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Friday, April 10th, 2026
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After months of changes, Generational Care has parted with executive director Brandy Hickey as the nonprofit board aligns with its long-term vision. Interim director Mayra Gonzalez (with the agency since 2015) will lead the group while the board pauses hiring a replacement. Tri-Cities Business News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Public Market at Columbia River Warehouse closed end of March without explanation, leaving small businesses scrambling for new locations. Some vendors, like Antojos 509, plan to open elsewhere soon as the owners pivot to using the facility as an event space and commercial kitchen. Tri-Cities Business News
- ➤ A West Richland winery filed for bankruptcy in March and plans to liquidate its inventory over the coming months at its 8111 Keene Road site. The business, which sold most of its wine to an Italian producer, estimates its assets + debts exceed $10 million. Tri-Cities Business News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Brandi Dayton Art moved into Suite 110 at Columbia Gardens, offering oil painting, watercolor, and mixed media classes in a space formerly used by Gordon Estate Winery. The studio now holds regular sessions and plans workshops to invite local families to join the growing arts community. Tri-Cities Business News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Questers of Tri-Cities, a lifelong learning club active in Richland for nearly 60 years, meets monthly Tuesday afternoons for assigned presentations on topics from dance to eye care. Meetings run from September through May, and the group is now accepting new members. Tri-Cities Business News
- ➤ WSU Tri-Cities leader Sandra Haynes now will oversee Vancouver and Everett campuses as part of a statewide effort to unify operations and strengthen academic planning (she brings proven leadership from her work in Richland). Tri-Cities Business News
- ➤ Franklin County mailed ballots to registered voters for renewing the Pasco School District’s Educational Programs and Operations levy after a narrow loss in a recent special election. Voters will cast ballots on April 28. NBC Tri-Cities
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kennewick Irrigation District launched its 2026 interactive water map to help residents track irrigation schedules. The tool shows areas in blue for normal service and red during outages and lets users search by address to view repair details. KONA
- ➤ Ben Franklin Transit announced plans to expand the 22nd Avenue Transit Center in Pasco using community input from a July 2025 survey — upgrades include a park-and-ride area and ADA-accessible platform, with final designs this year and construction bids set to open in Spring 2027. NBC Tri-Cities
- ➤ The Bureau of Reclamation projects water supplies for Yakima Basin growers at 52% of normal. Kennewick Irrigation District officials have set voluntary water restrictions and may impose mandatory cuts if summer heat increases demand following a state drought emergency. KEPR TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Water Follies announced it will offer its first tent camping option during race weekend with limited campsites on the Kennewick side of the Columbia River near the boardwalk, pits, shoreline and bathrooms. The $250 package includes two Weekender wristbands, one parking pass and a 20-by-20 campsite. NBC Tri-Cities
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19th Annual Lacrosse Shootout
8 AM — Columbia Park — Various costs based on team categories — A celebration of youth lacrosse uniting up to 80 teams from Kindergarten through 8th grade.
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Build-a-Bouquet Flower Crawl
12-5 p.m. — Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership — Ticketed event — Enjoy crafting a flower bouquet while supporting local shops this Mother's Day weekend.
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