Daily editionFriday, October 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of October.
Community
Down Syndrome Association of Mid Columbia will host its 20th Buddy Walk at Howard Amon Park on Saturday, Oct. 3.
The walk starts at 10:30 a.m. and features live entertainment, food trucks & raffle prizes; participants with Down syndrome will get a free t-shirt while others will pay $21.
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Kennewick's Three Rivers Convention Center now features upgraded finishes and flexible indoor and outdoor spaces to host bigger shows & more gatherings, with the expanded facility set to open in December.
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Government
Kennewick activated a new traffic signal at West 10th and West Clearwater on Wednesday evening to improve safety.
City officials say the signal will help pedestrians + motorists navigate the busy intersection with a history of close calls.
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Benton County is considering a Purple Heart County designation to honor veterans wounded or killed in combat after Kevin Veleke — a Vietnam veteran with the local VFW — submitted a request; the plan names several local entities already recognized and may add Purple Heart signage on county roads.
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Health
Kadlec Tri-Cities Cancer Center held its flag-raising ceremony Tuesday at noon at 7350 W. Deschutes Ave. to honor breast cancer survivors and remember those lost, with survivor Heather Taylor sharing her journey and staff highlighting care services.
Ben Franklin Transit unveiled its Driven By Hope Dial-A-Ride vehicle for October.
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