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Health district changes the way it's reporting Tri-Cities' COVID numbers

Health officials have changed the way they are reporting COVID-19 case counts and death tolls in the Tri-Cities area.

Amber Alert canceled for 3-year-old Wapato girl, suspect in custody

A 3-year-old girl missing out of Wapato has been found safe and the suspect is now in custody.

WA businesses caught violating stay-home order face $10,000 fine, state says

Washington businesses that decide to open or operate in direct violation of Gov. Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order may be cited and fined for unsafe workplace conditions under emergency rules filed today by the state Department of Labor & Industries.

Missing Moses Lake teen featured on A&E show

On Saturday, Live PD, on A&E featured sixteen-year-old Lorelei Starr, who went missing from her home in Moses Lake on April 17 and has not been seen since.

Singer finds worldwide fanbase through Quarantine Karaoke, breaks down ‘brick walls’ for blind female musicians

While social distancing measures may prevent some from getting out and meeting new people, it hasn’t stopped Samantha Wyatt from making several thousand new friends.

Hundreds gather at Columbia Point Marina to protest the state's ban on fishing

Hundreds gathered at Columbia Point Marina on Saturday to protest the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife ban on fishing.

All inmates who escaped from Yakima jail now back in custody

The Yakima County Sheriff’s Office said the inmates used a table to break open an exterior fire door, then jumped over the outside fence, spurred by coronavirus fears. They are all now back in custody.

14 inmates broke fire door to escape Yakima County jail, sparked by fears of COVID-19, officials say

Yakima County jail officials say 14 inmates were able to break open a fire door and hop over a fence to escape the jail Monday night: six remain at large.

Benton County sheriff accused of strangling his wife

Sheriff Union: No longer supports Benton Co. Sheriff Hatcher, will not support if seeking re-election

The Benton County Deputy Sheriff’s Guild has voted to no longer support Sheriff Jerry Hatcher and said they will not support him if he seeks a second term.