Daily editionThursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
Community
The Richland Public Library invites visitors in March with its new outdoor space, The Lawn, opening Saturday, Mar. 7 at 10 a.m. with Story Time and a Holi celebration, while its Regional High School Art Show runs until Thursday, Mar. 12 with awards on the final day.
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Business
A Kennewick-based ice maker and distributor partnered with an Oregon firm to acquire Reddy Ice's facilities (equipment and customer networks across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho) and form the region's largest packaged ice network.
The deal boosts capacity to produce over 3 million pounds of ice daily while keeping service uninterrupted.
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Kennewick spas have been closed since March 4 (official sources have not yet provided further details) and local officials plan to share more information soon.
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Refresco is set to close its Walla Walla plant at 1164 Dell Ave by May 2, which will impact 58 jobs - the company will finish decommissioning related warehouses by June 26.
The shutdown follows earlier consolidations including a Kennewick facility closure.
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Hibachi Explosion, a popular local food truck, opened its second location in Tapachula, Mexico on Feb. 28.
Staff encouraged fans to inform friends there, while family members worked to address an owner's denied citizenship applications.
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Culture
Pasco's 10th annual Taco Crawl runs April 17 to May 2, letting visitors sample tacos from 20 spots.
Vouchers cost $40 if preordered online by April 9, and can be picked up on April 17 at Peanuts Park or C D Little Wine Shop; proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Clubs.
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Economy
The Port of Moses Lake will start big rail and water projects to help new businesses and keep water clean.
The rail project will move freight out of downtown and the W20 project will link the Quincy Irrigation System to Moses Lake + benefit local towns.
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Government
PNNL in Richland has joined the Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission today to develop new AI tools for science, energy and national security.
The lab will work with 16 other national labs to advance biotechnology, electrical grid monitoring and nuclear materials analysis.
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Lifestyle
Pet Overpopulation Prevention is offering Rip, a senior dog whose owner died, for adoption in Pasco today.
He is best for a quiet, child-free home and is trained with commands (sit and come).
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Kennewick Events
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.
Hear Me Out Tour 2026
Saturday, March 28th, 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.