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1 day ago | 
nbcrightnow.com | Thomas Metcalf
UPDATED on Jun 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM:YAKIMA, Wash. – On June 5, 2025, Yakima Police responded to reports of a possible shooting incident in the 700 block of S 3rd Ave. At the scene, officers found a 34-year-old man in an alleyway with a gunshot wound to the chest. Police provided first aid and began their investigation, leading to the identification of a 30-year-old suspect. The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle before police arrived.
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1 day ago | 
nbcrightnow.com | Thomas Metcalf
YAKIMA, Wash. - An adult was injured in a shooting Thursday morning in Yakima, according to the Yakima Police Department. YPD Public Information Officer Yvette Inzunza says at around 9:30 a.m., one person was shot. The victim is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Inzunza says an investigation is ongoing.
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3 days ago | 
nbcrightnow.com | Thomas Metcalf
SUNNYSIDE, Wash. - The Sunnyside City Council voted to place City Manager Mike Gonzalez on paid administrative leave pending the results of an internal investigation. The 5-2 vote took place during a study session on Monday.
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4 days ago | 
nbcrightnow.com | Thomas Metcalf
UPDATE: June 3 at 11:36 a.m.Ashley Avila was arraigned in court on Tuesday where she pleaded not guilty to theft of $700K from the Pacific Outpost cannabis dispensary. She was originally unable to leave Benton and Franklin counties through a GDS bracelet, though Avila's defense lawyer pushed for the bracelet to become a home-stay bracelet due to her home's location. Her next court date is set for July 29. Her bail is set to $25K. PASCO, Wash.
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5 days ago | 
nbcrightnow.com | Thomas Metcalf
UPDATE: June 2 at 11:03 a.m.Benton County Fire District #1 shared that the Ayers Fire is 100 percent contained and controlled. No further updates will be released on this fire. Original coverage: June 1 at 7:21 a.m.FINLEY, Wash. - A fire that started Saturday night near Meals Road is now reportedly 80 percent contained and 450 acres in size, according to Benton County Fire District 1. BCFD1 says the fire started at around 7:30 p.m. It has not burned or damaged any structures.
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5 days ago | 
nbcrightnow.com | Thomas Metcalf
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Two men were arrested Saturday following a pair of shooting incidents from the previous day in Walla Walla, according to the Walla Walla Police Department. At around 8 p.m., police responded to reports of gunshots around Chase Avenue and Myrtle Street, with witnesses reporting three men in a car shooting at a man riding a bicycle. Officers found handgun shell casings. About two hours later, another report of gunshots came from the area of South Division Street and Hobson Street.
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6 days ago | 
nbcrightnow.com | Thomas Metcalf
FINLEY, Wash. - A fire that started Saturday night near Meals Road is now reportedly 60 percent contained and 450 acres in size, according to Benton County Fire District 1. BCFD1 says the fire started at around 7:30 p.m. It has not burned or damaged any structures. A vehicle from Franklin County Fire District 3 reportedly overturned in steep terrain. The driver was uninjured.
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6 days ago | 
khq.com | Thomas Metcalf
CONNELL, Wash. - Two separate crashes that happened around the same spot on US 395 north of Connell killed one person and injured five on Saturday, according to the Washington State Patrol. The first crash happened not long after 4 p.m. about four miles north of Connell. One truck reportedly slowed down for traffic, resulting in a car to crash into it. The car's driver was injured and brought to a nearby hospital. The second crash involved six vehicles at the same location as the first crash.
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6 days ago | 
nbcrightnow.com | Thomas Metcalf
UPDATE on May 31, 2025 at 7:57 PM:BENTON COUNTY, Wash. – Benton County Fire District #1 reports that firefighters have been battling a wind-driven blaze, now known as the Les Blair Fire, located in an orchard south of the Finley area. The fire has burned approximately 510 acres as of the latest update and is approximately 10% contained. At least two power poles have been damaged, but there are no reported power outages.
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6 days ago | 
nbcrightnow.com | Thomas Metcalf
UPDATE: May 31 at 3 p.m.Franklin County Fire District 3 Chief Mike Harris provided NonStop Local with more information on the fire. Harris says the fire was caused by a homeowner burning tumbleweeds on a no burn day. The fire reportedly burned across three properties, damaging a boat, a few cars and a jet ski. No one was injured. Harris calls for the public to pay attention to burn regulations. Fire danger is currently moderate, however it spread due to high winds. FRANKLIN COUNTY, Wash.
