Possible tornado touches down in southwestern Washington
A tornado isn't something you see too often in the Northwest, but it does happen.
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Moses Lake man accused of stealing unemployment funds
MOSES LAKE, Wash. -- A Moses Lake man has been indicted for filing false unemployment claims and demanding kickbacks while working for the state Employment Security Department. Reyes…
Pasco police detail deadly attack on school bus driver; no motive known
PASCO, Wash. — The Pasco Police Department announced Monday that Joshua D. Davis, 34, of Richland, is the suspect involved in the deadly stabbing of a bus driver who was getting ready to transport students from Longfellow Elementary School. Officials said Davis was arrested at the scene last Friday and is booked into Franklin County Jail on suspicion of first-degree…
Pullman shooting suspect claims he fired in self-defense
A suspect in Saturday’s shooting near Washington State University claimed he fired in self-defense.
Greyhound can no longer allow warrantless, suspicionless immigration sweeps on Washington bus routes
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Greyhound Lines Inc. can no longer allow warrantless and suspicionless immigration sweeps on its busses. The company agreed to pay $2.2 million to resolve a lawsuit filed by Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson. A release from Ferguson’s…
A look at recent Amtrak accidents
National Transportation Safety Board investigators are trying to determine the cause of the Amtrak derailment in north-central Montana that killed three people aboard the Empire Builder, traveling from Chicago to Seattle. The train, carrying about 141 passengers and a crew of 16,…
'It was a terrible day': Amtrak passenger recounts Empire Builder train derailment
Nicholas Hess, from Atlanta, was working in the back of the observation car on a trip to Seattle when he said things suddenly got "really violent."
'It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience': Seattle Kraken fans excited to attend first game in Spokane
History is being made in Spokane. The Seattle Kraken played its first game with fans at the Spokane Arena.
Washington State Trooper dies of COVID
Gunderson, 38, died early Sunday morning, after battling with COVID, which he contracted while in service. He had served WSP for nearly 16 years.
'No words that can adequately express our sorrow': Amtrak CEO gives statement about derailment
In response to the derailment, Amtrak's CEO expressed sorrow for those who died and what the company is doing to help those affected.
Police: 3 killed in shooting outside bar near Seattle
Authorities say three people were killed and three others injured in a shooting early Sunday outside a bar in Des Moines, Washington.
Amtrak train derailment in Montana kills three people, cause under investigation
The Empire Builder train 7/27 derailed seven of the ten cars at around 4 p.m. in Montana. It's not known how many were injured.
Pasco bus driver stabbed, killed with Longfellow Elementary students onboard
UPDATE at 7 p.m. on 9/24/21: Pasco Police officers have formally announced that the bus driver who was stabbed in a sudden assault near Longfellow Elementary School has died from his injuries. During a press conference on Friday night, Captain Bill Parramore with the Pasco Police Department confirmed that officers responded at 3:09 p.m. on Sept. 24. Upon arrival, officers…
Another La Niña winter likely in the Northwest
This is what another La Niña winter means for snow in our area.
Northeast Tri-County Health District: There have been more COVID deaths this month than in all of 2020
The latest data show 35 people have died of COVID this month already. There were 29 total COVID deaths in all of 2020.
Your fall guide to Green Bluff
Green Bluff is a perfect place for a family outing at any time of year, but the group of local farms really comes alive in the fall.
Pasco woman snatched a wig and twerked on a police car before her arrest
Image credit: Pasco Police, FacebookPASCO, Wash. — Yes, you read the headline correctly. A 37-year-old Pasco woman was arrested on Wednesday afternoon after she allegedly beat her victim through a sunroof before climbing onto a PPD patrol car and twerking in defiance. According to a social media post from the Pasco Police Department, officers responded to Tuscany Plaza on Road…
Washington woman sought in Las Vegas found at casino mall
A Native American woman from northwestern Washington state has been found safe in Las Vegas, police said Friday, nearly three weeks after her fiancé and friends reported her missing while on vacation.
Richland man who made child porn with hidden cameras faces 23+ years in prison
SPOKANE, Wash. — A resident of Richland who used secret cameras to record and later distribute 168 files of child pornography was extradited out of Kazakhstan and has now entered a plea agreement that would land him in federal prison for 23 years, the U.S. Attorney General’s Eastern Washington office announced Thursday. According to Joseph H. Harrington, Acting United States…
Washington justices vacate 46-year sentence for teen killer
The Washington state Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a 46-year sentence for a man who killed his friend’s little sister when he was 17, finding the punishment focused more on retribution than rehabilitation.
Anti-mask disruption halts council meeting in Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA, Wash. (AP) — A day after a school board meeting in Walla Walla, Washington was halted because of a person protesting COVID-19 mask requirements, a council meeting was shut down there by a large anti-mask crowd. On Wednesday,…
'We really need to create a little bubble of protection': CDC, local doctor recommends flu shot by end of October
The CDC is warning that flu season could be starting earlier this year and could be more severe.
Moses Lake receives $50,000 Hometown grant from T-Mobile
Moses Lake will use its funds to set up a creative community space that will have art, live music, a lounge and everything people need to feel inspired, T-Mobile said.
Team Rubicon returns to Malden to help protect community from fire hazards
Team Rubicon, a veteran-led non-profit disaster response organization, will be helping Malden clear fire hazards on Friday, Sept. 24, as part of Operation Standing Strong.
