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09/10/2024

The emergency quarantine boundaries for the invasive Japanese Beetle will become permanent on Sept. 15.

OLYMPIA, Wash.-The emergency quarantine boundaries for the invasive Japanese Beetle will become permanent on Sept. 15. The Washington State Department of Agriculture announced the permanent extension of the emergency quarantine boundaries on Sept. 10. The original quarantine area, established in 202...

09/10/2024

Gary Ridgway, the Green River Killer who pleaded guilty to killing 49 women and girls, has been transferred to the King County Jail.

WALLA WALLA, Wash.-Gary Ridgway, the Green River Killer who pleaded guilty to killing 49 women and girls, has been transferred to the King County Jail. Ridgway had been serving 49 life sentences at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla for a string of murders dating back to 1982 before hi...

09/09/2024

The Walla Walla Police Department will now use flock cameras to help fight crime.

WALLA WALLA, Wash.-The Walla Walla Police Department will now use flock cameras to help fight crime. The flock safety falcon cameras capture still images of cars and license plates, helping identify stolen cars or cars used in crimes and are intended to reduce crime and increase safety, according to...

09/09/2024

Don't miss out and start from the beginning September 16th at 7pm with season one of the smash hit drama SUITS!

09/09/2024

Over $175 million in funding has been approved for infrastructure projects across the state, including in Eastern Washington.

OLYMPIA, Wash.-Over $175 million in funding has been approved for infrastructure projects across the state, including in Eastern Washington. The Washington State Public Works Board approved $169,012,992 in construction funding and $6,276,321 in pre-construction funding at its Sept. 6 meeting. "Our B...

09/09/2024

A hearing panel with the Washington State Commission on Judicial Conduct filed on Fri., Sept. 6 that it believes that former Benton and Franklin Counties Superior Court Judge Sam Swanberg violated the Code of Judicial Conduct.

TRI-CITIES, Wash. - A hearing panel with the Washington State Commission on Judicial Conduct filed on Fri., Sept. 6 that it believes that former Benton and Franklin Counties Superior Court Judge Sam Swanberg violated the Code of Judicial Conduct. The Commission stated the following in a press releas...

09/06/2024

The Sturgeon Cove Playground in Howard Amon Park will be getting major upgrades throughout fall, with demolition and construction starting on Mon., Sept. 9.

RICHLAND, Wash. - The Sturgeon Cove Playground in Howard Amon Park will be getting major upgrades throughout fall, with demolition and construction starting on Mon., Sept. 9. The City of Richland says in a news release that the project is expected to take six to eight weeks to finish. Planning for t...

09/06/2024

🚗Cruise on down September 6th and 7th to see over 400 Classic cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, Rat Rods, and more on display throughout downtown Walla Walla on Main Street. For more information visit the link below! 🚗
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09/06/2024

The IRONMAN® 70.3® Washington Tri-Cities Triathlon is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024

TRI-CITIES, Wash.-The IRONMAN® 70.3® Washington Tri-Cities Triathlon is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 and was made possible as part of a three-year agreement with Visit Tri-Cities and the Cities of Richland and West Richland. The international triathlon will also be held on September 21, 20...

09/05/2024

🚗Cruise on down September 6th and 7th to see over 400 Classic cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, Rat Rods, and more on display throughout downtown Walla Walla on Main Street. For more information visit the link below! 🚗

https://www.downtownww.com/wheelin-walla-walla

09/05/2024

When it comes to fire safety we often remember small children and pets, however, the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding residents of the dangers fire can present for older individuals as well.

OLYMPIA, Wash.-When it comes to fire safety we often remember small children and pets, however, the Washington State Fire Marshal's Office is reminding residents of the dangers fire can present for older individuals as well. People over 60 accounted for 36 percent of the reported fire deaths in Wash...

09/05/2024

The Kennewick School District has officially removed its COVID-19 policy. From now on, the district will handle all illnesses according to standard procedures.

KENNEWICK, Wash. – The Kennewick School District has officially removed its COVID-19 policy. From now on, the district will handle all illnesses according to standard procedures. “Per Department of Health protocol this year, there is no current guidelines for COVID-19,” Kennewick School Distri...

09/04/2024

White-Nose Syndrome and the fungus that causes the often-fatal disease of hibernating bats has been detected in 11 Washington Counties, including Benton.

OLYMPIA, Wash.-White-Nose Syndrome and the fungus that causes the often-fatal disease of hibernating bats has been detected in 11 Washington Counties, including Benton. White-nose syndrome is caused by the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans, which attacks the skin of hibernating bats and damages th...

09/03/2024

A teenager is dead after a car crash after the Walla Walla County Fair on Aug. 31.

WALLA WALLA, Wash.-A teenager is dead after a car crash after the Walla Walla County Fair on Aug. 31. Deputies with the Walla Walla Sheriff's Office and Medics with the Walla Walla Fire Department responded to the one car rollover crash on Middle Waitsburg Road at Chase Road around 11:52 p.m. The ca...

08/29/2024

Small business owners in the Tri-Cities are invited to register for a free small business resource fair on Wed., Sept. 11 in Kennewick, hosted by the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce.

KENNEWICK, Wash. - Small business owners in the Tri-Cities are invited to register for a free small business resource fair on Wed., Sept. 11 in Kennewick, hosted by the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce. Several exhibitors will be in attendance to provide resources to help small businesses succe...

08/29/2024

Don't miss FOX College Football North Carolina Tar Heels vs Minnesota Gophers today at 5pm! Pregame starts at 4:30pm.

08/29/2024

The Sunnyside City Council passed a no confidence vote for Mayor Dean Broersma on Aug. 26 following budget concerns and reports of a potential $4 million budget deficit.

SUNNYSIDE, Wash.-The Sunnyside City Council passed a no confidence vote for Mayor Dean Broersma on Aug. 26 following budget concerns and reports of a potential $4 million budget deficit. Councilmember Vicky Frausto put forth the resolution for a vote of no confidence after the budget situation and $...

08/28/2024

A Richland man has been charged with stealing over $339,000 in COVID relief funds.

RICHLAND, Wash.-A Richland man has been charged with stealing over $339,000 in COVID relief funds. Gilbert Orosco was charged with ten counts of conspiracy, fraud and identity theft on Aug. 21 when a federal grand jury returned an indictment in the Eastern District of Washington. “Many people who ...

08/28/2024

Police are now investigating a baggie with four pills in it found outside McGee Elementary.

PASCO, Wash.-Police are now investigating a baggie with four pills in it found outside McGee Elementary. A parent found the baggie and turned it in after a community event at the school on the evening of Aug. 27. According to the Pasco School District, the baggie was secured by the school nurse befo...

08/28/2024

Financial assistance is available for local businesses in downtown Pasco that want to commission murals on their property.

PASCO, Wash.-Financial assistance is available for local businesses in downtown Pasco that want to commission murals on their property. The Paint Pasco Mural Reimbursement Program is an initiative designed to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the community, support local artists, and promote cultural....

08/27/2024

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