Railroad spikes land leases up to 1,200% in Central WA town. No one knows why

All along the BNSF rail line, lessees received notices that their rates were set to increase by thousands of dollars due to “fair market valuations.” ...

‘What’s being built there?’ New coffee stand at old Richland Albertsons + Amazon updates

Welcome to "What's being built there?" This regular Tri-City Herald feature offers descriptions and updates about construction projects in Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, West Richland and beyond. Send ...
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Amber Alert suspect surrenders after kidnapping 4-year-old daughter in Kennewick

After a week on the run, Amber Alert suspect Matthew Susmilch has surrendered himself to authorities. At 4 p.m. Tuesday, Susmilch turned himself in at the Department of Corrections in Kennewick after ...

Amber Alert suspect turns himself in, taken into custody in Kennewick

The U.S. Marshals Service Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force has announced Tuesday a reward of up to $4,500 for ...