KONA News

KENNEWICK, Wash. - The Board of Commissioners at the Port of Kennewick have declared a state of emergency. A resolution was passed on Tuesday and falls in line with what other local government agencies are doing, as well as what the Washington Public Ports Association has advised ...

Kennewick, Wash.-- There are three new cases of coronavirus in the Tri-Cities for Tuesday The Benton-Franklin Health District is reporting a total of 19 cases, with 12 in Benton County, and 7 in Franklin County, and includes two epidemiological cases that are linked to patients who tested positive for the virus ...

KENNEWICK, Wash.-- Many residents in the Tri-Cities recognize the hard-- and often dangerous work that first responders are involved in, and they look for ways to offer a "thank you". But for now, bringing meals and treats to fire stations isn't a good idea ... Read More ...

PASCO, Wash. - Travelers can still access commercial aviation through the Tri-Cities Airport. The airport is considered essential by Governor Inslee and will remain open through the Stay-At-Home order. Airport Director, Buck Taft says that the airport was growing in the months of January and February, but March is going to be a much different story ...

RICHLAND, Wash. - School officials sent a letter to students and teachers who are associated with Badger Mountain Elementary School saying that a staff member at the school has tested positive for coronavirus. The Richland School District has been working closely with the Benton Franklin Health District, to identify those students and staff members who may have come in contact with the infected st

BENTON COUNTY, Wash. - The Benton County Sheriff's Office wants you to know that the rumors of 'Martial Law' are not true. Officials released a statement Tuesday morning to assure the public that there are no orders to detain, arrest, ticket or establish checkpoints for compliance ...

YAKIMA, Wash.-- Fourteen men forced their way out of the Yakima County Jail Monday night, and six of them are still on the run. According to a press release from the Yakima County Sheriff's Office, the inmates used a table to force their way through an exterior fire door just after 7:00pm ... Read More ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. - Governor Jay Inslee has just issued an order stating that all residents of the state of Washington, must stay at home. Only essential businesses may operate at this time. The order goes into effect immediately but gives non-essential businesses 48 hours to comply ...

PASCO, Wash. - Local restaurants and other businesses are facing difficult times as the region reacts to the spread of COVID-19. So another local company has kicked off a new campaign that is designed to gather members of the community to rally around and support those local restaurants who are struggling ...

KENNEWICK, Wash. - With the virus outbreak hitting our area hard, three local organizations are coming together to ask for the community's help with supplying critical medical supplies. Tri-City Development Council (TRIDEC), Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce and Visit Tri-Cities, have come together to operate a drop off location where people can donate the critical medical supplies ... Read Mo