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1 day ago | 
applevalleynewsnow.com | Morgan Huff
YAKIMA, Wash. -- A 36-year-old man was shot and killed Monday evening near Chesterley Skate Park, according to the Yakima Police Department. It happened just before 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 12 when Yakima PD received several calls reporting gunfire at the park. According to Yakima PD, officers located a man with a gunshot wound and attempted lifesaving aid. Officials said the man died at the scene. Officials said witnesses were able to help Yakima PD identify the suspects.
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2 days ago | 
applevalleynewsnow.com | Morgan Huff
RICHLAND, Wash. -- The City of Richland announced the grand re-opening of the playground at Howard Amon Park, formerly known as Sturgeon Cove. The grand re-opening is set for Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Howard Amon Park. The City of Richland said the playground will feature a cruise boat themed play structure, expanded area of play, improved accessibility, play features and increased capacity.
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2 days ago | 
applevalleynewsnow.com | Morgan Huff
WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days announced Foreigner will be preforming following 3 Doors Down cancellation due to a medical emergency. Foreigner will perform on opening night which is August 27. Some well-known hits from Foreigner include, Known for timeless hits like “I Want to Know What Love Is”, “Cold as Ice”, and “Hot Blooded”. The band has rocked on stages around the world for nearly five decades and was recently inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2024.
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5 days ago | 
applevalleynewsnow.com | Morgan Huff
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Authorities have arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with a drive-by shooting that happened last week near Clearwater Avenue and Edison Street in Kennewick. The arrest was made Thursday morning by Kennewick's Criminal Apprehension Team, working alongside Tri-City SWAT and detectives. The juvenile suspect has been booked on charges of first-degree assault and unlawful possession of a firearm.
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5 days ago | 
applevalleynewsnow.com | Morgan Huff
PASCO, Wash. -- Pasco School District announced four schools were recognized through the 2025 Washington School Recognition Program for efforts in student achievement, growth and closing opportunity gaps in the 2023-24 school year.
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5 days ago | 
applevalleynewsnow.com | Morgan Huff
In a historic moment for the Catholic Church, American Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the 267th pontiff, becoming the first U.S. citizen to lead the global Catholic Church. The 69-year-old Chicago native, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV, is being recognized as a diplomatic figure within the church. The announcement from Vatican City marks a significant shift in church leadership, as Prevost becomes the first American to ascend to the papacy in the church's 2,000-year history.
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5 days ago | 
applevalleynewsnow.com | Morgan Huff
BENTON CO., Wash. -- A 68-year-old Yakima man has died following a two-vehicle crash near Mattawa in Benton County on Thursday. James L. Sandall of Yakima died due to the crash, which happened at the Vernita Rest Area on State Route 24, just 14 miles south of Mattawa city limits just after 11 a.m. Friday morning. The collision occurred at milepost 43 on State Route 24, a stretch of highway that runs through rural Benton County.
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5 days ago | 
applevalleynewsnow.com | Morgan Huff
WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- The Walla Walla Fire Department is investigating a suspicious wildfire on the Blackberry Trail. The Walla Walla Fire Department said this fire is suspicious in nature and is actively being investigated. It happened just before 8:30 p.m. on Thursday when the Walla Walla Fire Department responded to the Blackberry Trail in the Fort Walla Walla Natural Area, south of Poplar Street and north of Fort Walla Walla Museum for reports of a wildfire.
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5 days ago | 
applevalleynewsnow.com | Morgan Huff
GRANDVIEW — The Grandview Police Department is adding its first-ever K9 team, pairing Officer Weron with a 1-year-old German Shepherd named Cash. Cash, born in the Czech Republic, will serve as Grandview's first drug detection dog after completing an eight-week intensive training program with Officer Weron. During the training, Cash will learn to detect illegal substances while Officer Weron learns handling techniques.
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5 days ago | 
applevalleynewsnow.com | Morgan Huff
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The family of Adam Garrison has identified him as the motorcyclist severely hurt in a hit-and-run crash on State Route 240 Wednesday morning, as they launch a fundraising campaign to support his recovery. The crash happened around 7 a.m. on eastbound SR240 just west of Edison Street in Kennewick, according to the Washington State Patrol. The crash involved a motorcycle and a car. WSP identified the suspect vehicle as an older red SUV, similar to a GMC Yukon.
