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Kennewick
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Reports show that off-duty WSP trooper Clasen, a 13-year veteran of the Washington State Patrol, and her husband spent four hours at Moon Palace, a Chinese restaurant and bar near Uptown Shopping Center in Richland before a fatal crash occurred on April 2; police report the investigation is ongoing. NBC Tri-Cities
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Montana-based company Local Bounti saw its sales jump by 38% to $38.1 million when its Texas and Pasco facilities began shipping products in the second quarter of 2024 (profit margins stayed steady and most costs dropped with more research spending). It expanded its distribution network to the Pacific Northwest, California and Texas and strengthened its Walmart partnership to serve 191 stores (boosting the availability of premium baby leaf varieties). Tri-Cities Business News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ At around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Kennewick police tried to stop two minibike riders on Clearwater Ave when one rider, riding without a helmet or lights, sped away, crashed into a curb, and was taken to a local hospital—his condition is not known. KONA
- ➤ On April 1st at 8:30 p.m., Kennewick police stopped two minibike riders on Clearwater Ave and one rider—who did not have lights or a helmet—sped away, crashed into a curb, and was taken to a hospital for injuries. The KEY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Columbia Basin College held its Self-Awareness Sweets event for World Autism Awareness Day—organized with Disability Support Services and the Cultural Appreciation and Student Advocacy Group—to offer candy and brochures with self-advocacy tips to students. Accessibility specialist Nancy Peterson said the event focused on mutual support and announced a documentary presentation set for April 16th—designed to highlight the history of the disability civil rights movement in America. NBC Tri-Cities
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senate Bill 5284 will require companies to pay for recycling instead of taxpayers—this change may alter how waste is handled across Washington. Lawmakers and business groups will debate the measure as residents call for a more effective recycling system. NewsTalk 870
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The United States Postal Service started a ten-year plan that invests $135 million in Washington facilities and showed updates at the Pasco Sorting and Delivering Center on Wednesday. The upgrades include new vehicles, 11 sorting machines and facility improvements (Delivering for America), with plans to build 12 new centers (and update 98 facilities) to speed up mail and package delivery. The KEY
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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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