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Voter turnout lagging as Tri-Cities levy balloting deadline nears
School officials in the Tri-Cities are asking voters to get their ballots for Tuesday's special election in a dropbox or mailbox soon and not leave them to the last minute.
WA House: defendants can't view child porn alone
The Washington state House has passed a bill that would restrict the ability of criminal defendants to view child pornography pertaining to their cases.
Guatemala prez to propose legalizing drugs
The Guatemalan president said the war on drugs and all the money and technology received from the U.S. has not diminished drug trafficking in the area.
Thousands march against nuclear power in Japan
People march a street, demanding Japan abandon atomic power in Tokyo Saturday, Feb.
2 Venezuelans to court for posing kids with guns
Venezuelan prosecutors say two women have been ordered to appear in court for allegedly posing children with assault rifles during a public event organized by an armed group that supports President Hugo Chavez.
Man arrested for being accused of impersonating an officer
PASCO, Wash. - A man is accused of impersonating a police officer Thursday night, now police are investigating whether or not it was an isolated incident.
Man charged in death of ex-wife
The couple divorced in July, but were involved in legal battles over money and contempt of court claims when Chanin Starbuck's body was found Dec.
Conn. officer seeks dismissal of bias charges
One of four Connecticut police officers accused of abusing and harassing Latinos is asking a federal judge to dismiss the charges because of the publicity the case has received.
Try to imagine schools without librarians, nurses, substitute teachers, art, music and drama classes, security, custodial services, buses, dropout prevention programs, clubs and athletic programs.
It is with great concern that I write urging your continued support of the Pasco School levy.
Our son Julian is a fourth-grader at Maya Angelou Elementary in Pasco. He has been part of the Spanish dual language program since kindergarten.
Nissan recalling 39,000 Versa small cars
This product image courtesy of Nissan shows the 2012 Nissan Versa sedan. Nissan is recalling 39,000 Versa small cars because the transmissions can be shifted out of park without the driver's foot on the brake.
Concerns heard at hearing about natural gas pipeline for central Hanford
A proposed natural gas pipeline under the Columbia River to central Hanford could save taxpayer money and reduce greenhouse gases.
DOE Holds Open House on Proposed Natural Gas Pipeline
Pasco, Wash. - The Department of Energy is looking for public comment about their proposed plans to build a natural gas pipeline out to the Waste Treatment Plant on the Hanford site.
Chicago clerk buying bond for sticker designer
Chicago's city clerk says she will buy a $1,000 savings bond for the boy whose winning design for the 2012-13 vehicle registration sticker was scrapped because some believe it may depict gang signs.
Jessica Church's blog is centered around money-saving tips at Tri-City grocery stores.
9 sentenced for London Stock Exchange terror plot
A British judge has sent nine men to prison for plotting to set up a terrorist training camp and bomb the London Stock Exchange.
Lecture series begins Feb. 16 in Richland
Wayne Horvitz will conduct a lecture series titled A Lumberjack's Prayer starting at 7 p.m. Feb.
Army Corps of Engineers getting new project office near Walla Walla
Randolph Construction of Pasco is building a new Army Corps of Engineers project office with energy efficiency features just downstream from Mill Creek Dam near Walla Walla under a $2.2 million contract.
Ohio school bus, truck collide; injuries reported
A pickup truck lost control on an icy road and crashed head-on into a school bus Wednesday morning, sending eight children and three adults to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries, authorities said.