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Kennewick
Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership launched the Love Downtown Insiders program yesterday to offer local shoppers discounts through a $30 donation for a key-chain, available at Dragon-Fire Goblin-Smith and Rise-and-Shine Bake Shop. The program supports upcoming events including the Mother’s Day Flower Crawl and Boo Bash. KEPR TV
- ➤ The Richland Public Library book sale remains open today and will run until Saturday at 4, with most books priced at $1 or less + a grocery bag deal offering as many books as shoppers can carry for $5; proceeds support the library. KEPR TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Brandi's Bakes in Kennewick is offering a half off e-voucher (a $25 voucher for $12.50) starting today at 6 a.m. on seizethedeal.com that lets customers save on cupcakes, cookies and other treats. KONA
- ➤ Dave & Buster’s plans to open a location at Columbia Center mall in Kennewick inside the former Joann and Sears spaces. It filed a change-of-use application on April 17 with public comment accepted until May 5, and demolition and remodeling are expected to cost $6.85 million. Tri-Cities Business News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kennewick’s Dance Connection is hosting a free International Dance Day event this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 104 Vista Way behind the Chase bank; guests will join a warm up and see photos of its new studio space. KEPR TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kennewick School District approved a new flag policy in a 3 (2) vote that limits the permanent display of political flags such as Pride and Black Lives Matter in classrooms while allowing teachers temporary use during lessons; the policy takes effect immediately and will be enforced by school administrators. Apple Valley News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials from the Benton Franklin Health District are asking Tri Cities residents to share input on local air quality & drinking water issues through an online survey and at grocery stores where gift cards will be offered. The survey runs online through July. KEPR TV
- ➤ WSU researchers at Tri-Cities discovered a new sewage treatment method that cuts costs and boosts renewable natural gas by 200% while converting up to 80% of sludge into a valuable resource. The team is partnering with industry to scale the project. Tri-Cities Business News
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19th Annual Lacrosse Shootout
8 AM — Columbia Park — Various costs based on team categories — A celebration of youth lacrosse uniting up to 80 teams from Kindergarten through 8th grade.
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Build-a-Bouquet Flower Crawl
12-5 p.m. — Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership — Ticketed event — Enjoy crafting a flower bouquet while supporting local shops this Mother's Day weekend.
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