accidents

According to information published by PEMCO Insurance, distracted 'walking' is becoming nearly as big a problem as digitally distracted driving. On the heels of a fatal accident in Spokane, authorities say people watching their phones and not where they're walking is causing issues...

No, we're not channeling our inner Kyle Busch or Dale Earnhardt. Blame road rage on what's called 'lizard brain.' According to PEMCO Insurance and AAA, a new study shows the reason so many people engage of acts of aggression when behind the wheel is primal...

The recent rash of accidents in the area, especially Kennewick, has police cautioning drivers to quit following so closely.

It happens in most communities that grow, it's often a by-product of economic boom and expansion...we're talking of course about crappy drivers.

Tuesday around 11:15 am, Kennewick police responded to a blocking accident at 27th. and Ely in Kennewick, estimated at least 30 minutes before it would be cleared.

Whether it was plowing into a home with a car, suspects in action, or just plain strange, these pictures helped capture the news in 2016.  From some of the biggest stories of the year. See if you remember any of these.

Starting Friday November 11, and continuing up through the Thanksgiving Holiday, all local, regional and state law enforcement agencies are going to be launching emphasis patrols, looking actively for distracted drivers.

The reasons range from anger, distraction, drowsiness, even alcohol, and frustration over the game.

Oregon State Patrol officials say bad weather, excessive rain, slick roads, and driving too fast for conditions are largely to blame for four accidents that killed 5 people in a span of 12 hours between Saturday night and Sunday morning.  It's one of the deadliest periods in Oregon's history.

According to a new poll, supported by survey data, Washington drivers are in the bottom third of worst drivers in America.