Daily editionFriday, August 28th, 2026
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of August.
Community
Kennewick city and Parks and Rec Department have announced extra ceremonies at Southridge Memorial this September to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
The schedule features a morning Honor Guard service starting at 6:30 a.m. + an evening ceremony at 5:30 p.m.
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Culture
Salsa Con Rumba Dance Co. is hosting its 14th annual salsa potluck this Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. at Columbia Point Marina Park.
Live music will feature salsa, bachata, cumbia, and merengue + a community mega rueda while guests bring a dish to share and a lawn chair.
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Education
The Kennewick School District and Education Association reached a two-year contract deal that will guide the upcoming school years (2026-27 and 2027-28) with pay increases for teachers and extra support for student safety, instruction, and special education.
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Government
Governor Ferguson is set to ban cell phones and smart watches in all K-12 schools starting in September 2027 following his visit in Pasco; he will announce the detailed 'Away for the Day' proposal by Sept. 15 + prefile his Governor Request Bill on Dec. 7.
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Accidents
A brush fire ignited in dry grass below Canal Drive and the US-395 viaduct this afternoon, sending thick smoke across the area before fire crews extinguished it in about 20 minutes — BNSF crews then began inspecting the tracks after moving a train to allow access.
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