mental health

Story from August 13 shows why need is great.

One of the most successful programs in the area coming to an end, due to grant expiring.

Luckily, tragedy was averted during the incident.

Several officials basically said the state is not coming to help, this is something counties must do on their own.

These are the workers who often ride along with Officers during various shifts, and are called out to locations as needed.

A Kennewick man is behind bars this morning after climbing onto a police car and not wanting to exit the police vehicle.

Part of what many in the legislature refer to as new 'woke' laws, Law Enforcement will have to walk away from many mental health disturbed person cases.

Worried family calls Police after finding son passed out in his company truck with a "gun" on his lap.

Despite not having a Mental Health Crisis Officer available, An Officer was able to talk the man down, and disarm him without any serious incident occurring.

While at least HS students got some semblance of normalcy in sports, music and clubs, middle schools very little.