Daily editionWednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
Environment
A slow-moving low pressure system will bring showers and thunderstorms this afternoon in Kennewick, with gusts up to 50 mph.
Heavy rain and localized flooding are expected on Wednesday in higher terrain — mountain areas may see winter weather advisory conditions — before drier, warmer air returns later.
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A cold front brought 60 MPH gusts and a 15-20 degree cooldown from Tuesday to today while rain, thunderstorms, and pollen counts affect the area; Blue Mountain passes are forecast to get 11-28 inches of snow from 5 AM today until 11 AM Thursday (prepare for travel delays).
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Kennewick Events
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.
Build-a-Bouquet Flower Crawl
Saturday, May 9th, 2026 · 12-5 p.m. — Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership — Ticketed event — Enjoy crafting a flower bouquet while supporting local shops this Mother's Day weekend.