Home day care providers in and around the Tri-Cities have been alerting parents about a 1 day closure on August 1st. The one day closure is in protest to new rules and regulations being imposed by the state of Washington.
A teen, whose name has not been released due to his age, will face between 30-40 weeks in the Benton County Juvenile Justice Center and be required to register as a sex offender as part of a plea deal made with prosecutors and the victim's family...
Due to legalities, it appears West Richland residents might be stuck with a pot store virtually next to a preschool, close to bus stops, and in the middle of a residential area.