam, splashed and slid into the water at the Prosser Aquatic Center. "Well we were certainly looking…
YAKIMA, Wash. — Yakima police are investigating an armed robbery Wednesday morning at Tieton Food Mart, at the corner of West Tieton Drive and South 48th Avenue. Police responded just after 2:30 a.m. to reports of an armed robbery at…
Three weeks after a gunman opened fire at a San Jose public transit rail yard and killed nine people, officials in the Northern California city passed a law requiring retailers to videotape all gun purchases.The San Jose City Council passed…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — In the past, Kennewick Police would be forced to arrest individuals during serious mental health crises. Now, thanks to a partnership between the police and mental health specialists in the area, those suffering from mental illness can…
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Young Minnesotans have a major opportunity to make some extra cash.Last month, 33% of 16 to 19 year olds nationwide had a job. That’s the highest rate since the last recession.…
COLUMBIA VALLEY, Wash. — Two areas located within the Columbia Valley are officially being recognized as American Viticultural Areas (AVAs); bringing even more credibility to wine grape-growing in Southeastern Washington. According to a release issued by the Washington State…
YAKIMA, Wash. — The Alert Yakima emergency notification system is a tool being promoted by local agencies to help the community stay safe and aware of dangerous activity in the area. In dire situations, this public notification system can help…
SpaceX received a warning from a district attorney in Texas this week, warning that the company could be violating several state laws by shutting down public beaches for extended periods of time and using unlicensed security guards to ward people…
