Arson investigation underway following trailer fire in Hover Park
BENTON COUNTY, Wash. - A suspicious trailer fire is under investigation at a Benton County park. According to the Benton County Sheriff's Office, early Friday morning around…
Oregon soldier dies in Afghanistan
The Department of Defense announced on Thursday that a soldier from Oregon died in a non-combat related incident. 21-year-old Spc. Branden Tyme Kimball from Central Point, Oregon died Wednesday at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan. The incident is currently under investigation…
Vyleesi: a new medication to increase libido in women
RICHLAND, Wash. -- With Valentine's Day coming up, you may be looking for something to spice up the bedroom with your partner. For some people, it's easier said than…
It's a frosty start to your Thursday! -Kristin
Good Thursday morning! With a clear sky and light winds, temperatures have dropped into the 20's this morning. Give yourself extra time if your car is parked outside to scrap frost off your windshield. Sunshine returns this morning with clouds…
Washington House approves ban on race-based hairstyle discrimination
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington House has passed a measure that would ban race-based discrimination against hair texture and hairstyles. The measure passed on a bipartisan 87-10 vote Wednesday and heads to the Senate for consideration. If passed by…
Add a barn cat to your farm, warehouse or business to help with rodent control
PASCO, Wash. -- The Tri-Cities Animal Shelter helps around 3,000 dogs and cats find furrever homes each year. From fostering to adopting, there are several ways to make an impact.…
Grab your sunglasses! More sunshine ahead Wednesday. -Kristin
Happy Wednesday! Get ready for another beautiful day! Starting off this morning with a clear sky and light winds. Temperatures have been falling into the 20's and low 30's, so grab that winter coat early. With all the sunshine today,…
City of Wapato settles lawsuit for $185K but faces more complaints
WAPATO, Wash. (AP) - The City of Wapato closed one of the lawsuits filed against it by reaching a settlement with two former city employees. Wapato still faces at least seven lawsuits filed based on actions under former City Administrator…
Critics decry proposed cuts in Hanford nuclear cleanup plan
RICHLAND, Wash. (AP) — Advocates for cleaning up Hanford, a former nuclear weapons production site, are outraged that the Trump administration is proposing a $700 million budget cut next year. The proposal released Monday by President Donald Trump called for…
Over 1,000 bins burning near Wapato
WAPATO, Wash. - Yakima County Fire District #5 is currently battling a large bin pile fire near Wapato. According to the agency, over 1,000 bins are burning near Lateral 1 Road and Highway 97. Crews are asking that you avoid…
A bit breezy, but more sunshine Tuesday -Kristin
Good Tuesday morning! It's a quiet start to the morning with clouds drifting in from the north. It's chilly in the 30's and 40's for your commute to work. You will notice a few more clouds early in the day…
Safer Internet Day: Learn how to protect your kids from online predators
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- In today's world, you never know who your child might be communicating with online. Richland Police Crime Prevention Specialist, Cerise Peck, is educating parents on how to become the…
Yakima Co. firefighters respond to blazes between Toppenish and Mabton
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. - Fire agencies responded to multiple blazes between Toppenish and Mabton on Tuesday evening. According to Yakima County Fire District #5, a dozer was sent to help extinguish the fires which were contained by about 9 p.m.…
Semi-truck driver accused of recording music while driving on drugs in Kennewick
KENNEWICK, Wash. - Washington State Patrol shared an anecdote about an arrest on New Year's Eve that has some people scratching their heads. According to Trooper Chris Thorson, a semi-truck driver, 31-year-old Carl Bryce of Florida, was seen driving 17…
Bundle up out the door on this Monday morning -Kristin
Good Monday morning! Make sure to bundle up out the door with temperatures in the upper 20's and low 30's. With a ridge of high pressure sticking around the Pacific Northwest, sunshine is expected all day long. This will help…
Red Cross provides shelter for 27 people in Walla Walla, Pendleton experiencing flooding
UMATILLA COUNTY - The Red Cross provided shelter for 27 people in Pendleton and Walla Walla on Saturday night. This amid heavy flooding impacting the region causing some people to flee their homes. According to a Facebook post by the…
