Daily editionTuesday, February 17th, 2026
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
Business
A new Jersey Mike's sub shop opened last Wednesday in Richland on George Washington Way next to Starbucks, offering fresh sandwiches and quick service for local lunch options.
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Education
The Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Program will host its annual fundraiser, Night on the Runway with Our King, Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Riverfront Hotel in Richland to raise funds for college scholarships and leadership training for African-American girls in grades 10-12 (registration forms are online).
Apple Valley News NowRead more
Government
Local law in Kennewick, Pasco and Richland prohibits non-running vehicles on public streets for over 72 hours — a broken-down car with a homestead note in Pasco remains under close watch as officers may remove it soon.
KONARead more
State Reps. Barnard and Klicker introduced House Joint Memorial 4016 asking Gov. Ferguson to have state agencies plan a competitive response to DOE’s Nuclear Lifecycle Campus call; they argue Tri Cities' skilled workforce + supply chains can attract investment and jobs.
The measure is now with the House Tech Committee.
Tri-Cities Business NewsRead more
Health
Kadlec Medical Center now offers the new Watchman device that helps reduce stroke risk for patients with atrial fibrillation by preventing blood clots without curing the condition — locals no longer need to travel to Seattle or Spokane for treatment.
The KEYRead more
Accidents
The roundabout at Ridgeline Drive and Zintel Way is clear after crews removed a semi-truck that got stuck while pulling an oversized load, which led to slow-moving traffic.
NBC Tri-CitiesRead more