Daily editionFriday, April 11th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
Health
Community leader Sue Frost and a fundraiser raised $675K for the Tri-Cities’ first in-patient mental health and substance abuse treatment facility now under construction at the former Kennewick General Hospital.
The funds will support the Family Room and recovery services—work expected to finish at the end of 2025 or early 2026.
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The Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation will host its 25th Annual Cancer Crushing Breakfast at the Three River Convention Center on April 15th starting at 7:30 a.m.—the event will offer local community members a chance to learn about new cancer care technology funded by recent donations and support the region’s only not-for-profit cancer care facility. Sponsors include Hanford Mission Integration Solutions.
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On April 15, community members will join the Tri-Cities Cancer Foundation's Cancer Crushing Breakfast at the Three Rivers Convention Center (7:30 a.m.) to support raising funds for cancer services.
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Accidents
Crews responded to a residential fire in the 9400 block of West 9th Place on April 10th when smoke billowed from garage and attic vents and four engines brought hoses inside the home while West 9th Place was closed from South Vermont to West 8th Place—officials expect more details soon—.
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On April 10th, a neighbor’s call sent Kennewick Fire Department crews to a garage at 8:51 a.m.—they contained the fire by 9:14 a.m., which kept the damage limited to smoke in an unoccupied home while the cause is under investigation.
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Today, at 8:51 a.m., Kennewick fire crews were dispatched to a residential fire in the 9400 block of West 9th Place after a caller reported popping noises, smoke and heat from a neighbor's garage, and by 9:14 a.m. they had contained the fire with no injuries—investigators are looking into the cause while crews remain on scene for additional mop up.
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A neighbor’s call reported popping noises, smoke and heat coming from a garage on West 9th Place.
Kennewick fire crews arrived at 8:51 a.m. and controlled the fire in the garage by 9:14 a.m.—ceiling parts were removed and crews stayed for extra mop up to prevent further damage.
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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.
Bike Tri-Cities Bike Expo
Saturday, May 10th, 2025 · 6:30 a.m. — Camp Kiwanis — Registration fee required — Experience scenic rides along the Columbia and Yakima rivers with options for all skill levels.
Sunday Funday Music Bingo
Sunday, May 11th, 2025 · 3-6 p.m. — Sports Page Bar & Grill — Free to play — Enjoy an all-ages Music Bingo event 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)