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He is facing multiple counts of child rape.

Kennewick police also have a suspect in the Walmart arson.

It's not every day you get to tour a luxury home, much less one of the most unique houses in all of the Columbia Basin area. Constructed in1999, this beautiful house utilizes natural light and capitalizes on its premium location, the Columbia (and Yakima) riverfront. Now while we have written about this beautiful home before, I was able to learn so much more about the house in person yesterday.

A Republican congressional candidate from the Tri-Cities said he was “packing” a firearm while at a debate at a high school in north-central Washington earlier this week. The comments from Kennewick Republican Brad Klippert come amid heightened discussions about gun control and how to keep schools safe following the deaths of 19 children and two teachers this month in Uvalde, Texas. And he may not have been the only candidate at the forum who was armed.

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KENNEWICK, Wash. — After learning that a man wanted for felony assault was located at a Tri-Cities residence, police officers joined U.S. Marshals in paying the suspect a visit and bringing him into custody. According to a social media alert from the Kennewick Police Department, the altercation occurred on...

Two cars racing on Interstate 82 reached speeds up to 141 mph as they passed near the Washington State Patrol office in Kennewick on Thursday. Trooper Dave Brandt spotted an Infiniti Q60 and a Subaru speeding west on the highway about 7:30 a.m., Trooper Chris Thorson told the Herald. When...

The council passed over former candidates in favor of two newcomers.

KENNEWICK, Wash. - State troopers chased down and arrested a driver for street racing at speeds reaching 141 mph Thursday morning. According to the Washington State Patrol (WSP), Trooper Brandt caught two cars speeding on I-82 right in front of the WSP Kennewick office at around 8:00 a.m. Authorities say...

Richland, Wash. — Hundreds of spectators are expected to meet at Howard Amon Park for the 2022 Richland Regatta. The event will take place at The North Howard Amon Boat Launch. The weekend long festivities will consist of three full days of hydroplane racing on the Columbia River. North...

KENNEWICK, Wash. – A Kennewick man is behind bars and facing charges of child rape and promoting suicide. In a statement, the Kennewick Police Department says detectives uncovered evidence to support allegations that Chanse J. Harmelle, 26, had been using social media to contact underage victims and sexually exploiting them.

A rafter who fell into the Yakima River near a small diversion dam in Richland has died. The Benton County Coroner’s Office confirmed Thursday morning that the man pulled out of the water downstream from the dam near the Hanford nuclear site did not survive. Chief Deputy Coroner Dennis Morris said they are waiting for his family to be notified before releasing his name.

PASCO, Wash. — The Pasco Arts and Culture Commission wants to wrap four more utility boxes with work from local artists after a successful round of submissions in fall 2021. The theme that year was “We Are Pasco,” and was meant to foster a sense of community. Submissions were reviewed for artistic quality, originality, authentic design and how well it fosters the sense of community.

Benton City – Summer is officially here, and so are summer temperatures. After a chilly, rainy spring, many people are thrilled to get outdoors and enjoy the nice weather. But the message from first responders is: take a moment to prepare before you go. “If you’re planning on doing...