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Kennewick
Saturday, March 29th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. FOX 41 Yakima
- ➤ 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. Apple Valley News Now
- ➤ 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-Cities
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Leonardo Martinez, a 32-year-old from Pasco, was sentenced to 125 months in prison and 5 years of supervised release for trafficking fentanyl after Richland Police seized 10,179 fentanyl pills during a domestic dispute—court documents show officers also recovered a handgun and methamphetamine from his vehicle. Apple Valley News Now
- ➤ An off-duty WSP trooper, Sarah Clasen, was involved in a fatal crash in Richland on March 1 when she turned in front of a motorcycle, killing 20-year-old Jhoser Sanchez, and a toxicology report later showed her blood alcohol content was .17—more than twice the legal limit. Apple Valley News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Tri-Cities Business News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. NBC Tri-Cities
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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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Monster Truck Insanity Tour
5:00 PM - 8:59 PM — Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo — Tickets available — Experience thrilling monster truck action and support a cause simultaneously.
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Healing Hearts in Rwanda 5K
9 AM - 12 PM — Howard Amon Park — Registration required — Participate in a meaningful 5K run/walk to support healing initiatives in Rwanda.
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Sunday Funday Weekly Music Bingo
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.
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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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