A Benton County commissioner won’t spend any time in jail after grabbing a phone out of a man’s hand in a Kennewick parking lot. Commissioner Will McKay pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors — fourth-degree assault and lying to police — in a Friday morning h... See more
Franklin County’s sheriff won’t need to turn himself in to the Franklin County jail after returning equipment at the center of a yearlong jail dispute. Sheriff Jim Raymond was given a Friday deadline to turn over a fingerprint scanner or turn himself in. ... See more
A 57-year-old Richland man who has been a registered sex offender for over 10 years is accused of raping a woman in a rural park and then leading police on a chase across the state line. Timothy Hounshell of Richland allegedly raped a woman in a car on Ma... See more
Judi Nelson promised a baby would not be forgotten after it was discovered dead in the Richland landfill 37 years ago. She renewed that promise to Baby Doe as the infant was buried a second time Thursday after a short service in the Resthaven Cemetery. “I... See more
The Franklin County sheriff isn’t backing down even after being found in contempt of court and threatened with fines or even more serious penalties. Sheriff Jim Raymond continues to hold on to six guns, a fingerprint scanner, a patrol car and taser cartri... See more
