A man is in police custody after allegedly stealing a woman’s keys earlier today and trying to kidnap her before driving back to an apartment, Kennewick Police Department said. Nearby buildings were evacuated for the police response.

Expansion of the Benton County Canine Shelter expected to be finished this fall

Multiple fires erupted on Friday, July 18th, along Willow Fork Road in Boardman Oregon. The fires resulted in the destruction of five homes and the Boardman Food Pantry.

Habit Burger and Grill partnering with United way tonight to support local kids and families

A student of Central Washington University who had been undertaking an internship at the Grand Canyon is trying to get her smoke-damaged belongings back after a wildfire ripped through the national park.

Benton-Franklin Health District officials are advising folks to stay out of the Columbia River after hearing reports of people developing swimmer’s itch after recreating in the water.

Alaska Airlines' IT outage grounded all flights on Sunday night. One cancellation at Tri-Cities Airport. Operations were restored on Monday morning, but please check your flight status first.

Kennewick fireworks debate heats up! Residents split on 2022 policy that ended 30-year ban. Fire safety vs. community celebration.

Unsettled weather brings storms, small hail, and cooler temps through Tuesday. #stacylee #wawwx #orwx

For those looking to adopt a new furry friend, the Yakima Humane Society is offering discounts on adoptions for adorable cats and dogs who need loving homes! The shelter has been at capacity for years, so officials hope lots of folks will adopt new pets.

A Prosser man is in jail on charges including domestic violence after allegedly threatening his roommate with a knife on Sunday, the Benton County Sheriff's office said.

A man who allegedly sped off when police tried to pull him over for speeding is now facing multiple criminal charges after law enforcement found him anyways, according to the Kennewick Police Department.

A fire that started just east of Bingen on Friday has ballooned into a more-than-10,000-acre wildfire that is threatening numerous structures in southern Klickitat County. Sweeping evacuation orders are in place for much of the county.

President Donald Trump said on his Truth Social account convicted University of Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger should have to tell what happened before the judge accepts his plea deal. Kohberger will be sentenced on Wednesday.

A crash west of Ellensburg on Saturday just before noon killed one child occupant, injured six more kids in the car, and wounded the adult driver, Washington state troopers said. WSP said the driver was the only person wearing their seatbelt at the time.

🌧️RAINFALL DOING GOOD THINGS: We're not expecting a ton of it over the next couple days, but it'll bring some much needed moisture to our vegetation. Great news in the fire season department! #wawx #orwx

One fire started just after 2:30 p.m. near Kinkade Road and quickly spread to several homes. A current number of homes destroyed has not yet been released. Several vehicles have also been destroyed.

Yakima Valley Council of the Blind is a non-profit organization that provides resources and advocacy for blind individuals. This Saturday, the group will hold a Blind Bowling fundraiser, in which community members will be challenged to bowl blindfolded.

Earlier today, a federal court blocked a new Washington state law that would have required Catholic priests to report abuse shared during confession.

Boys and Girls Club reach underserved areas of the community through Club On Wheels Program