Kristin M. Kraemer
TriCityHerald
Tri-Cities, WA, United States
Contact Kristin
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Kristin:
60-year-old Kennewick man arrested for assault after suicide call
A 60-year-old Kennewick man was arrested on suspicion of assault after police got a call about a suicidal person. Kennewick police did not release details about who was hurt or what led up to the 911 call. → Read More
West Richland family ran as fire spread through their home
A West Richland home at Keene and Bombing Range was consumed early Monday by a fire that started on the back wood deck and quickly spread. The family recently moved in and were able to escape the flames. → Read More
They’re charged with 1990s rapes of two boys. A Benton County jury couldn’t reach a verdict
A mistrial has been declared in the trial of two former Tri-City brothers charged with rape from the mid-1990s. The Benton County jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision. → Read More
77-year-old is embarrassed he tried to ‘hook up’ with a Richland teen. Prison is his new fear
A 77-year-old man who drove 150 miles to have sex with a teen in Richland said he is embarrassed by his actions. Robert C. Fischbach was sentenced to a minimum of nearly five years in prison. → Read More
It started after one Tri-Cities firefighter died in 1992. The motorcycle ride now honors 10
The Annual Tri-City Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ride will set out from Kennewick on July 4 to honor all who have died in the line of duty over the past 65 years. The ride goes to Athena, Ore., and back. → Read More
Body of older man found in Pasco shed. He may have been there awhile
The body of an older man was found inside a shed next to an abandoned Pasco home. An autopsy is being scheduled to determine how the man died, as coroner officials try to identity him. → Read More
She dreamed of competing in Miss Washington. This Kennewick native took home a trophy
Miss Tri-Cities Reagan Rebstock was second runner-up in the recent Miss Washington competition. The Kennewick native is preparing to hand over her crown July 13 at the Southridge High School auditorium. → Read More
Kennewick man charged with planning ex-wife’s brutal stabbing
A Kennewick man was in Benton County Superior Court on murder conspiracy charges from Gresham, Ore., for allegedly helping plan the 2016 murder of his first wife. His current wife is charged with stabbing her. → Read More
He’s charged with attacking his wife. Police say he wanted the family of 6 to die in a crash
A Kennewick man is charged with attacking his wife while she was driving back and threatening to kill her and their four kids. He through their phones out the car window. He also is charged with raping a girl. → Read More
A stranger offered to buy them candy and toys. The 2 Pasco boys got into his car
A man was arrested in Pasco for allegedly trying to kidnap two young boys riding bikes in east Pasco when he offered to buy the brothers, 3 and 7, candy and toys at Walmart. They were found in his back seat. → Read More
He’s accused of setting fire to Richland’s Walmart. Police say it was to cover-up
The man accused of starting three fires inside the Richland Walmart was trying to distract store employees so he could walk out with a cart full of unpaid merchandise, police say. He found the doors locked. → Read More
They were holding onto a boat heading to a Columbia River beach. The 2 swimmers are missing
Two people hanging off the back of a boat are presumed dead after falling into the Columbia River on Saturday near Hat Rock Park near Umatilla, Oregon. Search and rescue crews are still searching. → Read More
Prosecutors decide if Southridge senior pranksters will be charged with a crime
Prosecutors have opted not to file criminal charges against 20 Southridge High School students who allegedly broke into Kennewick High School earlier this month to commit a “senior prank.” → Read More
He heard the cry for help and tackled the robber. Kennewick’s chief praised his courage
A 21-year-old Tri-Cities man was recognized with a Chief’s Award of Excellence and a Chiefs Challenge Coin for tackling a robbery suspect outside the Kennewick PetSmart who stole a donation box of cash. → Read More
He’s accused of abusing his authority. This Tri-Cities judge says prove it
The state Judicial Conduct Commission hearing is set for October for Benton-Franklin Superior Court Judge Bruce Spanner, accused of abusing his judicial authority by intervening in a case to unseal documents. → Read More
Police say he drove recklessly in a Walmart parking lot. He’s now charged in 90 mph chase
A Kennewick man is charged with leading Pasco police on a high-speed chase. He initially was stopped for driving recklessly. He handed a suspended license to police and then took off, leading to the pursuit. → Read More
A 20-year-old Pasco woman is accused of raping a teen. She initially blamed him, deputies say
A 20-year-old Pasco woman was held on $50,000 bail for allegedly having sex with a 13-year-old boy. She initially lied about her interactions with the young teen, then admitted having sex with him, say police. → Read More
A girl said a teacher took photos up her skirt. Police discovered she wasn’t the only victim
A substitute teacher at Warden Elementary School in Warden, Washington, has been sentenced for having child pornography. A student said Michael S. Leavitt placed his cellphone under her skirt and took pictures. → Read More
Kennewick man, 67, accused of molesting 2 young boys. He allegedly told one it was an accident
A 67-year-old Kennewick man is accused of sexually abusing two young boys, then apologizing to one of them and saying the touching was an accident. The boys disclosed the alleged molestation to their mother. → Read More
This Tri-Cities teacher is accused of molesting a student. Charges for 6 more girls were dismissed
A fourth-grade teacher at Edwin Markham Elementary School in Franklin County is charged with molesting a student at school. Charges involving six other girls were dropped because of a paperwork problem. → Read More