Cameron Probert
Govtech.com
Kennewick, WA, United States
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Wash. Cities Adopt Body Cameras After New Law Takes Effect
Police departments across the Tri-Cities (Kennewick, Pasco, Richland and West Richland) in Washington have inked deals with Axon to get body cameras. The jury is still out on the effectiveness of body cams. → Read More
What Services Are Still Running in Columbia County, Wash.?
Some city services have closed or have been restricted since the spread of the coronavirus in Columbia County, Wash., and the surrounding area. There is now a comprehensive list of what changes are taking place. → Read More
Recent overdose deaths prove this drug is rivaling meth as Tri-Cities’ most deadly opioid
The Benton County Coroner’s Office reports a spike in overdose deaths puts Benton County near last year’s 12 deaths in the same time period. Fentanyl is starting to rival meth as most likely to lead to death. → Read More
Multiple people hurt in 5-car pileup on Highway 395
Multiple people were hurt in a five-car pileup on Highway 395 near Sagemoor Road Wednesday. Franklin County Fire District 3 officials said multiple people were taken to the hospital as a result of the accident. → Read More
Rescue crews hunting for missing swimmer in the Columbia River in Richland
A man went missing in the river at Columbia Point in Richland on Wednesday afternoon. Columbia Basin Dive Rescue is searching the water for the man who left his items on the shore. → Read More
Wildfire near Highway 12 and I-182 causes traffic backups
A wildfire near the intersection of Highway 12 and Interstate 182 closed the on ramp near Fourth Avenue and caused traffic to back up in the area. Smoke could be seen from Kennewick. → Read More
Kennewick police found a casing and blood. Now they’re looking for a shooter and a victim
Kennewick police found blood and a shell casing from a shooting on Klamath Avenue. They are looking for the person who fired the gun and a possible victim. Witnesses say a dark sedan leaving the area. → Read More
He died inside a shed at a vacant Pasco house. His name is still a mystery
Pasco police are trying to identify a man found dead Monday in a shed at a vacant house on South Myrtle Avenue. He died at least a month ago and had no identification. → Read More
Interstate 84 crash has traffic tied up in Oregon
The Oregon Department of Transportation is working to clear Interstate 84 after a crash closed eastbound lanes on between La Grande and Pendleton Tuesday afternoon. It’s not clear when the road will open. → Read More
Attacker shot 5 times with pellet gun, then clubbed before letting go of Finley man
A Finley man was shot five times with a pellet gun, then hit in the head twice before he he would stop attacking a man near Dague Road and Bowles Road. Benton County sheriff’s deputies arrested him. → Read More
8 women seek Miss Tri-Cities crown; 5 vie for Miss Outstanding Teen
Eight women are seeking the title of Miss Tri-Cities and five for Miss Tri-Cities Outstanding Teen during a July event at Southridge High School Auditorium. The organization offers thousands in scholarships. → Read More
Pasco businessman was shot in the head and killed. Shooter says it was self-defense
Pasco businessman Roger Swigart had an ongoing feud with Mark L. Allen because of an ongoing property dispute. The fight became physical on June 16, and Allen claims Swigart was going to kill him. → Read More
Man booked for DUI after truck carrying woman and her two children smashes into tree
Two children were in a GMC pickup with mom driven by a man when he ran into a tree on 10th Avenue in Kennewick. Police took the man to Benton County jail for DUI. → Read More
Looking to set off fireworks? Here are the rules for your area
Richland, Pasco, West Richland and Benton County allow fireworks, but the types and times they’re allowed differ. Fireworks are banned in Kennewick, Prosser and Franklin County. → Read More
Troopers still investigating mysterious I-82 crash as the driver remains in critical condition
A Toppenish woman who lost control of her car on Interstate 82 outside of Prosser remains in critical condition at Kadlec Regional Medical Center. She hasn’t been able to talk to investigators about the cause. → Read More
Medics on the scene of a rollover on the blue bridge heading into Pasco
Medics are on the scene of a crash on the blue bridge on Highway 395 between Kennewick and Pasco. A Washington State Patrol trooper is heading to the scene. There are reports that one person was hurt → Read More
Wildfire shuts down Kellogg Street, threatens buildings in Kennewick
Kellogg Street was shut down at Clearwater Avenue after a wildfire started at the intersection with Deschutes Avenue in Kennewick. Firefighters needed to protect buildings after it sprang up in the area → Read More
Southridge pranksters went wild at Kennewick High. Police report reveals their mayhem
In a senior prank, Southridge High School students trashed the Kennewick High School gym, The Lions Den. They spread paper, plastic wrap, corn flakes and bracelets. The vandalism cleanup cost was about $500. → Read More
Deputies searching for driver after he ran away from motorcycle wreck
Benton County sheriff’s deputies are searching for a man who ran from a motorcycle wreck. The driver was spotted driving 90 mph on Highway 397 when a deputy tried to stop him. He fled and crashed → Read More
Kennewick teachers say neighboring districts pay more money. Here’s their plan to get raises
The Kennewick School District and its teachers are in the process of negotiating a new contract. Teachers are seeking higher pay, changes to student discipline procedures and family leave policies. → Read More