Daily editionMonday, May 12th, 2025
Good morning, Kennewick.
The Daily Kennewick Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.
Community
Kennewick will host the 78th Annual WRPA Conference and Trade Show from May 13th to 16th where over 550 park pros will attend workshops, networking events and facility tours—free events are still available while the canceled Pickleball Tournament will offer refunds.
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Kennewick will host the 78th Annual WRPA Conference and Trade Show May 13-16 where over 550 park professionals, sponsors and exhibitors will join interactive exhibit halls, educational sessions and local facility tours — free events like the Urban Greenbelt Trail Walking Tour remain available while the Pickleball Tournament has been canceled with refunds to be issued by email.
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Business
Rite-Aid declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy on May 5 and plans to sell all its assets—customers at the near 24-hour Kennewick store can still fill prescriptions and shop while unsold locations will close and prescriptions will be moved to other pharmacies.
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Government
Tri-Cities communities are marking National Police Week from May 11-17 by honoring law enforcement with May 15 designated as Peace Officers Memorial Day—official proclamations call on residents to join ceremonies that remember officers who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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Hanford Patrol introduced two K-9 teams at the Hanford Site to boost security by using trained black Labradors to detect explosives and firearms.
Officer Briana DeLine works with K-9 Libby + Officer Erik Bombard is teamed with K-9 League.
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Benton County Public Works Engineering has proposed lowering the speed limit on a half-mile stretch of Badger Road from 50 MPH to 35 MPH after a study found inadequate sight distances caused by two private road intersections and a nearby bluff.
Commissioners will consider the change at their meeting on May 13 (traffic volume ranges from 550 to 700 vehicles daily) (with the road’s surface condition rated above 80%).
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Kennewick Events
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.
Sunday Funday Music Bingo
Sunday, June 8th, 2025 · 3-6 p.m. — Sports Page Bar & Grill — Free to play — Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere with music bingo and sing-along hits to end your weekend on a high note.