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Friday, February 27th, 2026
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Café Con Arte is hosting a free art exhibit on Black history in East Pasco through March. Curated by Washington State University Tri-Cities professors for the Hanford History Project, the exhibit displays local artwork that traces community growth and later displacement. KEPR TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices near Kennewick rose as emergency repairs on the Olympic pipeline pushed the average to $4.24 a gallon—with a 14-cent increase in one week—and the region now sees the largest year-over-year fuel cost rise, with Washington prices up 21 cents since last February. KONA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Southridge High School held a scheduled safety walkthrough on Thursday morning with emergency vehicles and personnel visiting the campus; school officials said the drill prepares first responders and assured everyone there was no threat to students or staff. Apple Valley News Now
- ➤ Washington Elementary is preparing for its third annual Career Day in which students will meet local professionals and take part in interactive sessions to explore early career paths; the event aims to boost confidence and open future possibilities. FOX 41 Yakima
- ➤ Pasco School District plans another vote on renewing its Educational Programs and Operations Levy at a lower rate ($2.08 per $1,000) in the April special election to avoid significant budget cuts. Without a passing levy, the district may face layoffs and cut extracurricular programs. KEPR TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A record fourth year of drought is expected in the Yakima Basin as historic low snowpack threatens supplies, prompting county officials and the Yakama Nation to advance a 30-year integrated water plan plus projects that conserve and expand water storage. Tri-Cities Business News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Feb. 26, a law enforcement training exercise led to a heavy presence of police cars, fire trucks, and emergency personnel at Southridge High School in Kennewick (a routine safety walkthrough). Apple Valley News Now
- ➤ Road work will begin at the end of this month in Richland to build a roundabout at Gage Boulevard and Reata Road, which will ease traffic near South Orchard. Motorists will face a full closure on Reata Road (Southgate Way to Badger View Drive) from mid-April until June. KONA
- ➤ A power outage turned lights out at Yelm Avenue on SR-395 this morning (Feb. 27) into a four-way stop that led to over a mile of backed-up traffic. Troopers advised drivers to use SR-240 as an alternate route, and the signals have been restored. KONA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Walmart recalled three Great Value cottage cheese products after the manufacturer discovered potential improper pasteurization (items sold between Feb. 17 and 20 in several states including Washington are eligible for a refund). FOX 41 Yakima
- ➤ Officials have upgraded the recall of 55,000 pounds of frozen blueberries from Oregon Potato Company due to a Listeria risk — local residents should check freezers for 30-lb cases coded 2055 B2, 2065 B1 and 2065 B3, and 1400-lb totes coded 3305 A1 and 3305 B1. NewsTalk 870
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ FIFA officials have announced fan zones for the 2026 World Cup across Washington, including at Pasco Sporting Complex and Sozo Sports Complex in Yakima, where fans can watch matches on a large screen and enjoy local vendors in a welcoming setting. 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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Hear Me Out Tour 2026
8:00 p.m. — Tacos Y Mariscos El Tequilas — Tickets available — Experience a vibrant musical celebration with the acclaimed Chito Ranas at an unforgettable concert.
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