RICHLAND, Wash. — Energy Northwest's Columbia Generating Station has finished its 25th biennial refueling operations, according to a news release. Officials said the nuclear power plant reconnected to the Northwest power grid at 12:25 a.m. on Saturday, June 19th. [caption…
NACHES, Wash. — A Renton man's body was recovered on Saturday after officials received an emergency call about a possible drowning near Bumping Lake. On Friday around 4:30 p.m., Yakima County Sheriff’s Office Boating and Rescue Unit and Yakima County Fire…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Multiple teams across the Tri-Cities are gearing up to compete in the annual 3-man Walleye tournament Saturday morning. The event, hosted by the Columbia River…
PASCO, Wash. — A Grandview woman was sent to the hospital late on Friday afternoon after a teenage driver from Pasco followed her too closely on I-182, causing a multi-car accident. According to a press release issued by the Washington…
SELAH, Wash. — In the past year and a half, family and friends of Emily Harris have raised nearly $300,000 to help victims of domestic violence in the Yakima Valley. Emily Harris was killed Jan 24, 2020 in Selah by…
YAKIMA, Wash. — The Yakima City Council is considering putting in a pump track on the south side of Randall Park and wants community feedback on the proposed project. The proposal includes a bike park with a "world-class" asphalt pump…
KENNEWICK, Wash. - One day they're listed for sale, the next day, that house is sold; Tri-Cities real estate experts said the pandemic…
LIND, Wash. -- Part of US 395, the main highway that many Tri-Citians take to get to Ritzville -- or to go through the city en route to the greater Spokane area -- is shut down, forcing drivers to…
YAKIMA, Wash. — Through an effort to clean up the streets and make Yakima a more visually appealing place, city officials have made strides with the 'Clean City Program' that kicked off at the start of 2021. According to a…
KITTITAS COUNTY, Wash. — Local authorities are urging travelers to avoid Vantage Highway east of Kittitas due to multiple brush fires in the area. Emergency first responders arrived on the scene in the afternoon to contain the spread of…
PASCO, Wash. — Are you ready for some summertime fun? The sun's out, COVID-19 rates are stable and the summer solstice is just around the corner. Country Mercantile is celebrating warm weather and sunshine by hosting its Summer Festival this…
YAKIMA, Wash. — The man who won this week's $250,000 drawing as part of Washington state's “Shot of a Lifetime” vaccine appreciation promotion has released a statement about his victory. On Thursday afternoon, officials representing Washington's Lottery announced that…
BENTON COUNTY, Wash. — Detectives working for the Benton County Sheriff's Office are searching for two men in the region who failed to register as sex offenders. They are outstanding warrants for each of these men with detectives assigned…
RICHLAND, Wash. — In its first live performance in over a year, the Mid-Columbia Symphony will present a free orchestral concert on the Fourth of July. According to information from a Mid-Columbia Symphony Society board member, the patriotic celebration will…
KENNEWICK, Wash. —It's not very often that firefighters are called to the scene of a commercial fire that's already been put out, but one Kennewick apartment tenant sprung into action to prevent further damage to her home. According to a…
SEATTLE (AP) — President Joe Biden this week signed legislation establishing a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery – a move lawmakers made for Washington state earlier this year. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee last month signed a measure…
PASCO, Wash. (KAPP-KVEW) For the past 19 years. the Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Program has provided support for young African American women in the community. Elouise Sparks, the…
PENDLETON, Ore. -- Grammy-nominated country music star Billy Currington will headline the Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Kick-Off concert, the event announced Friday. The Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Kick-Off concert is September 11 at Happy Canyon Arena. Currington, known…
YAKIMA CO., Wash. -- Charges are pending for a 27-year-old Granger man after crashing into a Washington Department Of Transportation truck protecting a maintenance crew Thursday morning, according to Washington State Patrol. Washington State Patrol says the crash happened…
PASCO, Wash. — Governor Jay Inslee visited the Tri-Cities on Wednesday to speak with residents about vaccination efforts in the local community. At a roundtable held at Sea Mar Farmworker Housing in…
YAKIMA, Wash. — The Yakima City Council voted Tuesday to use $4.6 million in American Rescue Plan funds to purchase a new fleet of vehicles for its police officers. Yakima Police Lt. Ira Cavin said the department should receive 57…
RICHLAND, Wash. — 3 Eyed Fish and the Vendors in the Village pop-up event came together Thursday to support the founder of the market who lost…
