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Heads-up for drivers in Pasco "Sandifur Parkway and Broadmoor Intersection Improvements Project" is now underway.
Broadmoor development expands: Intersection upgrades in progress
PASCO, Wash. – Heads-up for drivers in Pasco "Sandifur Parkway and Broadmoor Intersection Improvements Project" is now underway.
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March 15, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Big things are happening at College Place! The school district is laying the groundwork for an 11,000-square-foot indoor field house.
College Place plans an 11,000 sqft field house to cater to various student needs
COLLEGE PLACE, Wash. – Big things are happening at College Place! The school district is laying the groundwork for an 11,000-square-foot indoor field house.
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March 15, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Winter storm continues through the weekend with snow, wind, and more weather action. #stacylee #wawx #orwx
Winter Storm Parade Continues: Expect More Snow, Wind, and Action Through the Weekend
Hey there! Here’s what you can expect with our weather over the next few days—plenty going on, so let’s break it down.
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March 13, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The Umatilla Police Department said the Umatilla School District was placed on lockdown while officers conducted a felony stop.
Felony arrest prompts Umatilla School District lockdowns as precautionary
UMATILLA CO., Wash. -- The Umatilla Police Department said the Umatilla School District was placed on lockdown while officers conducted a felony stop.
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March 13, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Sky Watchers: Lunar Eclipse Tonight! Best chances for glimpses will be in the Columbia Basin, foothills of the Blue Mountains, Yakima, and Kittitas Valleys. #stacylee #wawx #orwx
March 13, 2025 at 10:56 PM
The Union Gap School District announced Dr. Tom Brandt will take over the role as superintendent following the retirement of the current superintendent Lisa Gredvig.
Union Gap School District announces next superintendent
UNION GAP, Wash. -- The Union Gap School District announced Dr. Tom Brandt will take over the role as superintendent following the retirement of the current superintendent Lisa Gredvig.
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March 13, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Following up on the arrest of 22-year-old Maxwell Grady who has been booked on assault for sexual motivation.

Grady remains in jail on a $25,000 bail in the Franklin County Jail.
A 22-year-old man arrested for assault with sexual motivation is held on a $25,000 bail
PASCO, Wash. – Following up on the arrest of 22-year-old Maxwell Grady who has been booked on assault for sexual motivation.
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March 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Health officials said MultiCare's Orthopedics Northwest Clinic had to close after vandalization caused catastrophic failure to a piece of equipment.
MultiCare Orthopedics Clinic in Yakima closed due to vandalization and equipment failure
YAKIMA, Wash. -- Health officials said MultiCare's Orthopedics Northwest Clinic had to close after vandalization caused catastrophic failure to a piece of equipment.
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March 13, 2025 at 9:21 PM
This school year is still a couple of months away from closing its textbooks or computers in this day of age, But the Pasco School District is already planning how to help families and students get to the right high school for the next school year.
Pasco School District announces boundary zone changes for upcoming school year
PASCO, Wash. – This school year is still a couple of months away from closing its textbooks or computers in this day of age, But the Pasco School District is
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March 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Wednesday marked a key deadline for lawmakers, as they had to pass all legislation without budgetary impacts out of the chamber they originated from.
Washington legislature passes deadline to advance legislation to opposite chamber
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Wednesday marked a key deadline for lawmakers, as they had to pass all legislation without budgetary impacts out of the chamber they originated from.
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March 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Active weather ahead: Rain, snow, and wind forecasted, thunderstorms possible. Be prepared for changing conditions. #stacylee #wawx #orwx
Active Weather Continues: More Rain, Snow, and Wind Forecasted Through Next Week
Short-Term Forecast: This Afternoon Through Friday Night
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March 12, 2025 at 11:29 PM
The Acting United States Attorney Richard R. Barker announced a man involved in the murder of Rosenda Strong was sentenced to federal prison.
Man sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for involvement in Rosenda Strong's murder
YAKIMA, Wash. -- The Acting United States Attorney Richard R. Barker announced a man involved in the murder of Rosenda Strong was sentenced to federal prison.
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March 12, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The Umatilla County Health Department has confirmed an outbreak of whooping cough cases.
Umatilla County confirms whooping cough outbreak
UMATILLA CO., Ore. -- The Umatilla County Health Department has confirmed an outbreak of whooping cough cases.
