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Benton PUD customers are getting a rate hike. It's the first in seven years. Full Story »

Payday lending has grown into a billion dollar industry in Washington state. Lending is up 90 percent in recent years. The idea behind a payday loan, use your paycheck and get an advance. But an Action News investigation found you don't even need a paycheck to get cash. Full Story »

Thousands of people crammed into Pasco Saturday for the state cross country meet. People from across the state helped give our local economy a boost. For one local business, they definitely got an "extra shot". Full Story »

After winning the Western Division, Jake Cook competed in the Bass Master Junior World Championship in Florida. Action News sat down with Jake after he got back. Full Story »

It's been a slow start to the winter steelhead run. There's lots of fish, but warm weather is keeping them from getting hooked. It's a great time to be a fisherman. Full Story »

The U.S. Marshal's office says they have captured one of its top 15 fugitives. Full Story »

First a landslide, now snow. We take a look at how the people who live around Highway 410 are bracing themselves for more possible problems. Full Story »

Closing the Main Institution at the Walla Walla Pen remains at the top of the list, but only if the state can come up with 41 million dollars. Full Story »

The leader of a grassroots group was killed in a car crash. Her husband sat down with Action News to talk about efforts to make her dream happen in the Tri-Cities. Full Story »

One man is behind bars and another is suspected of stealing hundreds of gallons of gas. Full Story »

Pasco Autoplex dealerships teamed up with Yoke's to get $10,000 of food donated to local food banks. They beat their goal, bringing in more than $11,000. Full Story »

“We make RV windows and doors,” said Kinro Vice President Marvin Givens. Full Story »

Justice Barbara Madsen was elected Thursday by members of the state Supreme Court to be its new chief justice. Full Story »

Washington state voters have approved the state's new "everything but marriage" law, marking a significant expansion of rights for gay couples who are registered as domestic partners. Full Story »

So far more than 300 cars have been stolen in the Tri-Cities. We take a look at some of the "hot spots" and "hot" streets. Full Story »

Franklin County Sheriff Richard Lathim Reacts to the Failure of Propositon 1. Full Story »

The Franklin County Prosecutors is facing an almost twenty percent increase in juvenile crime cases since 2007, but not more resources. In fact, it's losing resources. Full Story »

The only Democratic legislator from rural Eastern Washington lost to a Republican challenger Tuesday. Full Story »