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Tri-City bookkeeper’s conviction for stealing $500K overturned because of delays

A Franklin County attorney shortage means a Tri-Cities bookkeeper won’t end up in prison even after being convicted for stealing $500,000. The Washington State Court of Appeals, Division III, found Brittany R. J. Adams’ months long wait for an attorney violated her constitutional rights. The three-judge panel overturned her convictions for first-degree theft and forgery and said they couldn’t be refiled.

Franklin County, WA · 1d
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Featured Race: WA State Senate/District 8

Republicans Nikki Torres and Gabe Galbraith are facing off to fill in the District 8 seat in the Washington State Senate, which covers parts of Benton and Franklin Counties include much of the Tri-Cities.

Washington · 3d

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Retiring On Social Security Alone Is Actually Possible In This Affordable Oregon Town

Most retirement advice assumes you have more money than you actually do, which is helpful in the same way that a screen door on a submarine is helpful. Hermiston, Oregon skips the assumptions and offers something more useful: a real town where a Social Security income is genuinely enough to live well.

Hermiston, OR · 4d
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City of Sunnyside roundabout design moves forward at I-82 exit 69

SUNNYSIDE, Wash. —Design work is moving forward for a roundabout at the Interstate 82 Exit 69 eastbound ramp and Highway 241 in Sunnyside to improve traffic flow and handle freight and development traffic. According to a presentation for city council members on November 4, a 2021 Falcon Ridge traffic study found future operation problems at the eastbound ramp terminal. It also said WSDOT required the city to study intersection changes tied to development traffic and approved a single-lane roundabout option in 2022. The planned work includes a single-lane roundabout at SR 241 and the I-82 Exit 69 eastbound ramp terminal. It also includes roadway reconstruction, drainage upgrades, person facilities with ADA curb ramps, lighting, signs and pavement markings. The city received $1,802,000 in Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board funding through the 2025-27 transportation budget. The update said design is fully funded through that money and developer contributions, the agenda report said. The preliminary engineering package totals $600,000. That included $527,000 for consultant design services and $73,000 for WSDOT services, the report added. Council approval of the design agreement is listed as the next step. After that, the city plans to begin design work and pursue additional construction funding.

Sunnyside, WA · 1d

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Groundbreaking on Kennewick VA clinic to bring veterans closer to care

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Kennewick, WA · 1d

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Election: Torres beating school board president for District 8 state senator seat

Nikki Torres was leading in the initial vote count Tuesday night to become the next Washington state senator for District 8 after serving as the District 15 state senator. Torres received 14,268 votes, or 52% of those counted so far. Her opponent, Gabe Galbraith, the Kennewick School Board president, received 12,607 votes, or 46% of those counted Tuesday night. Torres’ showing was particularly strong in Franklin County, where she had 59% of the votes cast. The race had no incumbent after state Sen. Matt Boehnke chose not to run for re-election and instead entered the race for the U.S. House seat of retiring Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash. He did not advance past the primary. Torres ran for the 8th District state Senate position after a federal judge in 2024 approved a redistricting map that excluded her home from the 15th District . She chose to move earlier this year to a home on Road 64 in Pasco, which is in the newly drawn 8th District, to allow her to run for Boehnke’s soon-to-be vacant seat. The race was controversial after Galbraith was accused of coordinating the surveillance on April 29 and 30 of an out-of-district house owned by Torres and

Kennewick, WA · 3d

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Walla Walla County firefighters put out brush fire near Snake River

WALLA WALLA COUNTY, Wash. – Rural fire crews, hampered by tough terrain and a lack of local infrastructure, spent a big chunk of Monday putting out a fire in the distant northern reaches of Walla Walla County near the Snake River.

Walla Walla County, WA · 2d

Tri-City Herald

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Updated Benton County WA vote count sees Ki-Be levy move toward passing

Results on election night showed that a levy to help Kiona-Benton City schools with operations and their attempt to get off of a state financial oversight list was headed toward failure by just two votes. That meant the race was too close to call, with 775 ballots in support of the levy and 777 ballots opposed. “I know it sounds funny,” Said Pete Peterson, Kiona-Benton’s Superintendent, “but I wasn’t shocked because our last few elections have been exceedingly close.” Now that the ballot counts have been updated, the levy is passing by 32 votes, or 50.6% in support and 49.4% opposed.

