Daily editionThursday, May 1st, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
Business
Jumping Around Party Rentals, owned by Pablo Romero, has rented bounce houses, waterslides and obstacle courses in the Tri-Cities area for 12 years.
The local business makes party planning easier by delivering equipment and not requiring deposits for most residential events — bookings can be made online or through social media.
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Education
Washington State University Tri-Cities will hold a commencement ceremony at the Toyota Center in Kennewick at 1 p.m. May 3 for over 300 graduates, including 26 master’s and 18 doctoral candidates, and Michelle Whitney will serve as the keynote speaker while doors open at noon with a clear bag policy in effect.
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Washington State University Tri-Cities will hold its commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 3 at the Toyota Center starting at 1:00 p.m. Over 300 graduates will participate and Michelle Whitney will deliver the keynote address + Chancellor Sandra D. Haynes and Vice Chancellor Kathleen McAteer are scheduled to speak.
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Government
A local driver said the stretch of 395 near the Yelm street light creates confusing traffic with changing speed limits and tailgating when vehicles merge near a church.
He noted a roundabout near Queensgate worked well & urged state officials to study similar improvements for the area.
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Nearly 5,300 state and community college workers will not receive a 3% pay raise in July because their union ratified the contract late—union leaders say missing the raise will worsen the gap with rising costs.
They will explore other funding options and plan to resume contract talks before the October 1 deadline.
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Health
A new study found that nurses who wash uniforms at home may be spreading hospital superbugs since home washing machines did not fully remove antibiotic-resistant bacteria—this failure could raise the risk of hospital-acquired infections and prompt a move to industrial laundering in hospitals.
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Accidents
Richland police responded at 6:53 a.m. on April 30 when a vehicle making a left turn on Venus Circle caused a motorcycle to crash on Gage Boulevard, closing the westbound lanes from Bellerive Drive to Venus Circle and sending the injured rider to a nearby hospital—authorities are still investigating the incident.
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Kennewick Events
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.
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)