Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new dual-branded restaurant featuring IHOP & Applebee's will open Feb. 3 at 100 Higgins Way inside the Grandview TravelCenter near the Walmart Distribution Center. The venue will serve breakfast, lunch & dinner all day and offer prizes for the first 100 visitors. Tri-Cities Business News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Richland's Small Business Passport (an online database offering discounts at 24 shops) is expanding to offer more deals and boost the local economy. The effort will help local small businesses save while driving economic growth. KEPR TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kennewick is expecting a historic winter storm today with heavy snow and destructive ice — local officials advise residents to exercise caution and prepare for hazardous conditions. Apple Valley News Now
- ➤ The Hanford Site transferred its first batch of radioactive capsules from underwater pools to long-term dry storage to lower environmental risks. The capsules — containing cesium and strontium — will be monitored with temperature sensors until radiation falls to safer levels. NBC Tri-Cities
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nurses from Kadlec Regional Medical Center’s union will hold an informational picket on Monday, Jan. 26 from (8:30-10:30 a.m.) near the hospital and at the Doris Roberts Gallery at the Richland Public Library to share concerns about staffing, break relief, and workplace safety while continuing their shifts. Tri-Cities Business News
- ➤ Mandy Gaither offers tips on reducing carbon monoxide exposure as falling temperatures increase risks from household heating devices. The CDC reports more than 100,000 Americans visit ERs annually due to CO poisoning, urging Kennewick families to check detectors and appliances. Apple Valley News Now
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Dueling Pianos Valentine Special
6-10 p.m. — Parkade Bar & Grill — In-person — Enjoy a night of love songs and dueling pianos for a memorable Valentine's celebration.
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