‘My biggest idol:’ Tri-Cities mother and daughter firefighters reunite at Cow Canyon wildfire
ELLENSBURG, Wash. — Firefighting is in Katie Jo Benitz’s blood. Ever since she grew up with her mother fighting fires and doing…
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Call before you dig: August 11 marks National 811 Day
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Every few minutes, an underground utility line is damaged nationwide, according to Cascade Natural Gas (CNG), a company that serves nearly 100 communities…
Inflation reaches 9.1 percent; CBC dean breaks down what comes next
PASCO, Wash. -- Is the American Dream even affordable anymore? With skyrocketing prices just about everywhere, supply chain issues and labor shortages, many Americans…
Kennewick drug trafficker sold meth to DEA source, brought small child
KENNEWICK, Wash. — A federal judge has sentenced Aurelio James Gonzalez, 30, to a decade in prison following an investigation that came to a head when he sold two lbs of methamphetamine to undercover sources in the Tri-Cities. U.S. Attorney…
KPD: Off-duty detective arrests suspect seen raping developmentally disabled woman
KENNEWICK, Wash. — An off-duty detective jumped into action when a 57-year-old man was spotted taking advantage of a woman with developmental disabilities in a public park on Wednesday evening. According to a release from the Kennewick Police Department, an…
Tri-Cities scientists, engineers help Puerto Rico's grid resiliency
RICHLAND, Wash. -- Experts at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, in the Tri-Cities, have found a way to help cities get prepared when disaster looms. "Lives can…
'So unfair:' Girlfriend of 38yo Richland veteran speaks out after he was found deceased during heatwave
RICHLAND, Wash. -- Tiffany Woodrome remembers Sean Aaberg, her boyfriend of four-and-a-half years, as…
WRPD says 750 lost pets returned to owners by Animal Control since 2014
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. — The West Richland Police Department (WRPD) said animal control has been successful in locating the owners of lost…
'It's the food mecca of the Tri-Cities:' Food truck hub opens in Kennewick
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Nine months ago, KAPP KVEW met Chris Corbin on a blank canvas of land nestled between Chuck E. Cheese's…
Benton County Sheriff's Office to host first 'Pack the Patrol Car' school supply drive
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The Benton County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) is hosting the first 'Pack the Patrol Car' school supply drive this Saturday and they are asking the community for donations. Officials are requesting pens, pencils, crayons, backpacks, and any kind…
Pasco man caught using fraudulent checks to buy items worth hundreds of thousands of dollars
PASCO, Wash. — A 24-year-old Tri-Cities man is being charged with attempted fraud for using checks from a closed account to purchase trucks, boats and camper vans worth more than $350,000 in total. According to the Pasco Police Department, officers…
Tri-Cities police agencies team up to apprehend three suspects in string of robberies
KENNEWICK, Wash. — In light of investigations into a string of robberies committed across the Tri-Cities area, Kennewick and Richland police officers teamed up to arrest three suspects who were identified as persons of interest in the crimes. According to…
Taste rosé to benefit breast cancer patients at the Drink Pink Fundraiser
KENNEWICK, Wash. — A beloved annual event benefitting Tri-Cities cancer patients, the Drink Pink Fundraiser returns on August 12 with drinks, food and great company courtesy of the Benton Franklin Fair. The Drink Pink Fundraiser includes a rosé tasting that…
Silver Alert issued for at-risk man last seen in the Richland area
RICHLAND, Wash. — A Silver Alert has been issued for 68-year-old John Scranton, a Federal Way man who is considered endangered and was last contacted in the Tri-Cities area. According to the Washington State Patrol (WSP), Scranton's last contact was…
Rescued hawk cannot be transported to Oregon facility—here's why
BENTON CITY, Wash. — A Washington State Patrol (WSP) Sergeant jumped into action after he noticed an injured hawk near his residence. “My wife…
200-acre vegetation fire off WA-14 near OR/WA border draws widescale firefighting presence
BOARDMAN, Ore. — More than a dozen resources have been deployed to Washington State Route 14 (WA-14) at S Canoe Ridge Rd in…
CoComelon Live! JJ's Journey is coming to the Tri-Cities this October
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Millions of children across the world are enthralled by CoComelon, a children's media company with the largest YouTube presence of any entertainment…
One killed, two injured in weekend shooting in Pasco
PASCO, Wash. — The Pasco Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened late Saturday night, Aug. 6. According to the department, multiple calls were made about a shooting at the 6100 block of Pimlico Drive around 11:30 p.m.…
TCD&IC hosts 'Celebration of Community, Diversity and Culture' event
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The Tri-Cities Diversity and Inclusion Council, or TCD&IC, hosts the ‘Celebration of Community, Diversity and Culture’ event. It will be at Columbia Park…
'A second chance:' Tri-Cities Animal Shelter now at essential intake status after hitting full capacity
PASCO, Wash. -- After months of uncertainty regarding the Tri-Cities Animal Shelter's (TCAS) future, new leadership is facing yet another hurdle.…
Richland's Fran Rish Stadium nearing completion of $10 million renovation
RICHLAND, Wash. -- A stadium, deeply rooted in the Richland Community, is getting a major facelift. "It's been a long time coming," Ty Beaver, RSD's…
Kennewick PD: Suspect attacked motorcyclist, stole bike and fled
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Police investigators are searching for information on an assault and robbery in which the suspect allegedly attacked a motorcyclist on a busy road near the west side of Kennewick. According to a public notice from the Kennewick…
Flames engulfed a boat, spread to a Kennewick home and garage
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Firefighters rushed to a residential neighborhood in Kennewick on Friday morning for reports of a boat that was engulfed in flames and spreading to a nearby garage. According to the Kennewick Fire Department, crews were sent to…
Shooting in Kennewick sends 19-year-old man to hospital
KENNEWICK, Wash. — A man is in hospital recovering from a gunshot wound in what Kennewick Police describe as an apparent targeted incident. Police officers responded to a report of an assault with weapons at 1114 West 10th Avenue…
