Daily editionWednesday, April 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
Business
At its recent 2025 Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon at Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick, the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce honored nine local businesses and nonprofits for transforming the business community—this year’s event featured a revamped format that introduced the Spirit of Tri-Cities Award for community leadership.
Tri-Cities Business NewsRead more
Education
The Kennewick School District refinanced $37.41 million in bonds from 2015 to save over $4.3 million in taxpayer money over nine years.
The refinancing, set to mature in 2034, will cut costs by $524,750 next year — a move to lower future spending.
KONARead more
Environment
A decade of reports shows honey bee hives losing up to 30-50% of workers, leaving behind queens and young bees.
Scientists say pesticides, mites & poor nutrition are weakening these vital pollinators, which could make food crops like almonds, apples and coffee scarcer and more expensive.
NewsTalk 870Read more
Health
A study by the University of Arizona found that patients at Sea Mar Community Health Centers who received help from patient navigators after abnormal stool tests were 12% more likely to complete a colonoscopy and had their procedures done 27 days sooner than those given usual care. Patients with navigator support had a follow-up rate of 55% compared to 43%—and were seven times less likely to die from delayed treatment—showing the benefit of personalized guidance.
FOX 41 YakimaRead more
Kennewick Events
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)