Daily editionWednesday, September 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of September.
Community
This Saturday, Sept. 26, the Pasco Air Jubilee and Fly-In celebrates 100 years of commercial aviation with vintage aircraft displays, antique cars, museum tours, face painting, and food trucks at Bergstrom Aviation near Tri-Cities Airport (entry costs $5).
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Culture
The Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership announced that the SOCO Creative Arts Festival will use part of downtown on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kennewick Avenue between Dayton and Washington will be closed to traffic for art, music, vendors, and interactive displays.
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Economy
Today, Washington's Employment Security Department reported that the Kennewick-Richland area saw a 1.0% increase in employment from July—despite a seasonal rise in job seekers that brought unemployment to 4.5%.
Mixed trends in manufacturing and professional sectors show a stable local labor market.
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Education
On Sept. 21, Richland School District launched its search for a new superintendent set to begin on July 1, 2027.
Community input sessions start Oct. 19, the job description is finalized in November + applications close in January with a final choice expected by Feb.
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Finance
Oregon Consumer Justice released a new zine that helps Kennewick homeowners get the most from their insurance by using a record – reflect – reconsider method to document policies, home items, and coverage details.
Homeowners should update their records annually to protect their claims.
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Government
The USPS has released its recommended holiday shipping deadlines for Washington state residents.
Packages using Ground Advantage or First-Class Mail must be mailed by December 17 while shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories need to be mailed by December 16 — plan ahead so gifts arrive by Christmas.
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On Sept. 22, Pasco City Council reviewed a hybrid animal shelter model after residents urged officials to maintain full services instead of a pound-only approach; staff presented three options for the (Tri-Cities Animal Control Authority) amid rising costs as Kennewick shows interest and further council discussions are planned.
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USPS announced holiday shipping deadlines for Washington residents.
Mail Ground Advantage and First-Class packages by Dec. 17 and Priority Mail by Dec. 18—shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, and territories require extra planning, so check USPS guidelines from mid-Oct.
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