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House Bill 2118 to change how Washington gun stores operate, effective July 2025
WASHINGTON-- House Bill 2118 was signed by Governor Inslee earlier this year regarding business operations of firearms in the state of Washington. Washington State Legislature says the bill looks to protect the public from gun violence, by adding new requirements for business operations. After speaking with one firearm business in...
Pasco Police Take Funny Jab at “Fast and Furious” Mustang Owner
Ford Mustang driver in Pasco Washington Flips Car Resembling Fast And Furious. This story hits the heart a bit. As a former Mustang owner, I loved that car and I'll always have a place in my heart for the Ford Classic but when you do something stupid with your car, you almost deserve what you get.
A reminder black bears, humans don’t mix: Animal euthanized after hurting teen
Nestled in the heart of Kittitas County, a typical Tuesday evening in Roslyn took an unexpected turn for 17-year-old Emily. A high school senior, Emily was performing her usual chore of taking out the trash. Just after 9:30 that night, she made her way to the dumpster located at the edge of her family’s property. A large male black bear emerged from the darkness. The bear was likely drawn by the scent of discarded food. In a swift motion, the bear swiped at Emily, its powerful paw making contact with her arm. The force of the strike tore through her clothing and left scratches on her skin.
Woman appears in court for manslaughter and murder charges, trial set for September
YAKIMA, Wash.-- A woman currently facing murder and manslaughter charges appeared in court today. 51-year-old Darlina Ann Chilson appeared in court for a readiness hearing today for charges of 2nd-degree murder and 1st-degree manslaughter. Court docs say she's accused of neglecting a 16-year-old female in her care, after taking her...
Trial begins for Peshastin man in 2020 child homicide
YAKIMA — Trial has commenced in Yakima for a former Peshastin man accused in the death of a toddler. Terrence Chip Ogle, now 31, has been held in the Yakima County Jail since April 2020, when he was charged with second-degree murder in the death of 15-month-old Alexander Lynch. The boy suffered blunt force trauma including multiple skull fractures before his death, which medical investigators characterized as a homicide.
Burglary suspect caught dangling from rope as police try to get him out of Eastern Washington attic
A pair of Pasco burglary suspects are accused of impersonating lawn care workers to cover their crimes. Pasco police say Jose Manuel Orozco-Miranda broke into a house on the 1700 block of East Lewis Street on Friday while a lookout pretended to be doing yard work out front, according to court documents.
Staying safe while pulling over on highways
Tri-Cities, WA- A three car wreck resulting in a woman seriously injured yesterday on Interstate 182 was a result of distracted driving. That's according to authorities who say while two cars were parked on the shoulder of the highway trying to change a tire, a third car smashed into them.
Remains of U.S. POW who survived Bataan Death March identified
The remains of a missing World War II soldier from Oregon have been identified and are set to return to the state for burial, federal authorities announced Thursday.The remains of U.S. Army Private William Calkins, 20, were identified after being exhumed along with other unknown soldiers buried at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines, the Department of Defense said.The department's Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, tasked with recovering prisoners of war and service members missing in action, said Calkins was captured after U.S. troops in Bataan province surrendered to Japanese forces. After surviving the harrowing 65-mile Bataan Death March, he...
Columbia River Gorge planning a $50 million behavioral health campus
In the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon leaders are planning a campus to provide residential mental health care, addiction treatment services and a drop-in center for police to bring people in crisis. Their work started in 2017 when Wasco County Sheriff Lane Magill gathered input from community and county leaders. Bit...
Oregon Win Boosts Tie-Down Roper Off Shakey World Standings Position
The Northwest late-summer run begins. Hermiston, Ore. is famous for watermelons but this week, it helped move the bubble for the world standings and give major boosts to circuit cowboy and cowgirls.
Pasco Police Take Funny Jab at “Fast and Furious” Mustang Owner
Ford Mustang driver in Pasco Washington Flips Car Resembling Fast And Furious. This story hits the heart a bit. As a former Mustang owner, I loved that car and I'll always have a place in my heart for the Ford Classic but when you do something stupid with your car, you almost deserve what you get.
Tri-Cities Airport Parking Now Cashless and With a Slight Price Increase
It wasn't too long ago that Yakima's airport updated it's parking lot payment and now Tri-Cities has changed theirs slightly but just enough that it may cause some issues, especially those who prefer to pay with cash. The Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) has updated its parking lot so it's now completely...
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