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Off-duty Pasco Police officer stops suspect after major crash in downtown Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — An off-duty Pasco Police officer stopped a man running from police after a crash near Washington and Main Avenue on Monday. According to the Spokane Police Department, the car involved in the crash was stolen earlier Monday and the driver immediately tried to run following the crash.
Paranormal Cirque coming to Kennewick June 14
KENNEWICK, Wash.-Paranormal Cirque is returning to Kennewick this summer, performing at Columbia Center Mall June 14-17. Paranormal Cirque is a unique combination of theatre, circus and cabaret and will be performing a brand new show, according to a press release on the tour. Performed under a big top, Paranormal Cirque...
Kennewick Irrigation District urges voluntary watering schedule to manage drought effects
Kennewick, Wash. — With a statewide drought this year, the Kennewick Irrigation District is urging customers to use its voluntary watering schedule at this time. Matthew Berglund, Public Relations Coordinator for KID, says. "What that means, is watering three days a week, based on the last digit of your address, for 20 minutes per zone."
Suspect at-large after hitting semi with stolen car in Kennewick, US 395 reopened
KENNEWICK, Wash.-The southbound lanes of US 395 are now open at Clearwater Avenue in Kennewick after a crash involving a stolen car and a semi. The driver of a car reported stolen out of Mattawa ran a red light and crashed into a semi truck, according to Sergeant Chris Mann with the Washington State Patrol.
Pasco officials ask impacted residents to clear roads before the upcoming Chip Sealing project.
PASCO, Wash.- Pasco officials are asking residents to help prepare roads for a chip sealing project that will start May 26 and continue into early June. According to the City of Pasco, their Public Works Operations Maintenance crew will conduct chip sealing on Road 96 from West Argent Road to Balflour Drive and West Maple Drive from Road 96 to the end of the cul-de-sac.
City of Pasco invites residents to discuss the improvement of local transportation
PASCO, Wash.- The City of Pasco will host an Open House on several dates in June to encourage residents to share opinions on the development of transportation to best meet the local community needs. According to The City of Pasco, the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) is a strategy plan that...
Pasco celebrates school bus trespassing law, inspired by murder of local driver in 2021
Community members, school bus drivers and legislators gathered at the Richard L. Lenhart Transportation Center in Pasco to celebrate a new law. The Richard L. Lenhart Act passed through Washington’s legislature this year. It makes it a crime to trespass on public school buses. The bill was inspired in...
Middleton Farms kicking off Strawberry, Asparagus Festivals on May 25
PASCO, Wash. - Middleton Farms is hosting its 2024 Asparagus Fest on Sat., May 25 along with the kickoff of its Strawberry Festival. The Strawberry Festival starts at 9 a.m. and goes until 4 p.m. Attendees have access to pick from the strawberry patch along with unlimited access other activities and food vendors.
Professional Bull Riders to return to Kennewick with Challenger Series on Sept. 6
KENNEWICK, Wash. - The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) are making their return to the Tri-Cities on Sept. 6 and 7 at the Toyota Center for the Challenger Series' PBR Kennewick. The event is one of over 60 PBR Challenger Series events being held nationwide from May to October. This marks...
Inslee Rejects Recommendation to Shrink Footprint of Massive Wind Farm
The future of one of the largest wind farms ever proposed in Washington got a boost Thursday as Gov. Jay Inslee told a state panel it went too far downsizing the project. Last month, the state’s energy facility siting panel sent Inslee its recommendation for approval of the Horse Heaven wind and solar project. It contained a raft of conditions that slashed the number of turbines in the Benton County project in half to curb threats to tribal cultural resources and endangered hawks.
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