Richland doctor helping COVID-19 patients recover from parosmia
RICHLAND, Wash. -- There's nothing like the smell of your favorite scent, or a taste that takes you back in time. "We call our sense of smell…
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Spokane firefighters rescue 9 ducklings, distraught momma from window well
Credit: Spokane FireSPOKANE, Wash. – Firefighters were quick to help a distraught mother of nine. Crews helped a frantic momma duck whose nine babies fell in a deep window well near 27th and Southeast Boulevard. All of the ducklings are doing great and a report from the fire department says “momma appeared exceptionally thankful for SFD’s care and intervention.” READ:…
Pasco Police Department aims for 20 donations at its upcoming blood drive
PASCO, Wash. — In an attempt to give back to community members who need it most and extend their impact on the Tri-Cities area, the Pasco Police Department is hosting a community blood drive at one of its facilities on…
'Lost a family member:' Musicians mourn beloved Kennewick bassist murdered in suspected revenge killing
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Members in the Tri-Cities community are still reeling from the devastating loss of a Kennewick man found dead inside…
"She's a miracle," Kennewick family recounts extreme preemie journey
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- "I wanted to plan everything get everything set up for her and everything but," Kennewick Mother Lizet Robles said. Sometimes though, life has other…
WSDA starts lawn treatments to control Japanese Beetle populations in residential areas
GRANDVIEW, Wash. -- Just a few years ago, Japanese beetles were not commonly found in the Western United States. In fact, the Washington State…
Pasco High's Hip Hop Dance Team will be featured on America's Got Talent
PASCO, Wash. — Students from the Pasco High School Dance Team were invited to compete in the latest season of the nationally-broadcasted talent competition show "America's Got Talent" premiering later…
Walla Walla's own Derek Kolbaba is headed to the 2022 PBR World Finals
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Roughly half of the hopefuls competing in the 2022 Professional Bull Riders World Finals are coming from the United States, but only one is representing Washington state: Derek Kolbaba of Walla Walla. An esteemed competitor with…
Washington officials 'concerned' about possible spread of bird flu in the state
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- While the coronavirus pandemic seems to be ending, officials in Washington are concerned about another virus -- one that impacts our feathered friends. It's…
Freeze Warning issued for Yakima Valley, no longer in Kittitas and Umatilla counties
UPDATE on 5/12/22: Though a freeze warning has been extended once again for the Yakima Valley, special alerts no longer suggest that Kittitas and Umatilla Counties are at risk on Friday morning. Officials from Alert Yakima say that the cities…
14-year-old taken to Lourde's after hit and run in Pasco
PASCO, Wash. -- Lourde's Medical Center went into a brief lock down Sunday afternoon after a 14-year-old came in with injuries from a hit and run. Pasco Police Department (PPD) says the incident happened around 3:30 p.m. on May 8th.…
Officers fatally shoot man who opened fire in Wenatchee church
WENATCHEE, Wash. -- Wenatchee Police Department (WPD) says a man who opened fire inside a church has died after officers fatally shot him. Officials say they were dispatched to the area of North Chelan Avenue and Palouse Street around 8:27…
'It’s just sickening': Shooting shuts down Cinco de Mayo celebration in Sunnyside
UPDATE, 9:45 a.m. on 5/7/22: The Sunnyside Police Department (SPD) has released more information about a shooting that occurred at the Sunnyside Cinco de Mayo Celebrations…
Suspect arrested after body found in Kennewick home
KENNEWICK, WA - Police say they arrested a 44-year-old man in Skamania county, suspected of killing a Kennewick man in his 70s. A housekeeper found 76-year-old Clayton Wick's body in his S. Buchanan St. home on May 3rd. Investigators say…
Tri-Cities REALTORS looking for neighborhood to revitalize
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- The TriCity Association of REALTORS or TCAR is asking for community input for their latest project. Recently, they partnered with Rebuilding Mid-Columbia, a nonprofit that helps people who are disabled, low-income or a veteran, with minor home…
Richland astronaut Kayla Barron is returning to Earth after nearly six months in space
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — After nearly half a year aboard the International Space Station (ISS), Richland High School grad Kayla Barron is returning to Earth along with her crewmates. NASA live-streamed Crew 3's departure from the ISS online and…
EWU exhibit amplifies unseen stories during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Copyright 4 News NowSPOKANE, Wash. – May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It’s a time to celebrate these cultures and a new local exhibit is doing so through photographs. Throughout the entire month, Eastern Washington University’s Women’s and Gender Studies Education Center is hosting the exhibit to amplify Asian American stories. The pandemic brought on many challenges,…
Visit Tri-Cities celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- Visit Tri-Cities is celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week with a variety of activities to highlight the region. The week is showcasing the region's diverse…
'End of an era:' Thunderbird Motel lot officially signed over to the City of Pasco
PASCO, Wash. -- It's the end of an era for the Thunderbird Motel as the city of Pasco officially closed on its…
Kennewick cookie shop offers sweet way to give back
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Crumbl Cookie, in Kennewick, is giving people a sweet way to contribute to a local cause, this Friday. They're collaborating with the Children's Development Center in Richland…
New boat will help with water rescues along the Yakima River in Benton County
BENTON CITY, Wash. -- The Benton County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) and Benton County Fire District #2 (BCFD #2) have collaborated to bring…
Downtown Yakima Farmers Market returns in time for Mother's Day
YAKIMA, Wash. — It's springtime: When sunshine returns to southern Washington, crops come into season, and farmers across the region rejoice with new opportunities to sell their goods. There are few gatherings as beloved in Yakima County as the Downtown…
Tri-Cities 4th annual purple asparagus fundraiser benefitting Alzheimer's research begins
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- It's purple, it's in season, and it's helping to fight Alzheimer's disease. Yes, we're talking about asparagus. The fourth annual purple asparagus fundraiser…
Vehicles no longer allowed at Richland's 'Top of the World' park due to crime spike
RICHLAND, Wash. — Though visitors can still take a hike up to visit the Glenwood Overlook Park, commonly known as the 'Top of the World' park to many community members, access to the park via motorized vehicles has been closed…
