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Governor declares drought
OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee declared an emergency drought for most of the state July 14. The drought affects every county in the state but excludes an area that encompasses most of... — Updated 7/21/2021
WSU pledge's death results in 15 charged
COLFAX – Fifteen people are charged with furnishing liquor to minors after a Washington State University (WSU) student died of alcohol poisoning in 2019. Samuel H. Martinez, 19,... — Updated 6/23/2021
Vaccination: It's your choice
It’s time to decide if you want a COVID vaccination. If you want to take a precaution to help you avoid contracting COVID, then you can accept a free vaccination. If you don’t w... — Updated 5/25/2021
Washington State creates new 'firearm safety' agency
OLYMPIA – The Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention was launched March 25 to address community gun violence. It is part of the Department of Commerce and is a “statewide effort to coordinate evidence-based... — Updated 4/1/2021
WSU quarterback suspended after alleged DUI
PULLMAN – Washington State University starting quarterback Jayden de Laura was arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence on Saturday, Feb. 6, and has been... — Updated 2/9/2021
Pasco woman injured in collision on U.S. 395
PASCO – A driver allegedly failed to yield to a car on U.S. Highway 395, about 4 miles north of the city, causing a collision Sunday afternoon. Ezequiel Briceno Morfin, 23, of... — Updated 2/8/2021
Pasco man dies in collision with pickup driving wrong way on I-182
PASCO – A Pasco man died from a collision Saturday morning when a pickup was driving in the wrong direction on Interstate-182. The highway was closed during the investigation and... — Updated 11/9/2020
Explorers program offers young adults chance to learn law enforcement
PASCO – Learning to be a police officer can be a lot of fun. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office offers the Explorers training program for kids 14 and up to learn about roles in... — Updated 11/6/2020
Schoesler, Dye lead 9th Legislative District races
COLFAX — Incumbents Sen. Mark G. Schoesler and Rep. Mary Dye are leading the races for 9th Legislative District positions. Schoesler, R-Ritzville, is running unopposed after Democratic candidate Jenn Goulet dropped out of the... — Updated 11/4/2020
McFadden named as new Port of Pasco economic director
PASCO – New jobs and new companies is the intention of the Port of Pasco in hiring a new economic development and marketing director. Stephen McFadden replaces Gary Ballew at the... — Updated 10/30/2020
SWAT finds suspect in crawl space after Pasco standoff
PASCO -- Police entered a Pasco home during a standoff to find the suspect hiding in a crawl space on Tuesday. A man wanted on arrest warrants barricaded himself in a Pasco home,... — Updated 10/30/2020
Students to transition back to Pasco schools
PASCO – Nov. 9 is the first day of school for Pasco pre-kindergarteners through second-grade, and then different grades follow at later dates. The Pasco School District Board of... — Updated 10/28/2020
Pasco car prowlers sought after using stolen credit cards
PASCO – A car in west Pasco was unlocked and two males stole a purse with credit cards, using them at two stores early Thursday morning. The car and cards owner reported the... — Updated 10/23/2020
Four hurt when three semi-trucks, a pickup, and a car collide on SR 395
CONNELL - Four people were hurt when three semi-trucks, a pickup, and a car collided on State Route 395 near the Adams County line Wednesday. Stephan W. Meuchel, 44, of Longview,... — Updated 10/23/2020
Nuclear plant sirens sound on Thursday
PASCO – The emergency sirens on Thursday are the annual tests. The alarms are to sound between 10 a.m. and noon, followed by test text messages on the CodeRed emergency... — Updated 10/14/2020
Pasco car prowlers nearly steal .44 pistol and ammo
PASCO – A stolen gun was dropped by a pair of car prowlers in Pasco when interrupted by a victim. A Charter Arms Bulldog Pug .44 revolver and box of Hornady Critical Defense ammo... — Updated 10/8/2020
Pasco K-9 finds man suspected of robbing woman
PASCO – A dog bite revealed a hidden suspect under a house on North Owen Avenue in Pasco on Wednesday afternoon. Antonio Lopez Alfaro, 34, of Pasco, was arrested for kidnapping,... — Updated 10/8/2020
Kennewick asks public's help with Waterfront District plan
KENNEWICK - What do you want to see in the Port of Kennewick's Waterfront District? Communities are asked to take part in developing the plan. The port is creating a Waterfront... — Updated 8/4/2020
Mail-in ballot system safe in Franklin County
PASCO – Mail-in ballot security is not an issue for Washington State after 9 years of all elections using the system. Sending ballots by US Postal Service has become a national... — Updated 8/4/2020
Pasco police release May 17 shooting video
PASCO — Pasco police released a video with body camera footage of a police shooting on May 17 that left one suspect dead and another injured. The suspects were believed to have... — Updated 8/4/2020
Pasco police officer shoots suspect, regional investigators take over
PASCO - A Pasco police detective shot a man armed with a pistol, hiding in the back of a car, on Friday afternoon. Police officers stopped a vehicle on the offramp from highway 182... — Updated 8/1/2020
Xbox buyer dragged by van in robbery
PASCO — The buyer of an Xbox was taken for a ride when the seller stole his cash and dragged him down the street on the outside of a minivan. The buyer said he would meet the sell... — Updated 7/27/2020
