Daily editionFriday, August 14th, 2026
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of August.
Environment
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by Washington State's Ecology, Benton Clean Air Agency, and Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency for several counties because wildfire smoke began affecting the area Wednesday afternoon.
Residents are advised to check air monitors (and limit outdoor activity) until the alert is lifted.
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