Unfortunately, two Benton County residents...Benton County Fire Crews and Deputies were called to a home on E 1023 Private Road SE Saturday afternoon for a report of a home engulfed in flames. Authorities said everything unfolded in less than a minute from the time officers entered the bedroom until the bullet was fired.Police said they used pepper spray and physical restraints on German but feared he was going to fatally stab Alongi.Police said Alongi was treated for stab wounds in the neck and abdomen.German had court orders to stay away from Alongi. But the radiocarbon date put the man's death at between 8,340–9,200 … RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 10 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 639, 640, 641, AND 675 The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM to 10 PM PDT Tuesday. One Benton County man is his 50's has passed away in the last day.In one of the most contested races in our area, Senator Sharon Brown (GOP) got the most votes (just over 22 percent) out of six candidates in the Primary for Benton County Superior Court Judge Position 1. The Benton-Franklin Health District announced a total of 104 new cases — 54 in Benton County and 50 in Franklin County. It burned about 250 acres before being brought under control. Low 57F. Benton County had a total of 35 new cases over the weekend with 14 additional cases today, bringing the total to 3,515. The Department of Health said the bags of onions rang from two to 50 pounds with the brand names of Thomson Premium, TLC Thomson International, Tender Loving Care, El Competitor, Hartley’s Best, Onions 52, Majestic, Imperial Fresh, Kroger, Utah Onions, and Food Lion.KENNEWICK —Benton-Franklin Health District announced today that beginning Tuesday, COVID-19 testing at the Toyota Center in Kennewick and the HAPO Center in Pasco hours are changing. PASCO, Wash. — A Pasco police detective shot a wanted man as officers were trying to take him into custody Thursday afternoon, said Sgt. The Regional Special Investigations Unit is investigating the shooting.Since then, the Richland robbery investigation has remained active pending forensic analysis for evidence sent to the Washington State Patrol Crime Lab, which was collected at the crime scene.This week, Richland detectives received the results of the forensic analysis and have confirmed the identity of the male robber as Whitaker.“We have informed the Benton County Prosecutor’s Office of the new information and will be sending the final reports in this case to their office in the coming week,” police said. Then on Jan. 22, the victim identified Whitaker as the male robber, and detectives began trying to locate him.On Feb. 9, Whitaker and another man were located in the area of Fruitland Street and Columbia Drive in Kennewick. Call 9 1 1. There were no additional deaths to report.KENNEWICK, Wash.– At their meeting on Tuesday, the Benton County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to deny a request from Benton County Sheriff Jerry Hatcher to help pay for legal representation to fight an effort to remove him from office. * WIND...West to Northwest Winds 15 to 25 mph gusting to 35 mph. Kennewick police are investigating a shooting after finding a 34-year-old man shot in the leg outside his home on Grant Street. According to Police a 25 year old woman was driving with a 27 year old male passenger on …
The county also reported two deaths, both of...Over the past 24 hours, in Benton and Franklin counties, only 30 total confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported by the Benton Franklin Health District, continuing an encouraging trend of case numbers headed where they absolutely must go to potentially move through phases, modified or otherwise. Nida tried to work on the boats engine when it exploded. For areas throughout the Columbia Basin down to central Oregon, the combination of breezy winds, low humidity and dry vegetation may lead to extreme fire behavior for any new or existing fires.
When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. Kennewick police are investigating a shooting after finding a 34-year-old man shot in the leg outside his home on Grant Street. -- A 38-year-old man drove himself to the hospital Sunday night after he was shot in the parking lot of a Kennewick motel along … Police shoot and kill man near downtown Kennewick . Police said his has a history of domestic violence, drug offenses and burglary convictions. Outdoor burning is not recommended.Monday – 24 A Benton County man in his 70s with underlying health conditions died of COVID-19.