Jenna Kochenauer
Pasco Police release body cam video of deadly officer-involved shooting
PASCO, Wash.-- On Monday, the Pasco Police Department released video from the body-worn cameras of officers involved in a deadly shootout with two homicide suspects in May.
The two men were suspected of being involved in a shooting on April 28th, at a home in the 1900 block of E. Lew
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DIY renovation may be cause of devastating house fire in Benton County
RICHLAND, Wash.-- A homeowner using a hand torch to work on a renovation in the attic oh his home off of Badger Road Saturday, reportedly dropped the torch, igniting a fire that quickly burned out of control, destroying the home
Benton County Fire District #1 responded to the blaze just after 5:00pm Saturday, and found flames and smoke coming from the attic area
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No tickets issued for fireworks violations in Kennewick
KENNEWICK, Wash.-- More than twenty years ago, the city of Kennewick banned the use of fireworks in an effort to reduce the number of wildfires related to the incendiary devices.
The ordinance calls for a $250 fine to be issued to anyone found possessing or using fireworks within city limits
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Kennewick business owners rally donations for school supplies
KENNEWICK, Wash.-- It all started with a teacher who sent a message to Joel Watson's restaurant, Just Joel's, through a social media site.
"She said, hey, I see you're looking for school supplies-- this is a major need, especially if we don't go back to school-- is a headset," Watson said.
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It’s mosquito season– check your property for standing water
KENNEWICK, Wash.-- Already this year, Benton County Mosquito Control has trapped several mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile Virus.
At least two infected insects were trapped in the Grandview area early this month.
Angela Beehler with Mosquito Control says it's important to check your property for any standing water
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Dog owners cited for leaving pets in hot car
RICHLAND, Wash.-- Richland Police officers came to the rescue of a pair of dogs that were left in a hot car Thursday afternoon.
According to a facebook posting, dispatchers received several calls about the dogs that had been left in a parked car for at least twenty minutes.
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Red Flag Warning issued for Eastern Washington
PENDLETON, Ore.-- The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for Eastern Washington and the Southern Columbia Basin for Friday.
The warning goes into effect at 2:00pm and is set to expired at 9:00pm, with high winds forecasted to be at their strongest from 4pm to 8pm
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Suspect injured in officer-involved shooting in Pasco
PASCO, Wash.-- One person was injured in an officer-involved shooting in Pasco Friday afternoon.
According to Sgt. Rigo Pruneda with the Pasco Police Department, a street crimes detective with the police department spotted a man who was wanted out of Kennewick shortly after 3:00 p
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Annual Bloomsday Run goes virtual for 2020
SPOKANE, Wash.-- After postponing the annual road race due to concerns about COVID-19, organizers of the Bloomsday Run announced Wednesday that the 12K race is going viral this year.
In a letter to participants, Race Director Jon Neill encouraged runners and walkers to complete the 7
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Farmworker found dead in Benton County field
BENTON CITY, Wash.-- The Benton County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a farm worker who was found in a blueberry field northwest of Benton City Tuesday evening.
Deputies and emergency medical services were called out to a field the area of Orcutt Rd
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