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Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pasco’s long-awaited aquatic center will open mid-June in the Tri-Cities after nearly four years of planning and construction; the $41 million facility features indoor and outdoor pools, water slides, and a lazy river + plans a grand opening after school let out. KEPR TV
- ➤ Richland mom Mackenzie Hanson, 26, tackles a hoarding cleanup at a Hains Avenue home after her fiancé's incarceration and neighbor complaints; she is selling items + holding a yard sale as an online fundraiser to help with cleanup costs and is working with code enforcement to restore the property. Apple Valley News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cold Stone Creamery will open in Richland this May at a strip mall on Queensgate Drive next to Dickey's Barbecue + Sake Express Sushi and Teriyaki. The shop will be available after remodeling the former Illume Beauty Salon under an issued permit. FOX 41 Yakima
- ➤ Cold Stone Creamery will open a new site in Richland in May. The shop is in the Queensgate Drive strip mall near Dickey's Barbecue and Sake Express — the space once housed Illume Beauty Salon and will be remodeled before the opening. NBC Tri-Cities
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Vandalism damaged playground equipment at two Pasco parks, including Richardson Park and Liberty Park, forcing closures and repairs (cost estimated at $3,000 to $4,000) and prompting police to increase patrols while residents are urged to report suspicious activity. KEPR TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country singer Ian Munsick, known for blending modern country and Western influences, will perform at Toyota Center at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26 in Kennewick (tickets are available online). The KEY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Buck Taft, Tri-Cities Airport director, advises travelers to check with their airlines before departing, as connecting flights to Mexico from Seattle may face schedule changes (few concerns have been reported) amid ongoing violence in Mexico. Apple Valley News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Washington health officials reported five recalls on food and household items that may be in homes today and advise residents to check labels and discard any affected products (all recalls are voluntary) to reduce the risk of illness. KONA
- ➤ West Richland EMS now arrives at calls over one minute faster after Station 410 reopened last June, reducing reliance on neighboring stations. Staffing shortages remain and officials plan to add positions plus encourage community involvement. FOX 41 Yakima
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kennewick teen BMX racer Lazer Turbo Ruud was selected for Team USA World Championships after qualifying in both class and cruiser divisions at the Sunshine State Nationals in Cape Coral in January. Apple Valley News Now
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Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
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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