Politics & Government
Juvenile court split will cost Franklin $1.1M more than they thought
Updated February 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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
Former top White House lawyer from Richland resigns over Epstein files
Updated February 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Washington State
How many sign-ins about the ‘millionaires tax’ were fake? Thousands, group says
Updated April 15, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Politics & Government
Here’s why you might see security guards on Tri-Cities buses
February 20, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Washington State
Lawmaker claimed WA college has 4 admins per student. What do the numbers show?
February 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Washington State
80,640 weighed in at Legislature about contentious WA bill. What’s the record?
Updated April 15, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Education
If a rural WA school dissolves, students could go to Tri-Cities area
February 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Crime
Eastern WA Flock cameras were searched after false abortion claim
Updated February 5, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Washington State
State data on lead levels in public schools’ drinking water can be misleading
January 28, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Crime
What to know about planned Tri-Cities home for ‘sexually violent predators’
Updated January 29, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Politics & Government
Why Tri-Cities transit bosses called the cops on employees, union rep
Updated March 26, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Washington State
Tacoma woman says she was overcharged on $1 lotto ticket. Here’s the law on that
January 11, 2026 at 5:15 AM
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