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Richland neighborhood says ‘hate has no home here’
In a Richland neighborhood, little remains of hateful messages left recently. Neighbors said those messages have no place there and investigators are still looking into what happened. When Diana Moeller went out of her house in Richland on July 10, a plastic bag caught her eye. It had a rolled-up...
Wake Up Morning Rush July 22: Intersection improvement
Pasco's intersection improvement project on Broadmoor and Burns Road is underway and is expected to take until December. The Benton County Sheriff's Office is investigating a drive-by shooting after multiple rounds were fired at a home in Prosser.
Walla Walla County Fire District No. 5 asks voters to raise fire levy
BURBANK – Walla Walla County Fire District No. 5 in Burbank will ask voters again to approve raising the fire levy rate to fund fire protection and emergency medical services. On the Aug. 6 primary election ballot, voters will consider increasing the fire levy rate from $1.22 to $1.38...
Volunteers set the stage for Water Follies
TRI-CITIES, Wash.- The NF Lampson Pits are being prepared for the 2024 Tri-City Water Follies. Volunteers began setting up with the docks on Saturday. With Lampson cranes bringing the ramps and docks from the road to the Columbia River, it’s the first item on the “to-do” list before hydro planes hit the water.
Pasco to see traffic changes on Sylvester Street over Water Follies weekend
PASCO, Wash. – The City of Pasco announced a traffic update on Monday that will affect Sylvester Street. Pedestrians are asked to use the newly constructed sidewalk on the north side of the street, while drivers are asked to keep to the north side under traffic control directions. The...
Tri-Cities forum draws support for Lower Snake River dams
In the Tri-Cities, a forum recently drew mostly people who want to keep the Lower Snake River dams in place. They raised some lesser-discussed concerns to local, state and federal representatives. Nearly 80 people gathered in Richland for a Snake River dams forum hosted by U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, a...
Intersection upgrades at Broadmoor and Burns begin Monday in Pasco
Starting Monday, Jul 22nd, work is beginning in Pasco at the intersection of Broadmoor Boulevard and Burns Road. Leaders from Pasco's Public Works Department tell us they'll be improving the intersection with new curbs, gutters, pedestrian and bike access, as well as a new traffic light. Juan Loyola, Senior Engineer,...
Prehistoric ‘Prosser Landslide’ Causes Bumps on I-82 Near Benton City
If you’re from around these parts, you’re likely very familiar with the barrage of bumps on eastbound Interstate 82 between Prosser and Benton City at milepost 91.9. The bumps have been there since the late 80s and the WSDOT hasn’t been able to remedy the problem. You could say, they keep hitting bumps in the road (sorry).
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