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Benton County medics treat person reportedly trampled by a horse
Benton County medics responded Saturday afternoon near S Haney Road, between State Route 397 and E Bowles Road, after receiving a report that someone had been trampled by a horse. The person’s condition was not…
Kennewick tattoo shop sees surge in crowds on Friday the 13th
Dark Zero Tattoo in Kennewick drew a surge of customers on Friday the 13th, as locals turned the date into an occasion for new tattoos. Owner Andy Flanagan said artists who usually see three or four clients in a day…
Kennewick Police Department recovers stolen vehicle
The Kennewick Police Department recovered a stolen vehicle near Vancouver Park on Thursday. The department located the car in Kennewick, Washington, though officials have not provided further details about the vehicle…
Kennewick Hearing on Proposed Yelm Park Sale
Kennewick’s Parks Commission will hold a public hearing on Nov. 18 about a proposal to sell Yelm Park to Tri-Cities Chaplaincy. The three-acre park, which opened in 1956, includes a playground, sports field and picnic…
Kennewick aumenta los impuestos a la propiedad para combatir un déficit presupuestario de 11,4 millones de dólares
El Ayuntamiento de Kennewick aprobó por unanimidad un aumento de poco más del 3% en el impuesto sobre la propiedad para 2027, mientras la ciudad intenta cerrar un déficit presupuestario de 11,4 millones de dólares. La…
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Stolen Vehicle Found During Extra Patrols at Kennewick Park
Kennewick police recovered a vehicle reported stolen in September during extra patrols near Vancouver Park. Officers found 21-year-old Layth Alhaidari in the car at the park’s parking lot; police said he tried to leave…
Kennewick recycling cart rollout starts with two schedules
Kennewick residents will transition to a new recycling program later in November, with the rollout organized around two collection schedules. The city and Waste Management say the changes are intended to reduce litter…
Local Veterans gather for free meals and community support
About 125 veterans and family members gathered Thursday evening at CG Public House in Kennewick for a free meal and community support event. Visiting Angels of Tri-Cities and Walla Walla hosted the gathering, with local…
Kennewick raising property taxes to combat $11.4M budget deficit
The city of Kennewick is moving to increase property taxes to address a significant $11.4 million budget deficit. Local officials are implementing this tax hike as a necessary measure to balance the city's financial…
Benton PUD proposing rate increase, public hearing set for Nov. 10
Benton PUD has proposed a 4% increase across all customer rate classes, scheduled to take effect April 1, 2027. The utility says higher costs stem from a federal court order requiring increased spill at dams on the…
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BFHD talks flu shots: what to expect, misconceptions, and more
The Benton-Franklin Health District is discussing flu shots, what people can expect when getting vaccinated and common misconceptions about the vaccine. Flu activity typically rises in late fall and winter, making this…
Kennewick ceremony honors Veterans at Columbia Park
Veterans, active-duty service members and community members gathered at Columbia Park in Kennewick on Wednesday, Nov. 11, for a Veterans Day ceremony. The event honored those who served and brought local residents…
Marie Mosley picked for Port of Kennewick board seat
The Port of Kennewick commissioners appointed Marie Mosley to represent District 1 on the board after an application and interview process. The seat became vacant when Ken Hohenberg retired on Sept. 1. Mosley, a…
Un hombre fue arrestado por incendio provocado en relación con un incendio en una casa de Kennewick
Un hombre fue arrestado bajo sospecha de incendio provocado en relación con un incendio en una vivienda de Kennewick. La detención vincula al sospechoso con el fuego ocurrido en la casa, aunque no se ofrecen más…
Overnight showers will lead to a chance of patchy fog in the morning near the Columbia Basin
A cold front is bringing showers to Eastern Washington, with overnight temperatures expected to remain in the mid to upper 30s. The rain may leave enough moisture near the surface to produce patchy fog around the…
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Cheapest gas stations in Kennewick
A Stacker roundup using GasBuddy data lists the lowest regular gasoline prices in the Kennewick area. The listed stations include Mid Columbia Grocery in Pasco at $4.52 per gallon, Conoco in Richland at $4.58, and…
Port of Kennewick to select one of 4 finalists for open commission seat
The Port of Kennewick plans to choose one of four finalists for its vacant District 1 commission seat at its Nov. 10 meeting. The candidates are Don Britain, Rob Welch, Marie Mosley and Matt Boehnke. They answered…
Man arrested for arson in connection with Kennewick house fire
A 47-year-old man has been arrested and charged with first-degree arson following a suspicious house fire that occurred on October 19th in Kennewick. Local police confirmed the arrest today, marking a significant…
Torres leads Galbraith as 8th District Senate count continues
The race for the 8th District Senate seat remains tight as ballot counting continues in Benton County. Current results show Torres leading with approximately 51 percent of the vote, totaling 16,924 ballots. Challenger…
Medical issue leads to morning head-on crash in Kennewick
A two-vehicle head-on collision occurred this morning in the 11200 block of West Clearwater in Kennewick. According to local police, the accident was triggered when one of the drivers suffered a medical emergency behind…
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Submerged SUV pulled from river at Kennewick's Columbia Park
Emergency crews recovered a submerged SUV from the Columbia River at the Columbia Park East End Boat launch in Kennewick on Friday morning. The vehicle was discovered by a passerby, prompting an immediate response from…
Kennewick explores boat for rescues and waterfront tours
Officials in Kennewick are exploring a partnership between the city and the Port of Kennewick to purchase a boat for water rescues and tourism. Port leaders aim to use the vessel to showcase the waterfront to potential…
Community celebrates opening of first Nordstrom Rack location in Tri-Cities
The Tri-Cities region celebrated the grand opening of its first Nordstrom Rack location on Thursday. Located at the Tri-Cities Center in Kennewick, the new store drew large crowds for its debut. This opening marks a…
Kennewick voters to decide $107 million bond for replacing schools, upgrades
Voters in the Kennewick School District will decide on a $107 million bond measure during a special election scheduled for February 9, 2027. The proposed funding is intended to support various school infrastructure…
Los resultados dispares de la recaudación de impuestos dejan a los líderes de Benton y Franklin sopesando los próximos pasos
Los votantes de los condados de Benton y Franklin han dejado tres propuestas de impuestos locales en una situación incierta tras los recientes comicios. Dos de las medidas no lograron alcanzar la aprobación necesaria…
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Mixed levy results leave Benton and Franklin leaders weighing next steps
Voters in Benton and Franklin counties have left three local levy measures in an uncertain position following the latest election results. Two of the proposed measures have fallen short of the required support, while a…
Where voters can find drop boxes, voting centers across Columbia Basin, Yakima regions
Election officials in Washington are urging voters to use official drop boxes or voting centers by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, rather than relying on the mail. The state has provided 603 drop boxes and 66 voting centers…
Kennewick VA clinic groundbreaking set for November 5
The Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center has scheduled a groundbreaking ceremony for a new VA clinic in Kennewick, Washington. The event is set to take place on November 5. This new facility aims to expand…
Kennewick residents get new recycling carts from WM starting today
Residents in Kennewick are receiving new 96-gallon blue recycling carts from Waste Management to replace older open-top bins. The rollout, occurring between November 1 and November 14, aims to increase capacity, reduce…