Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families from the Tri-Cities can get free car seat and booster seat checks today at Kadlec Regional Medical Center's 4th Floor Parking Garage from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as certified technicians (explaining proper installation and state safety laws) inspect car seats. NBC Tri-Cities
- ➤ Today, community members join a polar plunge at Columbia Point Marina to help Special Olympics athletes cover travel and other costs—rainy weather and winds of 10 to 20 mph are in the forecast. NBC Tri-Cities
- ➤ Restoration Community Impact and Washington State Library are hosting a Discovering Technology Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. and a relationship panel at 5:30 p.m. today at 17 S Rainier Street in Kennewick—featuring hands-on tech activities, games and expert talks on healthy connections. FOX 41 Yakima
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local musician Lori Tyler began singing on her school playground at age nine and performed with local bands before launching a solo career. She now performs acoustic duets with local artists (including Trish Thompson and Shannon Richardson) and helped create a song project honoring five cancer survivors. The KEY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A recent study by American Cancer Society researchers found that short-term health insurance plans delay cancer diagnoses, with patients in states with little or no regulation experiencing up to a 0.84 percentage point increase in late-stage cases. The study warns that these low-premium plans lack essential services like cancer screenings—key for catching cancer early. FOX 41 Yakima
- ➤ Researchers tested a portable AI system on March 21 that measures seniors' balance and walking speed and found it detected 83% of those with mild cognitive impairment, a condition that can lead to dementia. The device may soon be used in clinics and community centers to help catch early signs of brain decline. FOX 41 Yakima
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A local writer searched for the best pie spots by visiting a classic diner in Kennewick, Andy's North in Pasco, and CG Public House. The reviewer noted that homemade pies—like the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Pie—set CG Public House apart as the top choice for a cozy treat. KONA
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Hands-On Greek Cooking Class at Muret-Gaston Wine Bar
Experience a hands-on cooking class focusing on Greek cuisine, where participants will prepare Pork Loukaniko and enjoy a meal paired with wine.
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Los Caimanes De Sinaloa Concert
8 p.m. – 2 a.m. — Tropicana — Tickets available — Experience a night of vibrant regional music with Los Caimanes De Sinaloa and Los Pistones De Uriel Valdez.
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Sunday Funday Music Bingo
3-6 p.m. — Sports Page Bar & Grill — Free to play — Enjoy an all-ages Music Bingo event with catchy sing-along hits and good vibes.
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Senior Times Spring Expo
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Southridge Sports and Events Complex — Food for purchase — Engage in bingo games, enjoy tap-dancing performances, and explore senior-focused exhibits.
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Royal Family Fairy Tale Ball
1-3 p.m. — Southridge Sports and Events Complex — Entry fee supports local charity — Enjoy a magical afternoon with fairy tale characters, singing, dancing, and professional photos.
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Sunday Funday Music Bingo Extravaganza
3-6 p.m. — Sports Page Bar & Grill — Free to play — Enjoy a lively Music Bingo experience with chart-topping hits and good vibes every Sunday.
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Mini Golf FUNdraiser
Kick-off summer with one of our community's most spirited events and the most FUN you'll have in FUNdraising. Supporting the Children's Reading Foundation, join us for 18 holes of fun, prizes, awards, and more! (21 and over)
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