Daily editionFriday, March 28th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
Community
On Saturday, March 27th, the Benton County Fairgrounds hosted a Reptile Expo that ran from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.—offering exotic reptiles, easy-to-care-for pets like insects and rodents, and essential pet supplies.
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Culture
PFLAG Benton Franklin will host a Trans Day of Visibility event on Sunday at 12 p.m. in Kennewick — featuring entertainment, speed weddings, community resources, a clothing swap and skill demonstrations for hair and makeup — with clothing donations accepted at Adventures Underground, Hot Mess and Moonshot Brewing.
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The Tri-City Quilter’s Guild quilt show will have a 'Home is Where the Heart Is' theme—tying together ideas of home, hearts and quilts—and will be held this weekend at the Three Rivers Convention Center.
The two-day event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday with a $10 admission covering both days.
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Government
The Kennewick School District board filed a federal complaint with the Department of Education regarding state policies that let students assigned male at birth compete in girls' sports and use women's locker rooms—board officials said these rules breach Title IX and deny girls fair opportunities.
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At the Hanford Training Facility, law enforcement officers trained with the PIT maneuver— a technique to safely stop fleeing vehicles—while local agencies unified their procedures for real-world pursuits.
Captain Mick Thompson said the training helped standardize methods and prepare officers to protect communities.
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Health
A study from March 27 showed that an AI program improved IV nutrition for preemies as doctors consistently preferred its prescriptions over handmade formulas and noted that babies fed differently had higher risks of complications.
Researchers will soon run a clinical trial to compare outcomes between babies receiving standard nutrition and those fed with the AI-guided method — doctors will review all recommendations before they are used.
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A recent study found that older adults with mild cognitive impairment scored lower on a peel-and-sniff test for early signs of dementia—researchers say the self-administered test could soon help detect risk at home.
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Kennewick Events
On-Site Tour at Brookdale Canyon Lakes
Sunday, March 30th, 2025 · 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Brookdale Canyon Lakes | Free entry | Explore the best in senior living with exceptional care, meals, and activities on display.
Sunday Funday Music Bingo
Sunday, April 13th, 2025 · 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.
Senior Times Spring Expo
Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 · 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Southridge Sports and Events Complex — Food for purchase — Enjoy bingo, a tap-dance performance, and exhibitors focused on senior services and products.
Royal Family Fairy Tale Ball
Saturday, April 19th, 2025 · 1-3 p.m. — Southridge Sports and Events Complex — Donations support foster children's summer camp — Experience magical moments with fairy tale characters and enjoy photo opportunities.
Sunday Funday Music Bingo Extravaganza
Sunday, April 20th, 2025 · 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.
Monster Truck Insanity Tour
Friday, April 25th, 2025 · 5:00 PM - 8:59 PM — Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo — Tickets available — Experience thrilling monster truck action and support a cause simultaneously.
Healing Hearts in Rwanda 5K
Saturday, April 26th, 2025 · 9 AM - 12 PM — Howard Amon Park — Registration required — Participate in a meaningful 5K run/walk to support healing initiatives in Rwanda.
Sunday Funday Weekly Music Bingo
Sunday, April 27th, 2025 · 3-6 p.m. — Sports Page Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy an all-ages Music Bingo event filled with sing-along hits and good vibes.
Mini Golf FUNdraiser
Saturday, May 31st, 2025 · 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)