Daily editionTuesday, July 21st, 2026
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of July.
Culture
Art in the Park returns this Friday and Saturday at Howard Amon Park in Richland, offering free admission and shuttle rides provided by Ben Franklin Transit (shuttles run every 15 minutes from select local sites).
The event brings artists from across the country together with live entertainment.
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Richland Park honors Army Corps engineer Leslie Groves for his role in building the Hanford Nuclear Reservation’s reactors, a key step in fueling the nuclear age.
The national historical site opened in 1949 to commemorate his contributions to national defense.
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Environment
Today through Thursday, a strong high pressure ridge brings triple digit heat with Wednesday nearing 105 degrees in the Tri-Cities — smoky skies from active fires are causing unhealthy air quality, and thunderstorms on Thursday may spark lightning fires with gusty conditions for Friday and Saturday.
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Health
Wildfire smoke is lowering air quality in Benton County and nearby areas, and officials warn that sensitive groups (older people, children, those with heart or lung issues) should limit outdoor activity.
The warning was issued on July 20 due to ongoing fires.
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Sports
This weekend the Tri-City Water Follies in Pasco will have towering weeds along Wade Park due to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rules protecting critical fish habitat.
Race fans are advised to visit Franklin County Levee + Columbia Park in Kennewick for clear viewing.
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At Wade Park in Pasco, race fans watch boat races from behind tall weeds that remain due to federal regulations, so they can opt for better views at the Franklin County Levee or Columbia Park in Kennewick (gates open Friday and Saturday at 8 a.m. and Sunday at 7 a.m.).
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Kennewick Events
Queen's Gate Concert
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026 · 6-9 p.m. — Clover Island Inn — Free entry — Experience good vibes and great tunes at the Queens Gate concert series by the water.
Noah Johnston Jazz Orchestra Live
Friday, August 7th, 2026 · 7-9 p.m. — Kennewick High School Auditorium — Free entry — Experience an enchanting evening of live jazz music with the Noah Johnston Jazz Orchestra.