Daily editionTuesday, April 15th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
Business
Framatome in Richland plans to expand its facility by building on an adjacent agricultural field to produce the next generation of HALEU fuel for nuclear reactors.
The project, estimated to cost $300 million to $400 million, will add about 200 jobs and now focuses on recruiting local talent—further financing is needed before construction can begin.
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Toner Properties LLC recently completed a remodel that consolidated all Highstreet Insurance PNW Tri-Cities employees into one office at Vista Center—6816 W. Rio Grande Ave.—in Kennewick.
The $700,000 renovation added 15 offices and expanded the bathroom facilities to support improved service and company culture.
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Economy
By 2030, the Tri-Cities will add over 15,000 new residents age 65 and older — a change that will alter the local housing market and strain health care services — as experts predict that older adults’ higher household wealth will shift the mix of local goods and services.
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Education
The Friends of the Mid-Columbia Libraries, an independent nonprofit, will hold its volunteer-run Spring Book Sale on April 30th at the Kennewick Branch at 1620 S. Union St.—all funds raised will support library programs.
Donations from the sale help pay for prizes, books and performers that Mid-Columbia Libraries cannot buy with taxpayer dollars—ensuring enriched events.
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Government
Kennewick Representative April Connors sponsored House Bill 1191 to reclassify manufactured homes in cooperatively owned communities as real property so homeowners can qualify for traditional mortgage loans.
The law passed unanimously, was signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson, and goes into effect in October—further steps to ease the housing shortage.
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The Kennewick City Council will consider a proposed fire impact fee at its meeting today—meant to fund a new fire station on Bob Olson Parkway and meet growing service demands in Southridge.
The fee could add about $800 to a single-family home, $50,000 to a grocery store permit and over $100,000 to a 30-bed residential care facility permit.
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Health
The City of Kennewick detected low levels of PFAS — known as Forever Chemicals — in its drinking water when samples from the Ranney Collector measured 16.7 parts per trillion on March 4th, above the limit of 15.0.
Engineers from Hazen Sawyer are designing a treatment system with a $15 million fund award to meet EPA rules by April 2029 and advise pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and those mixing infant formula to use an alternative water source.
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Columbia Basin Hearing Center in Kennewick announced plans to open a new West Richland office at 1468 Bombing Range Road in early May with a grand opening in early June to expand access to audiology services for residents in West Richland, Benton City, Prosser and the Yakima Valley. The center will offer full-time services five days a week and will feature a larger sound booth for testing (designed to enhance comfort for patients) along with telehealth options.
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Kennewick Events
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)