West Richland man who died in jail was ‘acting strange’ before his arrest

A 33-year-old West Richland man with a history of drug use and diabetes died in the Benton County jail on Tuesday.

Windstorm knocks over trees, downs power lines in Tri-Cities. Landslide reported

A tree crushed a travel trailer at a home near Grosscup Boulevard and N. 61st Street in West Richland, after strong winds ...

Rep. Newhouse will retire, saying he’s ready to ‘pass the torch’

U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse announced Wednesday his retirement from the House of Representatives.

Hanford wrestler with a ‘kind heart’ to be remembered over Christmas break

Classmates and family will remember the life of a Hanford High School junior over the Christmas break. Ayden Dean Hoff, 17, ...

When the Apple Cup mattered: Seattle sportswriter pens book on UW-WSU rivalry

Whether you’re a Coug or a Dawg, you’ll have fun reading this new book on the history of the Apple Cup by sportswriter Bud ...

Mountain of debris engulfs home. Richland calls it an ‘immediate threat’

Nick Mutrux, Richland code enforcement supervisor, talks with homeowner Tyler Knipp Tuesday morning after the city of ...

It’s almost winter. When will Washington start getting more daylight?

Washington will continue gaining sunlight as 2026 begins. By the spring equinox on Friday, March 20, Washington state will ...

2 Powerball tickets — including one sold near Tacoma — win in WA. How much?

Two Powerball tickets — including one sold near Tacoma — just missed the $1.15 billion jackpot, but still won in Washington.

7 failed food inspections of Tri-Cities restaurants, schools & eateries

The Benton Franklin Health District gave seven failing grades for safety inspections at restaurants and other establishments selling food in the Tri-Cities area Dec. 6-12. The health district’s food ...