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+$1M abandoned tire mess tied to Tri-City legislator’s record WA ethics fine

+$1M abandoned tire mess tied to Tri-City legislator’s record WA ethics fine

A happy eco-friendly story from 2000 is now a toxic nuisance.

Updated January 26, 2026 at 12:51 PM

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‘Critical minerals’ will shape NW future. Free Tri-City forum on why you should care

March 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM

WA accuses Franklin County veterinarian of unprofessional conduct

February 28, 2026 at 2:12 PM

Gunshot victim with multiple wounds found at Kennewick apartments

Updated March 1, 2026 at 7:04 PM

Rules of the Road: The safety feature that actually increases crashes

March 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Booming demand for career, tech skills sparks $46M Tri-Cities renovation

February 28, 2026 at 6:15 AM

2 in 3 Pasco staff didn’t vote on levy. School advocate points to ‘voter apathy’

2 in 3 Pasco staff didn’t vote on levy. School advocate points to ‘voter apathy’

Updated February 28, 2026 at 7:43 PM

Recall backers claim Port of Benton insider deals cost the public $1.8M

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Recall backers claim Port of Benton insider deals cost the public $1.8M

March 1, 2026 at 6:15 AM

Richland council wants to block sex offender homes for a while

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Richland council wants to block sex offender homes for a while

February 27, 2026 at 5:34 PM

Can I get a ticket for smoking or vaping while driving in WA? What the law says

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Can I get a ticket for smoking or vaping while driving in WA? What the law says

Updated February 26, 2026 at 9:28 AM

Juvenile court split will cost Franklin $1.1M more than they thought

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Juvenile court split will cost Franklin $1.1M more than they thought

Updated February 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Kennewick schools back city demand to block sex offender home

Kennewick schools back city demand to block sex offender home

February 25, 2026 at 8:21 PM

Can WA’s largest open-air flea market rebound after concerns about ICE?

Can WA’s largest open-air flea market rebound after concerns about ICE?

February 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Tri-City leaders want regional town halls, new bills to stop sex offender homes

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Tri-City leaders want regional town halls, new bills to stop sex offender homes

Updated February 25, 2026 at 4:04 PM

Crash prevention zone on deadly stretch of Highway 395 closer to reality

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Crash prevention zone on deadly stretch of Highway 395 closer to reality

Updated February 25, 2026 at 2:05 PM

My neighbor’s tree dumped leaves, branches on my WA yard. Who has to clean it up?

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My neighbor’s tree dumped leaves, branches on my WA yard. Who has to clean it up?

February 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Former top White House lawyer from Richland resigns over Epstein files

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Former top White House lawyer from Richland resigns over Epstein files

Updated February 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Police chief retiring after 40 years of leading Pasco department

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Police chief retiring after 40 years of leading Pasco department

Updated February 24, 2026 at 9:36 AM

Opening date moved for Tri-Cities 1st city water park. Take a look inside

Opening date moved for Tri-Cities 1st city water park. Take a look inside

Updated February 23, 2026 at 2:48 PM

Can you get a DUI while riding a bike in Washington? A scooter? What law says

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Can you get a DUI while riding a bike in Washington? A scooter? What law says

February 22, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Here’s what was found in suspicious Benton County ballot that stopped vote count

Here’s what was found in suspicious Benton County ballot that stopped vote count

February 20, 2026 at 12:48 PM

Here’s why you might see security guards on Tri-Cities buses

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Here’s why you might see security guards on Tri-Cities buses

February 20, 2026 at 11:27 AM

How $3M MLK Center renovations will help hundreds of Pasco kids, teens

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How $3M MLK Center renovations will help hundreds of Pasco kids, teens

February 20, 2026 at 11:23 AM

Recall complaints filed to oust entire Benton port board over misconduct claims

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Recall complaints filed to oust entire Benton port board over misconduct claims

Updated February 20, 2026 at 11:12 AM

Pasco school levy fails for 1st time in 26 years. What happens next?

Pasco school levy fails for 1st time in 26 years. What happens next?

Updated February 19, 2026 at 9:10 PM

‘Victim-minded, super kind.’ Retired, longtime Tri-Cities judge dies

‘Victim-minded, super kind.’ Retired, longtime Tri-Cities judge dies

Updated February 19, 2026 at 4:33 PM

WA legislator to give update at Tri-Cities weekend town hall

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WA legislator to give update at Tri-Cities weekend town hall

Updated February 19, 2026 at 2:50 PM

New nonprofit raises +$10K to help stop Kennewick sex offender home

New nonprofit raises +$10K to help stop Kennewick sex offender home

Updated February 19, 2026 at 12:37 PM

Pasco voters rush to correct 150 rejected ballots as levy hangs by 90 votes

Pasco voters rush to correct 150 rejected ballots as levy hangs by 90 votes

February 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Will sales tax or car tabs pay for new Pasco road repair district?

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Will sales tax or car tabs pay for new Pasco road repair district?

February 18, 2026 at 4:34 PM