Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kennewick Waste Management sent notices warning residents that a trash can with a lid barely open (about two to three inches) may be fined, and similar reports are emerging across the city. KONA
- ➤ Recent Census data shows that adults 65 and older are growing faster than the overall population due to longer lives, retirement trends, and lower birth rates. Local communities may adjust housing and transit services as demographic shifts drive changes in service needs — a trend that could shape future planning. FOX 41 Yakima
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Richland will begin roadwork at the Tapteal Drive and Steptoe Street intersection on February 2 with a new traffic signal and safer walkways, causing delays during daylight hours while crews realign the intersection and install a new water main. The KEY
- ➤ Richland will begin roadwork on Feb. 2 at the Tapteal Drive and Steptoe Street intersection, installing a new traffic signal & safer pedestrian pathways while realigning the road and upgrading the water main, so motorists should expect temporary lane closures and delays during daylight hours. KONA
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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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