Daily editionFriday, January 17th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of January.
Community
Kennewick and Richland police are enhancing efforts to support the homeless through resources and community partnerships as winter approaches.
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Education
Washington State University Tri-Cities teams up with the U.S. Department of Energy to start the One Hanford Leadership Academy, aiming to develop future leaders for the Hanford Site through a new educational program.
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A Southridge biology teacher in Kennewick, Washington, has been honored with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching for her significant contributions to the field over a 17-year career.
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Rama Devagupta, a Southridge biology teacher, has received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, marking a significant achievement in her 17-year educational career.
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Government
Benton County has initiated a $21 million renovation of its juvenile justice center, the facility's first major update in about 30 years, aimed at upgrading infrastructure and operational efficiency.
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Three plaintiffs, including Tri-Cities CARES, the Benton County Board of Commissioners, and the Yakama Nation, are challenging the approval of the Horse Heaven Hills Clean Energy Center in Washington, claiming violations of environmental and local planning laws.
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Washington State Supreme Court authorizes a pilot program allowing new legal service models, possibly reducing the need for direct attorney interaction.
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Health
The new Augment Wellness Tri-Cities center in Kennewick, featuring facilities for cold plunge, compression therapy, infrared and traditional saunas, and red-light therapy, aims to improve health and mental well-being.
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