Daily editionThursday, April 17th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
Community
Columbia Basin Youth Football is a nonprofit league that has added a girls flag football division to help remove enrollment fees for kindergarten to eighth grade players (+ a move meant to make the sport more accessible).
The organization will host a live auction and dinner event at Zintel Creek Golf Club on May 2, and a golf tournament on May 3 (+ offering over $250,000 in hole-in-one prizes to help reach a $125,000 goal).
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Business
Benton REA sold its PowerNET internet service for $110,000 to Yakima-based Advanced High Speed Internet, which has served about 1,000 rural and underserved users since 1997.
The sale will let Benton REA focus solely on providing safe, reliable electrical services (as noted by CEO Ryan Redmond).
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Economy
U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse said the Pacific Northwest will use its strong hydropower from the Columbia River Basin and local heavy industry to build a hydrogen hub that can create jobs, provide carbon-free energy for hard-to-abate sectors, and boost economic growth.
Multinational companies plus state support are set to drive future investments that could revitalize rural communities and strengthen regional energy resilience.
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Health
The city of Kennewick found low levels of PFOS—16.7 parts per trillion—that are just above the state limit of 15 parts per trillion in the Ranney Collector water supply.
City officials are working with engineers to design and install a treatment system that will remove the PFAS chemicals and be ready by April 2028.
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Accidents
Kennewick Fire Department and Pasco Fire Department are responding to a residential structure fire near West 4th Place and South Quincy Street — Quincy Street from West 4th to West 5th is closed and residents are asked to avoid the area as smoke rises from the building.
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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.
Safari Themed Photoshoot at JCPenney Portraits
Saturday, May 17th, 2025 · 4 PM — Santiago Sunset Estates — Special pricing — Capture the wild spirit with a fun safari-themed photoshoot featuring lions, tigers, and giggles.
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)