Daily editionWednesday, February 4th, 2026
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of February.
Education
Educators from KAESP and KEA will rally tomorrow along Columbia Center Boulevard & Rio Grande Avenue from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. to back replacement levies that fund essential school services; voters are urged to support them in the Feb. 10 election.
NBC Tri-CitiesRead more
The Kennewick School District is hosting its annual student job fair on March 18 at Kennewick High School from 6-8 p.m., inviting local businesses to secure free tables + receive a complimentary dinner as they connect with students seeking part-time and summer work.
Tri-Cities Business NewsRead more
Finance
Mortgage rates are expected to stay near 6 percent in February as the Federal Reserve holds rates following steady economic data and a calm job market — ongoing debates over the next Fed chair suggest limited impact on rates in the near term.
FOX 41 YakimaRead more
Government
A Senate committee hearing on SB 6339 is taking place today at 8 a.m. as lawmakers review a bill to restrict less restrictive alternative homes following local concerns about a proposed facility near 8th Avenue & Edison Street; residents and county officials plan to speak out.
Apple Valley News NowRead more
Health
American Heart Month campaigns promote realistic changes that support heart health by urging residents to adopt small daily habits like brisk walks, healthy food swaps & portion control.
The approach targets sustainable improvements that last beyond the month.
FOX 41 YakimaRead more
Costco has recalled its Mini Beignets Filled with Caramel after a labeling error meant some items contain chocolate hazelnut filling that may trigger an allergy.
The affected items sold between Jan. 16 and Jan. 30 should be returned for a refund, and Kennewick shoppers are advised to check their purchase.
The KEYRead more
Real Estate
A Clever Real Estate study finds that millennials remain eager to buy homes despite high prices, debt and interest rates; most continue spending on coffee & concerts instead of saving enough for down payments.
FOX 41 YakimaRead more