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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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.
Boost Mental Health Services In Tri-Cities With HUTC Grants
Discover how local nonprofit HUTC is supporting mental health services in the TriCities community with available grants until April 15, 2024.
Stay Informed: Kennewick Irrigation District's New Interactive Water Availability Map
Stay informed about irrigation water availability in Kennewick with the new interactive Water Status map!
New Scam Alert: Richland Police Warns Residents Of Fraudsters
New scam alert in TriCities! Beware of fraudsters posing as Richland Police sergeants. Never give personal info over the phone to unknown callers.
Kennewick Police Ask Public For Help Identifying Shoplifting Suspect
The Kennewick Police Department seeks public help in identifying a shoplifting suspect.
Kennewick Police Seek Public Help In Locating Wanted Man
Kennewick Police seek public assistance in locating wanted man Ruben Jennings. Help keep the community safe by reporting any information to authorities.