Tri-Cities Today: Kennewick, Pasco and Richland news
Home & Yard
The backflow test homeowners miss — and why West Richland can shut off your water over it
Kennewick, Pasco and West Richland all require annual tests on irrigation backflow preventers under state law. In West Richland, skipping the test can get your household water shut off, not just your sprinklers.
November 1, 2026
Local News
Kennewick warns customers of high PFAS levels in drinking water again
Kennewick found high PFAS levels in one water source again; here's who's affected, the health guidance, and when a $33M fix arrives.
November 1, 2026
Local News
Pasco police investigate homicide at Halloween party near Don Rubio's
One person died and several were hurt in gunfire and stabbings at a Pasco Halloween party early Saturday, the third major shooting in the city this month.
October 31, 2026
Home & Yard
Boxelder bugs and stink bugs swarm Tri-Cities walls as nights turn cold
WSU Extension explains why boxelder bugs, stink bugs and ladybeetles are clustering on Kennewick, Pasco and Richland homes now — and how to clear them out without pesticides.
October 30, 2026
Business
Iconic Kennewick grain elevator sells for $800,000 after late bidding surge
A Pasco irrigation company bought Kennewick's 1941 General Mills grain elevator for $800,000 after late bidding nearly doubled the price at auction.
October 29, 2026
Local News
West Richland plan to avoid budget crunch adds car tab fee, sales tax and more
West Richland's 2027-2028 budget plan raises utility taxes, adds a $20 car tab fee and taps a new sales tax to close a growing funding gap.
October 29, 2026
Home & Yard
When the power goes out this fall, here's who to call in the Tri-Cities
With fall wind season approaching, here's how Kennewick, Pasco, Richland and West Richland homeowners should prepare for power outages and report them safely.
October 29, 2026
Local News
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Kennewick warns customers of high PFAS levels in drinking water again
Kennewick found high PFAS levels in one water source again; here's who's affected, the health guidance, and when a $33M fix arrives.
November 1, 2026
Local News
Pasco police investigate homicide at Halloween party near Don Rubio's
One person died and several were hurt in gunfire and stabbings at a Pasco Halloween party early Saturday, the third major shooting in the city this month.
October 31, 2026
Local News
West Richland plan to avoid budget crunch adds car tab fee, sales tax and more
West Richland's 2027-2028 budget plan raises utility taxes, adds a $20 car tab fee and taps a new sales tax to close a growing funding gap.
October 29, 2026
Local News
Man who killed Richland shopper seeks unsupervised hospital outings
A man found not guilty by reason of insanity in a fatal 2022 Richland Fred Meyer shooting is asking to leave a psychiatric hospital unescorted.
October 28, 2026
Home & Yard
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The backflow test homeowners miss — and why West Richland can shut off your water over it
Kennewick, Pasco and West Richland all require annual tests on irrigation backflow preventers under state law. In West Richland, skipping the test can get your household water shut off, not just your sprinklers.
November 1, 2026
Home & Yard
Boxelder bugs and stink bugs swarm Tri-Cities walls as nights turn cold
WSU Extension explains why boxelder bugs, stink bugs and ladybeetles are clustering on Kennewick, Pasco and Richland homes now — and how to clear them out without pesticides.
October 30, 2026
Home & Yard
When the power goes out this fall, here's who to call in the Tri-Cities
With fall wind season approaching, here's how Kennewick, Pasco, Richland and West Richland homeowners should prepare for power outages and report them safely.
October 29, 2026
Home & Yard
Lighting the wood stove this weekend? Check chimney safety, $500 swap first
As frost hits Kennewick, Pasco and Richland this weekend, here's how to check your chimney, claim Benton Clean Air's $500 stove swap and meet Washington's CO alarm law.
October 23, 2026
Business
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Iconic Kennewick grain elevator sells for $800,000 after late bidding surge
A Pasco irrigation company bought Kennewick's 1941 General Mills grain elevator for $800,000 after late bidding nearly doubled the price at auction.
October 29, 2026
Business
Fusion energy firm, TRIDEC plan Tri-Cities manufacturing plant, hundreds of jobs
Avalanche Energy and TRIDEC are advancing plans for a fusion-machine manufacturing plant near Richland's FusionWERX site, projected to add hundreds of jobs.
October 8, 2026
Business
Richland council to vote on BPA power study for $3B nuclear fuel plant
Richland City Council will decide Oct. 6 whether to help fund a Bonneville Power Administration study needed to serve a proposed $3 billion nuclear fuel plant.
October 4, 2026
Business
Future uncertain for Pasco's Crazy Moose, Kennewick's Coyote Bob's casinos
Maverick Gaming's bankruptcy has put Pasco's Crazy Moose Casino on notice to close or find new ownership by Nov. 30, with Coyote Bob's status in Kennewick unclear.
September 30, 2026