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08/04/2025

Happy Monday!

Temperatures will feel slightly cooler today, reaching the low to mid 80s for afternoon highs. Abundant cloud cover with a spotty shower will be possible.

08/04/2025

Manhattan Project National Historical Park will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan with two events in Richland. On Friday, August 8, the REACH Museum will host the Messages of Peace program from 12 to 3:30 p.m. Ranger programs about the Manhattan Project and Hiroshima survivor Sadako Sasaki are scheduled at 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. The following day, Saturday, August 9, a free Lights for Peace event will take place at 8:00 p.m. at the Fingernail Stage in Howard Amon Park.

Richland, WA – Manhattan Project National Historical Park will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan with two events in Richland.

08/04/2025

Residents of Walla Walla County on August 5 will decide Proposition 1, a measure proposing a sales tax increase to fund emergency communications. If approved, the measure would increase the sales and use tax by two-tenths of one percent to enhance the county's 911 dispatch center, WESCOM, by updating equipment, improving services and bolstering staffing.

WALLA WALLA COUNTY, Wash. – Residents of Walla Walla County on August 5 will decide Proposition 1, a measure proposing a sales tax increase to fund emergency communications.

08/04/2025

The farmer utilized a tractor and disc to encircle the perimeter of the blaze along Stonecipher Rd. while crews arrived to extinguish it and address any lingering hot spots.

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Walla Walla County Fire District #8 is giving praise to a local farmer who worked with firefighters to contain a wheat field fire last week.

08/04/2025

Benton County Fire District #1 is urging voters to renew a levy for Fire and Emergency Medical Services in the upcoming primary election. This levy, first approved in 2018 at $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value, has decreased to $1.23 and needs renewal at the original rate, the district said.

BENTON COUNTY, Wash. – Benton County Fire District #1 is urging voters to renew a levy for Fire and Emergency Medical Services in the upcoming primary election.

08/04/2025

The Yakima Vintiques Car Club hosted its 51st annual Northwest National Car Show, bringing more than 600 cars and 2,000 participants to the Yakima State Fairgrounds.

YAKIMA, Wash. – The Yakima Vintiques Car Club hosted its 51st annual Northwest National Car Show, bringing more than 600 cars and 2,000 participants to the Yakima State Fairgrounds. The

08/04/2025

The city cites a U.S. Department of Justice report stating between 94 and 98 percent of alarm calls are false. Data from the Richland Police Department showed a similar trend.

RICHLAND, Wash. – During its August 6 special meeting, the Richland City Council is expected to pass an ordinance aimed at reducing false alarms.

08/04/2025

The nationwide National Night Out campaign is intended to build community partnerships with law enforcement to foster safer neighborhoods.

TRI-CITIES, Wash. – City and county departments across the Tri-Cities region are inviting residents of all ages to attend National Night Out events Tuesday night.

08/04/2025

Grain and diesel have spilled across the road, prompting authorities to establish a full closure.

FAIRFIELD, Wash. – A semi grain truck rollover has completely blocked Highway 27 South near Fairfield. The Washington State Patrol (WSP) reported that the incident happened at 9:27 a.m. Sunday,

08/03/2025

The 51st annual "Vintiques" Car Show in Yakima wrapped up its fourth day on August 3, drawing car enthusiasts from across the region. More than 600 classic cars, 2,000 participants and over 5,000 guests gathered at the state fairgrounds. The show featured cars 50 years and older, all competing for various prizes while showcasing their meticulously maintained vehicles.

YAKIMA, Wash. – The 51st annual "Vintiques" Car Show wrapped up its fourth day on August 3, drawing car enthusiasts from across the region.

08/03/2025

City and county departments across the Tri-Cities region are inviting residents of all ages to attend National Night Out events Tuesday night. The nationwide National Night Out campaign is intended to build community partnerships with law enforcement to foster safer neighborhoods.

TRI-CITIES, Wash. – City and county departments across the Tri-Cities region are inviting residents of all ages to attend National Night Out events Tuesday night.

08/03/2025

The 22-year-old victim is still hospitalized as the investigation continues.

UPDATE: August 2, 2025 at 10:32 p.m.