Benton County, WA · 1d

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Hospice agency eyes nearby park for new admin office

A local nonprofit wants to buy a Kennewick park to build a new $6.5 million administration building. But the city hasn’t yet decided if it’s ready to give up the green space. Tri-Cities Chaplaincy wants to consolidate its services in a new office in the nearly 3-acre Yelm...

Kennewick, WA · 4d

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Kennewick, WA Residents Get New Recycling Carts from WM

Kennewick will switch to a cart-based recycling system with larger blue carts replacing the city’s open-top bins. WM plans to drop off 96-gallon recycling carts to residential customers from Nov. 1 through Nov. 14 at no cost with the new collection schedule beginning the week of November 16. The carts will hold about five times as much as the older bins, the city said.

Kennewick, WA · 2d

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2026 general election preliminary results

Following the second round of general election results, released Wednesday, Nov. 4, challenger Darrik Gregg led incumbent Joey Kriete in the Grant County sheriff's race. Joshua Thompson was also ahead of Deanna Martinez in the race to replace Alex Ybarra in the state House of Representatives. The election will be certified Nov. 24.

Grant County, WA · 2d

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Schram leads Walla Walla County sheriff race

WALLA WALLA COUNTY — Chief Deputy Richard Schram took a commanding lead Tuesday night in the race for Walla Walla County Sheriff, securing over 62 percent of the vote in preliminary general election returns. Schram, a 23-year veteran of the sheriff’s office who has served as chief deputy for...

Walla Walla County, WA · 3d

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Resource expo connects veterans with employment, housing and health services

PASCO, Wash. — Veterans of all ages had a chance to connect with organizations offering employment, housing, health and other community resources at a recent Columbia Basin Veterans Center expo.

Pasco, WA · 14h

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Richland 11-year-old runs Blue Mile to honor late Marine brother Xavier Zavala

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Richland, WA · 2d

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Notice of Public Hearing - 2027 Property Tax Levy

The City Council of the City of West Richland will hold a public hearing 2027 Property Tax Levy during the City Council meeting on:. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in-person at 3100 Belmont Boulevard, West Richland, WA 99353 and virtually via Zoom. . A link to the meeting will be available on the city website: www.westrichland.org. Public comments will be accepted in person. Written comments and requests for accommodation to comment remotely must be submitted to the City Clerk by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please submit written comments to the office of the City Clerk, 3100 Belmont Blvd, West Richland, WA 99353 by 3pm the day of the hearing.

West Richland, WA · 3d

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Walla Walla City Council approves 2027 residential recycling rate increase

WALLA WALLA — The Walla Walla City Council approved an ordinance Wednesday night raising monthly residential recycling rates beginning Jan. 1, 2027. Under the approved ordinance, the monthly household rate will increase from the current $8.15 to $8.52, an adjustment of 37 cents. The new total includes $6.87 per...

Walla Walla, WA · 23h

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10 Washington Small Towns Where Retirees Say Their Social Security Check Actually Covers Life

One Washington county seat still holds court in a courthouse that has been in use since the 1880s. That detail stopped me cold. A town that keeps something that old working probably knows a thing or two about making things last. Stretching a dollar is a lot like that. It...

Washington · 1d

Tri-City Herald

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Benton City election: Residents professionalize city government, reject levy lid lift

Benton City residents were approving a plan to professionalize city government and rejecting a levy lid lift, according to preliminary election results released Tuesday after polls closed. Proposition 1 to adopt a council-manager form of government was winning with 244 votes to 177, or 58% to 42%. Proposition 2, which would have raised the city’s levy rate to $1.60 per $1,000, was losing with 238 no votes to 193 yes ones, or 55% to 45%. Returns will be updated at 4 p.m., Thursday. The Benton County Auditor said it couldn’t estimate how many outstanding ballots could still come in. Proposition 1 will replace the city’s strong mayor form of government one that puts a paid city manager who works for the elected city council in charge. The cities of Kennewick, Pasco and Richland all have a council-manager form of government. Backers called it a wise investment in ensuring Benton City complies with the estimated 200,000 administrative rules and codes laid down by the state Legislature. Under the current system, an elected strong mayor, who is not required to be an expert in governance, is the city’s chief administrator. Backers say that has led to mismanagement and loss of development opportunities

Benton City, WA · 3d

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Kennewick looks to save money as inflation affects the city budget

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Kennewick, WA · 1d

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Early Election Results for Mid Columbia, Including Levies

Ki-Be Levy is Neck and Neck

Benton County, WA · 3d