Good morning, Kennewick.

State officials announced that five additional counties are now eligible for wildfire relief, including free ID replacements, cash assistance & housing protections; the expanded proclamation now covers 12 counties & 3 Tribal Nations and extends benefits for 60 more days.

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State workers in Kennewick joined a statewide walkout Monday to demand fair pay as union negotiations for the 2027-2029 biennium continue + several employees gathered outside the Department of Social and Health Services to stress the need for proper funding for raises.

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State officials added Benton, Columbia, Grant, Kittitas, and Whitman counties to the Wildfire Emergency Proclamation, which now gives cash + housing protections + free ID replacements to wildfire-affected residents.

The program runs through Sept. 30 and helps those who lost important documents.

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Kennewick Police Department are asking drivers to slow down near school zones as students return this week + officers are increasing patrol coverage near campuses to help ease back-to-school traffic.

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Kennewick police are partnering with the school district to add extra patrols in school zones during the first week of school, reminding drivers of the 20 mph limit when lights flash and advising caution for students walking and biking.

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Nearly 1,000 athletes will compete in Ironman 70.3 Tri-Cities on Sunday, Sept. 20 with a 1.2-mile Columbia River swim, a 56-mile bike ride through wine country, and a 13.1-mile run finishing at Columbia Point Park.

Temporary traffic changes will affect residents and the event is seeking volunteers for run aid stations.

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