ElectionsWhat Central WA candidates spent per vote trying to succeed U.S. Rep. Newhouse“In a sense, money doesn’t always buy victory, but a lack of money does buy defeat.”Updated August 10, 2026 at 2:24 PM
New Tri-Cities gastropub goes in full swing with popular local brewing companyAugust 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM
What will winter weather be like in WA? ‘Very strong’ El Niño in forecastUpdated August 18, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Famous Hermiston watermelons are summer’s ‘last hurrah.’ How to join the funUpdated August 19, 2026 at 8:16 AM
ElectionsElection: 2 Tri-City law enforcement leaders to face off for Franklin sheriffUpdated August 7, 2026 at 11:39 AM
ElectionsUpdate: Eastern WA challengers fall short in bid to knock out BaumgartnerUpdated August 7, 2026 at 11:35 AM
ElectionsUpdate: 2 Central WA candidates hold clear lead in race to replace NewhouseUpdated August 7, 2026 at 11:31 AM
ElectionsElection: Funding for ambulances, firefighters passing in Benton CountyUpdated August 7, 2026 at 9:34 AM
ElectionsElection: Crowded Richland council race narrows down to military vet, biochemistUpdated August 7, 2026 at 9:28 AM
ElectionsElection: Results for competitive primaries in Legislative Districts 14 and 15Updated August 6, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Politics & GovernmentSessler was sued to change ‘untrue’ Trump endorsement in WA voter pamphletUpdated August 5, 2026 at 5:10 PM
ElectionsLive results for Aug. 4 election in Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla countiesAugust 4, 2026 at 2:55 PM
ElectionsBusiness PAC spends $110K to defeat 2 Democrats + more Tri-City campaign trendsAugust 3, 2026 at 12:42 PM
ElectionsRetired Superior Court judge leads charge to stop Port of Benton recallUpdated July 31, 2026 at 10:54 AM
ElectionsTri-Cities turnout among lowest in WA. Less than 1-in-5 ballots returnedJuly 31, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Politics & GovernmentFranklin sheriff casts long shadow over candidates vying to replace himUpdated July 30, 2026 at 10:35 AM
ElectionsStressed rural Tri-City fire districts ask voters for help keeping up with growthJuly 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM
ElectionsGOP PAC sends thousands of error-ridden mailers in Central WA raceUpdated July 24, 2026 at 4:33 PM
ElectionsImmigration, affordability at center of Central WA statehouse primary racesJuly 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM
ElectionsBallots mailed to 186K Tri-City voters. Changes to know for Aug. 4 electionsJuly 16, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Guest OpinionsHere’s where Central WA Congressional candidates stand on climate issuesJuly 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM
ElectionsWhite House weighs in on which Central WA candidate Trump really endorsedJuly 14, 2026 at 10:55 AM
ElectionsFed up with MAGA and socialists, why some Central WA voters back independentsJuly 15, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Elections5 takeaways from WA 4th District debate on immigration, health care, tariffs and EpsteinUpdated July 10, 2026 at 1:54 PM
ElectionsTri-Cities grad designed the winning ‘I voted’ sticker for a 2nd timeJuly 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
