Daily editionSaturday, April 26th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
Business
D's Wicked Cider closed its doors permanently because rising agricultural costs made it too hard to keep operating — the last pint will be sold tomorrow night and owner Daniel Washam will move back to Tennessee to ranch cattle.
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Elizabeth Murphy Burns, who led Morgan Murphy Media for 43 years, died at 79.
She stepped down as CEO last month and named her stepson Brian Burns to lead the company — which now includes TV stations, radio, and a magazine.
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Education
Jonathan Miller, a band teacher at Kennewick High School, was awarded April's Classroom Makeover from WaFd Bank and said he hopes his classroom continues to serve as a welcoming home base where students learn music and important life skills (including all band and orchestra classes). The award was selected by community nominations for educators dedicated to student success.
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Government
Today, WSDOT honored 61 workers killed in work zones since 1950 with a memorial where family, friends and former coworkers gathered to remember loved ones and share stories.
The event featured tributes with names honored on cones (including Sam Williams) while the agency urged drivers to focus on safety in work zones.
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Accidents
A collision on W. Yellowstone Ave and N. Edison St caused damage to traffic lights on April 25th; patrol officers helped control traffic and no injuries were reported.
The city streets department is working on repairs — KPD advises drivers to use alternate routes.
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A collision on W. Yellowstone Ave and N. Edison St damaged traffic lights—patrol officers managed traffic while the streets department headed to repair the lights and advised drivers to use alternate routes with no injuries reported.
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Kennewick Events
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.
Sunday Funday Music Bingo
Sunday, May 25th, 2025 · 3-6 p.m. — Sports Page Bar & Grill — Free to play — Enjoy an all-ages music bingo event filled with fun, laughter, and sing-along hits.