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Tri-Cities News

Hanford High Wins $25,000 and a Shot at a $1 Million Upgrade
Hanford High School’s football program has scored a big win before even taking the field last Friday night.

Pasco Budget Short by $12 Million. Maybe Cuts to Fire & Police
Pasco faces tough budget decisions, and city leaders are trying to close a multimillion-dollar gap without cutting services residents depend on, like fire and police.

Threat Reported at Chief Jo Middle School Prompts Police Response
An alleged threat between students at Chief Joseph Middle School prompted police involvement and a case review Thursday.

What Caused a Lithium-ion Battery Fire in Richland?
A massage gun sitting unused in a closet nearly burned down a home. Turns out lithium-ion batteries can be dangerous even when you're not using them.

The Great PNW Larch March Is On, but There's a Catch
Larch March brings crowds to Washington trails every fall, and parking chaos comes with it. WSDOT has some practical advice for everyone heading out.

Let's Settle This: What Does the Tri-Cities Need Most?
Take our poll, what's the one thing you'd love to see in the Tri-Cities in 2027? Chime in, we'd love to hear from you.

Well-Known Crypto Kiosks Going Away in Washington State
Not all of them, but a company whose partnership has 412 locations in 131 WA cities, including 17 in the Tri-Cities, will see their crypto currency ATM's go away.
WA State Reaches Settlement with CoinMe
CoinMe, according to the WA State Department of Financial Insitutions, is a Seattle-based firm that deals in crypto currency and money "transmitting." They ...

The Future of Fusion Energy Reactors will be Built in Tri-Cities
Avalanche Energy Designs and the Tri-City Development Council are working together on a facility to build modular fusion energy machines in Tri-Cities.
Free Trick-or-Treating at Pasco City Hall Wednesday, October 28th
Kids can trick-or-treat through City Hall on October 28th, followed by a free showing of The Nightmare Before Christmas nearby.

WSP Trooper Injured in I-82 Crash Wednesday in Benton County
A Washington State Patrol trooper was injured Wednesday evening after a vehicle crashed into his patrol SUV on I-82 in Benton County.
