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Tipped crane backs up traffic near Road 100 in Pasco
PASCO, Wash.-Eastbound traffic is currently backed up on I-182 in Pasco due to a tipped crane near Road 100. Washington State Patrol Troopers are on scene of the crane that tipped during construction. According to the WSP, the plan is for a second crane to assist with righting the crane...
Man Wanted for Domestic Violence Charged With Assault of an Officer
West Richland Police arrested a man wanted for several domestic violence violations. The Pasco Police Department was trying to locate David Bjurlin, who is wanted for multiple DV violations. Pasco Police contacted WRPD to inform them that Bjurlin may be visiting a residence in West Richland. As Bjurlin arrived at...
See 11 Richland School District Security Upgrades for 2024 – 2025
See 7 of The Richland School District Security Upgrades for 2024 - 2025. A new school year is coming up quickly for the Richland School District and some schools will be getting drastic but needed security upgrades for the '24-25 school year. The 2023 Capital Projects Levy Has Made The...
Traffic backed up in both directions on Blue Bridge due to ongoing construction
TRI-CITIES, Wash.-Ongoing construction on the Blue Bridge is slowing traffic and causing backups in both directions. Backups and delays are expected over the bridge between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. through Saturday, July 20, according to the Department of Transportation. Single-lane closures, as well as speed reductions will be in...
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.
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...
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.
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...
American Power Boat Association Risk Manager says safety is top priority for hydroplane drivers and fans
KENNEWICK, Wash. - The Tri-City Water Follies is five days away. Fans come from all over to watch the rooster tails fly. Safety is the name of the game, according to the American Power Boat Association Risk Manager Jennifer Cushing. Cushing said she comes from a boat racing family and...
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...
Kennewick Suspect Caught After Leaving Guns in Homeowners Garage
Benton County Deputies say a strangely behaving suspect is in custody after he left a duffel bag full of apparently stolen items in a garage. Man was reported Tuesday night. The BCSO did not specify the neighborhood but said the location was in the Kennewick area. A homeowner reported to law enforcement that the man pictured in our story was loitering in the area and behaving strangely.
Dozens of invasive Japanese beetles caught in the Tri-Cities area
OLYMPIA, Wash – The Washington State Department of Agriculture is asking residents in the Tri-Cities to report Japanese beetle sightings after already catching 38 beetles this summer. That is seven times more beetles than last summer when the WSDA caught five in Pasco. They are an invasive species and pose a threat to local agricultural communities.
Water main replacement in Hermiston affects traffic
HERMISTON — Motorists in Hermiston will experience periodic closures in the area of Northeast Fourth Street, East Gladys Avenue and East Main Avenue in Hermiston during the coming months as crews replace old water mains. Crews began excavating and replacing old water mains Tuesday, July 16, on Gladys Avenue...
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