Oregon Troopers Remove Illegal Pet Alligator From Apartment
An alligator living in a Gresham apartment is now at a reptile sanctuary, and yes, keeping one as a pet in Oregon is illegal for most people.
Crime
Wrong-Way ATV Flees Washington State Patrol, Then a Goat Joins In
It was a strange day today after a routine traffic stop turned into a chase along SR-101, and somehow a goat ended up helping with the investigation. See...strange!
Semi Allegedly Forces Motorcycle to Crash into Barrier on SR-18
A serious crash shut down part of SR-18 near the Tiger Mountain summit this morning after a semi allegedly caused a motorcycle to crash on SR-18.
Moses Lake Police Uncover Drugs, Weapons and a Cash Hoard
A search warrant at a Moses Lake home turned up more than just illegal firearms. Investigators also found drugs, packaging materials, scales, and a significant amount of cash.
Four-Foot Chunk of Tire Was Run Over and Turned into a Projectile
Washington State Patrol District 3 posted a sobering reminder of why road debris can be so dangerous.
911 Callers Help Richland Police Catch Felon With Handgun
A late-night argument on George Washington Way ended with an arrest after two neighbors did exactly what police ask everyone to do, they called 911.
A Benton County Jury Convicted Skyler Ring of Child Sex Abuse
On August 11, 2026, a Benton County jury returned a guilty verdict against Skyler Ring on two serious counts, bringing the case one step closer to being finished.
Kennewick Police Searching for Man With Outstanding Felony Firearm Warrant
An outstanding felony warrant tied to unlawful firearm possession has Kennewick Police asking the community to keep their eyes open for one man.
WSP to Crack Down on Speeding Along SR 26, SR 195 and I-90
With WSU students heading back to campus, state troopers are stepping up patrols on some of the most collision-prone roads in the region this week.
Trial in Sarah Clasen Vehicular Homicide Case Delayed Again
A former WSP state trooper accused in a deadly DUI crash won't face trial until November 2026, nearly 20 months after the crash that killed a 20-year-old man.
Gunman Pistol-Whips Two Victims, Steals Car in Kennewick
A masked, armed man carjacked a vehicle in Kennewick late at night while a pregnant woman and children were present.
Spokane Fires Rage! Winds Coming and Level 3 Evacuations Active
Crews have made progress on the Spokane Complex fires, but the worst might still be ahead over the next several days, with high winds in the forecast.