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March 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Prosecutors say Bryan Kohberger’s defense team will argue at his murder trial that someone else could have planted a knife sheath with Kohberger’s DNA at the home where four University of Idaho students were killed in 2022.
Prosecutors say Kohberger's defense will argue evidence was planted in Idaho student murders case
Prosecutors say Bryan Kohberger’s defense team will argue at his murder trial that someone else could have planted a knife sheath with Kohberger’s DNA at the home where four University
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March 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The Benton County Fire District 1 is attempting to put a levy lid lift on the primary ballot come August.

Apple Valley News Now’s Monique Ledesma reports how this levy lid lift doesn't just benefit the fire district but also the lives of those in and around the region.
BCFD1 Board of Fire Commissioners to meet and decide on ballot placement for a levy lid lift
BENTON COUNTY, Wash. – The Benton County Fire District 1 is attempting to put a levy lid lift on the primary ballot come August.
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March 12, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Police have arrested a man who is accused of several sex assaults at businesses in the Tri-cities area.
Man arrested after series of sex assaults at businesses in the Tri-Cities area
PASCO, Wash. – Police have arrested a man who is accused of several sex assaults at businesses in the Tri-cities area.
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March 12, 2025 at 6:15 AM
The Tri Cities Food Co-Op is brewing up excitement with the official ribbon cutting for it's new coffee shop.
Tri-Cities Food Co-Op celebrating new coffee shop with a ribbon cutting
RICHLAND, Wash. --The Tri Cities Food Co-Op is brewing up excitement with the official ribbon cutting for it's new coffee shop.
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March 11, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Stormy Weather Ahead: Rain, Snow, and Thunder to Impact Northwest Region #stacylee #wawx #orwx
Active Weather System Bringing Rain, Snow, and Thunder to the Northwest Region
Hey there! If you’ve been enjoying the relatively calm stretch of weather, it’s time to get ready for some changes. We’ve got a pretty active system heading our way, bringing
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March 11, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The 42nd annual Cultural Unity Fair is right around the corner.
42nd Annual Cultural Unity Fair to be held at Wapato Middle School
WAPATO, Wash. -- The 42nd annual Cultural Unity Fair is right around the corner.
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March 11, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Lifetime Dental is hosting its 8th annual "Thank a Vet" Day by offering free dental services to veterans.
Lifetime Dental holding annual "Thank a Vet" event, offering free healthcare to veterans
RICHLAND, Wash. -- Lifetime Dental is hosting its 8th annual "Thank a Vet" Day by offering free dental services to veterans.
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March 11, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office said the body of a missing toddler was found in the Siletz River Tuesday afternoon.
Search for missing Oregon toddler ends after diver recovers body
LINCOLN CO., Wash. -- The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office said the body of a missing toddler was found in the Siletz River Tuesday afternoon.
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March 11, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Yakima Valley Libraries will be teaming up with Single Hill Brewing to kickoff a very special event in honor of woman's history month.
Yakima Valley Libraries & Single Hill Brewing Honor Woman's History Month
YAKIMA, Wash. -- Yakima Valley Libraries will be teaming up with Single Hill Brewing to kickoff a very special event in honor of woman's history month.
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March 11, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The City of Richland announced the start of its new "Systemic Stop-Controlled Intersection Safety Improvement" project.
Three new roundabouts and traffic safety measures coming to Richland in 2025
RICHLAND, Wash. -- The City of Richland announced the start of its new "Systemic Stop-Controlled Intersection Safety Improvement" project.
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March 10, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Get ready for unsettled weather ahead with rain, snow, and gusty winds expected through the week. #stacylee #wawx #orwx
Unsettled Weather Ahead: Rain and Snow Expected to Increase Through Wednesday Night
Here’s what we’re watching in the weather department for the next few days—spoiler alert: it’s about to get a lot more active out there!
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March 10, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Pope Francis is not considered to be in imminent danger from the infection he arrived to the hospital with, a Vatican source said on Monday.
Pope Francis is improving and is no longer in ‘imminent danger,’ Vatican source says
(CNN) — Pope Francis is not considered to be in imminent danger from the infection he arrived to the hospital with, a Vatican source said on Monday.
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March 10, 2025 at 11:17 PM