Daily editionTuesday, September 1st, 2026
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of September.
Business
Simon, Columbia Center's owner, said the beloved Toys 'R' Us will return soon to the mall — details on the store format and opening date are pending.
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Culture
A Celebration of Dolly Parton: Music, Memories and Reading takes place today from 4 to 6 p.m. at Einan's at Hillcrest in Kennewick as fans dress like Dolly, share favorite memories and display records to honor her legacy.
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Education
United Way of Benton and Franklin Counties mailed its 200,000th Dolly Parton Imagination Library book to local children this month — a milestone that helps build free home libraries.
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Environment
On Aug. 31, FireWatch provided midday updates on the Hagen Fire, Paradise Fire, Three Queens Fire, and Goat Fire — essential wildfire progress details for local residents.
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Government
City officials warned that Southridge Boulevard will be closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Sept. 8 and Sept. 9 for repaving between Ridgeline Drive and Hilderbrand Road & the nearby roundabout will also close, so drivers should follow flagger directions and budget extra travel time.
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Real Estate
Southridge is growing with three projects that will add over 550 units, including a 58-unit development nearing completion on Hildebrand Boulevard, a 195-unit project underway on Zintel Way, and a 300-unit project approved.
The city plans a 24,000 sqft VA clinic and is reviewing code changes to support more housing.
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Accidents
Firefighters contained a fast-moving grass fire near West Clearwater Avenue and North Steptoe Street on Monday afternoon — crews halted the fire after a brief 15-minute road closure with no injuries or structure damage reported.
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