Afternoon News Update: Aug. 17, 2017
- Residents evacuated their homes this morning after a large brush fire threatened houses in Grant County.
Top Stories
Man shot in Yakima while sitting in car dies 4 months later
A man who was shot in the head outside a Yakima convenience store in April has died.
Clover Island Inn hosting concert events this week
KENNEWICK, Wash.-- Clover Island Inn will be hosting a concert on Friday with the eighties band, Night Ranger, headlining the show.
Eclipse is days away...but traffic is already bad in central Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Traffic is already a headache in central Oregon as thousands of people arrive before Monday's total solar eclipse.Traffic was backed up early Thursday on U.S. Highway 26 west of Prineville, the last town before the turnoff for an eclipse-themed festival that's expected to attract 30,000 people in a remote area with narrow, one-lane roads. A handful of gas stations in Bend and Prineville also temporarily ran out of fuel Wednesday before getting restocked.
Regional SWAT teams practice hostage training in Richland
RICHLAND, Wash.-- SWAT teams throughout the region participated in joint training on Wednesday, practicing various hostage scenarios.
Richland resident questions signs honoring Confederate General Robert E. Lee on Lee Boulevard
Some Richland residents want to see signs honoring General Robert E. Lee taken down. The plaques sit on the intersections of Lee Boulevard with Thayer Drive and Wright Avenue.
Judge rules US is not responsibe for fatal crash on Yakama Reservation
A federal judge has dismissed a case against the U.S. government blaming improper road management for a fatal logging truck accident on the Yakama Indian Reservation.
Cause of death released for man who attacked officers with sword
The man killed during an officer-involved shooting on Sunday died of multiple gunshots to the torso, according to the Benton County Coroner's Office.
Richland heroin bust sends 2 to jail, more arrests are expected
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office gang team made two arrests in a Richland drug bust on Wednesday.
Former KPD officer publishes magazine taylored to Tri-Cities
The third issue of a new local lifestyle magazine is about to hit the shelves next month, the brainchild of a former Kennewick Police Officer.
1 of 2 inmates arrested after escaping from fire work crew near Washington-Oregon border
PORTLAND, Ore. -- One of two inmates who escaped while assigned to a firefighting crew in south-central Washington state was arrested in Portland, Oregon, on Wednesday morning. The other escaped inmate is still at large.
Office building burglary in Kennewick leads to 2 arrests
A man connected to an office building burglary is now in jail.
One man is shot by gang members while driving his vehicle
A 24 year-old man was shot along the 900 block of Status Ave. in Toppenish Tuesday night at approximately 6:15 pm.
Donations fund trip for Walla Walla Valley Little League families
The Walla Walla Valley Little League baseball team made history over the weekend and now they are looking to leave a lasting legacy on their town as they chase something even bigger.
U.S Secretary of Energy visits McNary Dam, PNNL and Hanford
Secretary of Energy Rick Perry visited the McNary Dam in Umatilla for the first time Monday night.
Increased traffic expected on total eclipse weekend
With a once in a lifetime experience around the corner, commuters who are planning to witness the total solar eclipse are being asked to plan ahead.
Afternoon News Update: Aug. 15, 2017
-Kennewick Police Department released the names of the suspect killed and the officers involved in Sunday's shooting.- Charlottesville, Virginia is in a State of Emergency following the race-fueled violence this past weekend.- North Korea leader, Kim Jung Un backs off…
Richland city officials issue warning after 2 garbage truck fires
The City of Richland's solid waste division had two garbage truck fires in the past week, according to a Facebook post on Tuesday.
BREAKING: Police identify sword-wielding man shot and killed by officers
UPDATE (4:20 p.m.)
Senator Maria Cantwell speaks at TRIDEC luncheon Monday afternoon
RICHLAND, Wash.-- Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) was the keynote speaker at the Tri-City Development Council's August member investor luncheon Monday afternoon.
WSU College Republicans President attends 'Unite the Right' rally in Charlottesville
Washington State University students James Allsup is facing backlash after he was identified in pictures at the "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia on August 12.
New batch of 'Hate Has No Home Here' signs available in the Tri-Cities
Ellen McBriarty is trying to spread love by giving away a third batch of "Hate Has No Home Here" signs.
Suspected child molester wanted in Yakima County
A suspected child sex criminal is wanted by authorities in Yakima County.
Hiker killed after falling head-first from cliff near Naches
A man was killed while hiking on Cleman Mountain near Naches on Saturday. His name will not be released until family members are notified.
