Fatal crash caused by motorcyclist swerving to avoid cougar
CHELAN COUNTY, Wash. — A pair of motorcycle riders have died after they swerved to avoid a cougar in Chelan County. The crash happened Saturday evening, Aug. 6. According to Washington State Patrol, the driver and passenger of the…
Shooting suspect killed by Yakima County Sheriff deputies
SUNNYSIDE, Wash. — A suspect in a weekend shooting in the Yakima area was shot and killed by police. The Yakima Valley Special Investigations Unit is investigating the shooting they say happened around 1:25 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, near…
Moxee murder suspects identified, deemed "armed and dangerous" by police
UPDATE at 4:15 p.m. on Aug. 8: Police officers in Moxee have released the identities of a homicide victim and two suspects who have active warrants for their arrest for first-degree murder. Trinidad Magana-Chavez is wanted…
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…
Eyman forced to sell house to pay campaign finance fines
Yakima County burn ban violators could face criminal charges and costly fines
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. — Fire officials are pleading with the public to take the Yakima County burn ban seriously because the last thing they…
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…
Woman accused of animal neglect disappears from Hermiston after relinquishing a dozen dogs
HERMISTON, Ore. — Authorities in Umatilla County are considering animal neglect charges for a 70-year-old woman who allegedly bred Yorkshire Terriers under poor conditions and eventually surrendered a dozen caged dogs. According to an announcement from the Umatilla County Sheriff's…
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…
‘It’s not fun. It’s devastating’: Wheat farmer believes his combine started Lind fire
LIND, Wash. – A wheat farmer believes he is responsible for the fire that burned homes and structures in Lind on Thursday. The fire burned six homes and eight other buildings but is now fully contained. People who were evacuated can now return home. Grant Miller says his combine started the fire and within five minutes it grew out of…
Yakima pediatrician named 'Local Hero' for his vast impact on children's health
YAKIMA, Wash. — One of five doctors across the nation to be named a 'Local Hero,' Dr. Peter Asante is being recognized by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for making a difference in the health of Yakima's youth through…
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…
Yakama Reservation's 40+ missing person cases could be solved by forming WA cold case unit
YAKAMA NATION — Washington State Patrol's latest list of missing indigenous persons has at least 40 cases involving people missing from…