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Hundreds of roosters rescued from Eastern Washington cockfighting ring in need of homes
ZILLAH, Wash. — Hundreds of fighting roosters have been removed from a cockfighting ring in Zillah and Outlook that functioned as a money-making scheme for a criminal organization.
Prosser welcomes new Grocery Outlet with ribbon cutting, gifts, and donation
Prosser, Wash. — A ribbon cutting this afternoon for a new grocery store in the Prosser community. Grocery Outlet is more than 400-locations across the US, and is known for its value based products ranging from produce, meat, deli, and even assortments of organic products. The first 500-shoppers took...
Community Fire Safety event set for May 3 in Toppenish
TOPPENISH, Wash.-Families are invited to a Community Fire Safety Event at the Safe Haven Community Center from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on May 3. The Toppenish Fire Department will be on hand at the event to teach families how to use fire extinguishers and the Red Cross will provide education and resources, according to a Safe Haven press release on the event.
ACLU to challenge Sunnyside School District Board elections
The Sunnyside School District Board could be the next jurisdiction to face a lawsuit for allegations of violating the Washington State Voting Rights Act. A group has notified the district that the election system dilutes the Latino vote and if it’s not fixed the district could end up in court.
“A Year With Frog and Toad” coming to the Princess Theatre stage in Prosser
PROSSER, Wash.-“A Year With Frog and Toad” is coming to the Princess Theatre Stage in Prosser. Based on the classic children’s books by Arnold Lobel, the story follows a cheerful frog and grumpy toad as the two best friends navigate the four seasons of a year. According...
Suspicious man arrested after hiding under deck of home
RICHLAND, Washington – A 28-year-old man has been booked into the Benton County Jail on multiple charges after acting suspiciously Wednesday morning near an elementary school, jumping fences, and hiding from law enforcement under the deck of a home. A paraeducator at Amon Creek Elementary School, along with a...
News Bites for April 23, 2024
KENNEWICK — A fire in the Tri-Cities prompted Level 3 evacuation notices Sunday, according to statements from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office and Benton County Fire District 1. The blaze began about 5:15 a.m. as a structure fire on East Bowles Road in the Finley area, according to...
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