Daily editionFriday, April 4th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
Community
The Lower Columbia Basin Audubon Society is hosting its monthly bird-watching event at Bateman Island—this event occurs on the first Saturday of each month and the next walk is scheduled for tomorrow.
Birders will gather at 7:45 a.m.—the guided walk will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 11:00 a.m., providing advice on using binoculars and maintaining a safe distance from birds.
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Economy
Small business owners in the Tri-Cities are invited to the Bridging Partnerships Small Business Symposium on April 9-10 at Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick to explore new contracting opportunities that connect Hanford cleanup work with emerging advanced energy projects—an initiative partnering with the Energy Forward Alliance, Clean Energy Supplier Alliance, and the Hanford Small Business Council to spotlight projects like the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub and Atlas Agro’s Pacific Green Fertilizer Plant. This event will offer insights into opportunities that build on our region’s past achievements and future energy innovation.
Tri-Cities Business NewsRead more
Environment
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is resuming treatments for invasive Japanese beetles in Mid-Columbia, including Grandview, Mabton, Wapato, Prosser, Sunnyside and Pasco.
Certified pesticide applicator TruGreen will treat over 17,000 properties once homeowners grant permission and the safe chemicals protect plants and lawns.
The KEYRead more
Government
Pipeline safety staff with the Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission recommended Cascade Natural Gas pay nearly $5.7 million for 66 alleged pipeline safety violations linked to a fatal fire in Toppenish on Sept. 22nd.
The company said it is reviewing the allegations and the commission will review the evidence before making a final decision.
Tri-Cities Business NewsRead more
The City of Kennewick announced today that its annual herbicide application for noxious weed control is expected to start around April 9 and is weather-dependent.
Vehicles will spray curb lines and gravel shoulders on main roads, and the herbicide is mixed with dye to guide application while drying in 30 minutes so that pets and children can safely return.
Apple Valley News NowRead more
Lifestyle
A recent report covers Tri-Cities breakfast spots where locals can enjoy fresh meals such as giant hotcakes and handmade omelets — ranging from cozy diners to upscale brunch cafes — that feature farm-fresh ingredients.
KONARead more
Local breakfast venues in the Tri-Cities serve farm fresh ingredients in classic dishes - such as hearty omelets, giant hotcakes and pulled pork hash - that give residents a taste of local flavor, with favorites like Magill's Restaurant drawing many customers.
The KEYRead 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)