Daily editionFriday, March 27th, 2026
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of March.
Community
Local Girl Scout troop members are hosting a drive-thru cookie sale today at the NonStop Local parking lot at 3312 West Kennewick Avenue from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., where drivers can buy Do-si-dos, Tagalongs and Thin Mints from their cars.
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Business
X-energy, the nuclear firm behind small modular reactors planned north of Richland, announced its plan to sell common stock on Nasdaq with details pending SEC review.
The move is part of its partnership with Energy Northwest and Amazon in a project that could generate 960 MW once built.
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Environment
The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife is urging local boaters to clean, drain, and dry their watercraft before launching to prevent invasive mussels from harming waterways; free decontamination is available at inspection stations and non-compliance can lead to fines.
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Government
The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs held a Richland town hall on Wednesday to reveal a design for a veterans cemetery in Horn Rapids near the Yakima River.
The plan includes burial space, gardens, walkways & a natural amphitheater, with a report due by May for funding and land.
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Governor Ferguson signed House Bill 1210 to update tax laws for clean energy businesses (including nuclear facilities) by offering a four-year urban area tax exemption that may add 1,000 family wage jobs to the Tri-Cities; the bill goes into effect June 11.
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Health
A new recovery center will open in the old Trios Hospital building with a ribbon cutting on April 17 and full operations beginning in May, offering mental health, addiction recovery, and crisis services while hiring 144 team members (for both walk-ins and emergency cases).
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Certified nursing assistants at six Washington nursing homes will vote on a negotiated contract offering an 8%+11% wage increase over two years; the deal aims to boost staff retention and quality care, with votes running from March 26 to March 30.
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Accidents
Bryan Foster, a Hanford worker involved in in-tank camera inspections, died Thursday, March 26 after experiencing a medical emergency while working in a supply vehicle and first responders attempted lifesaving measures.
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Kennewick Events
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.
19th Annual Lacrosse Shootout
Saturday, April 25th, 2026 · 8 AM — Columbia Park — Various costs based on team categories — A celebration of youth lacrosse uniting up to 80 teams from Kindergarten through 8th grade.