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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What to Expect at Kennewick Parks and Recreation Zombie Dash 2026
Dodge zombies, protect your flags, and chase Halloween thrills at Kennewick's family-friendly Zombie Dash on October 31.
Gun Threat at Kennewick School Leads to Teen's Arrest
A student's quick report during the first week of school led to a 15-year-old's arrest for making gun threats against classmates.
How FLOCK Cameras Helped Solve Connelly Park Boat Theft
High-tech cameras helped catch the person behind a brazen boat motor theft at a local park.
Scholar Rewards Program Launches at The Pacific Campus
Local students can now earn real rewards for As and Bs through a new Scholar program launching at The Pacific Campus.
Speeding Driver Crashes, Dies in Columbia Park
Late Friday night, a speeding driver crashed near the Veteran's Memorial in Columbia Park
Nine Kittens Rescued After Kennewick Animal Cruelty Call
A witness in Kennewick spotted something disturbing Thursday morning, and what officers found inside a van made it even worse.
Police Seeking Woman Wanted for Theft and Reckless Driving
First-degree theft, reckless driving, failure to obey an officer — the list is long, and Kennewick Police say the woman behind those charges hasn't been found yet.
Man Booked Into Benton County Jail After Amber Alert in Kennewick
Grace was found safe before sunrise Sunday. The man at the center of it all walked into the Department of Corrections two days later and turned himself in.
Kennewick Police Searching for Wanted Sex Offender Paul Belis
When someone skips out on sex offender registration requirements, that's not a paperwork problem — it's a felony, and in this case, it's happened more than once.
Hit and Run After Street Racing Near Oak/Bowles, One Car Totaled
Ten thousand dollars in damage, a totaled car, and a driver who thought leaving the scene was his best option. It wasn't.