Kennewick News

About a third of the way up the 105-foot ladder leaned against the roof of a six-story tower, my legs begin to burn.

KEPR is always staying on top of your taxpayer dollars. We looked into how your money is spent to bring more money to our cities.

A big thank you to the folks at Kia Ora Fitness in Kennewick for inviting Chest of Hope Tri-Cities to have its fundraiser on May 4. Everyone who participated had a great time at the zumba and sh'bam classes and raffle.

Rachelle Lizotte, 17, left, talks with Janice Knight, 16, on Wednesday while Breanna Bagwell, 17, welds during the fifth annual Mentor A Girl in Construction Camp at Tri-Tech Skills Center in Kennewick.

A McDonald's employee in Washington state got the surprise of a lifetime when her stolen SUV rolled up to her drive-thru window and the alleged car thief placed an order.

Tri-Cities Crimestoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of 35-year-old Derrick Roosevelt Cady.

Virginia Maiden reported that her car, which was left unlocked, was stolen from her 4th Ave complex sometime Monday night.

Ever wonder why Washington has one of the highest seat belt use rates in the country? It is due, in large part, to the highly visible "Click It or Ticket" campaign which includes publicity, extra enforcement, and signage.

Owner James Ortega will be hanging his Sandstone Cafe sign up June 1 at 334 W. Columbia Drive in Kennewick.

In response to Arlene's Flowers' open violation of state and federal laws, Republican state Sen.

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Do you believe in magic? For the next four days, more than a dozen girls will be getting their hands dirty at Mentoring a Girl in Construction Camp, or MAGIC.

At the SmokeStop Vapor store in downtown Kennewick, they sell only electronic cigarette products and they tell me there's a thriving market for these devices.

Don Shaw owner of Advanced Moving and Rigging is preparing to move a house along Columbia Drive in downtown Kennewick.

My Friends Place Youth Service Counselor Brandy Crawford, left, and Cindy Blackmore, lead counselor, sit for a portrait at the Kennewick facility that provides overnight sanctuary for homeless teens.

Bethlehem Lutheran School students gather for a group picture in their recently finished gym at the private school in Kennewick.

The measure was sponsored by former 8th District Sen. Jerome Delvin, and staunchly supported by his successor, Sen.

A Kennewick man is being held at the Benton County jail after he allegedly broke into the house of his ex-girlfriend’s former boyfriend and hit him with a hot pan, burning the man’s face and upper body, police said.

This year the honor goes to Allen Brecke. Brecke told NBC Right Now he is very honored to be named the Tri-Citian of 2013 and he is inspired now to live up to that title.

He says he is running for the new position because he sees a new opportunity to increase economic development in the area.