Derek Miceli
Othello Shooting Victim Dies, Suspect to be Charged as Adult
(Othello, WA) -- The victim of a recent shooting in Othello has died. 50-year-old Felipe Garza reportedly passed away at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane.
16-year-old Suspect, Arturo Pineda- Feliciano is currently in custody and will now be charged as an adult for multiple felony charges...
They Need Your Help: Kennewick Police Searching for Vulnerable Adult
UPDATE: Carly has been found. Thank you to everyone for assisting us in reuniting her with family.
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(Benton County, WA) -- Kennewick Police are asking for help public locating a vulnerable adult. 29-year-old Carely Verduzco, is approx 4’11” and weighs approximately 160 pounds. She was la...
So it Begins: WA Ag Officials Catch Summer’s First Pair of Japanese Beetles in Grandview
(Grandview, WA) -- They sprayed larvicide, but they knew it wouldn't be enough to fully eradicate the invasive Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica) from the Yakima Valley this summer. Officials with the Washington Department of Agriculture now confirm they've captured a pair of adult beetles in the Grandview area.
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Teen Wanted in Connection to Othello Shooting
(Othello, WA) -- Detectives are for a 16-year-old gang member in relation to a shooting in Othello that occurred just before 8:30 Sunday night. Authorities arrived on the scene with EMS to find a man with gunshot injuries. He was taken to Othello Community Hospital, then flown to Sacred Heart hospital in Spokane...
SCOTUS Abortion Ruling Aftermath Across the PNW
(Olympia, WA) -- Here's a look at some of aftermath and anticipated fallout following last Friday's Supreme Court Ruling that overturned Rowe V. Wade. The decision removes federal protection for abortion services.
Washington state is expected to receive a major influx of patients from out of state...
Inslee, Brown and Newsom Vow To Protect Abortion Along West Coast
(San Diego, CA) -- The Governors of California, Oregon and Washington have released a video confirming abortion protections in their states. The Governors say the three states will continue to be a safe haven for anyone seeking abortions and other reproductive health care services...
Several Displaced After House Fire in Franklin County
(Franklin County, WA) -- A total of eight people are displaced following a fire in Franklin County early Wednesday morning. Multiple agencies responded to the initial call about a house fire off Metcalf Rd and Sagemoor at around 3am. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered the blaze had actually started in a shop then spread to multiple vehicles, a camper, a double-wide and a nearby utility pole. T
Lots of Things to Do in Richland This Weekend
(Richland, WA) -- There's certainly no shortage of things going around the Tri-Cities this weekend. Glenn Vaagen and Derek Miceli spoke with Richland Recreation Coordinator Stan Johnson about much of it Tuesday morning on the Tri-Cities Morning News...
Are They Connected? Officials Investigate Fire Behind Richland Walmart Days After Fire at Kennewick Location
(Richland, WA) -- Firefighters were called out to the Walmart near Queensgate and Duportail around 8am Monday morning after reports of smoke and flames coming from the back side of the building. Responders arrived to find a freight container on fire...
Pasco City Manager Announces Retirement
(Pasco, WA) -- After 42 years of municipal experience, including the last eight as Pasco City Manager, Dave Zabell announced his retirement from public service effective October 31
The city released the following press release:
Zabell was appointed Pasco City Manager by the City Council in June of 2014, after serving as Fife City Manager from 2011 to 2014...