Tri-Cities Local Pulse

Governor Ferguson is prioritizing a bell-to-bell cellphone ban in all Washington public schools because traditional legislative channels have moved...

• Fire reported at 2:10 PM near US-395 and Canal Drive, contained by 2:30 PM despite train blocking access.
• BNSF crews inspected tracks after...

Benton Franklin Health District issued five failing grades during Aug. 15-21 inspections.

• Ethos (Richland): Milk and sandwiches held at 48°F
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• Victim named: 29-year-old Lukes Herrera died in Friday's Columbia Park crash.
• Brief stop: Officers tried pulling him over near Edison Street for...

Kennewick celebrates the 106th anniversary of the 19th Amendment tomorrow with a League of Women Voters program at 5 p.m. at the Museum at Keewaydin. Former reporter Gale Metcalf will present on the U.S. Constitution amid lively discussion.

• Two-year deal through 2027-28 prioritizes student safety, success, educator support, and instructional time
• Covers pay increases for certified...

Nordstrom Rack opens November 5th at 8 AM in Kennewick, offering up to 70% off and a chance to win a $1,000 gift card. Locals are reliving that teen-era thrill of scoring designer finds at a discount.

The National Weather Service has issued a critical fire weather warning for the Tri-Cities from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, primarily affecting...

Water service for Columbia Irrigation District customers will be fully restored by end of day Wednesday after the headgates issue first hit Monday afternoon. No additional details on the problem have been released.

• Rikki’s Mobile Bar serves events from a renovated 1985 Club Wagon van complete with canopy, bar, and greenery.
• One of few state mobile bars...

The Colwash Fire has scorched over 38,000 acres across Yakima and Benton counties after lightning sparked it near Toppenish. Crews reached 48%...

Jason McShane, serving with KID since 2005 and most recently as acting district manager, has been appointed district manager and board secretary. He...

Initial reports stated Kennewick police did not pursue a reckless driver who fled near Edison and Paul Parish Drive Friday night. The car later...

A local farmworker paid $15,000 to attorney Alexandra Lozano after other firms said her case was impossible due to a deportation order.

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The Pasco Aquatic Center has welcomed nearly 45,000 visitors since opening June 27, proving a hit as a new community asset. A phased capacity ramp from 300 to 450 people helped manage the strong turnout smoothly.

Weather conditions allowed firefighters to stop the Colwash Fire's forward progress in Benton County, leading to all Level 3 evacuations being downgraded to Level 2. The blaze now covers 38,599 acres with 8% containment.

A lone driver died Friday night when their vehicle crashed and burst into flames at the roundabout near Kennewick's Veterans Memorial, hours after...

Downtown Kennewick buzzed Saturday with 175 entries—floats, horses, car clubs and more—in the 78th Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo Grand Parade, kicking...

Pasco deputies responded swiftly to a weapon report at a high school football game, found no weapon at the stadium, and allowed the game to continue without further incident. This quick resolution kept the local event on track.

Tri-Cities locals are turning personal experiences into acts of giving.

• Telaré Law hosts its 4th annual backpack giveaway in Richland, distributing...