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Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Oliver Twist, a gentle pup rescued as a stray, is available for adoption through the Foster-to-Adopt program with Pet Overpopulation Prevention. He is house-and-crate trained and loves walks, so families may soon schedule test visits to give him his forever home. KONA
- ➤ Ben Franklin Transit will offer free shuttles on May 2 from designated parking areas in Pasco for the Cinco de Mayo Festival. Shuttles run every 20 minutes between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., easing access to festivities starting at 10 a.m. with a parade led by Gabriela Whitemarsh. Tri-Cities Business News
- ➤ Oliver Twist is a gentle dog looking for a forever home. The loving pup is house and crate trained + enjoys walks and adventures as he works on his food guarding with a local trainer, and local families can foster or adopt him through the Pet Overpopulation Prevention program. NewsTalk 870
- ➤ A Spokane visitor received a free tank of gas at Max Mart Truck Stop after helping buy bananas, sparking local kindness — an employee said the generous man spent about $600 last week assisting locals. NBC Tri-Cities
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire at a four-plex on west 14th Avenue forced families to evacuate Tuesday night after a stove sparked a blaze that caused major damage in one unit and water damage in another, though all residents left safely and are staying with relatives. Apple Valley News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Columbia Center Mall is set to welcome Dave and Buster’s in the next 8 to 12 months after renovating its former Joann Fabrics and Sears spaces, about 29,000 sqft. Officials say the new venue will open to all ages + more retailers are expected in the area. NBC Tri-Cities
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pasco School District leaders said an early lead for the levy may help schools avoid cutting $50 million from their budget, allowing programs like music + athletics to continue through 2030 while meeting urgent staffing deadlines. NBC Tri-Cities
- ➤ Forty graduating seniors received $230,000 in scholarships from the Hispanic Academic Achievers Program (HAAP) during a ceremony on Friday, Apr. 24 at the HAPO Center in Pasco. The program honors Hispanic students who maintain a 3.0 GPA since fourth grade and named Noé Lima Ponce of Chiawana High School as its top recipient with a $10,000 award as he plans to attend the University of Washington. Tri-Cities Business News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Port of Benton is updating its long-term plan for Crow Butte Park and is inviting community input on future amenities and infrastructure improvements. A public open house is scheduled for May 7 (5:30 to 7:00 p.m.) at the Patterson Community Center. Apple Valley News Now
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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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43rd Spring Show and Shine
Various hours — Columbia Park — Donations appreciated — Admire classic cars while supporting local veteran organizations.
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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop
10:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. — Red Lion Hotel Kennewick Columbia Center — All materials included — Unleash creativity by crafting a unique Turkish mosaic lamp over traditional tea and treats.
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