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According to Pasco Fire officials, the blaze that consumed a home at 1753 North 22nd continues to be investigated, but it's mysterious that it "rekindled" according to fire officials. The new blaze started late Thursday night.

Walla Walla School District officials have arranged for counseling and grief assistance for students and faculty after the death of what officials are saying was a 'beloved' student at the high school.

After a lengthy investigation that lasted nearly five months, the fatal shooting of an intoxicated intruder has been found to be justified.

Fresh off their report on the Zambrano shooting Pasco from 2015, now the Department of Justice is looking into the fatal shooting of a man who assaulted officers during a domestic violence incident in Wapato.

It's becoming a recurring theme in the Columbia Basin, but also other parts of the country as well. Police being accused of over reaction when dealing with an armed, confrontational and dangerous suspect.

In an attempt to associate a July 31st fatal Wapato shooting with the Pasco Zambrano incident, the Washington State Commission for Hispanic Affairs is asking for a federal investigation.

The Oregon State Department of Justice has wrapped up an investigation into allegations of misconduct by the Stanfield police department, but nobody is going to be charged. But, the Department says some of the allegations were "troubling."

When BOTH sides of the legislature start really piling on, maybe it's time to step aside.

Starting Wednesday July 1st, information will begin to be released to the public and media about the lengthy investigation into the shooting of Antonio Zambrano, who was fatally shot after throwing rocks at police and traffic in February near 10th. and Lewis. Attempts to subdue him with a Tazer failed when he pulled the splines out of his arm and continued to resist officers before fleeing. Read M

The name Jason Jerue is so unknown in the Washington State Auditor's office, most employees don't ever remember seeing him there.  That could be because the part-time technical writer telecommutes from California and has done so since the beginning of 2013.