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Kennewick
Monday, March 31st, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 31st of March.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On March 26th, the Port of Kennewick received the Economic Development Award for Economic Response and Recovery from the Washington Economic Development Association for its work on the Historic Waterfront District. The multi-year project — a collaboration with local partners including the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the City of Kennewick — transformed Clover Island and Columbia Gardens by creating a stable shoreline with public artwork, recreational amenities, and new business opportunities while offering nine additional waterfront parcels for private development. FOX 41 Yakima
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students from the Kennewick School District competed in the Destination Imagination State Tournament on March 22 and earned four spots in the Global Finals in Kansas City on May 22—teams include The Sussy Pickles, Extraordinary Sushi Boba Team, The Lobos are Back, and The PAWpular Princess. Their performance in various STEAM challenges showed strong creativity and problem-solving skills. NBC Tri-Cities
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Kennewick are advised to avoid the 27th Ave and Union St traffic circle as street work is scheduled from April 1 to April 3 — flaggers will be on site to help direct traffic — and the work is weather dependent. FOX 41 Yakima
- ➤ Kennewick’s Transportation Benefit District announced that a 0.1% sales tax increase will start April 1, adding one cent to every $10 purchase and generating about $3 million a year to fund transportation projects. The funds will pay for pavement preservation and improvements planned in the city’s long-range transportation plans over up to 10 years. FOX 41 Yakima
- ➤ Kennewick’s Transportation Benefit District will begin a 0.1% sales tax increase on April 1 to raise about $3 million each year for local transportation projects. The tax will add one cent to every $10 purchase and fund work on pavement preservation and other improvements outlined in the city's Transportation System Plan—Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program. NBC Tri-Cities
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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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