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Tri-Cities, WA, United States

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Blue light bulbs, ribbons collected to support Richland police

The seniors association in Richland, Washington, is handing out more than 1,000 blue light bulbs and ribbons at the community center Friday. The event is to help honor police and other law enforcement. → Read More

Shooting near Richland bar described as uncommon, ‘ridiculous’

Police in Richland are still looking for suspects after a shooting at the Uptown Shopping Center in Richland. Business owners at the shopping center say violent crimes are uncommon in their area. → Read More

Continued Tri-Cities rainfall increases risk of car wrecks

Rainfall levels continue to rise through the month of October. The Washington State Patrol warns drivers to slow down in wet conditions. → Read More

Tri-City drug take-back targets opioids, drug thefts

Police in Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland, Washington state are participating in a national drug take back event on Oct. 22, 2016. People can dispose of expired medications in Benton and Franklin counties. → Read More

63-year-old Finley woman dies after a fire at her home

A Finley, Washington, woman died after a fire started in her bedroom Oct. 10. → Read More

Violent crime decreases in Tri-Cities

Richland, Washington state suffered increase in property crimes in 2015, while crime decreased in Kennewick, Pasco and West Richland. → Read More

Tri-Citian helps refugees share music with world

Tri-City musician Clarice Swanson runs Meadowlark Voices and is holding her first refugee benefit concert in Richland, Wash., on Oct. 23. Swanson lives in the Tri-Cities and runs Meadowlark Voices. She is about to host her first ever benefit concert to raise awareness of musicians and artists remaining in refugee camps. → Read More

West Richland begins search for new police chief

The West Richland Police Department is looking for a new police chief. Capt. Ben Majetich is serving as interim chief and is interested in applying for the permanent position. → Read More

Benton City Council asks voters if they want marijuana stores and growers

Proposition 16-9 in Benton City serves to advise the city council on whether or not they should allow recreational and medicinal marijuana production, processing and retail sales within Benton City. → Read More

Doctors disagree if Benton County attempted murder suspect can stand trial

Doctors testified in a long-running attempted murder case to determine whether a Benton County man is competent to stand trial. → Read More

44 years later, Tri-City singer-songwriter reunites with guitar, reforms band

Joe Keefe first got his guitar as a graduation present for finishing school in Richland, Washington. Years later, a man near Deming, Washington, contacted him and said he repaired it and wanted to give it back. The band The New Dawn has also reunited since. → Read More

Junie B. Jones musical starts Oct. 7 at Academy of Children’s Theatre

The Academy of Children’s Theatre in Richland will show the play Junie B. Jones on Oct. 7. The production continues throughout the month of October. → Read More

Hollywood producer to appear at Tri-City film festival

The Tri-Cities International Film Festival kicks off in Richland, Washington, on Oct. 13. The festival will highlight short sci-fi and fantasy films from local and other artists. → Read More

Student-run high school food pantry in Pasco makes ‘a big difference’

Students, staff and faculty at New Horizons High School in Pasco, Washington, have had a community-supported pantry for five years. Second Harvest has started supplying the pantry two times a month with 1,000 to 1,500 pounds of food. → Read More

9 Tri-City moms, toddlers graduate from partnership program

Nine Franklin County, Washington, moms will graduate from the Nurse-Family Partnership program Tuesday night. The program is planning to expand to Benton County. → Read More

Kennewick Alzheimer’s care residents help make dog treats for pets of other seniors

A Kennewick, Washington, memory care facility helps make baked dog treats for Meals on Wheels recipients who can't afford treats for their pets. The residents also visited the Benton County, Washington, Animal Control shelter to donate treats Thursday afternoon. → Read More

Crime increase in downtown Kennewick frustrates business owners

Police and business owners in downtown Kennewick, Washington, continue to look for information that could lead to the arrest of burglary and vandalism suspects. Police have no major leads for the vandalism, but suspect it’s a group of people. → Read More

Kennewick High’s Class of ’56 reunion puts ‘fun’ in ‘funeral home’

Graduates from Kennewick High School’s Class of 1956 met in a local funeral home for their 60th reunion. → Read More

Time of Remembrance memorial to host first-ever parade event in Richland

The 10th annual Time of Remembrance memorial begins in Richland, Washington, with the group’s first ever parade. The memorials are hosted by Gold Star and Surviving Families. → Read More

Phone data led to helicopter search for missing 75-year-old West Richland man

Loy Vannapho, 75, went missing from West Richland, Washington, on Aug. 11. Richland police have taken over the case and continue to investigate his disappearance. → Read More