Good morning, Kennewick.

Local community groups are aiding wildfire-impacted families as Saint Patrick Catholic Parish in Pasco collected 44 totes of donations and Second Harvest Inland Northwest ran eight mobile food distribution events in Spokane, delivering up to 20,000 pounds daily—efforts that will continue as families recover.

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With school starting soon, Tri-Cities roads will be busier with buses, bikes, and children so drivers must stop when red lights flash on school buses — a rule to keep kids safe.

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Kennewick Fire Chief Michael Heffner said residents must use green cans or the transfer station for tumbleweed disposal during the statewide burn ban until Sept. 30 (the exemption allowing permitless burning may end when population exceeds 250,000).

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Buy Now, Pay Later plans let shoppers spread payments but experts warn that frequent use can lead to high fees and mounting debt.

A recent survey shows 82% of Americans use these options and nearly half miss payments (traditional credit lines are suggested for safer budgeting).

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The Kennewick Fire Department is set to hire 12 new firefighters for Station 6, expected to open in late 2029 or early 2030.

They will hire half the new staff in 2028 and the rest in 2029—focusing on applicants willing to train as paramedics for emergency medical calls.

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The City of Kennewick announced that Southridge road work will force the roundabout at Ridgeline Drive and W 36th Place to close on Aug. 18, 19, 24, and 25 (from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.), so drivers should expect delays.

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Benton-Franklin Health District (BFHD) detected toxic algae with anatoxin-a along the Columbia River at Howard Amon Park on Aug. 17, and posted warning signs to keep visitors, pets and livestock from contacting the water until toxin levels drop.

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