Daily editionTuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
Education
School lunch trends trace a history from Thermos containers to TikTok bento boxes as changes in federal guidelines and family habits reshaped what kids pack for school—revealing the evolution of nutrition standards and cultural influences over decades.
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Environment
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Benton County will fly drones over the lower Yakima River on August 27 or 28 to survey areas from the Prosser City Wastewater Plant to the Yakama Nation Prosser Hatchery and from the WDFW Sunnyside-Snake River Wildlife Area to Benton City Park — the flights will last 2-4 hours and follow FAA and WDFW policies.
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Government
Kennewick City Council approved a new master fee schedule that details every fee, fine, rate, and cost for city services to help residents and business owners plan expenses.
The city will update the document regularly—some charges will continue to follow the existing municipal code.
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