Kennewick is one of the three major cities that make up Tri-Cities, Washington, alongside Richland and Pasco. The city, which sits on the south side of the Columbia River, was ceded by the Umatilla and Yakama tribes in 1855 and incorporated in 1904.
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Active Wildfire in Kennewick Near Owens Road
On Saturday evening, September 14, a wildfire is blazing in the hills south of Kennewick.
Graffiti Alert: Kennewick Residents Urged To Report 'Gomer' Tagging
Have you seen the 'Gomer' graffiti around Kennewick? Police need your help to catch the tagger. Report any info anonymously.
Help Identify Credit Card Fraud Suspect In Kennewick Case
Local authorities seek assistance in identifying a credit card fraud suspect in the TriCities area - contact Kennewick Police Department with any information.
Stay Safe While Cooking: Expert Tips To Prevent Kitchen Fires
Stay fire-safe this summer by following expert tips from State Fire Marshal Chad Cross to prevent cooking accidents and grill mishaps in the Tri-Cities area.
2024 WIAA High School Baseball Tournament Brackets Revealed In TriCities
Exciting news for local high school baseball fans as the 2024 State Tournament Brackets are out! Richland High leads TriCities in the 4A category.
Richland SWAT Team Successfully Resolves Armed Standoff In Apartment
SWAT called to intervene in Richland welfare check gone wrong. Suspect arrested after tense standoff. Read more.
Kennewick Packages Pirated Off Porches
People have a more than reasonable belief that packages delivered to their doorstep should be safe and there for them when they arrive home. The coining of the term porch pirate goes back to 2010, but when the activity actually started is unknown.
A Local Star Rises: Kennewick Native Joins Tri-City Dust Devils
Mason Martin, a local talent from Kennewick, makes history by joining the Tri-City Dust Devils, showcasing his impressive baseball skills.
Gunshots In Kennewick: Community Urged To Assist Police Investigation
Drive-by shooting in Kennewick: Police seek suspect who fled scene in car. No injuries reported. Incident treated as targeted. Contact Kennewick PD with info.
Kennewick Police Investigate Car Vs. Pedestrian Crash Near McDonald's
Kennewick Police investigate car-pedestrian collision near McDonald's and Burger King. Victim hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. No drugs or alcohol involved.