Yakama Nation, Bellevue awarded traffic safety grants
WASHINGTON, D.C.-The City of Bellevue and the Yakama Nation are getting $2.9 million to improve…
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Inslee signs updated Washington hate crime legislation into law
OLYMPIA, Wash.-Governor Jay Inslee signed legislation on March 13 to upgrade Washington’s hate crime laws…
Columbia Industries rebranded as Columbia Ability Alliance, mission of support and empowerment remains
KENNEWICK, Wash.-Columbia Industries, a local nonprofit that has served individuals with unique abilities in the…
Man who threatened to burn down Yakima bar gets 57 months for gun charge
YAKIMA, Wash.-A former gang member who threatened to burn down a Yakima bar recently pleaded…
WSP Report: Carbon monoxide poisoning death of college student caused by improperly installed water heater
OLYMPIA, Wash.-The Washington State Patrol has concluded its investigation into the carbon monoxide poisoning death…
Car goes off cliff in White Pass, emergency crews responding
WHITE PASS, Wash.-Emergency crews are responding to a crash that sent a car off the…
Driver dead after car goes off 200-foot cliff near White Pass
WHITE PASS, Wash.- UPDATE 12:41 p.m.: Washington State Patrol confirmed one person died after a…
Richland Library launches new mobile app
RICHLAND, Wash.-The Richland Public Library is launching a free app for mobile devices. The new…
Death of Yakima County Jail inmate under investigation
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash.-The in-custody death of an inmate at the Yakima County Jail is under…
Boeing whistleblower who alleged “catastrophic” safety failings found dead
SOUTH CAROLINA.-The Boeing whistleblower who filed a complaint alleging plane safety flaws was found dead…