Kennewick Businesses Raided, Arrest Made in Stolen Property Ring

Suspect went to 2 different gas stations before abandoning vehicle (Unsplash Baleenda Badung--Google street view) Suspect went to 2 different gas stations before abandoning vehicle (Unsplash Baleenda Badung--Google street view) Early Thursday morning car theft gets suspect arrested. Image includes neighborhood where vehicle was taken from. 4 AM car theft...

Good to know. KPD Officers are conducting Speed Emphasis Patrols this week. The deal is this. Kennewick Police are watching you. This week, they are trying to slow speeders in various areas of the city where it's easy to to get your speed on without even knowing you're speeding. Watch...

Moses Lake Police say the body of Yanira Cedillos was found in Walla Walla County. The body of the Moses Lake mother was found in a remote area off Highway 12 near Wallula Junction this past Thursday and positively identified on Monday. Cedillos had been missing since March 4th. Detectives believe Cedillos was murdered by her ex-boyfriend Juan Gastelum.

The City of Kennewick has a call out to all artists in the PNW. The Kennewick Arts Commission is soliciting proposals for digital artwork for vinyl wrapping of traffic utility boxes throughout the city. The objective is to infuse art on an otherwise utilitarian surface, discourage graffiti and beautify street corners in Kennewick.

Earlier Thursday morning, Benton County Sheriff's Department investigators sent out some surveillance images of a pair of porch pirates, and now they're in custody. The Department apologized for the long-distance photo, but that was all they had at the time. The two suspects were seen stealing a package(s) from one or more homes on Apricot Drive, which is about 4 miles west of the center of town in Prosser.

12 Businesses That Sadly No Longer Exist At The Richland Uptown Shopping Center. One of the cooler places to hang out and shop in the Tri-Cities is Richland's Uptown Shopping Center. The Richland Washington Uptown Shopping Center First Welcomed Customers In 1949. I first moved to the Tri-Cities in 2007...

Due to high winds and rainstorms on the way the events are being rescheduled and we will keep you posted. Summer is right around the corner and safety for the kids is of utmost importance. Why don't we combine meeting professionals, grabbing some goodies, and having a great time?. Come...

Pasco Police say a 21-year-old man died from his injuries following a car vs. motorcycle crash in Pasco. This image is where the two vehicles came to a rest following the crash. Accident occurred in the intersection of 4th and "A" street. Police were called to the intersection around 4:30...

There are varying stories on how Richland, Pasco, and Kennewick got their names - they involve Native American words, railroaders, and land developers. Keep scrolling for the short answers and somewhat odd history behind each name. Richland, Washington - Named After a Land Developer. According to historylink.org, Captain William Clark,...

While shopping at Walmart, early Saturday morning, a good friend of mine (she has asked to remain anonymous, so we will call her Jane) had a very frightening experience and I feel compelled to warn others. Jane had just finished with her CrossFit class and was still dressed in her workout clothing (probably more revealing than a normal shopping day outfit). She had to make a quick trip to Walmart before she started her workday. As she shopped she noticed an older man following her and watching her closely. She described her experience as hair-raising because the hair on the back of her neck was standing up. The store was empty, due to the early morning hours so she felt alone and a bit nervous.

The Washington State Patrol says a person is being detained following a strange early Monday morning shooting. Man calls 9-1-1 in Pasco, says somebody shooting at his car. Around 2:30 AM a victim called in to say he was driving on Highway 395 not far from Court Street, and that somebody was 'chasing' them and shooting at them.

A 40-month prison sentence awaits a Georgia man after he was found guilty of defrauding a non-profit Yakima area center for people with disabilities. 42-year-old Kentey Ramone Fielder of Atlanta, GA will spend just over four years behind bars for his scheme. The U.S. Attorney for the District of Eastern...

Top 5 Most Expensive Homes For Sale in Yakima County [NEW LISTINGS]. We all know that real estate in Yakima County has gotten exponentially more expensive and these latest additions to the "For Sale" listings are right in line with the current housing market pricing trends. I have been thinking about purchasing a home in Yakima County myself so I took a look at the brand new listings. It looks like I'll be priced out of my affordability range for a home, but perhaps one of these below appeals to your eyes (and budget). All homes visible online via Trulia.com.

Enthusiasts of the paranormal that live in Tri-Cities or Spokane don't have to travel far to find a fright. St. Ignatius Hospital first opened in Colfax in 1892 and true believers have insisted that it's haunted. Visitors of the now-abandoned hospital have insisted the property is haunted. St. Ignatius Hospital...

So you're new to the Tri-Cities you say? We've done the hard work for you and here are 11 of the best places to live in Benton and Franklin counties as compiled by Niche.com. We've Ranked The Top 11 Places To Live In Benton And Franklin Counties. It's amazing how...

Exciting news as the River Of Fire Fireworks show is set to blast off again on Monday, July 4th, 2022. For 30 years, The River of Fire 4th of July event has been stable in the Tri-Cities and it's back again presented by Gesa Credit Union. The big change this...

Krispie Kreme in Union Gap is in desperate need of workers. They have people calling in left and right so now would be a great time to head on in and fill out an application. YMCA is searching for its next Outreach Youth Director in Yakima. Wilco in Yakima is...

If you're the type of person who likes bizarre roadside attractions, Washington is the perfect place to live. I mean, come on, people take pictures of themselves standing in front of a wall of decades-old chewed gum in Seattle. Yesterday, I found out the city of Colfax erected a totem pole to commemorate a touch-football game between 60-year-old men.

Aside from his nickname, this suspect is an example of how the new 'police reform' laws are preventing a suspect from being apprehended. 26-year-old Jose L. Torres, aka "Big Bird," is being sought on at least two felony charges, both involving possession of stolen vehicles and other issues. Kennewick Police...

Nobody likes seeing shoplifting or theft, because ultimately costs are passed on to consumers. But at least this one ended well. -0- for the perp. Pasco Police seeking suspect who ran from store like Bambi. Early Friday morning, May 6th, Pasco Police say a loss prevention officer foiled a would-be...