KENNEWICK, Wash. -- A convicted sex offender has moved to Kennewick after serving time in prison for child molestation and dealing in child pornography. Shawn Michael Whitehead, 41, is now living in the 5200 block of West Canal Dr., the…
KENNEWICK, Wash. - While most Tri-City businesses were closing their doors at the beginning of the pandemic, one of them was just getting started. "It was our dream and so when the…
PASCO, Wash. -- A Pasco man is accused of exposing his genitals and masturbating outside the drive-thru window of a "bikini barista" coffee shop. Police got a call on Sunday afternoon about the suspect "pleasuring himself" within view of the…
RICHLAND, Wash. -- It's been six months since Gold's Gyms in Tri-Cities had to close their doors and eventually furlough all of their employees. On Friday, Sept. 18, they will once again welcome…
PASCO, Wash. --- Due to poor air quality the Pasco School District has made the following changes to their lunch distribution program. All meal distributions and bus deliveries for Sept. 15 is cancelled. If the air quality improves, students can…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- The Benton-Franklin Health District on Tuesday reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 and three more deaths related to the disease. The health district says Benton County had nine new cases and Franklin County had four new cases.…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Two young children were reunited with their parents after sneaking out of their home through a window, Kennewick police said in a social media post Monday. A concerned citizen called the Kennewick Police Department to report seeing…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- The Benton-Franklin Health District says schools could start reopening for in-person learning as early as Oct. 1. Health Officer, Dr. Amy Person, sent a letter to school administrators in Benton and Franklin Counties on Monday recommending that…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Smoke from wildfires raging in Oregon and California have made the air quality hazardous in the Tri-Cities, prompting the Kennewick school district to announce some cancelations for Tuesday, Sept. 15. Due to the air quality, Tuesday will…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- The Benton-Franklin Health District reported 93 new cases of COVID-19 in the Tri-Cities area from Saturday, Sept. 12 to Monday, Sept. 14. That's an average of 31 cases per day. Benton County had 44 new cases for…
PASCO, Wash. -- A Pasco man is accused of sexually abusing two underage girls on multiple occasions before a relative went to the police with allegations against him. Police say 43-year-old Sergio Temo Osorio allegedly molested a 13-year-old girl earlier…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. - Several flights at the Tri-Cities airport were canceled over the weekend and Monday morning due to smoky skies and poor visibility. RELATED: Smoke, hazardous air quality continues Monday -Kristin Tri-Cities Airport Director Buck Taft tells KAPP-KVEW 'several'…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The Kennewick School District announced on Sunday that they have cancelled meal delivery and child care on Monday, September 14 due to…
The National Weather Service in Seattle reported that there has not been much improvement in air quality on Sunday. NWS Seattle tweeted that morning readings across Washington are mostly very unhealthy to hazardous. As the numbers on the chart increase,…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The Kennewick Fire Department, along with many other local fire agencies honored the life of Kennewick firefighter Steve Bailie Saturday. The memorial procession started at Kennewick Fire Station 1 just after 10:00 a.m. and proceeded through…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The Kennewick Police Department is looking for a suspect in a theft of a saddle from Ranch and Home that is valued at over $5,000.00. Kennewick Police say the they received the report on Friday, but the…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- Dutch Bros announced Friday that all of their Tri-Cities locations would close temporarily due to smoke and poor air quality in the area. They made the announcement on their Facebook page, saying they would reopen once it's…
RICHLAND, Wash.--It's common knowledge the smokey haze seen in the air is bad for your health and mood. On the bright side, a local expert claims the smoke could benefit your plants. Plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- A firefighter with the Kennewick Fire Department told KAPP-KVEW that Steve Bailie was a hero, who had a large heart. Captain Brian Ellis, who is also the Deputy Fire Marshall said that Bailie touched so many lives…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- Gold's Gym locations in Richland and Kennewick reopen Friday, Sept. 18, after closing for six months because of the coronavirus pandemic. Group fitness manager Angie said in a Facebook video that updates on what to expect upon…
PASCO, Wash. - After months of preparation, Tumbleweed Cat Rescue is ready to save some cat's lives. President Ann McCartney said, she and her team started working on the rescue in early…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Domestic Violence Services of Benton and Franklin Counties (DVSBF) is adjusting their annual fundraiser during the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual golf tournament is taking place through the entire month of September. Registered golfers will reserve a tee…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- Smoke from wildfires raging in Oregon and California brought hazardous air quality to the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas Friday. According to the Environmental Protection Agency's Air Now website, the Tri-Cities' Air Quality Index was above 300 on…
Effective today, indoor fitness and training facilities are allowed to operate in Modified Phase 1 counties under Phase 2 guidance, according to Gov. Jay Inslee's office. This means that facilities like gyms, yoga studios, and indoor sports facilities can open for personal…
