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Kennewick
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Liberty Christian is hosting its 10th annual Patriot Show + Shine at 2200 Williams Blvd in Richland on May 10 from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Attendees will enjoy classic cars, silent auctions, raffles, food, and entertainment to help fund Liberty Christian Schools. The KEY
- ➤ Liberty Christian’s Patriot Show and Shine will be held on May 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 2200 Williams Blvd in Richland (the event will feature classic cars, silent auctions, raffles and food to raise funds for Liberty Christian Schools). KONA
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash on Highway 395 just south of the Blue Bridge blocked the southbound lane—causing heavy traffic yesterday as officials did not provide an estimated reopening time and advised drivers to take local detours. FOX 41 Yakima
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 51-year-old man was arrested for possession of stolen property after a vehicle fire on S Pullman St in Finley—he arrived in a truck with a stolen flatbed trailer before the car caught fire—and investigators are gathering details on the case. NBC Tri-Cities
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ In the Tri-Cities, irrigation costs for both homes and farms will rise this summer as tariffs, higher manufacturing costs, and supply chain delays push prices up. Some suppliers report price increases up to 125%—residents may need to secure extra parts for their projects. The KEY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Haviland Gilbert, a music teacher at Lincoln Elementary, was named a 2025 Country Music Association Foundation Music Teacher of Excellence—one of 30 nationwide winners selected by the Kennewick School District. He will receive $5,000 for professional development and will be honored at a red carpet celebration in Nashville. FOX 41 Yakima
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal Government cancelled a $350,000 AmeriCorps grant that supported over 700 at-risk students in Kennewick middle schools—forcing United Way leaders to seek new partnerships and funding to restore the Attendance Matters program—as they work to counter the loss affecting nine local schools. KEPR TV
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Bike Tri-Cities Bike Expo
6:30 a.m. — Camp Kiwanis — Registration fee required — Experience scenic rides along the Columbia and Yakima rivers with options for all skill levels.
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Sunday Funday Music Bingo
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.
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Safari Themed Photoshoot at JCPenney Portraits
4 PM — Santiago Sunset Estates — Special pricing — Capture the wild spirit with a fun safari-themed photoshoot featuring lions, tigers, and giggles.
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Sunday Funday Music Bingo
3-6 p.m. — Sports Page Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy an all-ages music bingo event filled with hits and good vibes.
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Sunday Funday Music Bingo
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.
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Mini Golf FUNdraiser
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)
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Sunday Funday Music Bingo
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.
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