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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Ride the Bus to Warmth in the Tri-Cities
The current cold front has brought snow, ice, and freezing temperatures to the Tri-Cities. Warming centers have been set up across Richland, Paco, and Kennewick to provide a place for people to escape the cold. Ben-Franklin Transit offers an easy route via their bus services to get people to the warming centers and out of the wintery weather.
Have you Seen These people in the Tri-Cities?
The Kennewick Police Department is still investigating an alleged drive-by shooting that happened at the end of 2023.
MCC Basketball Weekend Takeaways
Another weekend of Mid-Columbia Conference (MCC) High School Boys' Basketball has wrapped up, and NewsRadio 610 KONA has your five takeaways from this past weekend. (January 12th-13th)
Get Out of the Cold with Tri-Cities Warming Centers
Temporary warming centers have opened in each of the three cities to combat the cold. Warming centers provide a space for people to come out of the cold and warm up in a safe, weather-proof environment.
Tri-Cities MCC Boy’s High School Basketball Takeaways So Far
The high school boy’s basketball season is in full swing in the Mid-Columbia Conference (MCC). The start of the season has been filled with close games, plenty of scoring, and some stand-out players. NewsRadio 610 KONA is here to bring you the five takeaways thus far.
WSP is Reporting that Snowy Conditions Caused a Fatal Crash on US
WSP is Reporting that Snowy Conditions Caused a Fatal Crash on US 12
Have you Seen These People in the Tri-Cities?
The Richland Police Department Needs Your Help in Identifying These People.
Relive A 90s Classic with this Home Alone Tour
Home Alone has several iconic settings and locations and NewsRadio 610 KONA has a virtual tour of all the places seen in the beloved holiday film.
Holiday Scam Alert: The Elusive Skimmer and How to Outsmart It
It is the season for Scams. Tri-Cities Police explains the danger of skimmers and how to protect yourself.
Kennewick Police Are Looking For This Man
The Kennewick Police Department is looking for someone, they say, who stole from a business.