Daily editionSaturday, September 26th, 2026
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of September.
Culture
Local artists will display their work along Washington + Cascade streets this weekend during the annual SOCO Arts Festival in downtown Kennewick, offering a variety of art forms for residents to enjoy.
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Health
In eastern Washington near the Tri-Cities, experts advise drivers caught in a dust storm to safely exit the highway, turn off all vehicle lights to prevent confusing other motorists, and remain in their car until the storm passes.
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Experts advise that if drivers encounter a dust storm, they should slow down, exit the road or pull over onto grass if available, and turn off all vehicle lights so other drivers do not mistake them for moving traffic.
They recommend staying inside until the storm passes in the Tri-Cities area.
KONARead more
Accidents
On Sept. 25, a wildfire in Benton City forced Level 3 evacuations and led state fire mobilization.
Authorities closed I-82 at milepost 94 & other roads near the blaze that burned over 1,000 acres.
NBC Tri-CitiesRead more