Daily editionSaturday, March 29th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
Community
The Columbia Center Rotary Charity donated $250,000 to the Benton Franklin Recovery Coalition to support the Family Room and other family services at the Columbia Valley Center for Recovery+ the first inpatient recovery facility in the Tri-Cities.
The charity will host a dedication reception on April 10 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.+ officials and community representatives will speak at the event center at 6222 West John Day Avenue in Kennewick.
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Kennewick firefighters recently held their Fill the Boot fundraiser at Summer’s Hub to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association—an effort linked to a 70-year-old national tradition with the International Association of Fire Fighters.
The funds raised will support research, improved care and assistance for families affected by muscular dystrophy, ALS and related neuromuscular diseases.
NBC Tri-CitiesRead more
Kennewick firefighters held their 'Fill the Boot' fundraiser yesterday at Summer’s Hub to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and support research on muscular dystrophy, ALS, and neuromuscular diseases—an effort part of a 70-year-old national tradition that has raised over $700 million.
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Government
Kennewick School District refinanced $37.41 million in bonds to secure a lower interest rate and will save $4.3 million over the next nine years—saving more than $500,000 next year as it recovers from a budget crunch caused by depleted pandemic funds and a rejected local levy.
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Sports
The Yakima River Canyon Marathon will take place today in Kennewick with record participation reported.
The forecast calls for rain showers this morning — then sunshine later with a high near 62F.
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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)