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Electrical problem damages home, displaces family in Finley
FINLEY, Wash. - Benton County Fire District 1 responded to a manufactured home fire crews believe started from an electrical problem Sunday morning. In a Facebook post, BCFD 1 said five people in the house woke to the smell of smoke before their smoke alarm went off. When firefighters arrived, they found a small fire in a bedroom. One person was checked for smoke inhalation, but there were no further injuries.
Drive-by shooting in Prosser under investigation by Benton County Sheriff's Office
PROSSER, Wash. - Deputies with the Benton County Sheriff's Office responded to a drive-by shooting incident at a home in the Prosser area. According to a Facebook post from BCSO, the occupants of the home woke up to the sound of multiple gunshots being fired outside. A vehicle with a loud exhaust was reportedly heard leaving the area.
More charges filed against Eastern Washington landowner after years dog attacks
A Prosser area woman has been charged after at least six more dogs were brought onto her troubled property since Benton County settled a $1.6 million dog attack claim. She is also facing a civil lawsuit by the victims and a resident living in an RV on the property is facing a slew of felony charges.
18-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash on East 3rd Avenue [Kennewick, WA]
Troopers Investigate Benton County Hit-and-Run Crash Kennewick, WA (July 20, 2024) – An 18-year-old pedestrian was injured following a hit-and-run crash on East 3rd Avenue early Thursday morning. The authorities responded before 4 a.m. to the traffic accident at the 1600 Block area in Benton County. Investigators said a dark colored sedan had struck an […]
Man dead in Richland from heat complications, 2 other deaths possibly heat-related
RICHLAND, Wash. - Benton County Coroner Bill Leach confirmed on Wednesday that a Richland resident died on Monday due to the heat and that a couple was found dead in their home on Tuesday from potential heat complications. Leach says Luis Vieyra, 70, was found dead in his fifth wheel...
Benton County Deputies Search for Kennewick Hit-And-Run Driver
Benton County Deputies continue to search for an errant hit-and-run driver from early Thursday morning. Around 3:53 AM, the BCSO says 18-year-old Keanu Ashby was out walking with his girlfriend in the 1600 block of East 3rd, Kennewick. The location is just east of the intersection of East 3rd and Chemical Drive.
Another hot and hazy day. Extreme heat poised for Sunday.
Today: Friday will be another hazy and hot day, for most. Highs will still be about 5-10 degrees above average. It’ll be in the mid-70s to low-80s in the mountains, with mid to upper-90s for the Kittitas/Yakima valleys and Blue Foothills. The Lower Columbia Basin will likely be in the low-100s. Haze and smoke will mainly impact Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla, Morrow, and Umatilla counties. The worst air quality today will likely be in either Umatilla or Morrow counties, given all the recent fire starts down that way. We’ll also have the chance for more fire starts, as fire fuel energy (compared to historical values) will be in the 97th - 99th percentile. In essence, fires could start and spread quickly. Winds will be fairly light for most spots, although northwesterly gusts could reach 25 MPH in the Kittitas Valley.
Deputies seek driver after hit & run injures man in Kennewick early today
Benton County Wash. — Benton County Sheriff's deputies are looking for a suspect after a hit & run near Kennewick. Just before 4:00 this morning, deputies say they responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian. Upon arriving, they found 28-year-old Keanu Ashby, who was struck by the car while walking with his girlfriend in the 1600 block of E 3rd near Kennewick.
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