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Crash Proves These Two Well-Known Kennewick Roads DO Intersect
Comments after a 2-car crash in Kennewick last night proved a large number of people did not know that W. Clearwater Avenue and W. 10th Ave actually intersect.

Noon Crash Sends Cars into Ditch on SR-240 in Kennewick
A two-car crash caused traffic trouble this morning on SR-240 in Kennewick, with one vehicle ending up completely in the ditch.

Hanford Emergency Sirens to Be Activated Thursday for a TEST
If you hear sirens near Richland on Thursday afternoon, no need to panic. It's just a scheduled drill at the Hanford Site, and no public action is required.

Benton County Deputies Seek Help Locating Missing Irene Hartman
Irene Hartman, 76, vanished from Agate Acres, prompting extensive searches. Her family is desperate for any information that could lead to her return.

Tri-Cities Back-to-School Safety Tips. Easy Rules That Save Lives
School starts soon, and Tri-Cities roads will get busier with buses, bikes and kids walking to school. It’s a good time to slow down and pay attention.

Car Crashed, Rolled, and Caught Fire on Bob Olson Parkway
Kennewick Police reported a rollover on Bob Olson Parkway, and the online response can be summed up in one comment: "Gee, Bob Olson Parkway, what a surprise."
Jury Convicts Tri-Cities Man in Massive Fentanyl Trafficking Case
More than 50,000 fentanyl pills, a dozen firearms, and two young children in the same apartment. A jury heard the details and made its decision.

Southridge Road Paving: Kennewick Drivers Should Expect Delays
The Southridge roundabout in Kennewick is shutting down for several days this month, and the timing could catch a lot of morning commuters off guard.
Pasco, Kennewick Men Accused of Threatening Teen Girls in Idaho
Two men from the Tri-Cities area are now facing felony charges after an encounter with two teenage girls at a Lewiston gas station turned threatening.
Snoqualmie Pass Overcrossing Proves Wildlife Crossings Save Lives
At Snoqualmie Pass, wildlife collisions on I-90 have dropped to nearly zero. That kind of result is hard to argue with.
