Don't touch the birds: 2 goslings with possible bird flu in Columbia Park
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has presumptively tested two goslings for bird flu at the Children's Fishing…
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Kennewick athletic director a 'hero' for saving student's life
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- In 22 years of being an educator, Kennewick School District's Dwane Sitler has accomplished a lot, and held titles such as coach and…
Benton County jury finds former Circle K employee guilty of stealing lottery tickets
KENNEWICK, Wash. — It only took Benton County jurors an hour and 20 minutes of deliberation to find a Circle K employee from the Tri-Cities guilty of a theft charge for stealing lottery tickets from his employer and in turn,…
Truck dangles from edge of the Snake River Bridge in Franklin County
PASCO, Wash. — Franklin County Sheriff's deputies rushed to the scene of an erratic driving incident that left a pickup truck clinging to the edge of a bridge over the confluence of the Snake River and Columbia River northeast of…
Officials: Truck spins out of control, saved by concrete barrier
PASCO, Wash. -- Franklin County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) says a car that spun out of control Saturday night was saved by a concrete barrier. The driver was headed towards the Snake River Bridge when he lost control of his truck.…
Cougar sighting in Kennewick pool; officials ask public to be on the look out
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Kennewick Police Department (KPD) says a cougar was sighted in Kennewick on Friday evening in a resident's pool area, and is now asking the public to be on the look out. The initial sighting came in around…
City of Pasco, Tri-City Tumble to host new youth esports tournament series every other Saturday
PASCO, Wash. -- Do you love playing video games? Would you consider yourself competitive? Are you free on Saturday? If you answered yes to at least one of these questions, here's a fun opportunity to get involved with the community.…
"A significant impact:' Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels voucher program for low-income seniors begins
RICHLAND, Wash. -- The Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels is opening its Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program -- an initiative that provides eligible…
Tri-Cities radio hosts raising funds to pay off community's medical debt
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- If you listen to the radio in the Tri-Cities or surrounding region, you probably recognize their voices from…
Tri-Cities Pride Festival returns to Pasco with a week full of inclusive festivities
PASCO, Wash. — The Tri-Cities Pride Festival is returning with a week full of events centered around this year's theme, “V.I.S.I.B.L.E,” which is meant to empower people of all backgrounds through inclusivity and empowerment. Held in Volunteer Park, the family-friendly…
Tour the B Reactor again starting Memorial Day Weekend!
HANFORD, Wash. -- After a nearly two year hiatus, B Reactor Tours at the Manhattan Project National Historical Park will resume on Memorial Day weekend. The tours…
New state grant allows Benton County drug possession convictions to be expunged off of record
BENTON COUNTY, Wash. -- If you have a controlled substance possession conviction from Benton County, a new Washington state grant will help…
Four people hospitalized in Kennewick following major crash on Clearwater Ave
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Four people who were involved in a multi-vehicle crash on the 4800-block of W Clearwater Ave were sent to the hospital as police and first responders worked to clear debris from the busy roadway. According to a…
As formula shortage continues, Tri-Cities lactation counselor supports families
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- "Everyone, just breastfeed! Well, we needed that support a long time ago," Susan Brady, a Lactation Counselor in the Tri-Cities said. It's the…
Eastern Washington drug trafficker forced into retirement after third conviction
YAKIMA, Wash. — A 53-year-old man from Ephrata has been sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy that spanned Eastern Washington and put dangerous narcotics back into the community. According…
Calling all artists! Your art could be displayed on a Kennewick traffic utility box
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The City of Kennewick is looking for artists across the Pacific Northwest to submit art proposals. The propositions are…
Kennewick Irrigation District declares emergency as thousands are unable to access irrigation water
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- If you haven't been able to access your irrigation water lately, don't worry -- you're not alone. Currently, about 1,500 of the…
Missing woman and her two dogs were stranded in remote stretch of Kennewick for days
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Three days after her car broke down in an isolated stretch of Benton County, a woman and her two pet dogs were saved once a mountain bicyclist heard her cries for help. According to the Kennewick…
$10.4 million coming to Central Washington Airports
PASCO, Wash. -- Central Washington Airports, spanning from Pasco to Omak will receive $10.4 million in FAA Grants. On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) applauded the efforts from the Department of Transportation, and Federal Aviation Administration who awarded 10…
Accused felon taken into custody in Richland following SWAT operation
RICHLAND, Wash. — Following a SWAT operation on a residential road in Richland, a male suspect wanted for numerous felonies was successfully brought into custody. According to Richland Police Department officials at the scene of the incident, a male suspect…
Teenager punched Kennewick police officer in the face after lurking on private property
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Reports of a suspicious person trespassing in someone's backyard came to a head when the teenage suspect struck a Kennewick police officer's face on Monday morning. According to a social media alert from the Kennewick Police Department,…
"Shoot Me!" Accused Finley prowler taunted Benton Co. deputies before arrest
FINLEY, Wash. — Deputies brought an unruly man accused of prowling at a property in rural Benton County into custody on Monday afternoon. Authorities say he repeatedly exited his vehicle and told BCSO officials to shoot him before slowly riding…
Richland paddleboard company brings yoga to local pool
RICHLAND, Wash. -- Northwest Paddleboarding in Richland, has been working to get stand-up paddleboard yoga or SUP yoga to a local pool since they opened seven years…
Kennewick car prowler caught in the parking lot of Kamiakin High School
KENNEWICK, Wash. — A male suspect was brought into custody on Monday morning after a School Resource Officer observed him prowling through cars in the student parking lot at Kamiakin High School. According to a social media alert from the…
