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KPD Find Man Asleep At The Wheel-While Still In Drive Mode
Kennewick Police were dispatched to a welfare check Thursday morning in the 700 block of West Vineyard Drive. A man was slumped over in a vehicle. When officers arrived, they found the man in a white Kia sedan. He appeard to be asleep at the wheel. However, the vehicle was still in drive mode, posing a danger to the public. Officers had a suspicion the driver was under the influence, as they saw paraphernalia inside the vehicle. It's alleged the driver may have been using marijuana and Fentanyl.
Tri-Cities volunteers slowly digging up mammoth remains
KENNEWICK, Wash. — A team of about 20 volunteers has spent the last 15 years slowly chipping away at uncovering mammoth remains near Kennewick, Washington, simultaneously inviting the public to watch the process. Their focus is not just on the bones, but on uncovering information about other creatures and...
Lucky Bao helps celebrate National Bao Day and shares its second location
RICHLAND- Wake Up NonStop Local celebrates National Dumping day on September 26 with Lucky Bao Food Truck. Owner and manager of Lucky Bao, Kevin Meng cooks up some dumplings and explains how they are made. Lucky Bao is parked at Grigg's Aces Hardware store in Richland on George Washington Way and is open 11a.m.-7p.m. Monday through Saturday. Lucky Bao has a new location at Summer's Hub in Kennewick and is open Tuesday through Sunday.
The Kennewick Police Department looking for more recruits to join the force
KENNEWICK, Wash. – The Kennewick Police Department needs 11 officers to keep our community safe. Sergeant Michael Rosane with KPD says the position is available after the police academy. Applicants are looking to become police officers. Sgt. Rosane says the department tests every month through national safety testing. If...
Downed power line affects traffic lights in East Kennewick
KENNEWICK, Wash. - Kennewick Police responded to a crash that downed a powerline in East Kennewick on Thursday. The powerline in the area of Railroad Avenue and North Fruitland Street was hit by a slow-moving truck, according to the KPD, and has affected power in the area. KPD Officer Peyton...
District One hosts 63rd Annual Richland Sertoma Sportsarama
Richland One kicked off the 2024 football season by hosting the 63rd annual Richland Sertoma Sportsarama at Memorial Stadium Friday, August 16. The C.A. Johnson Green Hornets and Keenan Raiders battled to a 0-0 tie in the opening salvo. It was a game full of defensive highlights, starting with Keenan....
Benton Franklin Fair using new security measures
KENNEWICK, Wash. - The Benton Franklin Fair is using new airport-style metal detectors at each of the fairground entrances to stop people from sneaking in drugs, weapons and any other unwanted items. “It slows things down a little bit," fairgoer Jack Weissner said. "But hey, man, that’s the times we...
Tri-Cities group thinks WA board about to cave after Inslee pushes for more wind turbines
Kennewick, WA — A Washington state council is considering lifting most proposed restrictions that would have about halved the number of turbines allowed in a proposed wind farm stretching 24 miles along the Horse Heaven Hills south of Tri-Cities. The Washington state Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) spent...
1st of a kind Tri-Cities homeless program already changing lives
Bishop Skylstad Commons opened in Pasco about 18 months ago, and it’s already changing lives. Allicia Chalmers, supportive housing coordinator at the facility, describes recently helping set up emergency housing, services and medical care for pregnant woman.
Funding the roads more traveled
HERMISTON — Community members can give insight into local challenges with transportation when the Oregon Legislative Joint Committee on Transportation comes Thursday, Aug. 29, to Hermiston. The committee, consisting of state senators and representatives, is touring across the state to learn about funding needs and solutions in different areas....
Feds charge Umatilla man for child sex crimes, hoax threats
PORTLAND — A Umatilla man pleaded not guilty in federal court to making hoax phone calls threatening sexual violence against children and possessing dozens of photos and videos depicting child sexual abuse. Thomas Loren Goatley, 20, gave the plea Thursday, Aug. 22, before a magistrate judge in Portland, the...
Get Ready for CrawFest: A Feast of Fun and Flavor in Pasco!
The Pasco Chamber Annual CrawFest is back and better than ever! Saturday, September 14th, as this year’s CrawFest promises to be an unforgettable day filled with mouth-watering food, live music, and lively festivities. The event will take place at the beautiful Osprey Pointe, located at 1110 Osprey Pointe Blvd in Pasco, WA, right along the scenic banks of the Columbia River. With doors opening at 11:30 AM and festivities running until 7:00 PM, there’s plenty of time to soak in all the excitement.
Man heading to prison for burning a Pasco church and a series of other break-ins
A 37-year-old Pasco man said his delusions led him to break into a number of buildings, setting several fires including one that damaged a church. Seth Klindworth will serve four years in prison in connection with a 2023 crime spree that ended with him setting fire to the Apostolic Lutheran Church of Tri-Cities.
Should middle school students have cell phones in class? What Tri-City schools are doing
Some Tri-City schools are cracking down on cellphone use in an attempt to improve student mental health and prevent bullying, as well as to refocus the school day around learning. Three schools in Richland School District plan to pilot new guidelines. Hanford High School and Richland High School students will...
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