Daily editionWednesday, April 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
Community
Richland's 10-year-old Nirbhuy Arun and 11-year-old Alexis Nicholson were named winners of the 2024 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes for their work with Kids for Urban Trees, which has planted over 300 trees in Eastern Washington to cool playgrounds and low-income areas.
They worked with the Benton-Franklin Health District to plant shade trees near schools + they plan to use their award funds for college education and further environmental outreach.
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Environment
Richland kids 10-year-old Nirbhuy Arun and 11-year-old Alexis Nicholson were named winners of the 2024 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes for co-founding Kids for Urban Trees, a group that planted over 300 trees to cool schoolyards and neighborhoods in Eastern Washington.
They worked with the Benton—Franklin Health District to plant shade trees at schools and plan to use their award for college education.
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Ben Franklin Transit offered free bus rides on Earth Day and honored school bus drivers on April 22nd while introducing two new electric 40-foot buses that require revised route planning to address their taller design—Route 170 remains exempt for its longer trips.
The agency secured about $500,000 in grant funds and began maintenance and operator training to support its environmental program.
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Government
Franklin County commissioners approved transferring jail oversight from the sheriff’s office to a new Department of Corrections effective immediately — the move follows audit findings of mismanagement in commissary and medical services with the department set to adopt existing jail policies and control the budget. Sheriff JD Raymond said he believes the shift is politically motivated and questioned how the transfer of authority will be executed.
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King Fuji Ranch must pay $180,000 and change its hiring practices after an investigation found it discriminated against local farmworkers by misrepresenting job requirements.
The state resolution requires the ranch to protect local workers and train supervisors for five years—steps aimed at preventing further misuse of the H-2A program.
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Today, Ben Franklin Transit's CEO announced plans to launch a veteran initiative that offers free rides and will introduce new electric buses—he said the updates aim to improve local transportation service.
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Kennewick Events
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.
Sunday Funday Music Bingo
Sunday, May 18th, 2025 · 3-6 p.m. — Sports Page Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy an all-ages music bingo event filled with hits and good vibes.