Daily editionWednesday, April 16th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
Education
Students from Kamiakin High School’s choir, band, and drama programs performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City over spring break—an 18-month project that gave them a chance to experience one of the world’s most famous music venues and mark a milestone in arts education.
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Environment
A U.S. Department of Energy report released April 15 shows that cleaning up Hanford has already cost about $65 billion and will cost between $364 billion and $589.4 billion while extending cleanup until fiscal 2086 with long-term stewardship through 2100; lower range costs increased by $72 billion and active cleanup will take eight years longer than previous estimates. The DOE is accepting public input until June 16 for the next report in 2028.
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Today the U.S. Department of Energy released the 2025 Hanford Lifecycle Scope, Schedule, and Cost Report—detailing a cleanup plan for the Hanford Site that will treat underground tank waste on the Central Plateau, reduce risks, and extend work through 2086 with long-term care until 2100. The report, submitted to the EPA and Washington State Department of Ecology, estimates cleanup costs between $364 billion and $589.4 billion.
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Washington State University Tri-Cities will host a panel on small modular reactors on April 22 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in Room 120 at the Consolidated Information Center, where experts from WSU Pullman, Energy Northwest and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory will discuss challenges and opportunities—with an online viewing option available that invites community members and policymakers to join.
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Government
Kennewick, Richland, Pasco, and West Richland police have partnered with ARC of the Tri-Cities to launch Project Guardian— a voluntary program that gathers crucial contact and identification information for loved ones with special needs— to help officers prepare better during emergencies.
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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)