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Man caught fishing for salmon in closed WA river ordered to jail

Man caught fishing for salmon in closed WA river ordered to jail

He showed up at night wearing a headlamp to fish.

February 10, 2026 at 6:10 AM

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‘Bridgerton’ author coming to Tri-Cities. It’s already the ‘talk of the season’

Updated February 9, 2026 at 3:40 PM

Washington state ranks among the worst for drivers, new study says. Here’s why

February 10, 2026 at 8:35 AM

Tri-City Herald death notices for Feb. 9, 2025

Updated February 9, 2026 at 4:44 PM

Teen with 2 prior DUI arrests held in drunk driving death in Pasco

Updated February 9, 2026 at 8:28 PM

Deadly stretch of Tri-Cities highway getting attention from WA lawmakers

Updated February 9, 2026 at 8:43 AM

Snow-starved Ski Bluewood closes down until flakes fly again

Snow-starved Ski Bluewood closes down until flakes fly again

Updated February 9, 2026 at 6:29 PM

Outdoors | Do’s and don’ts for passing on heirloom fishing gear

Outdoors | Do’s and don’ts for passing on heirloom fishing gear

January 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM

‘Michael Jordan’ of bounty fishing earned $159K in WA and OR

‘Michael Jordan’ of bounty fishing earned $159K in WA and OR

Updated January 20, 2026 at 11:34 AM

After 85 years, causeway is breached, water flows freely in Richland delta

After 85 years, causeway is breached, water flows freely in Richland delta

January 13, 2026 at 3:41 PM

Watch crews start $1.2M process to remove Bateman Island causeway

Watch crews start $1.2M process to remove Bateman Island causeway

January 5, 2026 at 12:10 PM

Protection sought for pink flower found only on windy cliffs north of Tri-Cities

Protection sought for pink flower found only on windy cliffs north of Tri-Cities

December 26, 2025 at 2:55 AM

Washington ski season delayed by flooding, lack of snow. Which resorts are open?

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Washington ski season delayed by flooding, lack of snow. Which resorts are open?

December 26, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Eastern WA, Idaho bighorn rams poached. Rewards of up to $45,000 offered

Eastern WA, Idaho bighorn rams poached. Rewards of up to $45,000 offered

Updated December 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM

Last day to walk onto Richland’s Bateman Island set. Causeway coming out

Last day to walk onto Richland’s Bateman Island set. Causeway coming out

December 10, 2025 at 5:05 AM

No Discover Pass? Visit Washington state parks for free on these 12 days in 2026

No Discover Pass? Visit Washington state parks for free on these 12 days in 2026

December 5, 2025 at 5:00 AM

WA state buying land near Tri-Cities for wildlife and outdoor rec

WA state buying land near Tri-Cities for wildlife and outdoor rec

November 30, 2025 at 5:00 AM

2nd poaching case with illegal spotlighting under investigation in WA

2nd poaching case with illegal spotlighting under investigation in WA

November 28, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Take a guided historical walk on Richland island before access is torn out

Take a guided historical walk on Richland island before access is torn out

Updated November 21, 2025 at 9:53 AM

Last chance to walk to popular Bateman Island. $1.2M demolition to begin

Last chance to walk to popular Bateman Island. $1.2M demolition to begin

Updated November 19, 2025 at 10:55 PM

Outdoors | Finding the right Eastern WA fishing hole is part of the adventure

Outdoors | Finding the right Eastern WA fishing hole is part of the adventure

Updated November 16, 2025 at 11:21 AM

One of Tri-Cities most popular hiking spots to get a 2nd trailhead

One of Tri-Cities most popular hiking spots to get a 2nd trailhead

November 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM

Eastern WA man sentenced for illegally selling up to 42 elk carcasses

Eastern WA man sentenced for illegally selling up to 42 elk carcasses

Updated October 31, 2025 at 9:56 AM

Reward of up to $1,000 for info on bull elk poachers south of Tri-Cities

Reward of up to $1,000 for info on bull elk poachers south of Tri-Cities

October 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Poachers could face multiple charges after ‘spotlighting’ deer in Eastern WA

Poachers could face multiple charges after ‘spotlighting’ deer in Eastern WA

Updated October 22, 2025 at 12:33 PM

Region’s 1st BMX ‘pump track’ being built at small Tri-Cities park

Region’s 1st BMX ‘pump track’ being built at small Tri-Cities park

Updated October 13, 2025 at 9:14 AM

Toxic algae still a danger in Columbia, Snake rivers, despite cooler temps

Toxic algae still a danger in Columbia, Snake rivers, despite cooler temps

October 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM

4th WA bird flu outbreak confirmed in large poultry farm. Warning issued

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4th WA bird flu outbreak confirmed in large poultry farm. Warning issued

Updated October 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM

Learn to fish from the pros at free Fish-O-Rama in Richland

Learn to fish from the pros at free Fish-O-Rama in Richland

October 2, 2025 at 11:43 AM

Last chance for a popular Eastern WA salmon fishing tradition before it’s shut down

Last chance for a popular Eastern WA salmon fishing tradition before it’s shut down

Updated September 30, 2025 at 9:02 AM