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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 […]
Kennewick Duplex Fire Displaces Residents
The Red Cross has been activated to help the residents that were displaced. Around 6:26 PM Friday, Kennewick Fire units responded to the Governor's Square Duplexes at 3703 West 6th Ave. about a fire. A caller to 9-1-1 said they'd tried to use a fire extinguisher to put out the...
Griz hosting postseason playoff at Murr Sports Park
American Legion summer baseball postseason action happens Friday, July 19, in Walla Walla at Murr Sports Park with the Griz hosting the Pasco Riverdogs for a first-round playoff. The Griz go on to win, 19-0.
Unveiling the Historical Roots: Baseball Legacy At Hanford Site Revealed
Play Ball! A look at some local Tri-Cities Baseball History. It is Baseball Season, and the Hanford Site had a Historic Role in America's Pastime. This week saw Opening Day for Major League Baseball, and the Seattle Mariners opened with a game against the Boston Red Sox. To commemorate the special day in the sports world, the Hanford Site wanted to join in with some baseball history of their own.
Tri-Cities Airport, Kadlec Hospital affected by global IT outage
PASCO, Wash.-A global IT outage is affecting banks, businesses, media and airlines across the country, including the Tri-Cities. The FAA grounded planes across the country on Friday, July 19 and airports and airlines have now canceled or delayed flights. Some local hospital information systems were affected, however, 911 communications were...
All lanes of I-182 reopened after crane tips near Road 100 in Pasco
PASCO, Wash.-All lanes of I-182 are now reopened after a crane tipped into the median near Road 100 on July 19. The crane is still on its side in the median of the interstate and will stay there until crews can get to it, according to Washington State Patrol Trooper Chris Thorson.
Mind Blowing: WSP Clocks Driver at Stunning Speed in Richland
I don't know if the headline is correct, or just wrong. Maybe you can help with a more appropriate headline to address the issue. And, the issue is speeding on State Route 240. Washington State Patrol troopers were looking for reckless drivers on Wednesday, and you wouldn't believe what one...
Tour Richland’s ‘Demigod of the Sea’, The USS Triton Submarine [PHOTOS]
The Tri-Cities has a vast military history that’s waiting to be explored. Most locals are aware of the Hanford site and its role in World War II’s Manhattan Project and the Cold War or the Nike Missile site atop Rattlesnake Mountain, and the years of science and technology research in the area that has benefited America’s defense. But not many know the story of the USS Triton (SSRN 586) submarine sail and how its superstructure ended up in Richland or that you can schedule a guided tour inside the original conning (raised platform tower) and control room.
Ben Franklin Transit offering shuttles to Water Follies, Art in the Park
TRI-CITIES, Wash. - The Ben Franklin Transit is offering shuttles to Water Follies and the Art in the Park festival in the Tri-Cities from July 26 through 28. Fares are by donations which benefit Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels. Water Follies shuttles take place July 27 and 28 from 8 a.m....
Tri-Cities Animal Shelter overwhelmed, seeks community help as kennels overflow
Tri-Cities, Wash. — The Tri-Cities Animal Shelter tells us they are beyond full capacity for both dogs and cats, and now they're asking the community for assistance. Tri-Cities Animal Shelter Manager, Ben Zigan, tells us just how dire their situation is this summer. He, says. "We pretty much have 65 to 70 kennels to house dogs in. We're currently are at 94 dogs."
Veterans Town Hall and Forum Coming to Pasco September 4th
September 4th a special women's veteran forum will be held in Pasco, followed by an 'all' vets town hall. The event will take place at the American Legion Post 34 1029 W Sylvester St. in Pasco. According to officials, the women's vet forum will begin at 8:00 AM, followed by...
Tri-Cities Airport works through tech outage
PASCO, Wash. - Businesses worldwide struggled this morning because of a major tech outage, but the Tri-Cities Airport worked through it. “Well, we had some delays. In our first bank of flights, we had some delays,” Buck Taft, Director of Operations at the Tri-Cities Airport said. “And then we had one cancellation.”
Project upgrading Broadmoor Boulevard-Burns Road intersection in Pasco starts July 22
PASCO, Wash. - The City of Pasco announced that its Broadmoor Corridor project is continuing on Mon., July 22 with upgrades to the intersection of Broadmoor Boulevard and Burns Road. The City says upgrades include new curbs, gutters, sidewalks and a traffic signal. Throughout construction, the intersection will be a...
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