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01/28/2025

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to revise the Pentagon’s policy on transgender troops, likely setting in motion a future ban on their military service.

President Donald Trump has signed a flurry of executive orders focused on the military. One directs Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to revise the Pentagon’s policy on transgender troops, likely setting

01/28/2025

It's the final week! We are holding a Food Drive wrap up where you can drop off items at the KNDU station in Kennewick at 3312 W. Kennewick Ave. on Friday from 6-10AM.

NonStop Local is proud to once again host the KNDU/O Hometown Harvest Food Drive.

It's easy, it's safe, and all the food stays local and it goes to our neighbors in need.

You may also give today by dropping off nonperishable foods to these participating businesses linked below.

More info: https://www.nbcrightnow.com/food_drive/

01/28/2025

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01/28/2025

The Yakima River Bridge will be closed for an extended time for cleanup efforts and to inspect damage done to the bridge.

YAKIMA, Wash. - Westbound traffic on I-82 is being detoured due to a crash and a fuel spill at the Yakima River Bridge, according to the Washington State Department of

01/28/2025

An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on Monday's drive-by shooting is urged to contact the Benton County Sheriff's Office.

BENTON COUNTY, Wash. - UPDATED Jan. 28

01/28/2025

DeepSeek's AI assistant became the No. 1 downloaded free app on Apple's iPhone store Monday, propelled by curiosity about the ChatGPT competitor.

A frenzy over an artificial intelligence chatbot made by Chinese tech startup DeepSeek was upending stock markets Monday and fueling debates over the economic and geopolitical competition between the U.S.

01/28/2025

Some, cold, hazy sunshine for your Tuesday due to that Air Stagnation Advisory. Advisory in effect until Friday at 4AM. Until then, more cold and dry days.

01/28/2025

The last Tuesday in January is Plan for Vacation Day, reminding people to take a break from work or school.

In this week's Top Three Tuesday, Noël and Laynie share their vacation plans this year.

The last Tuesday in January is Plan for Vacation day, reminding people to take a break from work or school. In this weeks Top Three Tuesday Noël and Laynie share

01/28/2025

The White House is pausing federal grants and loans starting on Tuesday as President Donald Trump’s administration begins an across-the-board ideological review of its spending.

01/28/2025

The shelter has a low barrier for entry and does not require personal information from those who wish to stay. As long as individuals do not threaten their own or others' safety, they are welcome.

WALLA WALLA, Wash. - The Walla Walla County Department of Community Health announced the opening of the Walla Walla Emergency Warming Center in advance of freezing overnight temperatures.

01/28/2025

His second White House is looking a lot like the inside of Mar-a-Lago, with extremely wealthy Americans taking key roles in his administration.

President Donald Trump's second White House is looking a lot like the inside of Mar-a-Lago, with extremely wealthy Americans taking key roles in his administration. The world’s richest man, Elon

01/28/2025

Only those essential workers earning household income below 100% of the state median would qualify for the program.

OLYMPIA, Wash. - Essential workers would receive assistance achieving homeownership in Washington if a proposed bill becomes law.

01/28/2025

The sheriff’s office said nobody was injured.

GRANDVIEW, Wash. - Five people were taken into custody in connection with a drive-by shooting near Grandview, Benton County sheriff’s investigators said.

01/28/2025

Lincoln informed the city council on January 17 that he accepted the Executive Director role at the Port of Pasco.

The Pasco City Council has approved the early release of city manager Adam Lincoln following his announcement to depart.

01/28/2025

Schaff testified that Energy Northwest operates under an outdated bid threshold.

Richard Schaff, Business Support Manager of Richland’s Energy Northwest, testified in Olympia Monday, July 27, in support of a proposed bill that seeks to modify existing Washington state law regarding

01/28/2025

Chief Brian Lynch said in a release that social media reports claiming U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were involved is false.

SNOQUALMIE, Wash. - Snoqualmie Police want to clear up any confusion with a crisis intervention incident at the Union 76 gas station in downtown North Bend.

01/28/2025

Stagnant skies through Friday morning thanks to the current upper ridge.

An incoming trough Friday will lead to "warmer and wetter weather through the weekend. Prepare for lowland rain, mountain snow, and gusty winds to start February.

01/28/2025

Geordell Devon Arthur, 23, was 19 when the crime occurred on or around May 10, 2021.

Yakima, Wash. – A Wapato man convicted of unlawful contact with a 13-year-old girl on the Yakama Nation Indian Reservation has been sentenced to a year in federal prison.