Bird flu found in Western Washington
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) says a backyard flock in Pacific County has tested positive for pathogenic avian influenza – better known as ‘bird flu.’
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Fred Meyer plans to reopen Richland store for first time since deadly shooting
RICHLAND, Wash. — Fred Meyer announced Wednesday that it will soon reopen its Richland store for the first time since this month's fatal shooting. A Fred Meyer official said the Sunday opening another step towards healing. On February 7, a…
EBT, SNAP users now eligible for Safeway grocery delivery and pickup
KENNEWICK, Wash. – Sara Osborne with Safeway and Albertsons said they’ve been looking for ways to ease food insecurities in recent years. “We believe everybody should be able to shop for themselves and make their own choices about how to…
Omicron variant detected in the Tri-Cities area in early December
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been detected in the Tri-Cities area, according to public health officials. The specimens were first collected by local health leaders between December 4 and 8. According to the Benton-Franklin Health District…
AMBER Alert canceled for missing 3-month-old in Yakima
YAKIMA, Wash. — The Yakima Police Department has canceled an AMBER Alert for a 29-year-old woman and a 3-month-old child. The Yakima Police Department posted about the AMBER Alert on Facebook just before 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday. The alert was canceled…
Sofia Juarez update: KPD releases description of suspect, announces $10K reward
Investigators from the Kennewick Police Department released new information from their search for Sofia Juarez; a small girl who disappeared from the Tri-Cities more than 18 years ago.
Aplets and Cotlets orchard remaining open with purchase imminent
CASHMERE, Wash. — Families throughout the Pacific Northwest rallied around Liberty Orchards, the company behind Aplets and Cotlets, when it announced its closure earlier this year. The expectation was that the orchard would shut down operations at the start of this…
Connell High School basketball banned from postseason due to racist incident
In light of an incident in which Connell High School fans spewed racist remarks and gestures to Zillah High School student-athletes, Connell’s basketball teams won’t be allowed to participate in the 2021 postseason.
Sheriff's Office: Othello man sneezes, causing crash into canal
OTHELLO, Wash. — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office says a man crashed his vehicle into a canal in Othello Saturday afternoon after sneezing. The crash happened around 12:40 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of Sagehill Rd. and Fern Rd. in…
Walla Walla man rescued at Palouse Falls after being struck by ‘football size’ rock
A 28-year-old man was rescued Tuesday afternoon at Palouse Falls after being struck by a falling rock the size of a football, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
Kennewick police receive new information on Sofia Juarez's disappearance
Investigators are looking into a viral TikTok video and a mysterious van spotted near Sofia's home in 2003.
Missing Richland siblings found safe, AMBER Alert canceled
RICHLAND, Wash. — Two missing children from Richland have been found safe. An AMBER Alert was issued around 9 a.m. Wednesday. It was canceled about an hour later. Richland Police said 13-year-old Emaleigh Paier left home in her parents' car…
Yakama Nation Tribal Council meets with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff
Members of the Yakama Nation Tribal Council met with the Second Gentleman of the United States (SGOTUS), Douglas Emhoff on Tuesday morning to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their community.
Advanced nuclear reactor planned north of Richland; first in the country
A new partnership was formed today to pave a historic path for nuclear, carbon-free energy in Washington.
Tyson Foods offering to vaccinate hundreds of employees at Wallula beef plant
WALLULA, Wash. — Tyson Foods in connection with the Walla Walla County Department of Community Health is offering COVID-19 vaccinations to employees at the Wallula beef plant on Thursday. A spokesperson for Tyson Foods says more than 100 of the…
Slide stolen from Pasco playground recovered three months later
In December 2020, the Pasco Police Department (PPD) announced that a playground slide was stolen from Tierra Vida park at 3325 Tierra Vida Ln. Very little information regarding the suspect was provided, making it a particularly difficult case to crack. Luckily, they aren’t the only local law enforcement group protecting Eastern Washington.
Yakima schoolteacher named finalist for presidential award
First-grade teacher Julie Fry of Yakima’s Roosevelt Elementary is no stranger to the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). She’s been nominated for the award on numerous occasions in her longstanding tenure in the Yakima School District.
Former Tri-Cities resident completes 130-mile run in snow, freezing temperatures
PASCO, Wash. – While most Washingtonians avoided an outdoor run this weekend, Matthew Shepard, did the opposite. “130 miles, like that’s definitely within my realm of abilities and I thought, really difficult, that sounds fun,” he said. Shepard, a 33-year-old…
Benton County Fairgrounds closed due to vaccine delivery delays
The mass vaccination efforts at the Benton County Fairgrounds are being put on hold for this week despite officials urging patients to sign-up for their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine this week.
Washington state receives its first shipment of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
SEATTLE, Wash. — The first batch of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has arrived safely in Washington at the UW Medical Center in Seattle. At 10:11 a.m. on Monday morning, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee quote-tweeted a video posted by reporter Benjamin Woodard…
Yakima county health officer resigns amid pandemic
Dr. Teresa Everson just announced that she will be resigning as Health Officer at the Yakima Health District.
WA food insecurity doubles during COVID-19 pandemic
The need for food assistance in Washington state has doubled this year as the COVID-19 pandemic caused record high unemployment rates. The Washington state Department of Agriculture announced Thursday that the state is experiencing a 50% increase in food insecurity.…
Wildfire evacuees: U-Haul offers 30 days free self-storage in Oregon, Washington
U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage to residents being impacted by wildfires across the Pacific Northwest.
Yakima County hospitals exceeding capacity as COVID cases continue to spike
The entire health care system in Yakima County is exceeding capacity, health officials announced Friday.
