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Patti has been in radio and media since graduating high school. She's made stops in several states along the way, and today, Tri-Cities, WA is home. She's met some greats along the way, including Muhammad Ali. Patti considers herself blessed to be involved with many Tri-Cities events and non-profits. She loves to cuddle with her Boston Terrier, DJ, and her cat Peaches. Patti is an avid Fan of the Green Bay Packers, but please, don't hold that against her.

Witness Tip Leads to Kennewick Arrest, Nine Kittens Now in Shelter Care

A witness in Kennewick spotted something disturbing Thursday morning, and what officers found inside a van made it even worse.

Stranger Pulls Man From Sinking Truck at Moses Lake Boat Launch

Before most alarm clocks went off Wednesday, a stranger at a Moses Lake boat ramp was already doing CPR on someone he'd just pulled from a sinking truck.

Local Beer, Beef, and Bids Are on the Menu at This Richland Fundraiser

The REACH Museum does a lot for kids and families across the Mid-Columbia, and once a year they throw a party to keep that work going — boots and all.

Video Captures Man Setting Garage on Fire With Blow Torch

Surveillance cameras caught the whole thing. A golf cart, a dog, a blowtorch, and a story that's hard to believe until you see the footage.

Pasco Police Want Cyclists and Walkers to Share Riverfront Paths Nicely

Turns out sharing a path is a little more complicated than it sounds — especially when headphones are involved and a cyclist is coming up fast behind you.

How Mobile Surveillance Units Help Reduce Theft and Vandalism

A trailer rolls in, sets up in a few hours, and suddenly a whole parking lot is under watch — no wiring, no permanent install, no security guard standing in the rain.

Washington Ranks Among the Lowest Tipping States in the Country

Turns out where you live says a lot about how you tip — and Washington state isn't exactly leading the pack on that one.

Jimothy the Raccoon Is Getting His Own Night at T-Mobile Park on August 5th

Somewhere along the way, a short-spined raccoon from Washington became famous enough to land a spot on a rookie card. The Mariners are running with it.

Warning: Critical Fire Weather Threat for WA & OR This Saturday

If Saturday's conditions get worse than expected, that Fire Weather Watch could be upgraded to a Red Flag Warning — and that's a step nobody in the region wants to see happen.

Kennewick Police Need Your Help to Find Female Felon

First-degree theft, reckless driving, failure to obey an officer — the list is long, and Kennewick Police say the woman behind those charges hasn't been found yet.

Boat Found Sinking at Richland’s Columbia Point Marina [VIDEO]

Someone caught the whole thing on TikTok — a boat going down right there at Columbia Point Marina on a Sunday afternoon.

GoFundMe Started for Family of Man Lost in Columbia River

A one-year-old daughter, a partner, a whole family — all of them now navigating life without the person at the center of it.