Richland News

The Benton-Franklin chapter of the American Red Cross honored several local heroes Thursday — from a Richland father who defended his daughter against an attacker, to a longtime Red Cross volunteer who hails from Benton City.

The new citizens come from all walks of life - some left a war-torn country with the hope of a brighter future and others ventured to America for a more promising job or educational opportunity.

The state attorney general's lawsuit against Richland flower shop owner Barronelle Stutzman, who refused to provide services at a gay couple's wedding, has been delayed.

Olga V. Shved, a Pasco mother convicted in 2009 of abusing her infant only to have the conviction overturned, has been acquitted of all charges.

We've been thinking about mentors lately: People who encourage, inspire and support young people.

With all the giant walleye being caught in the Columbia River, it was bound that the state record was going to get broken.

Lemley will share the exhibition with pottery artist Alan Higinbotham. A reception for the artists is planned from 1 to 3 p.m. March 9 at the gallery, 89 Lee Blvd., Richland.

The family of a missing Hanford High School honor roll student said the girl bought a plane ticket and ran away from home.

RICHLAND, Wash. -- It seems like a never-ending process to get nuclear waste cleaned up at the Hanford site.

The Richland City Council on Tuesday night heard from several residents who are concerned about a storm water infiltration pond planned in their neighborhood.

While one of the newer double-walled nuclear-waste storage tanks at a Hanford complex has leaked, six others have "significant construction flaws" that could lead to additional leaks, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press.

"Through fascinating exhibits, music, performances and art, Tri-Cities Encounter examines the question what unites us, as persons, cultures and nations," said Nina Powers, director of the event.

The company used a two-step approach to come up with the list. It looked for metropolitan areas with high household incomes relative to living costs, a large percentage of families with children under 18, and low crime rates.

WEST RICHLAND, Wash. -- It is our policy that we do not report on suicides, but as a newsroom, we decided the grevity of this situation and the unusual nature of the case warranted coverage.

In this June 19, 2013 file photo, U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz, center left, answers questions from reporters in Richland, Wash., before touring the Hanford Nuclear Reservation.

Tickets are $40 and sold at Salon Remedi, 745 The Parkway, Richland, and Back Street Hair, 8236 Gage Blvd., Suite B, Kennewick.

Whether you're a fan of television police shows, or just curious how a police department works, you may want to sign up for the West Richland Police Department's annual Citizens Academy.

It's Oscar season for children's book writers everywhere. Votes for many state book awards will be cast and winners announced this spring.

The Pasco School District may expand its online learning program to serve elementary-level students, officials said during school board meeting this week.

There are "significant construction flaws" in some newer, double-walled storage tanks at Washington state's Hanford nuclear waste complex, which could lead to additional leaks, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press.