Richland home invasion leads to Benton City baseball bat attack and carjack shooting
The suspects were looking for drugs and cash.
Benton, Franklin incumbents draw challengers on last day. How the 2022 primary is shaping up
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Tri-Cities and other Eastern WA towns need control over where to put wind turbines
Eastern Washington should not be the sole sacrificial spot for Gov. Jay Inslee’s clean energy agenda | Editorial
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State council holds hearing on land use of Horse Heaven Wind Farm proposal
BENTON COUNTY, Wash. — A proposed wind farm project outside of Kennewick city limits is one step closer to approval after it was ruled a consistent use of the land by a state council on May 17. Scout Clean Energy, LLC proposed a wind farm project, Horse Heaven Wind...
These Are the Counties In the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR Metro Area Where COVID-19 Is Growing the Fastest
After adding over 702,000 new cases throughout the last week, the U.S. now has more than 81.9 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 990,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a faster rate. In the past week, there were an average […]
Inslee-Appointed Judge Already Facing a Challenger for Seat
A local attorney with Tri-City roots has announced his candidacy for Benton County Superior Court. (image courtesy of TCAJOB) Attorney George Cicotte will challenge newly appointed judge. Cicotte, who had 25 years of law practice experience, 20 of it in Tri-Cities, has numerous children who have graduated from Kamiakin High...
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3 Richland school officials ask judge to change her mind and block their recall
“The court should ... dismiss them as being legally and factually insufficient.”
Could 240 Space Needles Take Up Horse Heaven Hills Ridgeline?
Could the beautiful views of Horse Heaven Hills be replaced with 240 Space Needles? To put this into better context, each windmill would be approximately 500 feet, only 20 feet shorter than the Space Needle's observation deck. The Washington State Energy Site Evaluation Council has given a land-use approval to...
Tri-Cities veteran advocate makes U.S. Senate challenge official. Newhouse also draws opponents
Most incumbents remain unchallenged as filing week comes to an end.
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These Are The Best Deals On Gas In The Tri-Cities
Gas prices suck right now. We all feel it. According to AAA, the average price of a regular gallon of gas in Washington State right now is just under $5.20. It doesn't help that Washington State has the 3rd highest gas-tax in the U.S. But what can you do? You...
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Local health leaders give update on rise in COVID cases
TRI-CITIES, Wash. — According to health leaders, COVID cases are on the rise once again. The Benton-Franklin Health District released data showing a case rate of 55.88 between May 6th and May 12th. They also reported nine new hospitalizations during that week. "We have seen our case counts about...
WA state council OKs using ag land south of Tri-Cities for 240+ turbine wind farm
““The applicant proposes to put over 200 Space Needle magnitude structures on our horizon ...”
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“A significant impact:’ Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels voucher program for low-income seniors begins
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‘Seriously concerned’ judge agrees to send Kennewick shooter to prison for 9 years
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Washington gas prices now average $5.18 a gallon
WASHINGTON -- AAA reporting anther increase in gas prices in Washington state as the average has now hit $5.18 a gallon. You can follow the latest report on gasprices.aaa.com. In Benton and Franklin Counties, AAA reports that gas prices are actually below the state average. The average price for a gallon of gas in Benton County is approximately $4.94 a gallon. In Franklin County, the average price is $4.99.