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Daily editionWednesday, February 11th, 2026

Good morning, Kennewick.

The Daily Kennewick Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of February.

Business

  1. Pizza Hut will close 250 underperforming outlets in the first half of 2026 and the move may affect some of the state's more than 100 locations, according to Yum!

    Brands during its Feb. 4 earnings call; the closures come amid declining sales + tougher competition.

    The KEYRead more

Education

  1. Preliminary results from Tri-Cities special elections show strong voter support for two replacement levies in the Kennewick School District, with the Educational Programs and Operations Levy passing at 54.44% and the Safety, Security and Information Technology Levy passing at 55.11%. Additional results will be released today.

    FOX 41 YakimaRead more

Environment

  1. DTG Enterprises Inc., which runs two recycling sites in the Tri-Cities, will avoid a $3.4M penalty by agreeing to enhance tracking and employee training, update dumpster labels, and educate customers after reaching a settlement with the state’s Utilities and Transportation Commission.

    Tri-Cities Business NewsRead more

Government

  1. WA lawmakers are considering a bill that will round cash prices to the nearest nickel since the Mint stopped making pennies due to high costs.

    The bill sets prices ending in 1, 2, 6, or 7 to be rounded down + prices ending in 3, 4, 8, or 9 to be rounded up.

    The KEYRead more

  2. WSDOT is evaluating how removal of four Lower Snake River dams might affect transportation safety, and the public may submit comments at an online open house open until Feb. 16 (available in English and Spanish).

    Tri-Cities Business NewsRead more

  3. Early returns from the special election on Feb. 10 indicate that Kennewick and Richland school levies passed with margins around 1,000 votes each, while a similar measure in Pasco failed by a small margin — in Pasco, a separate city proposal to annex the library district is passing.

    The KEYRead more

Health

  1. Richland Fire and EMS launched Blood on Board to carry O-negative blood on ambulances for trauma patients.

    The agency uses military-grade coolers to keep supplies ready, and a blood drive is scheduled March 31 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Fire Station 74—2710 Duportail St.—to support the program.

    Apple Valley News NowRead more

  2. The FDA has expanded its voluntary recall of Chips Ahoy Baked Bites Brookies after finding corn starch clumps that may pose a choking hazard.

    Consumers in our area with products dated early May must not eat them.

    NewsTalk 870Read more

  3. Last year, POPP spayed and neutered 3,289 animals at its Pasco clinic by performing 1,923 spays and 1,366 neuters as it helped low-income households and shelters reduce pet homelessness; the nonprofit plans to expand its services and staff (boosted by a $30,000 donation from PetSmart) to treat even more animals.

    KEPR TVRead more

  4. The FDA announced today an expanded voluntary recall of Chips Ahoy Baked Bites Brookie products because an error in mixing formed small corn starch clumps that could pose a choking hazard for children and the elderly; residents with items (best-by dates in May) should not eat them, although no illnesses have been reported.

    KONARead more

  5. Mondelēz Global LLC announced today an expanded recall of Chips Ahoy Baked Bites Brookie that adds one lot with May best-by dates — the FDA urges local families not to eat the products because small corn starch clumps may cause choking, though no illnesses have been reported.

    The KEYRead more

Sports

  1. Washington lawmakers unanimously passed a ceremonial resolution on Tuesday at the State Capitol to honor the Seahawks for their championship season, with local Sen. Matt Boehnke of Kennewick among the supporters.

    Apple Valley News NowRead more

Kennewick Events

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  1. Dueling Pianos Valentine Special

    Friday, February 13th, 2026 · 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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  2. Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

    Saturday, March 7th, 2026 · 8:30-9:30 p.m. — Hanford Reach Interpretive Center — Ticketed event — Experience timeless hits from Coldplay and Imagine Dragons performed by a string quartet in a candlelit setting.

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