Richland owner facing hundreds of dollars in repairs after Tuesday burglary
RICHLAND, Wash. -- No one wants to start their day with an early morning wake-up call. But that's what happened to Lonnie Cargill, the longtime…
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Yakima hospital reports 95% of staff in compliance with vaccine mandate
YAKIMA, Wash. — Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital officials reported Tuesday that 95% of employees were in compliance with the state's COVID-19 vaccination mandate for health…
New changes help make childcare more affordable for low-income families
It is not surprising that childcare can be expensive, but new changes are helping make it more affordable.
Tri-Cities area teachers comply with vaccine mandate; over 98% meet requirements
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- The federal and state vaccine mandates impact thousands of people nationwide. Amongst those required to comply are teachers and support staff, leaving…
'COVID-19 is a killer:' 94-95% of workers complied with mandate, says WSP
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- Officials with the Washington State Patrol (WSP) have released their current numbers of employees lost due to the government's vaccine mandate, a news release…
Teen missing out of Yakima is considered endangered by YPD
YAKIMA, Wash. — An 18-year-old named Lyssabelle Ballinger has been deemed missing/endangered out of Yakima after nearly a week since her disappearance. According to a social media post by the Yakima Police Department, Ballinger was last seen sometime on October…
EWU Police Department granted funds for national accreditation
CHENEY, Wash. — Thanks to a recent federal grant, the Eastern Washington University (EWU) Police Department is closer than ever to achieving its goal of becoming a nationally accredited law enforcement agency. Through a variety of initiatives, the United States…
Ticket sales from Cats production benefits Tri-Cities cancer patients
KENNEWICK, Wash. — In a joint venture benefitting members Tri-Cities community members in need, $5 from every ticket purchased to an upcoming performance of the record-breaking musical Cats will go toward the Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation. According to event organizers,…
Federal judge rejects bid to block Oregon vaccine mandate
Eastern Washington police departments receive grants from DOJ
WASHINGTON D.C. — Three police departments in Eastern Washington have been awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Justice via federal programs supporting local law enforcement agencies across the country. The City of Yakima and City of Moses Lake police…
REPORT: 98% of Kennewick school staff are vaccinated or exempt
KENNEWICK, Wash. — As we move beyond the October 18 deadline for state employees and school staff to show proof of vaccination or face termination, the Kennewick School District reports that the majority of its organization is accounted for. To…
Halloween safety tips for parents and children
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The countdown to Halloween has begun, and with the CDC's blessing, many will celebrate Halloween this year. Whether it's the CDC guidelines or trick-or-treating safety, it's always a great reminder for children, parents, and families to review…
Washington State Patrol loses 127 employees to vaccine mandate
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington State Patrol is losing 127 employees due to the state vaccine mandate. In a release sent Tuesday morning, WSP said among those who…
1 killed, 2 injured in crash near Ephrata Municipal Airport
GRANT CO., Wash. -- A 22-year-old man from Quincy was killed in a three-car collision Monday night in Grant County, according to Washington State Patrol. Washington State Patrol…
Washington State head football coach ousted after refusing Covid-19 vaccine
Washington State University's head football coach, Nick Rolovich, and four assistant coaches are losing their jobs because of not complying with the state's Covid-19 vaccine…
Over 95% of Kadlec employees complied with vaccine mandate, officials say
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- Over 95% of the workforce at Kadlec has complied with the state's vaccine mandate by the government's October 18 deadline, according to a…
Selah Fire Dept. to lose 35% of its firefighters due to vaccine mandate
SELAH, Wash. — The Selah Fire Department lost about 35% of its personnel Monday as volunteer firefighters failed to meet the state deadline…
Wenatchee man gets 17 years in prison for producing child pornography
SPOKANE, Wash. — A 32-year-old man from Wenatchee was sentenced to a 210-month term in federal prison for sexually exploiting and producing pornographic content of young girls. According to the Eastern Washington District of the United States Attorney's Office, Jose…
Reports: WSU’s Nick Rolovich fired for failing to meet vaccine requirement
Washington State University head football coach Nick Rolovich was fired on Monday for not meeting the state’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
SIU identifies DUI suspect who rammed into Kennewick PD officers & patrol cars over the weekend
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Following up on their investigation into a DUI suspect who slammed into Kennewick patrol cars and police officers on Saturday, October 16, the Special Investigations Unit…
Traffic Alert: WA-17 blocked by potatoes after semi-truck rollover near Mesa
MESA, Wash. — Avoid WA-17 (State Route 17) in Franklin County on Monday afternoon while authorities are on the scene of a semi-truck rollover accident that spilled potatoes all across the highway. According to the Washington State Patrol (WSP), WA-17…
Kennewick schools seek approval from Native American tribes to avoid re-branding
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Unless they receive formal approval from neighboring Native American tribes, two schools in Kennewick will be forced to change their beloved mascots following a law that was signed into effect in April 2021. In April 2021, Governor…
Deadline arrives for unvaccinated Washington state workers
Eugene HoshikoOLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Monday is the final day for thousands of workers in Washington who want to keep their jobs to prove they’ve been fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Washington’s vaccine mandate, issued by Gov. Jay Inslee in August, is believed to be among the strictest in the nation and covers more than 800,000 workers. The mandate applies to…
