Daily editionWednesday, October 14th, 2026
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of October.
Community
Leslie Groves Park's newly renovated tennis courts in Richland are open to the public after a reconstruction project costing between $375,000 and $400,000 improved the playing surface and fencing (city inspectors will check the courts annually to ensure they remain in good condition for the next decade).
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Business
Eligible Washington residents who received Costco promotional emails between June 2, 2021 and July 7, 2026 will soon receive checks from a $14 million settlement — over 313,275 claims have already been approved, although the deadline to submit has passed.
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Education
The Kennewick School District has begun initial design work to plan renovations at four schools including Highlands and Horse Heaven Hills middle schools plus Hawthorne and Washington elementary schools.
The board will review proposed plans from Design West and may propose a bond for voters in 2027.
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WSU GEAR Up secured $42 million in federal grants to support students from 18 school districts.
The funding helps with academic preparation + career planning for middle and high school students facing financial challenges.
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Health
At the annual Senior Times Expo in Kennewick, seniors and families learned about challenges of aging including loneliness and unexpected health issues while Catholic Charities and Tri-Cities Chaplaincy offered volunteer companionship and palliative care services (call for details) to help plan ahead.
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