Daily editionFriday, May 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
Education
The Department of Education is investigating OSPI for possible Title IX violations after Kennewick and other districts reported issues with allowing male athletes in girls' sports—OSPI said it would follow state law until federal rules change.
Kennewick School Board President Gabe Galbraith expects a swift probe as the department plans to request documents within one week.
NBC Tri-CitiesRead more
Government
Officials at Hanford revealed plans for a new facility to treat mixed low-level radioactive waste on site—contact-handled waste will later be shipped to New Mexico for storage.
Studies from last November confirmed safety standards, and bidding for a site will begin later this year with more public comment meetings planned.
NBC Tri-CitiesRead more
Governor Bob Ferguson directed state agency facilities to lower flags to half-staff — honoring three Western Washington firefighters (Alvin D. Vaughn, Dean G. Warren, and Leslee Denise Smith) — as their legacies will be nationally recognized this weekend at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
NewsTalk 870Read more
In 2024, DOE officials at Hanford said a test separated 2,000 gallons of waste into low and high levels and grouted the lower waste, a step that could save billions and speed up cleaning the tanks.
They said the new method may cut the need for costly glassification for low-level waste – a change that could help reduce risks from stored materials.
The KEYRead more
Local residents must secure a Real ID-compliant license to fly domestically by May 7 as DMV offices see a surge in appointments and fees can reach up to $56.
Military IDs and passports remain acceptable for air travel in some federal areas—such as parts of the Hanford Site—so it is important to act promptly.
KEPR TVRead more
Sports
Michael McKinney and Maricela Vargas will receive a $9,000 scholarship from Visit Tri-Cities to help them train for the Ironman 70.3 triathlon this September—featuring a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride and 13.1-mile run—and local businesses will provide the training and gear support they need.
Tri-Cities Business NewsRead more
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)
Sunday Funday Music Bingo
Sunday, June 1st, 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.