Daily editionWednesday, January 7th, 2026
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of January.
Education
Bruce Napier, a retired environmental health physicist, will host a free talk on Hanford's history at Richland Public Library on Monday, Jan. 12 - his presentation will share insights on radiation exposure both locally and globally.
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Environment
The Kennewick City Council accepted a state loan for $15 million toward a $33 million water treatment project to remove PFAS from 60% of the city's supply; construction bids will be taken this fall and treatment is expected to begin in summer 2028 with no new taxes.
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Health
Washington health officials are monitoring the H3N2 subclade K flu variant that is raising cases in 27 states; no cases have been reported locally yet (experts recommend a flu shot to stay safe).
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