Daily editionTuesday, April 8th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
Community
The Commercial Aviation Centennial Committee in Pasco is launching a year-long celebration to mark the 100th anniversary of the first commercial airmail flight on April 6—an achievement that led to the rise of United Airlines—by hosting exhibits and interactive displays at the Pasco Aviation Museum.
Apple Valley News NowRead more
Culture
On April 7, a year-long celebration began in the Tri-Cities to mark the upcoming 100th anniversary of the United States’ first commercial air mail flight — which took off from Pasco on April 6, 1926.
KEPR TVRead more
Cole Swindell will headline his Happy Hour Sad Tour at Toyota Center on October 10 (with special guest performers Priscilla Block and Logan Crosby).
Fans can purchase presale tickets starting today at 10 a.m. (ticket prices begin at $39.50 plus fees).
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Government
Veterans and military spouses in Kennewick will attend a resume workshop tomorrow from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 815 N. Kellogg St — local employers and experienced professionals will offer guidance to help craft tailored resumes and cover letters.
NBC Tri-CitiesRead more
State legislators approved budgets that include $54 million for a new performing arts building at Columbia Basin College's Pasco campus and $18 million for a second student housing facility at the corner of 20th Avenue and Argent Road — a project that recently received a building permit.
Tri-Cities Business NewsRead more
Health
A study published on April 4 found that short-term exposure to wildfire smoke increased the risk of mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.
Hospital emergency rooms saw an 8% rise in visits for mental health issues per 10 microgram-per-cubic-meter increase in smoke particles — women, children, and Black people were most at risk.
FOX 41 YakimaRead more
Kennewick Events
Sunday Funday Music Bingo
Sunday, April 13th, 2025 · 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.
Senior Times Spring Expo
Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 · 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Southridge Sports and Events Complex — Food for purchase — Enjoy bingo, a tap-dance performance, and exhibitors focused on senior services and products.
Royal Family Fairy Tale Ball
Saturday, April 19th, 2025 · 1-3 p.m. — Southridge Sports and Events Complex — Donations support foster children's summer camp — Experience magical moments with fairy tale characters and enjoy photo opportunities.
Sunday Funday Music Bingo Extravaganza
Sunday, April 20th, 2025 · 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.
Monster Truck Insanity Tour
Friday, April 25th, 2025 · 5:00 PM - 8:59 PM — Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo — Tickets available — Experience thrilling monster truck action and support a cause simultaneously.
Healing Hearts in Rwanda 5K
Saturday, April 26th, 2025 · 9 AM - 12 PM — Howard Amon Park — Registration required — Participate in a meaningful 5K run/walk to support healing initiatives in Rwanda.
Sunday Funday Weekly Music Bingo
Sunday, April 27th, 2025 · 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.
Sunday Funday Music Bingo
Sunday, May 4th, 2025 · 3-6 p.m. — Sports Page Bar & Grill — Free to play — Enjoy an all-ages music bingo event filled with sing-along hits and good vibes.
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)