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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.
Duplex fire in Kennewick extinguished, residents displaced
KENNEWICK, Wash. – A duplex on West 6th Avenue in Kennewick caught fire on Friday, forcing its residents to be displaced. A press release from the Kennewick Fire Department says crews were called to the home at 6:26 p.m. with reports of a bedroom on fire. One of the residents attempted to put out the fire with an extinguisher but could not.
Extreme heat closes Kennewick Farmers Market
KENNEWICK, Wash. – The Kennewick Farmers Market closed on Thu., July 18 due to extreme heat. The Market posted to Facebook saying that safety and comfort are their top priorities along with ensuring “everyone stays cool and healthy.”. An organizer with the Market says no one was injured...
Introducing Be Well Washington: Fostering Health and Wellness
The Washington State Department of Health is encouraging everyone to live their BEST life. They've launched 'BE WELL WA,' an initiative designed to help all Washingtonians achieve a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle. "We want individuals to reimagine what wellness looks like,” said Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH, Secretary of Health. “Often...
Zillah man killed in his car, Yakima County Sheriff seeking information
TOPPENISH – In the early morning of July 12th, 2024, Yakima County Deputies were called to the area of Larue Rd and Hwy 97 for a report of a man who was shot while in a vehicle. Deputies arrived and attempted lifesaving measures. Despite their efforts, the man later died.
Wenatchee Hit With Heat Advisory, Warning In 19 Out Of 20 Days
Much of Washington east of the Cascades is going through an extended period of unusually hot weather. The Wenatchee area has been under a heat advisory or excessive heat warning for all but two days in July. The advisories started on July 2nd and the only break without an advisory...
One dead after reported drowning in the Spokane River
OTIS ORCHARDS, Wash. - A person is dead after reportedly drowning in the Spokane River near Otis Orchards. According to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, multiple citizens at the scene called 911 and reported a body floating down the Spokane River. Deputies said multiple agencies were called to the scene, including Spokane Valley, Spokane 13, Sheriff's office and first responders from Idaho.
Council Member Paul Dillon’s nose ring pic is public-records-requestable
This photo could be obtained in a records request. While the difference in this case is relatively clear — the first of these photos was posted by a politician on his council member Twitter account and the second is a janky Photoshop produced in-house — the nuances of what can and can’t be obtained through public records requests (PRRs) can be complex.
Union Gap Goes MINI: Travelers from All Over the Country to Descend Upon Yakima This SUNDAY
MINI TAKES THE STATES (MTTS) 2024 is an epic 9-day road trip from Albuquerque to Seattle. The bi-annual event's goal is raising money and awareness for. funding summer camps around the country with efforts from the American Camp Association and Keep America Beautiful organizations. Right now, the Mini Cooper caravan...
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