21+ hour, 48+ min ago   (1726+ words) Forest and road closures remain in effect for the Paradise and Hagen fires as crews shift focus to cleanup operations. UPDATE: September 13, 2026 at 1:19 p.m. The Paradise Fire, burning 9,656 acres, has reached 49% containment according to an update from the Umatilla National Forest....

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (430+ words) UPDATE: September 9 at 1:10 p.m. Jail records show Jose Luis Lemos-Damm was booked into the Benton County Jail early on September 9 in connection with the murder case. Lemos-Damm is being held on $1 million bail on one count of first-degree murder and one…...

5+ day, 22+ min ago   (162+ words) RICHLAND, Wash. – A structure fire near the 7-Eleven at 415 Wright Avenue forced nearby apartments to evacuate on Wednesday morning, according to the Richland Police Department. The department said officers responded to the fire alongside firefighters around 3 a.m. on Wednesday. Richland…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (147+ words) The Trump administration is investing nearly a quarter-billion dollars into the program Head Start to strengthen nutrition services, improve facilities and help programs address critical one-time needs to better serve children and families. The Trump administration said it was investing…...

6+ day, 14+ min ago   (590+ words) UPDATE: September 8 at 10:35 a.m. The Pasco City Council will hold a public hearing tonight on a proposed code change that would raise the city’s cap on cannabis retail stores from four to five and allow a second shop through Washington’s Social…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (159+ words) The fire burned 170 acres before being brought under control by crews. UPDATE: September 7 at 3:43 p.m. According to Benton County Fire District 1, the Berrian Fire is under control with 50% containment. The fire burned an estimated 170 acres, partially on Bureau of Land Management…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (365+ words) Juan Salazar has lived in the area for 20 years, saying the speed limit needs to be reduced to 35 mph, and more lights are needed in the area. MABTON, Wash. — A deadly July crash in Mabton that killed three children took…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (108+ words) Nonstop Local News KENNEWICK, Wash. — Kennewick City Council has determined that building a new City Hall on the existing site is the most cost-effective path forward, according to a final report set for presentation at tonight’s city council meeting. The…...

2+ week, 20+ hour ago   (1728+ words) UPDATE: August 30 at 2:45 p.m. The two wildfires continue to burn in the Umatilla National Forest. The Paradise Fire at 9,324 acres is 15% contained, and the larger Hagen Fire at 60,861 acres is 35% contained. Firefighters from as far as Australia and New Zealand have…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (118+ words) WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Therapy dogs brought some much-needed smiles and comfort to fire crews battling the Paradise and Hagen Fires in Walla Walla and Umatilla Counties. Go Team Therapy Dogs TriCities and Go Team Walla Walla Therapy Dogs spent part…...