Politics & Government
Trump spending cuts will slam Tri-Cities worse than most of WA. Here’s how
Updated February 16, 2026 at 2:56 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.
Northwest News
Bryan Kohberger admitted to 4 Idaho murders. Why did prosecutors offer a plea deal?
Updated July 7, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Washington State
Bellingham ICE arrest highlights difficulties of tracking those who are detained
Updated December 26, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Local
Investigation uncovers what led to brawl at Hanford, Pasco basketball game
June 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Washington State
Is there really a ‘demon in the fridge’ at Lacey Wendy’s?
Updated June 25, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Local
What public lands near Tri-Cities could be sold under new Trump tax plan?
Updated June 26, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Local
Trump’s food stamp cuts could ‘devastate’ 17,000 struggling Tri-Cities families
June 20, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Washington State
Will Mount Baker be impacted by federal land sale proposal? Bill is unclear
Updated June 20, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Washington State
Sen. Patty Murray: GOP bill would put 5.4M acres of WA public land up for sale
Updated June 23, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Local
Did retired Gen. Jim Mattis of Richland condemn Trump for LA actions? We checked
Updated June 14, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Sports
Why are the Panthers-Oilers Stanley Cup Final and the NBA Finals being dragged out? An explanation
Updated June 12, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Washington State
Pierce County Sheriff wants to work with ICE. WA law says he can’t. Here’s why
Updated June 10, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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