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Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A 90 pound dog named Dragon is available for adoption at the Tri-Cities Animal Shelter after a rough start; he is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines at a $50 fee. Households with other dogs must complete a meet and greet (a safety measure). KONA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ DOE is proposing a permit revision to allow hazardous waste grouting at Hanford's Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant — a faster and less costly alternative to vitrification — to boost processing by up to 20%. A public comment meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. March 24 at the Richland Public Library. Tri-Cities Business News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge ordered the Army Corps of Engineers to increase water spill from lower Snake and Columbia dams for most of the year—prompting mixed reactions. The Kennewick-based Columbia-Snake River Irrigators Association said the move will ease irrigation issues while tribal and environmental groups applaud the step to protect salmon. Tri-Cities Business News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ IRONMAN 70.3 Washington Tri-Cities earned global acclaim by being named Best Run Course in the world based on feedback from 30,000 athletes; the scenic 13.1-mile course along the Columbia River is set for its next race on Sunday, Sept. 20. FOX 41 Yakima
- ➤ The 509 Summer Classic pickleball tournament in Kennewick will bring hundreds of competitors including beginners and seasoned players, with a $25,000 prize pool and attractions such as a vendor city marketplace and Daisy Ranch Saloon beer garden. Registration remains open with an early bird special available until midnight today. NBC Tri-Cities
- ➤ Local BMX rider Lazer, 14, is headed to compete internationally in Brisbane this July after a win in Florida. He trains 40 hours a week while balancing school (and strives toward the 2032 Olympics) with strong support from his father Archie. NBC Tri-Cities
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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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