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Kennewick's innovative drone first-responder program is revolutionizing emergency response, with drones arriving on scene before officers half the time!

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Kennewick City Council hears update on new drone first-responder program
Council members toured drone sites and heard officials say the program — upgraded after an Axon contract — has recorded hundreds of flights, that drones arrive before officers in roughly half of deployments, and that some calls are resolved without officer response.
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July 29, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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Kennewick is making waves with a new marketing supervisor and urgent repairs to the water treatment plant—critical updates that impact your community!

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Kennewick Welcomes New Marketing Supervisor and Celebrates Waste Facility Opening
City introduces new PIO Jillian Hens and acknowledges Dana Dollarhead in marketing role
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August 20, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Kennewick's City Council is tackling the pressing issue of a proposed minimum wage hike to $26, sparking debates over fair pay and employee retention amid market comparisons.

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Kennewick City Council discusses $26 minimum wage and peer comparison challenges
Council evaluates wage increases amid concerns about market peer comparisons and employee retention.
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April 9, 2025 at 2:26 PM