Kennewick lobbyist outlines 2026 legislative wins, revenue risks and local appropriations Brianna Murray, the city's Olympia advocate, told the Kennewick City Council the 2026 session produced capital appropriations for two local projects but left uncertainty over a proposed income tax and sales/use tax exemptions that could reduce city revenues unless mitigation is enacted.

Kennewick's future revenue hangs in the balance as a proposed income tax and sales exemptions could drastically impact city funds, despite some local project wins.

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Kennewick City Council Prepares to Approve New Waste Management Rate Structure Council considers new garbage rates and recycling program implementation effective 2028.

Big changes are coming to waste management rates in Kennewick, with new recycling programs set to impact your wallet in 2026 and 2027!

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Warren Hughes highlights Downtown Kennewick's sales boost during airport travel rush Hughes connects sales spikes to airport traffic and community event participation.

Warren Hughes reveals how airport traffic is giving Downtown Kennewick a sales surge while highlighting the need for better community engagement in city governance.

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