Austin Reed

1 week ago | applevalleynewsnow.com | Morgan Huff |Monique Ledesma |Austin Reed

KENNEWICK, Wash. — Police are investigating a shooting that happened Thursday afternoon near the 'At Home' store in Kennewick. According to authorities, the incident happened around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, at the store located at 867 North Columbia Center Boulevard. Detectives have been dispatched to the scene to begin investigating. Police officials stated they are not looking for any suspects at this time. Law enforcement officials are conducting a preliminary investigation at the scene.

2 weeks ago | applevalleynewsnow.com | Austin Reed

KENNEWICK, Wash. -- As Chinese tariffs continue to affect businesses across the country, local grocery stores in the Tri-Cities are adjusting their operations. One of those is Golden Dragon Asian Market, located on Clearwater in Kennewick. The market, which has served the Tri-City area for more than 30 years, imports goods from China. Owner Chung, who declined to give his full name, is closely monitoring the situation but reassures customers that there’s no immediate cause for concern.

2 weeks ago | applevalleynewsnow.com | Austin Reed

State workers from across Washington are participating in a series of rallies Wednesday, with the largest taking place at the State Capitol in Olympia. A local Tri-Cities rally was held during the lunch hour Wednesday in the 500 block of North Morain Street, outside a Washington State office building in Kennewick. The rally is part of the "Washington for All, Not Just the Rich" movement.

3 weeks ago | applevalleynewsnow.com | Morgan Huff |Wendi Redman |Erin Wencl |Austin Reed

RICHLAND, Wash. -- Following the deadly crash on March 1, 2025, involving off-duty Washington State Patrol Trooper Sarah Clasen, her defense attorney, Scott Johnson, has issued a statement addressing the crash and subsequent public scrutiny. The crash on State Route 240 in Richland resulted in the death of 20-year-old motorcyclist Jhoser Sanchez. According to police reports, Trooper Clasen's blood alcohol concentration was more than twice the legal limit at the time of the crash.

1 month ago | applevalleynewsnow.com | Erin Wencl |Austin Reed

BENTON CO., Wash. - There are new developments in the case against an off-duty Washington State Patrol trooper who was arrested after a fatal crash earlier this month. Sarah Clasen, 35, was arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide after a fatal crash on March 1. Officers at the scene said they suspected Clasen was driving under the influence of "intoxicants" at the time of the crash. The crash happened on SR 240 and Village Parkway in Richland.