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Wapato woman sentenced to 3 months after Calvary Cemetery crash injures man
A Wapato woman who drove impaired and injured a man near Calvary Cemetery in Yakima has been sentenced to three months. Heather Lea Marquez pleaded guilty to vehicular assault in connection with the April 26 crash. She was sentenced Monday to 90 days, the low end of the sentencing range. The range, based on her criminal history and the charge, was three to nine months.
Warrant Issued for Dangerous Sunnyside Suspect in Oregon Crimes
The man accused of a fatal shooting of his girlfriend in 2021 as well as a crime spree in Oregon now faces another arrest warrant. Aurelio Escobar, 29, of Sunnyside, Washington facing Oregon charges. According to KEZI-TV: "Escobar is charged in Douglas County with first-degree robbery, unlawful use of a...
Photos From The Rimrock Retreat Fire in Yakima County
The amount of devastation caused by the Rimrock Retreat Fire is jaw-dropping. So much land, fields, and trees are gone. Buildings destroyed. Wildlife and livestock are scared, injured, and worse. You've seen the clips on the news and heard the stories, but I can't imagine being right up there on...
Officials Considering Lethal Removal of Wolves in Northeast Washington After Livestock Attacks
COLVILLE - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is considering lethal removal of wolves in the Dominion Pack in northeast Washington. As of July 29, WDFW staff have investigated multiple confirmed depredation events in the pack territory in Stevens County, near Colville, resulting in four injured and three dead calves since July 19. The investigations confirmed injuries were consistent with wolf attacks.
Hailey Van Lith proud to represent Cashmere, Team USA at Paris Olympics
PARIS, France — While at Cashmere High School, Hailey Van Lith developed into one of the top high school basketball recruits in the country. In college, Van Lith first led the University of Louisville to the NCAA Final Four in her sophomore season. Earlier this year, Van Lith was back in the Final Four with Angel Reese and Louisiana State University. Now, Van Lith is a first-time Olympian with the Team USA 3x3 basketball squad in Paris.
Seven former Washington State Cougars represent six nations at Paris Olympics
PARIS — The 2024 Summer Olympics got underway last week in Paris, with a strong representation from Washington State. This year's games feature seven former Cougars competing for six different countries across four sports: men's and women's track and field, women's rowing, women's soccer, and men's basketball. Cougs Representing...
Level 3 Evacuation Ordered in Northern Garfield County Due to Advancing Fire
POMEROY - According to the Garfield County Sheriff's Office a fire started on South Deadman Road in the north end of Garfield County. The fire is moving north and east towards Alpowa. Residents in that part of the county are now under a Level 3 evacuation, meaning there is danger...
WSP looking for two persons of interest after hit-and-run that injured five in Kennewick
KENNEWICK, Wash.-The Washington State Patrol is now asking for the public's help in finding two persons of interest possibly involved in a hit-and-run crash in Kennewick that hospitalized five people on July 29. According to the WSP, witnesses at the scene identified Malcolm Slack and Mark Cummings as the two...
National Parks and Rec Month wrapping up, but not Richland Parks and Rec
RICHLAND, Wash. – The sun is shining, and the hot temperatures are returning, but that doesn’t mean the fun stops. The Richland Parks and Rec Department is wrapping up a national tradition dating back to the mid-1980s. According to the National Recreation and Parks Association, July was designated...
Scores of wildfires are scorching swaths of the western US, Canada. Here's the latest on some of them
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Scores of wildfires across the United States and Canada have scorched swaths of land in California, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, Alberta and beyond, forcing evacuations and road closures, as well as destroying and threatening structures. Air quality advisories and alerts have been issued in some affected areas. As of Friday, there were 96 large active fires in the U.S. that have engulfed 2,274 square miles (5,890 square kilometers), most of them in Oregon, followed by California and Arizona, according to the National...
A Washington Iconic Bridge Marks Its 70th Anniversary
Today, 7/30/24, marks the 70th anniversary of an iconic symbol of the Tri-Cities. Created on July 30th, 1954, The Pioneer Memorial Bridge has stood the test of time and is now getting a facelift. The Pioneer Memorial Bridge, better known as the Blue Bridge, has played a significant role in the Tri-Cities area, connecting Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland since its opening. Here are some highlights from its history:
Driver of motorcycle seen driving recklessly down Clearwater several times this summer arrested
KENNEWICK, Wash.-A motorcycle rider seen speeding and driving recklessly several times on Clearwater Avenue this summer has been arrested. The 21-year-old driver of the unlicensed motorcycle drove recklessly away from multiple attempted traffic stops, including weaving between lanes, running red lights and reaching speeds of over 100 miles per hour, according to the KPD.
UPDATE: Excessive Heat Warning In Effect For PNW: 107° By Friday
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued an Excessive Heat Warning through 8 pm Friday. Dangerously HOT conditions with temps ranging from 102°-108° are expected. I NEVER turned off the air conditioner from the last round of extreme heat. As temperatures cooled off just this past last...
One of Tri-Cities Favorite Mexican Restaurant Closes Richland Location
Tri-Cities Favorite Mexican Restaurant Closes Richland Location. One of our favorite Tri-Cities Mexican restaurants is closing their Richland location but the good news is that they have another location going strong. After 24 years, Tumbleweeds is closing down their Richland location but their new West Richland location will stay open....