Politics & Government
Trump’s pick to replace Newhouse won’t address the elephant in the room
Updated June 8, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Tri-City Herald Reality Check
In our Reality Check stories, Tri-City Herald journalists focus on bringing truth and transparency to local news events. These newsroom-wide efforts deliver fast facts about the issues that matter to Tri-Cities residents to hold officials and institutions accountable.
Politics & Government
Recovery Center still can’t open. Legislators push WA to make it a priority
Updated June 4, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Politics & Government
Are Franklin leaders being ‘bullied’ into a recovery center contract?
Updated June 4, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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Hanford
Feds say they have way to clean up nuclear waste site faster. WA is skeptical
Updated June 3, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Washington State
Some call on WA to suspend gas tax amid high fuel prices. Is it on the table?
May 31, 2026 at 5:00 AM
World
How strong is Cuba’s military? Large on paper, but Soviet-era weapons are aging
Updated May 28, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Crime
Pardoned WA J6er wants some of $1.8B Trump fund. And he’s on a Tri-Cities ballot
Updated May 26, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Business
Golf course homeowners caught in bitter battle between Horn Rapids developers
May 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Washington State
WA income tax law promises free school meals for every kid. What will that cost?
May 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Education
Did Pasco teachers and staff show up for crucial April school levy vote?
May 21, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Politics & Government
Parks director resigned before Pasco could act on sexual harassment report
May 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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