Daily editionWednesday, August 26th, 2026
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of August.
Environment
Air quality is decent today although patchy smoke may appear near active fires.
Winds, dry vegetation, and rising temperatures into the mid-90s will bring dangerous fire weather today & tomorrow before a cooler trend sets in later this week.
Apple Valley News NowRead more
Government
Local officials warn residents in the Mabton area about scammers sending fake evacuation alerts during the ongoing Colwash Fire.
They advise using local agencies (like the Red Cross shelter in Prosser) to verify fire updates and protect personal data.
The KEYRead more
WSDOT reworked the US 97/SR 14 intersection near Maryhill on Aug. 24, removing the northbound stop sign and adding stops for east and westbound SR 14 traffic to improve flow.
KONARead more