SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON — Wildfires are becoming increasingly inevitable across the Western United States and Washington state is no exception. As of today, there are at least nine wildfires being monitored across Washington at varying levels of severity and containment. When…
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Governor Jay Inslee issued a proclamation on Tuesday evening that placed Washington in a state of emergency due to a high risk of wildfires across the region. According to an emergency release from the Governor's Office, Inslee…
PENDLETON, Ore. — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Red Flag Warning for Southern Washington and Northeast Oregon from Tuesday afternoon until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 7. A Red Flag Warning is an alert used by the…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The Fourth of July holiday is largely associated with barbeques and cookouts, friends and family, fireworks, pool parties, and family fun. On the flip side, it's also notorious for being a time in which people abuse drugs/alcohol…
JOHN DAY, Oregon. — Fire crews in Northeast Oregon and Southeast Washington have been combatting a string of wildfires across the Blue Mountains caused by passing thunderstorms on Tuesday evening. According to a press release issued by United States…
COLLEGE PLACE, Wash. - Amidst the high temperatures and dry conditions throughout much of Washington, the city of College Place has decided to ban fireworks through the Fourth of July…
RICHLAND, Wash. — Local police are warning Tri-Cities citizens about a phone scam in which suspects claiming that their victim has won large sums of money and a new truck in an attempt to obtain their financial information. According to…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — This summer is getting really hot, really fast. Everyone is at risk for heat related danger and issues, including children. KAPP KVEW spoke with Amy…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. — Heat in the Tri-Cities is at a dangerous, yet historic high. To help residents stay safe, officials with the local Red Cross chapter are sharing their…
KENNEWICK, Wash. - The triple digit weather has officially reached the Tri-Cities and surrounding region, but before you crank up with air conditioner, Benton PUD has some tips for…
YAKIMA, Wash. — With high fire danger and record temperatures approaching the region, the Yakima County Fire Marshal has declared a county-wide burn ban that will last for 18 days beginning on Friday, June 25. According to a press release…
KENNEWICK, Wash. - On Thursday morning, Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced a 'bridge' on the eviction moratorium. "All the sudden it was gonna change again at…
PASCO, Wash. - Everyday, Franklin County Fire District Number Three starts their shift assessing the current conditions and discussing what could possibly come their way.…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. — High temperatures, heavy winds, and large, open fields of vegetation make the Inland Northwest especially susceptible to wildfires. In the event of an emergency, you or a loved one may be forced to evacuate from your homes…
KENNEWICK, Wash. - One day they're listed for sale, the next day, that house is sold; Tri-Cities real estate experts said the pandemic…
KENNEWICK, Wash. - It's been a battle between two groups, both named ANSIL, or A New Start in Life, that's now headed to the Washington…
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…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. — As the Fourth of July celebrations near, many people are starting to load up their fireworks stockpiles. But while they're a fun holiday tradition, officials want to remind residents about the…
COLLEGE PLACE, Wash. — Heavy winds and rainstorms on Tuesday afternoon caused trouble in Walla Walla County including an incident involving a flipped plane and numerous reports of a power outage in the area. According to Pacific Power, which serves…
PASCO, Wash. - As the summer heats up, car prowls in the area tend to rise. However, there are a few simple tricks that you can employ to help make sure you and…
UPDATE at 2:00 p.m. on June 8: KAPP-KVEW spoke with Pasco Police, who clarified that the child was only reported missing last week. However, he was last seen in September,…
UPDATE: Yakima neighbors raise more than $98,000 for shooting victim. KAPP-KVEW spoke to the victim's brother, who said there is a chance that the victim will be paralyzed for the rest of his life. ORIGINAL ARTICLE: YAKIMA, Wash. — A 35-year-old…
YAKIMA, Wash. — Three children and two adults escaped their home after it caught on fire early on Sunday morning as heavy smoke emerged from under the structure. According to a press release issued by the Yakima County Fire District…
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — A man with a history of sexually lewd and inappropriate acts was arrested by Walla Walla police after an underaged girl reported that he exposed his genitalia to her earlier this week. According to a release…
