Daily editionTuesday, May 6th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
Government
Today marks the opening of filing week for elected offices across Washington as municipal races fill the ballot in cities including Kennewick, Pasco and Richland.
Local residents can file to run for city council, school board or port positions and must meet residency rules and fee requirements—school board roles do not have fees.
The KEYRead more
Health
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company announced a recall of its Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias in Washington due to the possible presence of undeclared almonds or cashews.
The recall affects both 0.6oz and 4oz packages—customers can return these items for a refund.
KONARead more
An experimental drug called lorundrostat lowered systolic blood pressure by 15 points compared to 7 for a placebo in a Phase II trial that involved 285 patients with resistant hypertension on May 5.
Researchers will begin a larger Phase III trial as the drug stops aldosterone production and may help patients who did not respond to other medications — a finding that could offer a new option for treating high blood pressure.
FOX 41 YakimaRead more
Kennewick Events
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.