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2 days ago | 
keprtv.com | Aiden Whitaker
KENNEWICK, Wash. — A man was rushed to the hospital after being shot in the leg at the Kennewick Housing Authority's Sunny-Slope Homes near 4th Avenue and Rainier Street. The incident prompted a swift response from paramedics and police after people called 911 from the nearby City Market. Authorities are actively investigating the shooting, but no arrests have been made at this time. A drone and a K9 were both used but were unsuccessful. The victim is expected to survive.
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4 days ago | 
kimatv.com | Aiden Whitaker
Story Infinite Scroll - News3 v1.0.0 (common)78ec4a96e5d573642500d682d4ab77b7e1eeb34eWeatherTOPICS:Benton CountyHazard mitigation planPublic inputEmergency ManagementCommunity risksDisaster informationDeanna DavisWildfires and floodingThe Benton County Office of Emergency Management is urging residents to participate in a survey aimed at reducing community risks and curating emergency responses.
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4 days ago | 
keprtv.com | Aiden Whitaker
BENTON COUNTY, Wash. — The Benton County Office of Emergency Management is urging residents to participate in a survey aimed at reducing community risks and curating emergency responses. The survey is part of an update to the county's hazard mitigation plan and seeks input on residents' primary concerns and preferred methods of receiving information during disasters.
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1 week ago | 
keprtv.com | Aiden Whitaker
Multiple cars burned in Franklin County fire. Another fire just started in Benton CountyBENTON COUNTY, Wash. — Firefighters from around the Tri-Cities are responding to an area south of Finley for a quick growing fire. They just put out another fire from this morning in Franklin County. Here's the latest:They're calling it the Orchard Fire. It appears to be south of the Meals Road and Finley Road intersection.
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1 week ago | 
keprtv.com | Aiden Whitaker
Bonneville Power Administration seeks public input on new power lines projectRICHLAND, Wash. — The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is preparing to install 18 miles of new high-voltage lines in Richland as part of the South of Tri-Cities Reinforcement Project. The BPA announced that an environmental impact study for the project has been completed and is now available for public review.
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1 week ago | 
keprtv.com | Aiden Whitaker
Pasco police investigating after reports of a shooting outside night club. 2 were injuredPASCO, Wash. — Detectives with the Pasco Police Department (PPD) are asking you for information and video of a shooting that injured two people outside a local night club. According to PPD Lieutenant Tom Groom, it happened in the morning on May 25 at around 2:15 near the intersection of 4th Avenue and Columbia Street, which is just north of the entrance to Club 69 Night Club.
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1 week ago | 
keprtv.com | Aiden Whitaker
Pasco students celebrate milestone with 25th student-built homePASCO, Wash. — The Pasco School District is celebrating a significant achievement with the completion of their 25th student-built home. Students from Pasco high schools collaborated with local companies to construct a 2,000-square-foot home from the ground up. John Marshall, a construction trades instructor, highlighted the unique learning experience for students.
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1 week ago | 
keprtv.com | Aiden Whitaker
New car wash in Pasco offers free services and hosts food drivePASCO, Wash. — A new business in Pasco is making a splash with its grand opening by offering free services and hosting a food drive. The Surf Thru Express Car Wash, a California-based company, opened its first location in the Tri-Cities Wednesday. The company is offering free car washes to anyone who stops by now through Sunday.
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1 week ago | 
keprtv.com | Aiden Whitaker
Woman accused of embezzling $750,000 from Pasco marijuana shopPASCO, Wash. — A woman is in custody, accused of embezzling over $700,000 from a local marijuana dispensary. Court documents reveal she was employed by the Pacific Outpost Dispensary in Pasco and was responsible for making cash deposits. An internal audit uncovered that almost $600,000 was missing. Additionally, the woman is accused of withdrawing nearly $200,000 using a company credit card.
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1 week ago | 
keprtv.com | Aiden Whitaker
PNW Police K-9 teams undergo rigorous training in Tri-CitiesPASCO, Wash. — Police officers from across North America gathered in the Tri-Cities for an annual training event hosted this year by the Pasco Police Department, featuring the Pacific Northwest Police Detection Dog Association. The event drew participants from as far as New York City and British Columbia, Canada. Sgt. Brad Leininger of the Pasco Police Department emphasized the high standards of the certification process.
